Minimizing water retention/ fluctuation
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This is a double post from the main weight loss discussion board, but I have a level of trust with the hive mind over here. Forgive me if I am making a social blunder.
I have a drop-dead weigh in 10 days from today. As in "For x height, you must weigh y pounds or less by z date or you may not participate in this activity."
I have made weight...barely... after losing 60+ pounds, but I easily can go back up over goal if I "retain water" ( I can easily fluctuate 5 pounds this way).
Any tips or ideas for minimizing the fluctuation or retention? Limit sodium and carb intake I've got. Any others?
How do I keep myself from packing on 5 pounds of water the day before weigh in? Especially since I will be flying that day!
HALP!
I have a drop-dead weigh in 10 days from today. As in "For x height, you must weigh y pounds or less by z date or you may not participate in this activity."
I have made weight...barely... after losing 60+ pounds, but I easily can go back up over goal if I "retain water" ( I can easily fluctuate 5 pounds this way).
Any tips or ideas for minimizing the fluctuation or retention? Limit sodium and carb intake I've got. Any others?
How do I keep myself from packing on 5 pounds of water the day before weigh in? Especially since I will be flying that day!
HALP!
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Go to the Dr and ask him to prescribe lassix for water retention and to regulate your BP. Drink lots of water though.... suck it down all day.0
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Thanks y'all. I had thought about Lasix, but I have to have normal, unmedicated BP for this. Sounds like Potassium and lots of water, which is kind of counterintuitive, is my best bet.0
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How close are you to said weight? What time of day are they going to weigh you?0
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I would recommend not adding too much additional newexercise because that can increase water retention as your body recovers0
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