In addition to these tips, be sure to consult your healthcare professional to monitor healthy hormones, nutrient levels, sleep, diet, and other factors that affect water retention, healthy weight, and overall health.

4 Steps to Lose Water Weight Fast

1. Drink more clean water to lose water weight

• It may sound counterintuitive, but staying hydrated is crucial for flushing out excess water weight. 
• When your body senses dehydration, it tends to retain water as a survival mechanism. By drinking an adequate amount of water throughout the day, you signal to your body that it's okay to release retained fluids. 
• Drinking more water supports healthy digestion, improves physical performance during workouts, and boosts energy levels.
• Drink less of other liquids. 
  • When trying to reduce water retention, drink less (and ideally, none) soda, coffee, alcohol, and other drinks that contribute to weight gain and water retention.
• The average adult drinks 44 oz of water per day, about half the recommended amount.
  • The common consensus is to aim for at least 8-10  eight oz. glasses of water daily (64-80 oz. per day).
  • Another recommendation I see is to drink half your body weight (in pounds) in ounces of water. If you weigh 150 pounds, this formula recommends at least 75 ounces of water daily.
• IMPORTANT: The quality of your water is extremely important. 
  • Metals, chemicals, fluoride, chlorine, aluminum, lead, pharmaceuticals, petroleum products, and more found in tap water can cause additional water retention (and other health problems). 
  • I use a Berkey water filter to ensure my water is clean. Use code tcmberkey.
• For added diuretic benefits, add lemon juice or 1-2 drops of Lemon Vitality to your water.
• PRACTICAL TIP TO DRINK MORE WATER: 
  • I fill a pitcher of Berkey filtered water every morning. My pitcher holds 80 oz. of water. That's my minimum water drinking goal. It helps me keep track of my water and reminds me to drink water every time I walk through the kitchen. 
  • When I do this, I average closer to 100 oz. of water per day -- which is above my goal of half my body weight in oz. of water.

2. Do gentle detoxes to lose water weight

• Detoxing your body can help eliminate toxins and reduce bloating, both of which contribute to water retention.
• Here are my favorite gentle detoxes. I do each of them at least a few times a week and sometimes daily:

• Detox #1: Morning Detox Shot with Lemon Juice, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Cayenne Pepper
  • This is an easy, inexpensive, and gentle detox you can do daily. When I take this daily, I notice increased energy, better breathing, and less bloating. 
  • Mix any of the following:
    • 1 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar (it has to be raw, unfiltered, with the mother)
    • Juice from 1 lemon (I like this citrus juicer / squeezer)
    • 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper (find it here)
    • 1-2 tbsp. Honey (raw and local is preferred, if unavailable, this one is great)
    • 1/4 tsp Turmeric 
    • Water - You can dilute this as strong or as weak as you prefer. I usually add about 1/4 cup water. I filter my water with this filter. 
    • Essential Oils
      • My favorites: Copaiba, Thieves, Lemon Vitality
  • Get the full recipe here. 

• Detox #2: Castor Oil in Your Belly Button
  • I've done castor oil packs. I've put castor oil on my hair. I've washed my face with castor oil. And I've used castor oil to thicken my eyelashes. But when I saw videos of people putting castor oil in their button before bed and praising the results, I thought "say what??!!" So I tried it. I put castor oil in my belly button and now I'm singing the praises! 
  • Get all the details here.

• Detox #3: Oil Pulling with Coconut Oil
  • Oil pulling is basically using oil as mouthwash, swishing, and then spitting out.
  • Benefits of oil pulling include:
    • Detoxing & cleansing
    • Support mouth & gum health
    • Reduce Inflammation
    • Promote clear & healthy skin
    • Immune boost
    • Increase energy
    • Reduce PMS symptoms
    • Reduce head tension
    • Improve digestion
    • Hangover relief
  • Get more details on oil pulling here.
  • Learn how to make oil pulling chews here.

• Detox #4: Detox Epsom Salt Bath
  • With a few ingredients, you can upgrade your bath to the best immune boosting, muscle calming, deep breathing, glowing skin, and detoxing part of your day.
  • Sweating is one way our bodies naturally cleanse and a good sweat session in a hot tub can be purifying. 
  • Ingredients like Epsom salt, baking soda, apple cider vinegar, bentonite clay, and essential oils can be used to create a custom detox bath.
  • Get detox bath recipes here.

• Detox #5: Dry Body Brushing
  • Want an easy way to get rid of dry skin & cellulite and increase circulation??!! Me, too! Meet one of my best friends -- my dry body brush. 
  • A dry body brush has natural, firm bristles. I like to use one with a long handle so I can easily brush my back and legs. 
  • Dry brushing improves the lymph flow and ability to detox.
  • Learn how to dry body brush here. 
    

3. Eat food and take supplements & herbs that have natural diuretic benefits

• Diuretic foods have natural properties that increase urine production and remove excess fluids from the body. 
• Foods with diuretic benefits include:
  • Cucumbers
  • Watermelons
  • Celery
  • Berries
  • Asparagus
  • Bell Peppers
  • Onions
  • Garlic
  • Lemons
  • Beets
  • Cantaloupe

• Drink teas with natural diuretic benefits including:
  • Green Tea
  • Dandelion Tea
  • Parsley Tea
  • Horsetail Tea
  • Hibiscus Tea
  • Fennel Tea

• Reduce salt and sodium intake
  • Salt and sodium can increase water retention.

• Supplements & herbs with diuretic benefits
  • Always consult your healthcare provider before changing your supplement routine.
  • Magnesium
  • Potassium
  • Dandelion
  • Parsley
  • Juniper
  • My favorite supplements to support healthy kidney, bladder, and digestion include:
    • K&B (kidneys and bladder)
      • Contains juniper, parsley, dandelion, and fennel
    • JuvaTone
      • Contains dandelion, parsley, and lemon
    • Get a discount code here:

4. Increase movement & exercise

• Exercising is always a key component to losing weight and it also applies to reducing water weight.
• Physical activity is not only essential for overall health but also plays a significant role in losing water weight. 
• Sweat more. 
  • Cardiovascular exercises like running, cycling, and swimming increase sweat production and facilitate the elimination of excess fluids through perspiration. 
• Strength training exercises can help build lean muscle mass, which boosts metabolism and encourages the body to shed water weight more efficiently.

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