Sodium and weight loss?

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hungrybear
hungrybear Posts: 45
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Hi Everyone! I know too much sodium consumption is bad for you because it can increases your blood pressure and such. But it seems like a problem when I try to get low fat or low calories food because the fat or calories are usually being replaced by sugar or sodium. So with that said, I am always way over my sodium limit. My main concern is that I heard that sodium can affect weight loss...but how? Is it body homeostasis, affect hormones and such? Ahhhhh! Why more sodium = harder to lose weight? Thanks! :)

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  • Valtishia
    Valtishia Posts: 811 Member
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    Sodium in excessive amounts makes you retain water and in that state it is very diffiult to lose weight. Similiar to when you are having your TOM.
  • gemiwing
    gemiwing Posts: 1,525 Member
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    Here's an article that explains a little about it- and a bit of info on yo-yo diets.

    http://www.weightlossforall.com/sodium-intake-weight.htm

    It's not a 'professional' website, per se. But the info on this page is good.

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