crazyabout blue
08-13-2003, 12:02 AM
I am guessing that my extra weight is due to water i retained..
Also, i have been unable to lose the weight around my waistline too. Even though my body fat is less than 14%.
Also, i have been unable to lose the weight around my waistline too. Even though my body fat is less than 14%.
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blondie24
08-13-2003, 11:37 AM
I actually "know" when I'm retaining water because I will really FEEL fat and bloated! (more than I usually do, LOL) It's always at that time of the month though. I drink tons of water allllll day long so I don't have a chance to retain. But during that T.O.M. there's no stopping it!!
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Houdini
08-13-2003, 11:48 AM
I can actually see it in my stomach. When I'm not retaining water, if I try to push my stomach out, I can't push it far at all. But when I'm retaining water, my stomach is out there pretty far, even when I'm not pushing it! Never used to have this problem until I switched bc pills. Switched back to my old pill, but this never went away, so now I have to just deal with it monthly. I doubt my bloating is enough for other people no notice, but I definitely see it.
Zapster
08-13-2003, 11:53 AM
4 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh parsley sprinkled on your salad is a natural diruetic.
crazyabout blue
08-13-2003, 01:00 PM
Thank you all for responding! Although I really cant tell.. i mean, my stomach/waist is firm, but they're bulgy and cant get them to be flat!
ok, is there any natural pills that I can take to help as well?
thanks!
ok, is there any natural pills that I can take to help as well?
thanks!
Zapster
08-13-2003, 05:26 PM
I'd start here first.
How much is your sodium intake? It helps retain water.
The RDA is 2500 mg
Personally I think it's better to be around 1500.
You can't live without sodium though. Your body needs at least 500 mg a day.
How much is your sodium intake? It helps retain water.
The RDA is 2500 mg
Personally I think it's better to be around 1500.
You can't live without sodium though. Your body needs at least 500 mg a day.
Emi001
08-13-2003, 06:19 PM
Hiya!
For me, wanted to tell you that due to taking Birth control pills i had lots of Water retention. I started the pills about 2 months ago.
I started Atkins 6 days ago and All my puffyness went away.
My legs look and feel lighter! Cutting down on Sugar and carbs helped me.
For me, wanted to tell you that due to taking Birth control pills i had lots of Water retention. I started the pills about 2 months ago.
I started Atkins 6 days ago and All my puffyness went away.
My legs look and feel lighter! Cutting down on Sugar and carbs helped me.
crazyabout blue
08-13-2003, 07:41 PM
hmmm.. interestin.. I have eliminated almost all sugary foods, basically junk foods, from my diet.. As for carbs, i am confuse to which are starch or not. But i have avoided bread, pasta, potatoes, and baked goods.
As for sodium.. i eat foods that naturally contain sodium.. I dont overindulge in sodium.. I just add blk pepper instead of salt..
As for sodium.. i eat foods that naturally contain sodium.. I dont overindulge in sodium.. I just add blk pepper instead of salt..