Retaining Water

waddleon · 06-27-2008, 06:56 AM

I drink lotsa of water, and i dont use extra salt. I just got back from gym and hands are stiff swollen bloated

Any suggestions???

Tooter · 06-27-2008, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waddleon

I drink lotsa of water, and i dont use extra salt. I just got back from gym and hands are stiff swollen bloated

Any suggestions???

What are you eating? Some people have a reaction to certain foods.

LC wraps/bread? Grains.

ItsToni · 06-27-2008, 06:59 AM

Unfortunately, for some of us, we just have to live with it. I would say to keep drinking a LOT of water. At the gym, were you doing exercise with your hands hanging down..like walking a treadmill or something? My feet swell easily if I'm in a certain position for a long time. I either have to put them up, or get my body moving around in order for them to go down.

DEBI IN OHIO · 06-27-2008, 07:02 AM

if I drink over 150 ounces of water ---I retain

lisabinil · 06-27-2008, 07:09 AM

If it's only in your hands maybe the previous poster was right-it was due to the exercise you were doing. Or maybe you touched something you are allergic to.

Diana · 06-27-2008, 07:10 AM

When you work out your body pulls the water and stores it in the muscles. Your body is already repairing while working out. Keep drinking water you'll flush it. This used to always happen to me at the gym.

waddleon · 06-27-2008, 07:27 AM

Im doing atkins 72 breakfast is 2eggs and 2 bacon (low sodium), lunch tunasad diner chicken fried in evoo no breading.

GRAN4 · 06-27-2008, 07:28 AM

I always have this problem......when I get back from my walk my hands are puffy and my rings won't come off. Maybe it's gravity and doing nothing with the hands while walking. I don't worry about it 'cause it goes away in an hour or two.

waddleon · 06-27-2008, 07:30 AM

Its so bad with this heat too, mine last hours. Should i try a water pill??

ItsToni · 06-27-2008, 07:33 AM

Yes, the heat always makes mine worse as well. It's not NEARLY as bad as it was 50 lbs. ago though. My mother takes a water pill every day. I've never taken one so I'm not sure on any advice about that.

waddleon · 06-27-2008, 07:36 AM

I was on blood pressure meds that had a water pill in it. I have that undercontrol so no bp meds.

aim in Fla*working · 06-27-2008, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by waddleon

I was on blood pressure meds that had a water pill in it. I have that undercontrol so no bp meds.

can I suggest going to GNC and getting Big 100 Vitamin B complex. IT will act a lot like a diuretic without the depletion of the potassium. I take one every day in the morning...and pre Tom i take one at night.

lisabinil · 06-27-2008, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by waddleon

Its so bad with this heat too, mine last hours. Should i try a water pill??

Not if it's only your hands. I am on a prescription diuretic but I retain water all over not just one part of my body. If it keeps up call your doc.

Diana · 06-27-2008, 08:38 AM

Water pills can harm you more then good. They can deplete you of potassium. Check with a dr first before taking any duretic

aim in Fla*working · 06-27-2008, 08:44 AM

And Dr. A has a few lines about the problems with diuretics and this diet.
It should be a natural diuretic, really.

waddleon · 06-27-2008, 09:31 AM

I'm on my way to gnc, thank you

GraceGirl · 06-27-2008, 10:04 AM

It's normal to retain some water after working out.

That being said, I used to drink a gallon of water a day, and then if I went a day without drinking that much, my body would retain like crazy. It was almost like since my body was used to getting in so much water, it would freak out when it didn't.

After I had my daughter, I decided I wasn't going to be so strict with my water intake, and sure enough, since my body isn't used to having that much water anymore, I don't retain nearly as much as I used to when I have days where I workout alot or just don't drink that much. But that's me.

Houston Heather · 06-27-2008, 04:08 PM

Taurine really works well with water retention. My medication causes me to retain water.

I just tried it today, got it at GNC - it was $5 for 100 capsules. I took it and all I did for the next 3 hours is run to the bathroom and pee, and I didn't drink that much!

It's good stuff! I can hardly wait to weigh tomorrow.

Dr A recommended it in Vitanutrient Revolution. He said 1-5 grams a day.

06-27-2008, 06:56 AM	#1
waddleon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 576 Gallery: waddleon Stats: 172/168/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 03/01/2006	Retaining Water I drink lotsa of water, and i dont use extra salt. I just got back from gym and hands are stiff swollen bloated Any suggestions???

