The body holds water for several reasons, including dehydration and a high sodium intake, and stores it in the subcutaneous cell layers. The fluid-laden cells make the skin appear swollen and enlarged, hiding the outline of those muscles that we have developed so hard. There are many ways to be able to lose weight by eliminating liquids naturally, but remember that these tips are designed to ensure only temporary weight loss, therefore they should not replace solutions and long-term lifestyle changes, including a diet. healthier and a regular exercise routine.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Changing Your Diet
Step 1. Drink more water
Eliminating liquids by drinking water might seem like a contradiction. Nonetheless, keeping properly hydrated is essential to help the body release fluids (including water) and to detoxify it from those foods that cause bloating. A dehydrated body tends to accumulate water to regain its balance, causing weight gain due to water retention. Make sure you drink at least 8 glasses of water every day (for a total of 2 liters).
Instead of drinking it quickly, try to sip the water. Sipping it will promote proper digestion of food by the body. Swallowing water quickly can cause unwanted abdominal bloating
Step 2. Reduce your salt intake
When you take in high amounts of sodium, your body tends to accumulate water and swell. To allow your metabolism to function properly and prevent fluid buildup, your diet should include no more than 2,000-2,500 mg of sodium per day.
- Avoid ready-made, canned or frozen meals, as they contain large amounts of salt used as a preservative. Prefer fresh meat to sausages, which are also rich in sodium.
- Salt your recipes in moderation and flavor your dishes using spices instead of salt.
- Prepare the dressings for your salads and all your dishes yourself, avoiding ready-made sauces and gravies, which are normally loaded with sodium. Remember that cheeses are also high in salt, so reduce the amount as much as possible.
Step 3. Eat more fiber
Foods rich in fiber help cleanse the urinary tract, kidneys and colon, helping to release excess fluids.
- Make a high-fiber breakfast. Opt for a serving of whole grains or add a tablespoon of flaxseed to your yogurt or morning smoothie. Flax seeds are rich in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. If you wish, you can also grind them using a spice grinder or coffee grinder and then add them to your recipes.
- Include raw or steamed vegetables in your meals. Don't boil or roast them to avoid depriving them of their fiber and healthy nutrients.
- Opt for light, healthy snacks, including blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, which are rich in fiber and valuable antioxidants.
Step 4. Have more tea, coffee and cranberry juice
Tea and coffee are known for their diuretic properties, thus contributing to the release of fluids from the body. In order to prevent dehydration, always balance your tea and coffee intake with an equal amount of pure water.
Alternatively, you can drink cranberry juice, which is a natural diuretic that helps eliminate toxins and fluids from the body
Part 2 of 2: Changing the Lifestyle
Step 1. Take a sauna or Turkish bath
Expelling fluids by sweating is one of the fastest ways to lose weight. If you have the opportunity to take a sauna or a Turkish bath, stay in the warm environment for 30 minutes to eliminate a good number of fluids and toxins through sweat.
Do not spend more than 30 minutes inside the sauna or you will risk coming out of it dehydrated. In all probability, in the hours following the sauna or Turkish bath, you will gradually regain the lost pounds by drinking numerous glasses of water, nevertheless you will have benefited from actual temporary weight loss
Step 2. Reduce your alcohol consumption
Alcohol is a major cause of dehydration, which forces the body to retain significant amounts of excess fluid to stay hydrated. Before and after physical activity, avoid both wine and beer to keep the body properly hydrated; also, do not drink any alcoholic beverages during the evening hours to prevent fluid retention.
Step 3. Establish a weekly exercise routine
Movement is incredibly beneficial for the body as it favorably raises cortisol levels allowing them to help you successfully overcome moments of stress and tension. Exercise also allows you to sweat and eliminate large amounts of fluids and toxins from the body. Increase the frequency and intensity of your weekly workout to promote effective sweating and lose weight by eliminating excess fluids.
