water weight

kmart20

is it possible from the water I have been drinking to be gaining a lot of water weight? My weight has been going up (some) and not down, and I have noticed it in my stomach. I try to drink about 6 glasses a day, If I drink more I am not hungry to eat and then I am way under on my calories.

Purplebunnysarah

Depending on where you are in your cycle or how much sodium you've been intaking, you could be gaining water weight.

If you have trouble drinking that much water, try eating more water-rich foods. Some fruits and vegetables are 80% water or more. 100% of your daily hydration does not need to come from the tap... you just need to make sure dietary sources account for the difference.

cheangela

If you're not giving your body enough water, you're more likely to keep having that camel effect. Try drinking 1/2 your body weight in ounces and after a week or so your eating will go back to being able to eat more food.

kmart20

Depending on where you are in your cycle or how much sodium you've been intaking, you could be gaining water weight.

If you have trouble drinking that much water, try eating more water-rich foods. Some fruits and vegetables are 80% water or more. 100% of your daily hydration does not need to come from the tap... you just need to make sure dietary sources account for the difference.

what fruits or veggies do you recommend?

foxxybrown

Drinking water doesn't cause you to gain weight.

"To get rid of water weight, you need to stay hydrated. Lose water weight by consuming more water? Yes. Dehydration is one of the most common causes of water weight gain. Our bodies have evolved to survive in times of scarcity. People who eat very little will develop a slow metabolism. People who drink very little will retain fluids. Women require around 9 cups of water daily, while men should consume around 13 cups; however, individual needs vary. Drink when you are thirsty, and drink water. Caffeinated drinks lead to increased urination, which will exacerbate dehydration."

http://www.getridofthings.com/get-rid-of-water-weight.htm

123nikki123

Sounds like you're retaining water. You should try to get in more then 6 glasses a day it's just not enough. I drank 15 glasses of water yesterday to help flush my water retention. I was retaining water due to a high intake of sodium the night before. I put on almost 4 pounds and have lost 3.2 of it by drinking those 15 cups of water.