06-27-2008, 10:04 AM	#17
GraceGirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GA Posts: 409 Gallery: GraceGirl Stats: 233/110/115 - Size 1/2 WOE: Low Carb/Moderate Fat/High Protein Start Date: January 2005	It's normal to retain some water after working out. That being said, I used to drink a gallon of water a day, and then if I went a day without drinking that much, my body would retain like crazy. It was almost like since my body was used to getting in so much water, it would freak out when it didn't. After I had my daughter, I decided I wasn't going to be so strict with my water intake, and sure enough, since my body isn't used to having that much water anymore, I don't retain nearly as much as I used to when I have days where I workout alot or just don't drink that much. But that's me. __________________ Malinda See Me On Myspace!!! See My Weightloss Story!!!

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06-27-2008, 06:59 AM	#3
ItsToni MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 2,117 Gallery: ItsToni Stats: 5'9" - started@223 WOE: Atkins (over & over) Start Date: October 21, 2005	Unfortunately, for some of us, we just have to live with it. I would say to keep drinking a LOT of water. At the gym, were you doing exercise with your hands hanging down..like walking a treadmill or something? My feet swell easily if I'm in a certain position for a long time. I either have to put them up, or get my body moving around in order for them to go down.

06-27-2008, 07:02 AM	#4
DEBI IN OHIO Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,114 Gallery: DEBI IN OHIO Stats: 247/191.5/150 WOE: Diabetic.lower carbs Start Date: 05/01, restart 2/22/08 again	if I drink over 150 ounces of water ---I retain

06-27-2008, 07:09 AM	#5
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 8,773 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	If it's only in your hands maybe the previous poster was right-it was due to the exercise you were doing. Or maybe you touched something you are allergic to.

06-27-2008, 07:10 AM	#6
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 34,337 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	When you work out your body pulls the water and stores it in the muscles. Your body is already repairing while working out. Keep drinking water you'll flush it. This used to always happen to me at the gym.

06-27-2008, 07:27 AM	#7
waddleon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 576 Gallery: waddleon Stats: 172/168/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 03/01/2006	Im doing atkins 72 breakfast is 2eggs and 2 bacon (low sodium), lunch tunasad diner chicken fried in evoo no breading.

06-27-2008, 07:28 AM	#8
GRAN4 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mt Hood, OR Posts: 953 Gallery: GRAN4 Stats: restart 6/1/08@270.6/246.0/145 WOE: Atkins/M & E Start Date: Restart June 9, 2008 (4th time)	I always have this problem......when I get back from my walk my hands are puffy and my rings won't come off. Maybe it's gravity and doing nothing with the hands while walking. I don't worry about it 'cause it goes away in an hour or two.

06-27-2008, 07:30 AM	#9
waddleon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 576 Gallery: waddleon Stats: 172/168/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 03/01/2006	Its so bad with this heat too, mine last hours. Should i try a water pill??

06-27-2008, 07:33 AM	#10
ItsToni MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 2,117 Gallery: ItsToni Stats: 5'9" - started@223 WOE: Atkins (over & over) Start Date: October 21, 2005	Yes, the heat always makes mine worse as well. It's not NEARLY as bad as it was 50 lbs. ago though. My mother takes a water pill every day. I've never taken one so I'm not sure on any advice about that.

06-27-2008, 07:36 AM	#11
waddleon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 576 Gallery: waddleon Stats: 172/168/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 03/01/2006	I was on blood pressure meds that had a water pill in it. I have that undercontrol so no bp meds.

06-27-2008, 08:38 AM	#14
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 34,337 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	Water pills can harm you more then good. They can deplete you of potassium. Check with a dr first before taking any duretic

06-27-2008, 08:44 AM	#15
aim in Flaworking Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 8,242 Gallery: aim in Flaworking	And Dr. A has a few lines about the problems with diuretics and this diet. It should be a natural diuretic, really.

06-27-2008, 09:31 AM	#16
waddleon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 576 Gallery: waddleon Stats: 172/168/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 03/01/2006	I'm on my way to gnc, thank you

06-27-2008, 04:08 PM	#18
Houston Heather Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 3,558 Gallery: Houston Heather Stats: I lost it before and I'll lose it again! WOE: Atkins 2002 Ongoing Weight Loss	Taurine really works well with water retention. My medication causes me to retain water. I just tried it today, got it at GNC - it was $5 for 100 capsules. I took it and all I did for the next 3 hours is run to the bathroom and pee, and I didn't drink that much! It's good stuff! I can hardly wait to weigh tomorrow. Dr A recommended it in Vitanutrient Revolution. He said 1-5 grams a day.