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Too much water?

Sarahkate1017
Sarahkate1017 Posts: 24
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Two days ago, I increased my water intake from basically 2 glasses a day to about 60 fl oz a day. I noticed at my weigh-in this morning that I have gained 2 pounds.....2 pounds that me two weeks to lose! I know that this increase is not really a weight gain, but I was just wondering if it's normal to gain some "weight" after increasing my water intake and whether or not this will balance out in a few days. Thanks!

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  • sr4ca
    sr4ca Posts: 43
    same boat here. I increased to 64 oz a day....gained 4 lbs since last weigh in...but I know its water weight because my wedding ring is tighter. I do my "official" weigh in tomorrow and "hope" that I have flushed all the liquid (lol)
  • xarge
    xarge Posts: 484 Member
    Yes, your body is used to dehydration, your kidneys got lazy over time. It's like having your body used to 5 grams of fiber a day. If you start taking 30 grams all of a sudden, you may have side effects like bloating and gas. It's the WTF moment of the body. Your body will adapt in a few days indeed.
  • Sarahkate1017
    Sarahkate1017 Posts: 24
    Thank you!
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