How do I know im retaining water? - Weight Loss Message Board

crazyabout blue · 08-12-2003, 09:02 PM

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%.

blondie24 · 08-13-2003, 08:37 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!!

Cindy

Houdini · 08-13-2003, 08:48 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, 08:53 AM

4 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh parsley sprinkled on your salad is a natural diruetic.

crazyabout blue · 08-13-2003, 10:00 AM

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!