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Gained 2 kilos overnight? Here’s how to fight water retention!

Have you ever stepped on the scales in the morning and... realised that you've gained 2 kilos overnight ?  

Before you freak out, don’t worry – it’s probably not actual weight. It’s just water retention that can lead to a 10% overall weightgain!  The good news is that it’s really easy to fix. 

Let's explore what water retention actually is, why your body holds onto it, and how you can flush it out as fast as possible!

Howto fight water retention

What is water retention and why does it happen?

Water retention (or fluid retention) is basically when your body holds onto extra water weight. You might notice this fluid build-up on your belly, ankles, feet, or even on your face, making you feel (and look) a bit puffy.

But why does it happen? There are a few lifestyle factors and hormonal shifts that can be to blame, especially for women:

  • Hormones and menstrual cycle

Hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle can cause your body to retain more water than usual. This mostly happens when you’re in the luteal phase, right after ovulation and before Aunt Flo arrives. The increased production of oestrogen and progesterone before your period results in water retention and makes you feel bloated and puffy.

  • Sodium-rich diet

When you eat too much salty food (pizza, prosciutto, fast food, or simply an extra pinch of salt when cooking your favourite meal), your body retains extra sodium. This increases the amount of fluid outside and inside of cells, causing water retention and leaving you feeling bloated.

  • Dehydration

It might sound odd, but not drinking enough water can actually cause your body to hold on to the water it already has, leading to puffiness and bloating. This is because your body, in fear of dehydration, tries to make up for the lack of incoming water.

  • Sedentary lifestyle

Sitting or standing for long periods of time can cause water build-up and stop proper fluid circulation in the body. If you sit at your desk most of the day, try going for a brisk walk and move your body to fight bloating, swelling, and fluid retention.

How does water retention affect your weight and body

The first sign of water retention is definitely any sudden weight gain. Water weight can make the numbers on the scale go up from 0.5 kg to 2.5 kg in 3 days, but sometimes even overnight.

It's also possible to gain 10% of your body weight because of fluid build-up – this means that if you weigh 60 kg, you could gain 6 kg overall.

It’s important to remember that this weight isn’t permanent and can fluctuate within a day, depending on your body’s water balance. The great news is that once you know how to manage it, you can flush out this water weight quickly and notice a slimmer figure in the blink of an eye.

4 tips to quickly flush out water weight

Luckily, reducing water retention is very simple, and you will start feeling lighter in just a few days!

Include these 4 simple and new daily habits to start losing water weight:

1. Drink more water

It's best to aim for at least 2 litres of water daily. If you don’t like the plain taste of water, try infusing it with mint leaves or lemon juice, or drink iced herbal tea instead!

2. Reduce salt intake

Try cutting back on processed food, such as salty snacks, restaurant food, and ready meals. Also, be mindful of sprinkling salt when cooking dinner, as you could easily add too much. It's suggested that you consume up to 2 grams of salt daily.

3. Get moving

Take regular breaks from sitting at your desk to stand up, stretch, or even walk around – a few minutes can make a huge difference. Also, walking is the most overlooked activity – by going on a brisk 30-min walk daily, you can easily burn off from 200 to 300 kcals! Activity gets your circulation flowing and helps flush out fluid build-up.

4. Try supplements with draining action

If you’re looking for a scientifically proven way to lose water weight or really need a quick fix to fit into that dress, the best option is to look for supplements with natural diuretic ingredients.

The strongest fluid-eliminator: 3-in-1 Draining Drink

Extra kilos, cellulite, and water retention don’t stand a chance with 3-in-1 Draining Drink

This delicious bestseller is designed to flush out toxins, reduce orange peel skin, and free you of bloating in just 1* week!

The super-strong draining formula includes two slimming powerhouses, a patented CactiNea™ (prickly pear extract) and VinOgrape™ (grape extract), along with patented Fibregum™ with high soluble fibre content to increase the number of good bacteria in your gut.

To boost detoxification and digestion, we enriched the formula with 5 herbal extracts from hibiscus, nettle, dandelion, artichoke, and cleavers.

But we didn’t stop there – we also added magnesium to make you feel less tired and fatigued, and help your muscles function optimally.

The mix of all of these powerful ingredients not only creates a delicious drink that you won't be able to put aside, but also a scientifically proven formulation that helps you to:

  • Boost water elimination by up to 27*%
  • Reduce bloating and swelling by up to 60*%

And 87*% of users are satisfied with the results!

Keep in mind, that 3-in-1 Draining Drink is available in two different flavours: strawberry and peach. So, pick whichever satisfies your tastebuds the most!

Leave morning shocks from overnight weight gain in the past. Flush out the excess water weight in no time with this delicious bestseller and feel confident without unnecessary bloating!

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