How/can you stop gaining water weight?
claireszydelko
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What steps can one take to stop/minimise water weight gain?
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Sodium! Start by using MFP to track your sodium. See how much you take in a day. 2,500mg per day is decent, but 1,500mg is what you really want to strive for. REMEMBER: sodium makes you soak up water...so watch & reduce.0
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-lower sodium,
-increase potassium (water retention is typically as a result of the sodium/potassium balance, most get too much sodium so increase potassium to balance the 2)
-stop working out (I don't recommend this action, but when working our, especially if a new routine or increased intensity, your muscle will store water to aid in recovery and protect them)
-drink more water0 -
drink more water0
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-lower sodium,
-increase potassium
-stop working out (I don't recommend this action, but when working our, especially if a new routine or increased intensity, your muscle will store water to aid in recovery and protect them)
-drink more water
This... but your body goes through natural cycles, especially for women. So while you can mitigate some, you can' t stop it.
Also, carb levels can affect water weight.0 -
-lower sodium,
-increase potassium (water retention is typically as a result of the sodium/potassium balance, most get too much sodium so increase potassium to balance the 2)
-stop working out (I don't recommend this action, but when working our, especially if a new routine or increased intensity, your muscle will store water to aid in recovery and protect them)
-drink more water
This. Or the best option: don't worry about water weight. Why would you care unless you had to make weight for a competition?0 -
-lower sodium,
-increase potassium (water retention is typically as a result of the sodium/potassium balance, most get too much sodium so increase potassium to balance the 2)
-stop working out (I don't recommend this action, but when working our, especially if a new routine or increased intensity, your muscle will store water to aid in recovery and protect them)
-drink more water
^^ yes.0 -
Drink a TON of water. We need at least half our body weight in ounces every day. That means a 200 lb person needs 100 oz water.0
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In addition to lowering sodium, Drink more water. Don't count soda, juice, coffee, or anything else as water. If your body has enough water, it won't try to hold on to it. There is some formula for figuring out how many ounces you should drink. I don't know what it is exactly.
If you see a lot of weight gain from water, or swelling in your ankles, you may want to go see a Dr.0 -
-lower sodium,
-increase potassium (water retention is typically as a result of the sodium/potassium balance, most get too much sodium so increase potassium to balance the 2)
-stop working out (I don't recommend this action, but when working our, especially if a new routine or increased intensity, your muscle will store water to aid in recovery and protect them)
-drink more water
This. Or the best option: don't worry about water weight. Why would you care unless you had to make weight for a competition?
That's what I was wondering...0 -
drink more water
that's what I was going to say. The more water you drink, the more your body will be willing to get rid of. If you don't drink enough, your body will automaticaly retain it to prevent dehydration.0 -
We need at least half our body weight in ounces every day.
No, we don't.0 -
I just wondered really, just waned to reduce the chance of a gain, through it being water.
When you say drink water not juice, does water with a splash of dilute it count? i can't drink just plain water (well i can but its vile lol)0 -
haha, i was just typing that. The above is one of those common fitness myths. This has a good discussion on water.We need at least half our body weight in ounces every day.
No, we don't.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/821181-myths-and-facts-about-hydration-requirements0 -
I just wondered really, just waned to reduce the chance of a gain, through it being water.
When you say drink water not juice, does water with a splash of dilute it count? i can't drink just plain water (well i can but its vile lol)
There is nothing wrong with juice. Also, as a women, you will have a lot more issue with water than a man... TOM, etc.. There really is nothing to prevent natural adjustments in your body. Heck, when you strength train, your body uses fluids to repair muscles.. it's a good thing.. it's for protection. Just try not to look at weight daily, but rather a trend over 4+ weeks.0 -
Really, every 4 weeks? I have just cancelled ww and they tell us to do it weekly! might try that saying that though, i'd end up sneak peaking ha ha0
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I just wondered really, just waned to reduce the chance of a gain, through it being water.
When you say drink water not juice, does water with a splash of dilute it count? i can't drink just plain water (well i can but its vile lol)
A bit of lemon juice is actually a diuretic and can help decrease water weight.0 -
I just wondered really, just waned to reduce the chance of a gain, through it being water.
When you say drink water not juice, does water with a splash of dilute it count? i can't drink just plain water (well i can but its vile lol)
There is nothing wrong with juice in and of itself. However, if someone only drinks juice because they don't like water, that is a lot of sugar and calories. I am more so talking about straight juice, absolutely nothing wrong with a splash of juice in water to make it palatable. You could try keeping a pitcher in the fridge with some slices of lemon, orange, grapefruit, cucumber, or whatever else you like, in it. I have also used Mio, and lemon or orange essential oils in my water to make it easier to drink.0 -
I just wondered really, just waned to reduce the chance of a gain, through it being water.
When you say drink water not juice, does water with a splash of dilute it count? i can't drink just plain water (well i can but its vile lol)
There is nothing wrong with juice in and of itself. However, if someone only drinks juice because they don't like water, that is a lot of sugar and calories. I am more so talking about straight juice, absolutely nothing wrong with a splash of juice in water to make it palatable. You could try keeping a pitcher in the fridge with some slices of lemon, orange, grapefruit, cucumber, or whatever else you like, in it. I have also used Mio, and lemon or orange essential oils in my water to make it easier to drink.
Its just a touch of dilute squash in, no added sugar of course i do track those calories0 -
Drink a TON of water. We need at least half our body weight in ounces every day. That means a 200 lb person needs 100 oz water.
