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help with water weight

spottedfeet
spottedfeet
Ok so I know that people tend to blame extra pounds on water, but this time it really is and its pissing me off. Right now I weight 222 which is three pounds up from yesterday and 11 pounds up from two weeks ago. I know I have loss fat because I have abs showing and my calves have some tone. If I take a diuretic I piss five pounds and look more toned. At 222 my old clothes are still too big but I can tell the difference in how I look. Its killing my self perspective because one Im like yes I look good then the next its like what the hell did I do yesterday? ANY HELP?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Do you have any clue as to why you're retaining water/fluid? Have you eaten some salty food recently?

If you want to get rid of the excess water, I'd either 1) drink some coffee, 2) drink more water (if you have been having salty food), 3) take a herbal diuretic, or 4) drink just leek soup for a day. Coffee and leek are natural diuretic.
spottedfeet
spottedfeet
thanks but I've tried all of that except for leek soup. thanks
deleted_user
deleted_user
Don't pay attention to the numbers! Your weight changes due to everything down to water, pms, the humidity, etc. Also, muscle weighs more- if you are gaining muscle you are probably gaining weight but looking better.
deleted_user
deleted_user
And if you are sure it's water weight- drink more water. I'm talking a gallon day. Your body doesn't hold onto it then and you lose much more- it also helps clear your body of toxins and gross stuff. Good luck.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi ! My names ann .Like you i blew up with fluid .Two years ago i weight 26 stone now i weight 15 .Try and cut down on salt ,limit your fluid and see your doc about it if you dont already .I ask if you can have your bloods checked as well just in case you have a underlyeing disorder of some sort .Do put your feet up level with your heart if you can and being on your feet all day doesnt help .If you want me to be your freind just ask ok ?? I hope this helps you ??? Take care ann xx
deleted_user
deleted_user
I can totally relate but my intake of fluids just does not match my out put on fluids. I can gain 3 lbs in a day. it's crazy. You have go by the inches and the tone and not pay so much attention to the numbers, to keep you on track. Because you know, see and feel the difference, extra water weight can mess with your head and cause you to get off track. Just keep on track and you'll continue to see success!! Good Luck to you....
spottedfeet
spottedfeet
Hey thanks for the replies. I stopped drinking so much water and took the diuretic my doctor gave me. I peed 8 pounds in two days and I still have more to go. I can actually see some tone in my arms.