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Retaining water in the am..
sarahfadell87
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I like to weigh myself first thing in the am, supposedly it's the best time..
But, i retain water in the morning and i think it's throwing me off, i feel i should be losing faster, sometimes i go weeks and the scale hasnt moved... I weigh everyday. It's frustrating but i kinda feel like if i didnt retain so much water then I'd have a better result..
Help?
But, i retain water in the morning and i think it's throwing me off, i feel i should be losing faster, sometimes i go weeks and the scale hasnt moved... I weigh everyday. It's frustrating but i kinda feel like if i didnt retain so much water then I'd have a better result..
Help?
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Google the Whoosh. I just had my first experience with this. Basically, the fat cells fill with water when you are losing. Randomly, they "whoosh" and you lose weight on the scale quickly. I went down 4.6 pounds in three days after about 5 days of staying the same weight. It hasn't come back.0
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Normal.... that's why you should not use the scale as a measurement tool - use a tape measure....
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Google the Whoosh. I just had my first experience with this. Basically, the fat cells fill with water when you are losing. Randomly, they "whoosh" and you lose weight on the scale quickly. I went down 4.6 pounds in three days after about 5 days of staying the same weight. It hasn't come back.
I'm gonna look into it, but it seems this has been the constant in this journey0 -
Are you weighing your food?0
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How do you know that you are retaining water specifically in the morning?
How much sodium are you getting in your diet? I'm wondering if that may be the culprit since this has been a long term issue.0 -
Because i can feel it in my face, & my hands are swollen.
Tbh, I don't really monitor the sodium contents in the things i eat, but I don't salt anything.
I've actually always been this way. Every morning for as long as i can remember, i kinda thought it was just something that happened to everyone
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I have the same problem half of the month. Usually a few weeks prior to my friend visiting
It is annoying because I weigh daily like you do, and I get so fixated on that number. Just be patient and whatever you do don't give up! 0 -
jamacianredhair wrote: »I have the same problem half of the month. Usually a few weeks prior to my friend visiting It is annoying because I weigh daily like you do, and I get so fixated on that number. Just be patient and whatever you do don't give up!
Ugh, it's so annoying. I just wanna see a constant slope down!! Lol
Sometimes im like something is so not right,especially when i look at sometimes how long it takes, but when i look at the bigger picture im like ok, ive lost x amount of weight so i guess im ok.
But sheesh.
Trying so hard to reach my 2nd goal already.0 -
Oh PS I downloaded a weight trend app. If you're a number person like I am it's cool to see that the trend is down even though it feels like it isn't. Also at the bottom of your diary hit the nutrition button and see if your going over your daily recommended sodium. Everyone is different but these are a few things I do.0
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jamacianredhair wrote: »Oh PS I downloaded a weight trend app. If you're a number person like I am it's cool to see that the trend is down even though it feels like it isn't. Also at the bottom of your diary hit the nutrition button and see if your going over your daily recommended sodium. Everyone is different but these are a few things I do.
Whats the app? Sounds interesting. Ill have to check out the sodium thing. I think i just pay attention to the calories in things and not necessarily what else is in them
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sarahfadell87 wrote: »But, i retain water in the morning and i think it's throwing me off,
Should probably set the water down rather than hold it in your hands while
I literally LOL'd.
But thank you for the advice, i have recently gotten a measurerthingabob.
How often is one supposed to measure?0 -
I use aktiBMI it was the first one that popped up on the Google Play Store0
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sarahfadell87 wrote: »Because i can feel it in my face, & my hands are swollen.
Tbh, I don't really monitor the sodium contents in the things i eat, but I don't salt anything.
I've actually always been this way. Every morning for as long as i can remember, i kinda thought it was just something that happened to everyone
Try going into your diary and adding the sodium column. Even if you didn't have the column in the past, making it show up now will let your sodium info from the past show up. Sodium causes water retention. If you have been eating a diet high in sodium, you will be retaining more water due to it. Adding salt from the salt shaker usually doesn't add that much sodium to a diet. It's food that you buy already prepared (e.g., cottage cheese) that usually have higher sodium contents.0 -
sarahfadell87 wrote: »Because i can feel it in my face, & my hands are swollen.
Tbh, I don't really monitor the sodium contents in the things i eat, but I don't salt anything.
I've actually always been this way. Every morning for as long as i can remember, i kinda thought it was just something that happened to everyone
Try going into your diary and adding the sodium column. Even if you didn't have the column in the past, making it show up now will let your sodium info from the past show up. Sodium causes water retention. If you have been eating a diet high in sodium, you will be retaining more water due to it. Adding salt from the salt shaker usually doesn't add that much sodium to a diet. It's food that you buy already prepared (e.g., cottage cheese) that usually have higher sodium contents.
This makes more sense than anything.
Sorry for my ignorance, I'm still learning. Lol.
You all are very helpful though, and it is truly appreciated.
Gonna try to eat more whole foods.
Im a busy chick so i eat a lot of convenience foods.. Prepackaged nonsense.
Gonna try & eat more whole foods
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sarahfadell87 wrote: »Because i can feel it in my face, & my hands are swollen.
Tbh, I don't really monitor the sodium contents in the things i eat, but I don't salt anything.
I've actually always been this way. Every morning for as long as i can remember, i kinda thought it was just something that happened to everyone
It happens to me, but I only noticed now that I wear a ring. It glides on and off easily in the evening, but super tight in the morning. I haven't been bothered enough to try to change it, I just figure it's how bodies are.
