How To Lose Water Weight? Fast And Effective Tips

The human body is made up of about 75 percent water that plays a vital role in its functioning. However, excess water present in the body may also lead to a condition called water retention that causes you to bloat up. Water retention may be caused by food intolerance, poor diet, toxin exposure and condition like kidney failure, et al. Water retention makes you gain weight due to the presence of excess water in the body, it can also cause chronic inflammation. There will be times when increased weight on the weighing scale may look like you have gained muscle mass and fat. However, it may just be the water weight that you have gained. We give you some expert tips to lose that excessive water weight and ensure a healthy body.

According to Dr. Preeti Jain, Senior Dietitian at Action Cancer Hospital, "One of the major causes of water retention is salt. Increases intake of sodium in the body holds extra fluids in cells that can lead to water weight."

Here are some important and effective tips suggested by Dr. Jain to reduce water weight.

1. Reduce the intake of salt

Sodium is a mineral that is abundantly found in salt. It is one of the most common electrolytes in the human body. The fluctuation in the levels of sodium may lead to imbalances in the body, leading to water retention.
 

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Drink at least 8 glass of water every day to ensure you are flushing out excess salt in the bloodstream, also allowing the release of retained water. In fact, mild dehydration may also be one of the causes of water retention. So make sure your body is well hydrated at all times. 

_{Drink at least 8 glass of water every day to ensure you are flushing out excess salt​}3. Engage in at least 30 minutes of exercise

Engaging in any form of exercise daily for at least 30 minutes will help you reduce water weight and how. Exercise causes you to sweat in order to maintain a normal temperature. Sweating may also withdraw substances like sodium, through the pores, out of the body, helping you lose tremendous amount of water weight. So make sure you are indulging in some or the other physical activity.
 

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4. Get adequate sleep

Surprising, isn't it? Sleep may also affect the sympathetic nerves in the kidneys that regulate sodium content and water balance. Adequate sleep will help your body control hydration levels and minimize water retention in return. Aim to get at least 7-8 hours of good sleep.
 

_{Sleep may also affect the sympathetic nerves in the kidneys that regulate sodium​}5. Take more electrolytes

Electrolytes are essential minerals that play an important role in the body. They also regulate the water balance. Imbalance in the levels of electrolytes like magnesium and potassium may lead to unwanted shifts in the fluid balance, further increasing your water weight. Take orange juice, lemon juice and coconut water in order to maintain a balance in the body.
 

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Include more green leafy vegetables, cumin seeds, strawberry, garlic, fennel seeds and green tea among others in your diet to ensure a healthy balance of essential mineral and nutrients in the body.
 

_{Include more green leafy vegetables, cumin seeds, strawberry, garlic, fennel seeds and green tea} If you are experiencing water weight that does not appear to be a mere hormonal fluctuation or excess sodium consumption, it is better to consult a doctor.