Does sodium really matter in weight loss?
poodlelaise
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Lets say I eat a reletively high level of sodium, but I eat exactly the same amount of sodium everyday, while eating at my 1200 calorie goal, and meeting my exercise goals. Is the sodium really going to hold back my weight loss? I understand I could get a one time loss by cutting sodium, but wouldn't those pounds just come back the first time I go back to my old sodium levels?
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The only way to know if it will affect YOU is to try it and see. Cut your sodium and see how if affects your weight loss. If you're happy with the results, don't go back to your old sodium levels.0
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Sodium absorbs water...When you decrease your sodium intake it will allow your kidneys to get rid of excess sodium and water weight.
also too much sodium puts a lot of work on your kidneys and make the overwork0 -
Your water weight will fluctuate throughout your weight loss endevour, it's something that's isn't static, so don't worry about it.0
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It's just water weight. Once you cut the sodium, you'll lose a few lbs but you'd have to continue to go low sodium to maintain that loss0
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I have wanted to post this same thing.
Yes, I get if I consume more sodium than normal, my body will retain water, which has considerable weight, and scale number will increase. However, it shouldn't affect body fat loss. So even if you remain at a high sodium (and water retention) level, your total body weight should continue to decrease since you are losing fat (and some muscle) by eating a calorie restricted diet.0 -
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Fluctuating sodium intake can potentially cause water retention. It has nothing to do with fat loss.0
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It doesn't matter for weight loss, where it does matter is your blood pressure.0
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Along these same lines if sodium intake is high is it pretty much countered if you drink a ton of water each day?0
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Along these same lines if sodium intake is high is it pretty much countered if you drink a ton of water each day?
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sodium does affect heart disease and as the number one killer of women in the us that should be enough reason.0
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Is this correct? I thought that it raised blood pressure in some people. If you have low blood pressure which does not seem to be affected by sodium, is it still a factor for heart disease?0
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Is this correct? I thought that it raised blood pressure in some people. If you have low blood pressure which does not seem to be affected by sodium, is it still a factor for heart disease?0
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Consistent sodium intake does not increase BP...kidneys compensate for how much salt you intake on a regular basis. Going way over your usual daily sodium intake, your kidneys won't be able to clear that amount, some salt does not get cleared, water always follows salt, water is retained with the unfiltered excess salt, blood volume increases, blood pressure increases.
Don't worry about anything as long as you are consistent with salt intake
Salt is a craving just as hunger for fat, protein, and carbohydrate. Even wild animals crave salt
Consistent salt intake has no effect on body composition0
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