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So I woke up thismorning. .

hlw5112
hlw5112 Posts: 33
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
and it seems like all the rain we've been getting here in PA has transfered into water retention, making it look like I've gained five pounds. >:( Anyone know any ways to combat this?

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  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,438 MFP Moderator
    and it seems like all the rain we've been getting here in PA has transfered into water retention, making it look like I've gained five pounds. >:( Anyone know any ways to combat this?
    Drinking water, low sodium and relax.
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    What psulemon said....drink water, and try to keep your sodium low.
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    patience. I retain water everytime I exercise. One thing I've learned to do is not exercise the day I weigh in. Because I weigh in at about 4pm with a nutritionist I don't want to have the water I'm holding be an issue. I wish I could get a morning appointment, but she isn't available then.
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    move to Arizona. It never rains there.
  • MommaFuhrer
    MommaFuhrer Posts: 214 Member
    I live in PA too and I've had this same problem for the last week :ohwell:
  • emdeegan
    emdeegan Posts: 219 Member
    hot water and a slice of lemon... works like a charm
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    move to Arizona. It never rains there.


    One of the worse rain storms I have even seen was in Arizona back in 1970. I am thinking that this was just some freaky event. We couldn't even drive in it...had to pull over. Not saying that you are wrong, but just that I did experience this and had to laugh at your reply.
  • dawson55510
    dawson55510 Posts: 197 Member
    Vitamin C is a good natural duretic
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    move to Arizona. It never rains there.


    One of the worse rain storms I have even seen was in Arizona back in 1970. I am thinking that this was just some freaky event. We couldn't even drive in it...had to pull over. Not saying that you are wrong, but just that I did experience this and had to laugh at your reply.

    yes...that was the last time it rained in Arizona. The following day everyone in the state gained 5 pounds. They still talk about it.
  • hlw5112
    hlw5112 Posts: 33
    Ah, thanks everybody.
  • AngelAtkins61
    AngelAtkins61 Posts: 52 Member
    Definitely drink water , at least 8 glasses daily! And the lemon (which surprised me when I read it) actually does help you lose weight!
    Im in PA here too.. NE PA. I have never noticed what you mention myself but I am constantly drinking water. If I forget my water when I go out I get so upset!
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