Water Retention / Carbs

KJfromCali
KJfromCali Posts: 37 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey MFP,

So, I had a high calorie / sodium / carb day on Saturday (2500 cals; unsure of the sodium count--but high). The scale then went up 3 pounds, which I know is likely water retention. However, it's still up three days later despite being super clean. Is that normal?

Thanks!

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  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Water retention from a high day can last a full week for me. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids, but I wouldn't worry too much just yet :flowerforyou:
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    Yep. It varies from person to person. I've gained 4 pounds in a day and it has taken 14 days to fall off. I've gained 7 pounds in a week (Christmas to New Year's) and it took a month to go away.
  • KJfromCali
    KJfromCali Posts: 37 Member
    Wow, 1 and 2 weeks. Okay, that's helpful. Thanks guys.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    KJfromCali wrote: »
    Wow, 1 and 2 weeks. Okay, that's helpful. Thanks guys.

    Yeah, I know that my experiences with it have made me really stop and ask myself "Is this food really worth it?" before having a higher sodium/carb meal or day.

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