SODIUM.....!!!!

Nubian89xo
Nubian89xo Posts: 24 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Sometimes I go over my sodium I would say maybe 3 times a week. I go over by 1000-1500 mg. Although I drink 3-4L of water a day I want to know does it affect my weight loss?? :|:|

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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    A higher sodium day may result in temporary water retention, but it isn't going to impact your actual fat loss.
  • shaunshaikh
    shaunshaikh Posts: 616 Member
    It may affect your weight in terms of water retention, but it does not affect your fat loss.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Only water weight...sodium has nothing to do with gaining or losing fat..it's just a mineral.
  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    The last time I ate pizza the number on the scale went up about a pound over night. It was gone two days later. Unless your doctor told you to watch your sodium, don't worry about it.
  • kristen8000
    kristen8000 Posts: 747 Member
    I don't even track sodium. 11lbs down in 55 days and 1lb to go!
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
    In most people, going over on sodium on occasion simply means retaining some water. However, regularly going over your sodium recommendation could have longer term impacts on your weight/health. The increased blood volume that results from your body holding onto the excess water is what raises your blood pressure. High blood pressure is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease.

    USDA 2010 Guidelines:
    Reduce daily sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) and further reduce intake to 1,500 mg among persons who are 51 and older and those of any age who are African American or have hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease. The 1,500 mg recommendation applies to about half of the U.S. population, including children, and the majority of adults.

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