Although water weight is not exactly harmful to the body, it can be a source of discomfort. Usually, it makes you bloated and slightly increases your weight, which can prevent you from seeing progress on your weight loss journey.
Fortunately, it’s just as easy to lose water weight as it is to gain it. Let’s discuss some of the ways to lose water weight.
Stay Hydrated
This seems like a contradiction, right? Well, wrong! Water weight is a huge sign you are not taking in enough water because it is your body’s way of saving water to keep you hydrated. So, keep your body hydrated to prevent it from trying to store water.
Cut Down on Your Salt Intake
High sodium intake is one major cause of water weight because salt causes our body to retain water. So, cutting down on your salt intake is the way to go. Stick to what’s recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) which is 2000 mg of salt per day. Remember, though, that this is not only applicable to your homemade meals; watch out for the quantity of salt in other things you consume, like canned fish.
Reduce Your Carbs
Excess carbs can also result in water retention. This is because your body transforms unused energy from carbs to glycogen. And based on research, for each gram of glycogen, you get 1.5 – 2.7 grams of water, causing water retention. The best solution is to reduce your carbs completely or take in more carbs on the days you are likely to use more energy and less on your lazy days.
