Water weight explination??

miakristmann
miakristmann Posts: 27 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I sort of understand water weight, but have questions.
Why do we have it? How do we get rid of it? What exactly is it? How do we keep it off? How do we obtain it? Any info you have would be much appreciated.

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  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    edited May 2016
    You can retain water due to sodium excess, muscle repair after exercise, or, for women, due to the menstrual cycle.

    To help reduce water retention, drink water. I know that sounds counterintuitive, but it's the truth.

    To not retain water, be menopausal, don't exercise, and eliminate all salty foods from your diet.

    Or, you can realize that water weight gain is only temporary, will disappear in a few days, and is nothing to stress over. :)
  • MissusMoon
    MissusMoon Posts: 1,900 Member
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    You can retain water due to sodium excess, muscle repair after exercise, or, for women, due to the menstrual cycle.

    To help reduce water retention, drink water. I know that sounds counterintuitive, but it's the truth.

    To not retain water, be menopausal, don't exercise, and eliminate all salty foods from your diet.

    Or, you can realize that water weight gain is only temporary, will disappear in a few days, and is nothing to stress over. :)

    Perfect!
  • miakristmann
    miakristmann Posts: 27 Member
    Thanks so much!
  • kirstinethornburg
    kirstinethornburg Posts: 300 Member
    Drink lots of water and watch your sodium intake

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