water weight

[angelsamongus]

Anyone have tips on how to keep the water weight down. Also to keep swelling in feet and ankles down. I know a big part is salt so any good cheap recipes would be great. I've gained 34 lbs already and only 30 weeks! Please help. Thanks.

 

[llghoney]

Drink lots of fluid actually too especially water. Try to rest when you get tired as well. I can't help on the recipes as my diet has been crazy but mainly consisted of Chick-fil-A.

 

[gracepaints]

Drinks lots and lots and lots and lots. Walk. It keeps the blood from pooling.

If all else fails, take my OB's advice: Don't look at them.

 

[gracepaints]

...double post...

 

[tiredwalker]

Yah, I'd say don't look at them. Besides, it will make you feel better to lose so much weight quickly after birth. I just had a c-section and came home 5 pounds heavier than when I went into the hospital (even minus an 8 1/2 pound baby and all of the goo). About a week after I gave birth I started having to go to the bathroom every 5 minutes. I lost 12 pounds in one day from water weight. I've actually lost 29 pounds since I came home a week and a half ago (185 down to 156).

Not that you should try to gain water weight, but there is a bright side if you look hard enough.

 

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

If you are suffering from swollen ankles try and keep them elevated above your heart.

 

[angelsamongus]

Thanks everyone. I actully would not have noticed but all my friends are telling me there big along with my ob.

 

[jgonz]

Watermelon is great for getting rid of excess water weight, and in season!

Kelp (in capsules) is also very good~ 1 or 2 capsules a day should be plenty. I used Kelp and didn't swell at all~ everyone was amazed that I could still wear my rings all the way through my pregnancy.

And like the others said, drink LOTS of water, and walk. Salting to Taste is fine, just don't over do it. And use Sea Salt, not iodized table salt.

 

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

Maybe this is a dumb question but how does Watermelon help? I've been eating a whole watermelon myself nearly every week (my fav fruit) and my rings are starting to get too tight... I don't see much swelling in my feet or anything but definitely in my hands. Oh and I also drink about 96oz of water a day!!

 

[jgonz]

I honestly don't know how it's supposed to help~ that's just what I've read. I don't particularly Like watermelon, so I haven't tried it myself. lol

 

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

Well I'm eating enough for 2... or 3