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There Are Several Ways To Get Rid Of Water Weight

By Gerda Peter

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In this article you will see some excellent ways to lose water weight. In many cases by following some, or all of these tips, you may even see some fairly quick results.

- The most significant thing you can do is...drink lots of water! It may seem like a contradiction, but it makes sense once you realize that if you allow your body to become dehydrated, it tends to hold on to as much water as it can.

There are a variety of drinks, foods, herbs and drugs that are diuretics, meaning they help flush water from your system. However, you can't find a alternate better for than water itself.

Several people don't like drinking water, but it's imperative for you to take in enough water each day. At the very least, drink 8-10 glasses per day. And even more if you're goal is to eliminate water weight.

Perhaps you can add some flavoring such as a little lemon or cranberry juice to your water to give it some taste. The added advantage with those is that they aid in flushing the body. They are best though if you add those without sugar.

In addition to water, some drinks that can help with flushing the system are teas such as fennel, dandelion, juniper berry and green.

- Some foods that are diuretics comprise asparagus, watermelon, oats, lettuce, cucumbers, cabbage and carrots, to name a few. Eat these as often as possible, as they have many other great qualities in addition to body flushing tendencies.

- Next on the list is- control the amount of your daily salt intake. Extra sodium causes an imbalance in your system, attributing to its retaining water. Most all packaged foods, and several drinks, are loaded with sodium. Instead of adding salt to your foods, try other spices such as garlic or pepper.

- Not getting enough daily potassium can also be at the root of the problem. Bananas and tomatoes, foods rich in potassium, can help eliminate water retaining, therefore having a helpful effect on weight loss.

- Some medications can add to your body retaining water. Do consult your Dr. about any side effects. You may need to consider herbal remedies as alternatives, which can be gentler on your system AND many of them are also diuretics.

- Finally, you knew it was next, exercise is a key in water weight loss. Through sweating and better respiration, your body will not only lose water weight, but weight in general, and helps your entire body to work more effectively.

These are many great suggestions of how to lose water weight. The more you can combine together, the quicker you will see weight loss, and the sooner those jeans will fit again!

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