What causes water retention?

 Water retention is an accumulation of water in the tissues that can be caused by several factors:

  •  Stress
  •   Feeding
  •   Hormonal variations
  •   A sedentary lifestyle
  •   Insufficient water consumption.

 

How to combat water retention?

 

It is possible to reduce water retention by adopting good lifestyle habits, such as drinking sufficient water, choosing foods that provide the nutrients our body needs, and exercising. physical activity.

Why do I swell during my period?

Unfortunately, some factors, such as hormonal changes due to the menstrual cycle, are difficult to control. In fact, premenstrual symptoms and those accompanying menstruation vary from woman to woman. However, each of them is affected by the inflammation resulting from the disruption of their hormonal system before and during bleeding. This is due to an increase in progesterone and a drop in estrogen in their bodies, resulting in poor water elimination, often accompanied by digestive problems such as constipation. Menstruating women then feel bloated and notice a temporary increase in their weight on the scales, caused by water retention and poor digestion.

 

Is it a good idea to weigh yourself every day?

So what can you do to avoid stress in vain? The answer is simple! You have to stop weighing yourself every day, especially during your period, because your weight varies according to your emotions, your lifestyle, your food we ingest, the supplements we take, the time we weigh ourselves and our menstrual cycle. If you want to monitor your weight properly, we recommend that you weigh yourself once a week, at the same time, for a more accurate result.

 

If your increasing weight on the scale is a source of stress and discomfort, or if you feel guilty about small deviations caused by sugar cravings, or if you'd like to make a healthy, self-aware change in your daily life, make an appointment now with one of our certified coaches.