Sodium and weight loss?

kardowling
kardowling Posts: 221 Member
edited October 5 in Food and Nutrition
I changed the information on my personal reports and have noticed my sodium intake is pretty high. I know the health benefits of eating a low sodium diet..but does anyone know what role sodium plays in weight loss? Water retention perhaps? :huh:

Thanks for any info you want to share~

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  • angelinerstetzko
    angelinerstetzko Posts: 104
    Sodium definitely makes you retain water. And it can lead to high blood pressure.

    The ideal sodium intake is 1300mg. The recommended intake is 2500mg or less. The normal adult female eats anywhere from 2300-3500mg. The average male eats around 3300-4700mg.
  • aochoa123
    aochoa123 Posts: 299 Member
    Sodium is my enemy LOL
  • philculmer
    philculmer Posts: 2
    That would be the main one - sodium concentration is one way that your body monitors hydration levels in your body, so a higher sodium diet would likely lead to higher hydration levels, to keep it diluted. This of course has other effects on your health, but that's the one with regard to weight.
  • mamamc03
    mamamc03 Posts: 1,067 Member
    It is definitely water retention. When I first started, my sodium was high EVERY day!! When I dont eat at home, my sodium and weight go up!! I was out of town all weekend and it slowed my progress. Add water instead of soda when you can! Challenge yourself to drink over 8 cups througout the day. You will be peeing constantly, BUT it flushes you out!
    Plus, high anything isn't good for your body. Fiber, protein, iron can all be detrimental if consumed in excess.
  • robinogue
    robinogue Posts: 1,117 Member
    Sodium is my enemy LOL

    oh heck yeah!!!! :explode: :explode:
  • Laces_0ut
    Laces_0ut Posts: 3,750 Member
    i know mixing pure sodium and water is a bad idea. it will cause an explosion. :D

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTcgo46nxNE&feature=related
  • innabalerina
    innabalerina Posts: 1
    Definetely the less salt in your diet the better for your overall health. It'll take time for your taste buds to get used to it.:happy:
  • kardowling
    kardowling Posts: 221 Member
    THANKS FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS! Very helpful.
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