How to Lose Fluid Weight

Fluid weight, also known as water weight, can be caused by nutritional deficiencies, hot weather, sunburns, certain drugs including birth control pills and a high consumption of salt. If you are trying to lose weight, retaining fluids can make it seem like your diet is not working because your body will appear bloated. Your rings may not fit on your fingers because of the bloating or your pants may feel tighter. There are adjustments you can make to your lifestyle to get rid of and avoid water weight.

Instructions

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  Lower your sodium intake and make it a habit to read product labels because some foods like hot dogs and tomato-based soups have high amounts of sodium. The American Heart Association recommends consuming less than 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day.

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  Make water your staple drink because it will hydrate your body and remove excess sodium from your system. Avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages because they dehydrate your body and, according to the That's Fit website, dehydration makes your body preserve fluids.

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  Perform cardiovascular exercise regularly because sweating allows excess fluids to leave your body. Sweating in the sauna is also a good way to get rid of excess sodium and water weight. Monitor whether sodium is leaving your body by tasting your sweat. The salty taste should diminish the longer you sweat.

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  Eat foods like bananas, avocados, raisins and apricots because they are rich in potassium, which is needed to balance your bodily fluids.

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  Avoid sugary foods such as cookies, cakes, ice cream and sugary cereals. Excess sugar will raise your body's insulin level, which, according to the That's Fit website, makes it harder for your body to get rid of sodium.

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  Use herbs, spices and citrus juices to flavor your food instead of salt. Use brands such as Mrs. Dash, which specialize in seasonings without the addition of salt.