01/8 Some easy tips to lose water weight
01/8 Water retention is a common and temporary condition that goes back to normal after a few days. The only time water retention becomes problematic is when your body holds too much water making you feel uncomfortable. And if you are watching your weight, the fluctuating weight on the weighing scale due to this can leave you frustrated and makes it difficult to track your progress. The good news is that by following some simple advice you can easily lose water weight overnight in an effective way.
02/8 What is water weight?
The human body is made up of 60 per cent water, most of which is retained in the cells. A person gains water weight when the fluid is collected in the tissues and leads to swelling of the body. In this, the body starts storing extra fluid between the organs and skin, instead of removing it from the body in the form of urine. It may happen due to several conditions. But in any case, water weight gain is not permanent and does not lead to actual weight gain.
03/8 What leads to water weight gain
There is no single factor that can lead to water retention in the body and can increase your weight. Several things that you do in a day unknowingly can make you gain water weight. Too much salt or carb consumption, dehydration, menstrual hormones, birth control hormones, cortisol level and medications, all these things may force your body to hold the water. In general, you do not need to worry about it much, but you are keen to lose weight, here are 5 effective methods that you can try.
04/8 Slash carb intake
Carbohydrate is one of the three essential macronutrients that our body requires in abundance. It causes water retention only when you consume it in excess. When you consume a lot of carbs that are not utilised by the body for producing energy, it is converted into glycogen and is stored in the muscles for energy. So, to lose water weight, cut down carb intake and also try to add healthy sources of carbs to your diet.
05/8 Cut down sodium intake
Salt attracts water, making your body store more of it which causes swelling and weight gain. If you have been consuming too many salty snacks lately then it’s time to cut down. Even some veggies make you feel bloated, but water retention due to excess sodium is different from that. Our body needs only 2,300 milligrams of salt per day to function. But salt is hidden in a lot of food products that we might not know about. So, be careful with your daily sodium intake and try to use less table salt.
06/8 Stay hydrated
It might seem a little odd to drink more water to lose water weight, but trust us it works. Our body is mostly made up of water and when you do not drink enough for it, your body starts storing every ounce of fluid present in it. It even at times leads to constipation. When you maintain your daily fluid intake between 2 to 3 litres, it will not hold water and excess of it will be passed out from the urine. You can even add hydrating fruits like cucumber, watermelon and tomatoes to your diet.
07/8 Add more potassium to your diet
Potassium is an important nutrient that helps our nervous system and muscles to contract. It works opposite of sodium and helps move nutrients into cells and waste products out of cells. In case of water weight gain, adding more potassium-rich food to the diet can help to reduce water retention and blood pressure. Banana, potatoes, spinach are some good sources of potassium.
08/8 Exercise
Exercising is a very basic way to lose water weight. Engaging in an intense workout can help you sweat and lose excess water present in the cells. Exercising helps you burn more glycogen and also trigger the lymph nodes into action. Besides, work out can also stimulate blood flow and improve circulation, which can reduce fluid buildup throughout the body.
