How to get rid of water weight?

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Red_Scorpio_www
Red_Scorpio_www Posts: 389
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I could feel my body has a lot of water retention..is there any healthy way to get rid of this condition??:smile: .
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  • cstoney2013
    cstoney2013 Posts: 167 Member
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    I think you need to take in more salt.....
  • RevolutionLifestyles
    RevolutionLifestyles Posts: 8
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    Things that may affect water retention are:

    - High carb meals
    - Time of menstrual cycle
    - Sodium levels
    - Water intake itself
    - Food intolerances
    - Toxins

    It could be a multitude of things.
  • Surreal2You
    Surreal2You Posts: 16 Member
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    You need to eat less sodium foods, as salt retains water.
  • Red_Scorpio_www
    Red_Scorpio_www Posts: 389
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    Things that may affect water retention are:

    - High carb meals
    - Time of menstrual cycle
    - Sodium levels
    - Water intake itself
    - Food intolerances
    - Toxins

    It could be a multitude of things.

    Seems very complex :(
  • Red_Scorpio_www
    Red_Scorpio_www Posts: 389
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    You need to eat less sodium foods, as salt retains water.

    I am watching that already!
  • evdenapoli
    evdenapoli Posts: 164 Member
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    I'm prone to retain water. Up your water intake.
    Half your body weight in ounces is a good start
    It helps me.
  • gracielynn1011
    gracielynn1011 Posts: 726 Member
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    It sounds counter productive, but seriously drink more water. The more you drink, the more you flush. All of the above mentioned things can cause you to retain, but if you keep drinking it, things will level off.
  • evdenapoli
    evdenapoli Posts: 164 Member
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    Things that may affect water retention are:

    - High carb meals
    - Time of menstrual cycle
    - Sodium levels
    - Water intake itself
    - Food intolerances
    - Toxins

    It could be a multitude of things.

    Seems very complex :(

    I believe she is just pointing out what the causes are.
    Increasing water intake over your day will help
  • Red_Scorpio_www
    Red_Scorpio_www Posts: 389
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    It sounds counter productive, but seriously drink more water. The more you drink, the more you flush. All of the above mentioned things can cause you to retain, but if you keep drinking it, things will level off.

    I would have to compel myself to drink :P :) I take no more than 2 lits water a day!
  • shrimpydoo
    shrimpydoo Posts: 112 Member
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    Retaining too much fluid is not only reflected on the scale, but over time can be hard on the kidneys and the heart. Especially if your blood pressure is high or if you are overweight or not active enough. Don't let it go too long before consulting your physician.
  • sunsetzen
    sunsetzen Posts: 268 Member
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    Regarding sodium levels, you have to be aware that there is a balance. Too much sodium, not enough water; or too much water, not enough sodium, and you will retain water. So the more water you drink, the more sodium you need.
  • JDubIsShrinking
    JDubIsShrinking Posts: 207 Member
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    Find a way to make yourself want to drink more water... and chug!
    Make fruited water, lemon water, throw a tea bag in it - whatever you prefer! Just drink.
  • cruzcrzyMarie
    cruzcrzyMarie Posts: 251 Member
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    Walking seems to help me.
  • FoxyLifter
    FoxyLifter Posts: 965 Member
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    Eat more potassium. Aim for a 2:1 ratio between potassium:sodium.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,139 Member
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    drink more water...like a lot of water. had this problem and I starting drinking like 12+ cups a day and was peeing a lot ..in about three days I dropped about four pounds in water weight....

    Now, whenever i feel like I have bloat from water retention and I up my water/fluid intake and it works everytime...
  • RevolutionLifestyles
    RevolutionLifestyles Posts: 8
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    Things that may affect water retention are:

    - High carb meals
    - Time of menstrual cycle
    - Sodium levels
    - Water intake itself
    - Food intolerances
    - Toxins

    It could be a multitude of things.

    Seems very complex :(

    I believe she is just pointing out what the causes are.
    Increasing water intake over your day will help

    Yep, just highlighting what can cause water retention in somebody.

    Some women have been known to gain and lose 10lbs of water weight during their menstrual cycle.

    Look at how much water weight boxers can lose and regain in a space of a day to make weight.

    Low carb diets are popular because of the initial water/glycogen loss.
  • Red_Scorpio_www
    Red_Scorpio_www Posts: 389
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    Retaining too much fluid is not only reflected on the scale, but over time can be hard on the kidneys and the heart. Especially if your blood pressure is high or if you are overweight or not active enough. Don't let it go too long before consulting your physician.

    may be must go to a physicaina to get an idea...coz my arms are so big and my abdomen....not stiff very baggy.. :/
  • chrismeece74
    chrismeece74 Posts: 18
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    Like everyone says, drink more water. I drink at least 120 oz a day. It seems weird, but the more water you take in your body gets used to it and stops retaining extra water.
  • Red_Scorpio_www
    Red_Scorpio_www Posts: 389
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    OK so MOOREE WATER!! :)
  • 2kidsandatrip
    2kidsandatrip Posts: 98 Member
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    Working out gets rid of my water weight, if I do a good cardio exercise at night the next morning I wake up so much lighter. And of course drink a lot of water. You could use a natural flushing remedy like the cup of warm water, honey and lemon.... it will help flush your system.

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