I wouldn't think it makes a difference in your overall weight though, that water will fluctuate daily. I had pizza for dinner and didn't notice any extra puffiness so I doubt that sodium is a factor, most days I keep it within guidelines. I have heard of lemon water being a nice natural diuretic if you're uncomfortably bloated.0 -
sarahfadell87 wrote: »Because i can feel it in my face, & my hands are swollen.
Tbh, I don't really monitor the sodium contents in the things i eat, but I don't salt anything.
I've actually always been this way. Every morning for as long as i can remember, i kinda thought it was just something that happened to everyone
It happens to me, but I only noticed now that I wear a ring. It glides on and off easily in the evening, but super tight in the morning. I haven't been bothered enough to try to change it, I just figure it's how bodies are.
I wouldn't think it makes a difference in your overall weight though, that water will fluctuate daily. I had pizza for dinner and didn't notice any extra puffiness so I doubt that sodium is a factor, most days I keep it within guidelines. I have heard of lemon water being a nice natural diuretic if you're uncomfortably bloated.
It usually is enough for me to notice, change in size in my hands and tightness..
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Second the recommendation for TrendWeight or HappyScale or one of those. They will even out your daily morning weigh-ins. Mine goes up and down and up and down. So rather than freak out that I am gaining and losing I know it's just part of my normal fluctuations.
Use a measuring tape maybe once a month, or once every 2-3 months. That will help you to see progress in your size. Also, take photos as you go.
And lastly, you can't expect to lose weight one day to the next. Your body can only metabolize fat so fast. Like others have mentioned, mine likes to stay the same weight for weeks at a time then let go of a bunch at once. Then sit at the next level for weeks again. I know it's annoying, but you gotta be patient.
If you feel bloated, maybe try to make sure you are drinking enough water. You need to hydrate in order for your body to be willing to let go of water. It's possible you are only hydrating during certain times of day, and that's leading to you feeling bloated in the morning. Try to drink a lot of water throughout the day.0 -
I just installed happyscale.. Im excited. Lol i set my goal further, got 10 5lb milestones... A little extra motivation, i can dig that lolblues4miles wrote: »Second the recommendation for TrendWeight or HappyScale or one of those. They will even out your daily morning weigh-ins. Mine goes up and down and up and down. So rather than freak out that I am gaining and losing I know it's just part of my normal fluctuations.
Use a measuring tape maybe once a month, or once every 2-3 months. That will help you to see progress in your size. Also, take photos as you go.
And lastly, you can't expect to lose weight one day to the next. Your body can only metabolize fat so fast. Like others have mentioned, mine likes to stay the same weight for weeks at a time then let go of a bunch at once. Then sit at the next level for weeks again. I know it's annoying, but you gotta be patient.
If you feel bloated, maybe try to make sure you are drinking enough water. You need to hydrate in order for your body to be willing to let go of water. It's possible you are only hydrating during certain times of day, and that's leading to you feeling bloated in the morning. Try to drink a lot of water throughout the day.
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Prepared foods/deli foods/deli meat/frozen meals/fast food are all notoriously high in sodium. If you have quite a bit of weight to lose, please see a doctor. You could have high blood pressure/hypertension. I generally agree that drinking more water is the solution, but not if you have undiagnosed high blood pressure. Thyroid disease also presents with morning face and hand swelling.
Start finding ways to bring your own healthier lunch and snacks that don't have added salt. It isn't normal to have noticeable water retention in the morning, i.e. swollen face and hands. Do you drink alcohol?0 -
Occasionally, and by occasionally i mean probably once a month or so0
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If you are eating alot of proccesed foods your eating alot of salt but you need to go to nutrition and it will list salt, protien, ect. Then you will know how much salt your eating. You need to stay under 2300g but if your over 50 or have any thing like diabetes then its 1500g0
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sarahfadell87 wrote: »Occasionally, and by occasionally i mean probably once a month or so
well, that's good.
How long has it been since you had a checkup with a doctor?0 -
Real talk. If you're actually losing weight and just retaining water that would mean you're retaining more and more water every week to stay the same weight. This isn't a possibility. You're just not losing weight. Double check your food and exercise calories. Something is off.0
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Do you know why you are retaining water? As water retention can be an indication of a medical problem you may want to consult a doctor. If there isn't a medical issue, here are a few suggestions. Make sure your sleeping environment is cool, control your sodium intake (under 1500 mg is ideal), don't exercise for at least 3 hours before bedtime, drink plenty of water - at least 12 glasses a day, and increase your potassium, B6, and magnesium. Also, I advise my nutrition clients to weigh no more often than once a week - it is really hard to be really good several days in a row and not see a difference.0
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cmriverside wrote: »sarahfadell87 wrote: »Occasionally, and by occasionally i mean probably once a month or so
well, that's good.
How long has it been since you had a checkup with a doctor?cmriverside wrote: »sarahfadell87 wrote: »Occasionally, and by occasionally i mean probably once a month or so
well, that's good.
How long has it been since you had a checkup with a doctor?
A while..0 -
About 2 yrssarahfadell87 wrote: »cmriverside wrote: »sarahfadell87 wrote: »Occasionally, and by occasionally i mean probably once a month or so
well, that's good.
How long has it been since you had a checkup with a doctor?cmriverside wrote: »sarahfadell87 wrote: »Occasionally, and by occasionally i mean probably once a month or so
well, that's good.
How long has it been since you had a checkup with a doctor?
A while..
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