Water retention from carbs?

Sammi_Nicole16
Sammi_Nicole16 Posts: 62 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I've noticed that after a day slightly higher in carbs for me, meaning about 10 g my body retains a good amount of water. My diet isn't very high in carbs to begin with. Is there anyway to avoid this and how can I? Thanks

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  • LAWoman72
    LAWoman72 Posts: 2,846 Member
    Only 10g? I do retain with significantly more carbs, but not with that small a fluctuation.
  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
    The body requires water to process & store carbs.
    IIRC, it's 2g water for 1g carbs.
    But once they're burned (go exercise), the water is also released.
    Nothing to worry about.
    The only way to avoid it is not to eat carbs, which is not only unhealthy, but absolutely no fun at all. (Give up lasagna? Never!!)

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  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
    BTW, here's a table which explains the healthy ranges for macros:
    http://www.iom.edu/Global/News%20Announcements/~/media/C5CD2DD7840544979A549EC47E56A02B.ashx

    page 1, carbs, 45 - 65% of calories (4 cal per gram)
    page 2, fat, 20 - 35% of calories (9 cal per gram)
    page 4, protein, 10 - 35% of calories (4 cal per gram)
  • moto450
    moto450 Posts: 334 Member
    how is your sodium intake?

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