Retaining water in your body is not good for you because it can cause swelling and bloating. Sometimes when you retain water, it is because you are not drinking enough water and your body will start to act on it. Your body can not makes its own water so to survive and continue to function, your body will start to store it away for when it needs it. It will cause you to gain weight over time. You can also tell when your are retaining by pressing your finger on your skin. If it stays white for a long time, that can mean you are retaining water.
The longer the white shows, then more your are retaining. It can leave a dent mark on your skin. It can make your skin tight and look swollen. Retaining water can also happen in women that are pregnant. Your body will gain extra weight when your carrying babies. Did you know that you can retain water from pre-packaged foods? Because of the salt that they contain. Too much salt can cause you to retain water in your system, so lower your salt in take so you will have less water retention if it is a problem for you. As always, you should consult your doctor when you have excessive weight gain and swelling. There could be a serious medical condition going on that you might need medication for.
You need to drink 32 oz of water a day to stop retaining water. Wake up in the morning and drink 8 oz glasses or bottles through out the day so you will get the right amount that you need to keep your body working right. Do not drink water too fast, that is also not good for you. Your body will slowly put the water in your system and if you drink it too fast your body will not get it all. It will go right through you which will cause you to have to drink more water. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables because they will help give you the water that you need.
Retaining water happens in both men and women, but it happens a lot more it seems in women. It can cause you to get be dehydrated, sick, tired, and weak. It can put you in the hospital due to the lack of water in your system. Make sure when you are sick to drink lots of water to keep your body from becoming dehydrated. Just remember the solution to stop this is that if you drink water and eat your fruit and vegetables, you could stop excess water weight from happening to your body.
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