I just got back from vacation and have unfortunately gained 5 pounds. But I think most of that might be from Water retention as I can barely move my ankles around.

Anyone have a good trick that will work. I am definitely getting back to the basics this week. Feel yucky!!

The best way to get rid of water retention is to drink lots of PLAIN water EVERYDAY!!! AIM for at least 64oz daily.

As highland said: drink lots of water!

Also, be careful of your sodium intake. I've been watching my sodium intake lately and that stuff seems to be in every danged packaged or processed food product in the grocery store. The old guideline for maximum sodium intake for adult women was 2300 mg/day. Now it's down to 1500 m g/day.

If the fluid is in your ankles then u need to raise your ankles higher than your heart and they will drain , i am 6 weeks post op with fluid in my legs from my abdominoplasty and i have to sleep with my legs higher up till my lymphatic system kicks back in .. but put yout feet up they will drain naturally.

Drink water!!!!! Not so much salty foods. I drink cranberry juice with Splenda makes me pee a ton.

Ive just had to give up wheat ( even trace amounts) as ive found out im gluten intolerant. Ive been maintaining for years but wowzers, ive lost 3 kg in just a week. That's 7 lb. I didnt even think i had any Water retention!

So maybe a bit of a detox? Wheat free, nothing out of a packet, can or box? I certainly havent been low carbing as Im also instructed to beef up my soluble fibre intake so ive had lots of oatmeal, brown rice, quinoa. Bbecause i also cant eat onions or garlic, that means no to most processed foods, so im probable eating a lot less salt too.