How To Lose Water Weight

By Latifa Iguensi 

Questions about how to lose water weight? Do you keep a lot of excess water in your body? Water retention is the result of an unbalanced diet and lack of physical or sometimes an occupation prolonged standing exercises. Some medicines can cause water retention. Excess water can even be caused by dehydration, the body trying to keep water for protection,excessive sodium intake or even a disease involving the lymphatic system and other organs such as the kidneys, liver and . Water retention can sometimes occur after menopause in some women also.

TIP! If possible you can avoid the wrapping by spending several minutes a day in a dry sauna. Not only will you lose water weight but it is also soothing to the muscles and joints. .

Many complain of feeling bloated or swollen or feel that their clothes are too tight. It can be extremely frustrating, especially for those trying to lose weight, and while medication can help, they do not have side effects. Here are some tips to help you lose that water weight safely naturally.

Reducing your salt intake
How to Control Salt Intake
The use of salt shaker at the dinner table only accounts for about one-third of our daily salt intake. Up to about half of our salt intake is from processed foods, such as burgers, fries, and chips. Some items that do not taste highly salted can contribute significant quantities of sodium to our diet, such as bread, tomato sauce, cakes and biscuits.
Bottled mineral waters can contribute a significant amount of sodium. Another way to counter effect salt intake is by drinking adequate amount of water on a daily basis. Although it is hard to recommend amount of water as everyone's body is different, drinking half of your body weight in ounces of water seems to work for most people. That is, a person of 150 pounds of body weight should drink at least 75 ounces of water every day.

TIP!Too much sodium will make your body retain water. To avoid retaining water and to lose water weight fast, avoid high sodium foods such as salty nuts, pickles, olives and frozen or processed foods. Don’t add extra salt to your food and purchase reduced-sodium foods when possible. .

Water helps your metabolism and helps maintain proper water levels in your body. You are also less likely to overeat and snack if you stay well hydrated.
Eat Less Salt.

Eating foods naturally high in water to fight against water retention
Eating foods naturally high in water to fight against water retention. The more you eat foods high in water, your body will try to eliminate excess water.
For example: cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, courgettes, melons and watermelons, carrots, artichokes, watercress, cabbage, asparagus and Brussels sprouts

Reduce your sugar intake too
For a time, avoid cookies, syrup, cakes, ice cream and sugary cereals. Reduce your intake of sugar will 
cause a decline in your body's insulin causing it to get rid of excess sodium levels. You do not have to worry about how to lose water weight when you reduce your salt intake and reduce your sugar intake too.

TIP! According to the Mayo Clinic, calcium may reduce water retention to help you lose water weight. Calcium can be found in dairy products, such as cheese, milk and yogurt, or you can take 1,200mg a day in supplement form to reduce water retention.

To lose weight by simply using a sauna
Is it possible to lose water weight by simply using a sauna? Yes you can but the question is how much water weight can you lose in sauna usage? One point to consider and bear in mind is that although you can instantly lose weight this way it is not a permanent fix and should never be seen or treated as one.
Sweating is good for your skin and body in general as it can expel toxins rapidly that way and through the process of sweating the body is forced to burn more calories than it would normally while resting.

Make exercise to fight against water retention
Exercise is another great way to get rid of excess water weight through perspiration which helps eliminate excess water, salt, toxins.