Cankles!!!!!!!!!!!!

How do I get rid of them? I can't wear sexy shoes for my wedding I thought they would go away by loosing weight - but alas - my calves and ankles are still one

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It's a very temporary fix ... but I saran-wrapped my ankles overnight a few times ... it's not comfy ... but it works for a day or so, if you wrap them tight enough.

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Posted by jovigirl414

It's a very temporary fix ... but I saran-wrapped my ankles overnight a few times ... it's not comfy ... but it works for a day or so, if you wrap them tight enough.

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I love you Nikki!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Nikki love the saran wrap idea. Jessica if it make you feel better the cankle problem is the least of my problem I have one monster ankle and one regular. I broke my ankle right before i got engaged and put off the surgery till after the wedding so right know my ankle is very swollen because of this weather. I think im gonna try the saran wrap thing on just the one hopefully they will match the next day

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I've heard the Saran wrap works too.!

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A common cause of cankles is water retention, which can make the ankles swell to blend in with the calf.

Water retention can be triggered by:

- Excessive consumption of alcohol

- Too much salt in your diet

- Long periods of inactivity

- Hormone fluctuations (ie during the menstrual cycle)

- Pregnancy

So if you can relate to any of these causes, it's likely that your cankles are results of water retention and are, therefore, very easy to treat!

To prevent water retention, the best thing you can do is go swimming!

There are also other ways to reduce water retention:

- Try other forms of mild to moderate exercise ie. cycling

- Avoid salty foods

- Drink plenty of water

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why can't you wear sexy shoes? i don't understand why having cankles would stop you from doing this?

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I just don't feel they are attractive enough....the fat in my ankles hang over the sides of shoes!!!!!!!! All I can do is laugh!

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Posted by MrsWoods

A common cause of cankles is water retention, which can make the ankles swell to blend in with the calf.

Water retention can be triggered by:

- Excessive consumption of alcohol

- Too much salt in your diet

- Long periods of inactivity

- Hormone fluctuations (ie during the menstrual cycle)

- Pregnancy

So if you can relate to any of these causes, it's likely that your cankles are results of water retention and are, therefore, very easy to treat!

To prevent water retention, the best thing you can do is go swimming!

There are also other ways to reduce water retention:

- Try other forms of mild to moderate exercise ie. cycling

- Avoid salty foods

- Drink plenty of water

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Thanks for the info! It must be my inactivity

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Posted by jgold910

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Posted by jovigirl414

It's a very temporary fix ... but I saran-wrapped my ankles overnight a few times ... it's not comfy ... but it works for a day or so, if you wrap them tight enough.

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I love you Nikki!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Love you too!

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I was gonna say the same thing. Cankles are usually caused by excess water retention. You can always ask your doctor for a mild diuretic (water pill) or try natural remedies, i.e., limit your salt intake - lots of sodium in frozen foods, chinese food, etc... or alcohol consumption. Drink plenty of water to flush yourself out. Green tea works and if you like salads, try apple cider vinegar as a dressing - that works and is all natural!!