Absolutely not true!
My sister had a doctor tell her that and I showed up at his office with scholarly articles to refute that. She was freaking out so much about drinking 120oz of water (which is like 15 glasses a day...when you are only up for about 13 hours a day!) that she was spending half the day in the bathroom and the other half feeling nauseous.
Strive for about 8 glasses of water a day. Also remember that things BESIDES actual water have water in them.
I agree with other people's suggestions about other ways to improve water retention. I just am really passionate about people who say to drink 1/2 your body weight ... pffff!0 -
With my weight (currently 266lbs) i'd drown drinking half my body weight...ooops lol0
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Really, every 4 weeks? I have just cancelled ww and they tell us to do it weekly! might try that saying that though, i'd end up sneak peaking ha ha
He's saying to look at the trend over 4+ weeks, not to weigh only every 4 weeks. That way you see the trends and not just the daily fluctuations. You can weigh yourself daily, but if you're going to freak out about a gain, I'd recommend not to. Weight loss isn't linear, so your weight isn't going to be going down all the time.0 -
Why are we worried about water weight here?
At any rate, you can't stop it...you can mitigate water retention but you can't stop it...it's a necessary bodily function.
- drink plenty of water...when you dehydrate you actually retain more water...consumption of water helps to flush out sodium and other stuffs
- reduce sodium
- get around 1.5x potassium as you do sodium and otherwise keep your electrolytes and PH in balance
- don't use your muscles...i.e. don't workout...stress on your muscles causes water retention due to the need to repair these muscles...personally, I think the benefits of regular exercise outweigh any water retention concerns, but that's just me.
- eat fewer carbs0 -
I just wondered really, just waned to reduce the chance of a gain, through it being water.
You can't completely eliminate gain from water weight, it's natural. You can reduce it somewhat as other people have mentioned. It's best to just realize that your body is going to fluctuate up and down naturally throughout the month (and even from day to day sometimes). You need to just look at the overall downward trend of weight loss and not be sidetracked by the fluctuations.0 -
-lower sodium,
-increase potassium (water retention is typically as a result of the sodium/potassium balance, most get too much sodium so increase potassium to balance the 2)
-stop working out (I don't recommend this action, but when working our, especially if a new routine or increased intensity, your muscle will store water to aid in recovery and protect them)
-drink more water
This. Or the best option: don't worry about water weight. Why would you care unless you had to make weight for a competition?
That's what I was wondering...
Not to speak for OP, but when I'm retaining a bunch of water (definitely happens around my cycle), it's very physically uncomfortable. My stomach area swells and bloats to the point that my clothing bothers me and I can "feel" my midsection. Lucky for you if the only way you notice water retention is on the scale, but it is very uncomfortable for some people.0 -
-lower sodium,
-increase potassium (water retention is typically as a result of the sodium/potassium balance, most get too much sodium so increase potassium to balance the 2)
-stop working out (I don't recommend this action, but when working our, especially if a new routine or increased intensity, your muscle will store water to aid in recovery and protect them)
-drink more water
This. Or the best option: don't worry about water weight. Why would you care unless you had to make weight for a competition?
That's what I was wondering...
Not to speak for OP, but when I'm retaining a bunch of water (definitely happens around my cycle), it's very physically uncomfortable. My stomach area swells and bloats to the point that my clothing bothers me and I can "feel" my midsection. Lucky for you if the only way you notice water retention is on the scale, but it is very uncomfortable for some people.
I'm going to have to agree with this. I bloat like crazy from working out in particular (even when well hydrated? wtf?), and it's very noticeable. Noticeable in a, "These pants you wore an hour ago are now tight" way. One of my earlier posts on here was asking, "Does anyone else look pregnant post-workout?," lol...0 -
Drink a TON of water. We need at least half our body weight in ounces every day. That means a 200 lb person needs 100 oz water.
Absolutely not true!
My sister had a doctor tell her that and I showed up at his office with scholarly articles to refute that. She was freaking out so much about drinking 120oz of water (which is like 15 glasses a day...when you are only up for about 13 hours a day!) that she was spending half the day in the bathroom and the other half feeling nauseous.
Strive for about 8 glasses of water a day. Also remember that things BESIDES actual water have water in them.
I agree with other people's suggestions about other ways to improve water retention. I just am really passionate about people who say to drink 1/2 your body weight ... pffff!
You dont have to drive 8 8oz glasses.
Drink til your urine is a pale yellow.
Some people are well hydrated at 6 8oz glasses or less or more0 -
Really, every 4 weeks? I have just cancelled ww and they tell us to do it weekly! might try that saying that though, i'd end up sneak peaking ha ha
He's saying to look at the trend over 4+ weeks, not to weigh only every 4 weeks. That way you see the trends and not just the daily fluctuations. You can weigh yourself daily, but if you're going to freak out about a gain, I'd recommend not to. Weight loss isn't linear, so your weight isn't going to be going down all the time.
That is what i am saying. Weight, just like inches or body fat %/body composition are many data points to determine success. Success can also include cholesterol numbers, improved blood pressure, resting heart rate or other fitness goals (like lifting heavier). It's not just about weight loss, it's seeing improved trends over weeks, months and years to determine success. For me, I don't care about weight loss, I want fat loss. So i strive to maintain my muscle and cut body fat. Personally, I rather be 185 lbs and 10% body fat, then 175 lbs and 14% body fat. Because my overall composition will be much greater at 185.0
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