Your wedding day is fast approaching; you're stressed, rushing around and grabbing quick meals via the nearest drive-through window. At your final fitting, your dress seems strangely tight and the reality sets in... you're bloated! Nobody warned you about this all-too-common pre-wedding experience? Relax! Here are a few simple tips for preventing water retention:
Drink 8 - 10 glasses of water a day. Drinking less fluid will not cure water retention and can actually make it worse. So drink plenty of water to flush the toxins from your body
Try to eliminate salts and refined sugars from your diet. If you can't eliminate these types of foods then at least cut down on their use as much as you possible can.
Get some exercise. Go for a brisk walk, even if it is just 10 minutes. Movement helps you lymphatic system drain and gets the blood pumping which increases circulation. Poor circulation can cause water retention
Don't skip meals. Much as you may think this is wise, low calorie diets have been shown to increase water retention. But do avoid high fat foods. Incorporate protein in your daily routine. While you are running around getting all the last minute details finished remember to reach for a yogurt, some cottage cheese or make yourself a protein shake. One of the most important nutrients to prevent water retention is protein.
Cut down on caffeine and alcohol. These liquids cause dehydration, plus they are empty calories.
Take a good multivitamin. Find one that has a high content of Vitamin B (12 and 6). Stress robs your body of essential vitamins, plus you are probably not eating as healthy as you should. Vitamin B is especially good to take when you are under stress, or have bloating
