Sodium

ljk0615
ljk0615 Posts: 160 Member
edited November 19 in Health and Weight Loss
normally I come pretty close to my sodium goal that mfp has set. Yesterday I ate at a deficit but ate almost 1000mg above my sodium goal (!!!!). Today I have gained almost a pound? Could just 1000mg of sodium cause water retention?

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  • _benjammin
    _benjammin Posts: 1,224 Member
    Yes. And daily fluctuations of +/- 3 pounds regardless of sodium are normal.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    MFPs "goals" for those things are minimums and you don't need to worry unless you have medical issues..but yes it could cause water retention...just drink lots of water through the day and it should be fine.

    As well that "almost a pound" could be a normal fluctuation...
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    It could be. It could also be another normal fluctuation. Could be hormones... who knows.

    Just keep on keeping on, drink some water and try not to worry about a single pound.
  • ljk0615
    ljk0615 Posts: 160 Member
    I just don't normally have much of a fluctuation unless it is that TOM. I've been losing slowly but steadily for a few months and I feel like I've learned some of my bodies patterns. But maybe not!
  • NerdyNix
    NerdyNix Posts: 111 Member
    I stopped eating quorn because of the high sodium content. I've noticed much better weight loss since.
  • ljk0615
    ljk0615 Posts: 160 Member
    NerdyNix wrote: »
    I stopped eating quorn because of the high sodium content. I've noticed much better weight loss since.

    Quorn?
  • ljk0615
    ljk0615 Posts: 160 Member
    Nm I googled :)
  • DogRiverDude
    DogRiverDude Posts: 433 Member
    Excess sodium and/or strenuous exercise both cause weight bumps for me. I'd try to stay below your sodium limit and not be concerned with daily weight fluctuations (assuming you're below your calorie goal).
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