Heat, humidity and tight band

[gingerbug 3]

The heat and humidity kicked into high gear here in texas and my band is tight, as if I just got a fill. Is there a connection? Heat and humidity makes my hands swell, could it make my band feel more tight?

[gone 4 ever 6]

I don't know for sure, you would think not. But the other day I couldn't eat cause I was so tight and the heat and humidity here was 99 degrees with heat index of 105 or so. When I came home from work I couldn't eat. I need freon in my car. So I have no air right now and drive about 15-17 miles one way to and from work. Lots of construction going on and is one of the busiest thorough fairs here. So lots of stop and go. When I get home and change from my work clothes I also have to change my bra and panties because the are drenched. But yeah I kinda think that is a possibility just from my own experience.

[Carrie_C 9]

I live in TN, and it is hot as you know what here too. I don't know if the heat makes it tighter, but when it is hot, I just can't eat much anyway.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I live in San Antonio. Heat and humidity personified. Doesn't impact my band at all. What DOES impact most people's bands is hydration...if you aren't well hydrated you tend to be tighter. Well hydrated=looser. And when it's hot, if we don't up our Water intake (not tea, not crystal light, but plain old water) we can get dehydrated. If you are swelling that means you need water (odd I know but the water needs to be in your system circulating, not holing up in your extremities! ) Drink more water...if you swell it will lessen (assuming you don't have kidney disease or heart issues) and your band will remain "sane" instead of tightening up. :thumbup:

[Cate18 0]

I agree with hydration. I'm not sure why it's that way, but I think it may be the culprit in a lot of people's "morning tightness". I definitely recommend bringing a Nalgene around with you and shooting for drinking at least two of them a day !

[aubrie 6]

Hmmmmm. I live in South Texas and it's hotter than hell here. We just got back from a WONDERFUL two week vacation in Maine. Nice and cool. Dry and pleasant. It was HEAVEN. I never PBd so much in my whole band journey!!! I puked almost daily. The only thing I could associate it with was the altitude on the plane ride up there. I was better about a week after we returned home, but I've been tight a few times since. I don't think it was the heat for me......

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Hmmmmm. I live in South Texas and it's hotter than hell here. We just got back from a WONDERFUL two week vacation in Maine. Nice and cool. Dry and pleasant. It was HEAVEN. I never PBd so much in my whole band journey!!! I puked almost daily. The only thing I could associate it with was the altitude on the plane ride up there. I was better about a week after we returned home, but I've been tight a few times since. I don't think it was the heat for me......

It probably wasn't the altitude of the plane ride, but the dehydration. Flying is VERY dehydrating...