The Soul of a Black Woman

What is water weight?

*When your body is dehydrated, just like stored fat, your body begins to store water simply because it isn’t getting enough. This stored water causes bloating or your body to look bigger in certain areas and can be the reason for those extra pounds you have a hard time losing.*

How do I get rid of water weight?

*The best way to get rid of water weight is by simply drinking more water. When your body forms a system as to where enough water is circulating and you literally have to go to the bathroom every 3 minutes, you’ll start to notice that small pouch in your stomach is slimming down or your arms look smaller. That’s because it’s not fat, it’s actually stored water. Also cut back on sodium intake. Naturally salty foods and products cause dehydration and because they cause dehydration it causes your body to store and retain water.*

How much water should I drink?

*According to Doctors and Nutritionist that average amount of water you should consume daily is 8 tall glasses. However, that’s not taking into account a person’s body type. You may need more or less. Juice, soda, tea, and coffee do not count as water even they need water to make it. Sometimes your body can be dehydrated and you won’t even know it because you won’t feel any symptoms. So drink plenty of water. If you can…make water the only thing you drink.