5 Weird Signs You’re Dehydrated

1. You’re not sweating during workouts

You might think sweating is a bit ~gross~ but it's a sure sign you have enough water in your system. And when you don't, your body will stop sweating. Your body won't be able to cool you down by sweating which means the heat stays TRAPPED INSIDE and that sounds horrible!

2. Your oily skin has dry patches

Yep, apparently it's a thing to have oily skin AND dry patches. These will form because when you're dehydrated, your skin doesn't have enough water and is lacking in moisture (not oil).

3. You’re constantly hungry

We all definitely have those days where we just can't stop eating...WELL you're not always hungry when this happens, you are probably just thirsty. 

Alissa Rumsey, spokesperson for the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics said, “Mild dehydration is often masked as feelings of hunger, when really your body just needs fluids.”

Apparently the problem is caused by confusion in the hypothalamus which regulates appetite and thirst. It’s this confusion that causes you to reach for food rather than water.

4. You’re always getting sick

If you're always sick - start drinking! Water that is...

Because every organ in the body relies on water, if you don’t drink enough your cells don’t get the right nutrients and minerals they need. You then get a lack of moisture in your mouth, nose and throat and it’s this that makes you sick.

5. You can’t lose weight despite eating healthily

It is infuriating when you're being an angel with your eating and you still can't lose weight. 

Staying hydrated is a big part of succeeding on your diet and if you’re dehydrated your metabolism slows down and affects your body’s ability to burn fat. This also has to do with the whole “brain-can’t-decide-if-it’s-hungry-or-thirsty” thing!