silly question about water weight??

Lovinryry21

does water actually make me gain weight? or just weigh more i dont really understand how this works?

Atlantique

does water actually make me gain weight? or just weigh more i dont really understand how this works?

No, water has no calories in it so it does not cause 'real' weight gain in the sense that you have gained fat, muscle or bone.

However, the amount of water in your body can fluctuate significantly day to day and hour to hour, making it appear as though your weight has swung up or down by several pounds between weigh-ins.

High amounts of sodium or simple carbs in your diet will force your body to retain water. Hormonal Fluctuations will change the amount of water in your body. A hard workout that had you sweating profusely will change the water in your body. Insufficient water intake will encourage your body to hold on to water. Storing glycogen in your muscles will produce some water weight gain, as 1 part glycogen is stored in 3 parts water. Alcohol or excessive caffeine will make you lose water.

Providing your body with adequate water intake (at least 8 , 8 oz glasses per day and more when you exercie or in hot weather) will counteract some of the body's tendency to hang on to water.

susancelli928

No, water does not make you gain weight, a lot of people think the more water they drink the more "water weight" they are going to gain. Reality is the water helps expel the dreaded "bloat" from your body. In addition, it helps give your body a natural glow. So drink water a lot of water.