How to Control Water Weight Gain From Stress

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LittleMissAngi
LittleMissAngi Posts: 243 Member
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Found this interesting.

it says that caffeine is a natural diuretic... really?! I want to say it makes sense, but I just don't know!

What are your thoughts?

http://www.livestrong.com/article/38899-control-water-weight-gain-stress/

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  • Robin1109
    Robin1109 Posts: 231 Member
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    I've always understood caffeine to be a natural diuretic. It's why I don't count my coffee towards my liquid intake for the day!
  • LittleMissAngi
    LittleMissAngi Posts: 243 Member
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    I had no idea!
  • tbear358
    tbear358 Posts: 41 Member
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    Yes it is. but if this is related to your topic, DON'T drink it thinking it will help with water weight gain. It has chemicals and other stuff in it (along with sodium most of the time) that cause water retention as well (which is why you always feel bloated after drinking them)
  • tbear358
    tbear358 Posts: 41 Member
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    Tea and coffee are ok though in small amounts
  • sunflower0022
    sunflower0022 Posts: 129 Member
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    umm.. ok.. so I didn't know that stress can cause water weight gain.. that would explain my 2lbs gain this week. I am so so so super stressed to tears.
    Thanks!!
  • susandersons06
    susandersons06 Posts: 49
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    Yes that explains a lot! I always tend to bloat when Im stressed!...work it off!!

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