Get rid of the swelling.
It is no secret that a large part of excess weight is ballast water unnecessary water accumulated in the body due to various reasons. Not only that, the swelling caused by the presence of this water, increase the risks to health, they are still ugly add volume to the face, belly, feet. Clothes don’t fit, and favorite sandals don’t fit? So, it’s time to get rid of the water ballast. Fortunately, it is easy to do.
1. Less salt!
It is known that salt literally attracts water, and when you eat a lot of salt, the extra water simply does not have time to be excreted from the body. A day is recommended to eat no more than 1 teaspoon of salt, but the truth is, if you want to lose a few pounds of weight, caused by the presence of excess water, and this amount is too much. Moreover, salt is literally everywhere, even where its presence is not immediately suspect: bread (even healthy whole grain), milk, any canned food. It is clear that to abandon the bread and milk is difficult, and not necessary, but to reduce the consumption of sausages, canned food, pickles, fast food, insufficient salting food is prepared at home, it is quite possible.
2. Drink more water.
There is some contradiction in the fact that to get rid of water you need to drink more. But, if you have no kidney problems, this method works flawlessly. When you drink plenty of water, the body trying to get rid of excess, begins to work twice as efficiently, and bring the water which has accumulated in it for a long time. In the heat need to drink even more intense, because the slightest dehydration starts the reverse process – the accumulation of the whole trapped in the body of water.
3. Go to the gym or in the bath.
In both cases, the goal is a good sweat. In an effort to cool off, whether from physical exertion or overheating temperature, our body begins to rapidly allocate the pot, the excess water, from which we want to get rid of. No wonder it is believed that after a good bath or sauna, you can lose 1-2 pounds of weight.
4. Starve.
According to the recommendations of the National Academy of sports medicine USA, small duration fasting – 14 to 16 hours – a very effective way to quickly get rid of excess water in the body. With sufficient intake of water and electrolytes, skipping a few meals is not has a major impact on the level of health. Although the habit to you and it may seem that your energy level is at zero, the body has accumulated enough energy reserves in such cases. Just don’t combine fasting with intense exercise to avoid the risk of dehydration.
5. Abstain from alcohol and caffeine.
No wonder the first sign of a hangover – wild dryness of the mouth. Alcohol and caffeine are strong diuretics, and their use leads to dehydration. And when the body is even slightly dehydrated, it begins to store any liquid “just in case”. This means that although you are essentially taking a diuretic, it does not expel, but rather only delay. Caffeine, incidentally, contained not only in coffee but also in tea (except herbal), Cola, energy drinks.
6. Eat fruits and vegetables.
Proper nutrition, which a lot of fiber and water, – one of your assistant in the fight with the water ballast. First and foremost, vegetables and fruit, which, besides, many antioxidants and minerals. In this regard, useful watermelon, Kombucha (not to exceed the rate of sugar), cranberries and red currants – they will effectively wash out your gastrointestinal tract, kidney and genitourinary system and get rid of many evils, including from excess water. Try also with every meal to eat a small amount of protein (without salt and fat).
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These simple techniques will help you to lose water ballast and a certain number of kilograms of excess weight in just a couple of days. But believe me, it’s worth it to stick with them all the time (except, perhaps, the only extra fasting), and not just a few days.
