Water and bloating

Sash · 03-09-2005, 04:39 PM

I’ve been trying to drink at least 8-10 cups of water a day as recommended but I have some difficulty doing it because of bloating. How long does it take to train your body to process this much water without considerable retention? Do you do it in stages? Like the first day – 3glasses, second – 4etc..
I watch my diet and eat mostly low sodium/low salt foods. I know my body is not used to having enough water (I’ve never been a good water drinker) but now I am trying to change that. Any tips? I hate feeling bloated and it stops me from having planned workout

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Thanks

Cardinal · 03-09-2005, 10:25 PM

It is not the water intake that is the problem, but the water retention. Try dropping carbs and calories for a bit and dry yourself out. There is a decent chance some of your food choices are causing excess water retention. Post diet (specific foods are important).

**Jodi** · 03-10-2005, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sash

I’ve been trying to drink at least 8-10 cups of water a day as recommended but I have some difficulty doing it because of bloating. How long does it take to train your body to process this much water without considerable retention? Do you do it in stages? Like the first day – 3glasses, second – 4etc..
I watch my diet and eat mostly low sodium/low salt foods. I know my body is not used to having enough water (I’ve never been a good water drinker) but now I am trying to change that. Any tips? I hate feeling bloated and it stops me from having planned workout

.
Thanks

8-10 cups of water a day? I drink that before 10AM. To drop water you need to drink water.

kkschaef · 03-12-2005, 03:20 PM

You need to be drinking 1-2 gallons per day the higher end is better. the water is not causing the bloating it could be something else your eating.

sara · 03-12-2005, 09:42 PM

Or it could be something your drinking other than water

BRW · 03-14-2005, 02:43 AM

Sash,

i always found a squeeze of lemon in my water made it taste better & also helped with bloating. i can't tell you why...................it just does!!!

.....how's that for scientific??

also DON'T drink too much at once otherwise you'll be arranging your day around the bathroom. just sip it over the course of the day.

03-09-2005, 04:39 PM	#1
Sash Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA in No Virginia Posts: 4	Water and bloating I’ve been trying to drink at least 8-10 cups of water a day as recommended but I have some difficulty doing it because of bloating. How long does it take to train your body to process this much water without considerable retention? Do you do it in stages? Like the first day – 3glasses, second – 4etc.. I watch my diet and eat mostly low sodium/low salt foods. I know my body is not used to having enough water (I’ve never been a good water drinker) but now I am trying to change that. Any tips? I hate feeling bloated and it stops me from having planned workout . Thanks

03-12-2005, 03:20 PM	#4
kkschaef Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 126	You need to be drinking 1-2 gallons per day the higher end is better. the water is not causing the bloating it could be something else your eating.
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sara cRaZy!!! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 6,304 Photos: 2	Or it could be something your drinking other than water
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03-09-2005, 10:25 PM	#2
Cardinal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,009	It is not the water intake that is the problem, but the water retention. Try dropping carbs and calories for a bit and dry yourself out. There is a decent chance some of your food choices are causing excess water retention. Post diet (specific foods are important).

03-14-2005, 02:43 AM	#6
BRW Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Melb. Australia Posts: 18	Sash, i always found a squeeze of lemon in my water made it taste better & also helped with bloating. i can't tell you why...................it just does!!! .....how's that for scientific?? also DON'T drink too much at once otherwise you'll be arranging your day around the bathroom. just sip it over the course of the day.