what is water weight / retention ?

[username1]

can somebody explain what the water weight / retention is about, how do you know if it's water weight and you're not just getting fat, how does it happen, how can you prevent it? or how do you deal with it if you get it?

as you can see i don't know anything about it just heard the phrase and just want to be prepared and aware of this problem just incase.


thanks

 

[Frustrated1]

Your face and hands get big. Can't get your ring off because your fingers got fat fast. This can happen in one day. Watch sodium intake and estrogen. Also check bp.

 

[Anony-James]

Sodium intake, water intake (or lack there of), carb amounts, and estrogen levels all play a big role.

 

[Misc]

just make sure to drink a lot of water and you will be fine. my body weight will fluctuate + or - 5 lbs depending on my diet and time of day.

 

[username1]

ok, got it!

 

[carverelli]

I can usually tell about how much water I'm retaining by pushing in the skin on my shin with my finger. then let up and my shin is indented about 3/8 -1/2 for a bit