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Water retention

  • 06-01-2014 11:34am
    #1
    Magenta
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    Hey folks,

    I'm 5'8, female, and weigh about 133lbs.
    My usual exercise is the elleptical and walking.
    However, every time I try something new, or something I haven't done in a while, I gain anywhere between 4-7lbs of water weight overnight. I also feel bloated and my waist measurement goes up.
    Over Christmas I did lots of running outside and also a few 30 Day Shred workouts, and started a 30 day squat challenge. I have "gained" about 7lb. It's physically impossible for this to be fat as I didn't eat enough to gain fat.

    From experience, for the water to come off, it takes about 1 day for every 1lb.
    Is there any way to prevent it in the first place? It really gets me down that I work out hard and instantly am bloated and feel huge afterwards. If I'm honest it discourages me from trying new things!

    PS I tried water tablets but no success.


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