How to Lose Water Weight Fast

Birth control pills, prescription steroids, and excess sodium - all of these contribute to water weight, which can add inches to your mid-section. Rather than accept the bulge, consider fast ways to lose water weight.

Instructions

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  Drink eight to ten glasses of water a day. Drinking water to lose water weight may sound contradictory. But this is one of the quickest and fastest ways to shed weight. Water stimulates the kidneys, and flushes excess fluids from the body.

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  Alter your prescription medication. Often times, birth control pills, anti-depressants and prescription steroids result in water retention or water weight. Tapering the dosage, or switching to a different type of medication can reduce fluid retention and help you lose excess water weight.

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  Eat less sodium. A high sodium diet increases water retention and swelling. If your medication causes water weight, decrease your sodium intake. Eat less than 2,500 mg a day. Pay attention to food labels and stay away from processed foods.