Water weight

[Lincsguy33]

I Have been told i am not over weight but i have few stone off water weight making me look bigger then I actually am is there anything i can do to lose it thinking about asking for water tablets would they work to help lose the water weight?

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

Hi Lincsguy, can I ask where you got that information from? If you're talking about a few stones, it seems unlikely that that is just 'water weight'.

If you do a search on 'foods causing water retention', that will give you some pointers and you can see if they are high in your diet.

[Sharmian350 Restart April 2024]

Hi Lincsguy. I am not an expert, but a few stone of water weight sounds like a medical emergency. Have you spoken to your GP?

I have carried around a few pounds of water weight, just before my period and during a flare up of colitis, but it has only ever been a few pounds.

Some foods make me feel bloated mind you! Things like bread, pizza, pasta, ultra processed stuff and sweet stuff. I have learnt to stay away from these things as much as possible and I feel better.

Also I feel much better for some physical exercise.

I think others have supported you to join in the daily diary and the fit is fun club. These have helped me a lot and I have learnt a lot about keeping it real and on track (to a fashion) when I feel like a beach ball.

I hope you are able to join in. People are friendly amd knowledgeable.