What is water weight?

Water weight is the weight from water retention that happens when the body is overloaded with sodium or carbohydrates. When these factors are eliminated, such as with a low-carb and low-sodium diet, this weight comes off quickly as the extra water is expelled.

A body also holds on to water when it is dehydrated, so drinking more fluids to become adequately hydrated helps reduce water weight. Other ways to get rid of water weight include exercising, eating foods rich in potassium, eating a diet that is high in fiber and adopting lifestyle changes that help reduce inflammation, since it also causes water retention.