Water Retention- What Makes you Puffy and How to Fix It

[@jonmason7862]

5:05 What to do. Your welcome

[@pslmountain]

Ty

[@jameshunt3504]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤ lmao 🤣 ty

[@curlyhairdudeify]

I was retaining water (Dr. Berg), my legs and feet were swollen AF. And I took green tea and a drink flavor pack (potassium) at night and I woke up with my legs 80% drained.

[@galinageorgieva4735]

My welcome? Oooh, so nice

[@DR_ibtissamghar]

It’s so lame when you’re doing everything right and you still retain water 😭 Thank you for the video

[@tyronetripod4047]

@J Medrano or a hot bath, thats like an easy 1 or 2 lbs water weight loss

[@riff_junkie]

Sister check out cole Robinson death fasting protocol it is the best way to lose body fat / flushing water out of the body

[@DR_ibtissamghar]

Alexander vartolu Thank you

[@KJB0001]

@@DR_ibtissamghar leek soup without potatoes from French Women Don't Get Fat and dandelion tea or pills

[@aitwayagher8605]

Hammen ashem qaagh oetshma ino! Ikr, no matter what I do, it refuses to go away, presumably genetics I guess

[@Dekipoo]

I'm exercising almost every day, eating healthy, drinking lots of water, getting a good night sleep and yet I feel like a cheese ball. It's really discouraging since I know I'm putting in the work.

[@Dekipoo]

After lots of trial and error I think what was causing my water retention was cheese. Since I took it out of my diet I stopped looking bloated.

[@brann6001]

@@Dekipoo really??

[@Ella_1700]

Dekipoo high levels of estrogen cause water retention. And cheese especially non organic is loaded with it. Dairy in general should be avoided. And then see the results. And dont forget to take potassium and magnesium

[@barrya.6212]

Cranberries are a natural and VERY effective diuretic in large doses....recommend half cup with banana's in blender with milk.....you will see results.

[@kronikzblehtcgs3303]

@@barrya.6212 mate that’s not keto food

[@justins7711]

Keep the kidney focused videos coming Thomas! I've been having more kidney/hydration issues recently, at my 10 month mark on keto. Anything you have in regards to leafy greens, nuts and oxalates forming kidney stones would be excellent. Albuminurea is also a concern of mine due to consistently foamy urine when I eat too much protein, which then led to an underconsumption of protein that also felt awful. Finding the right fluid & electrolyte balance for me has been the absolute hardest part of my keto journey, and it has made me want to quit several times over the course of the past 10 months. Luckily, I've stayed the course, and hope to make 12 months successfully around Thanksgiving. You started my journey last year, so thank you for that. Down 70lbs back to my weight at 18 years old. Very happy, but I worry about kidney damage more often now.

[@nikolajnielsen1466]

How much proteins is safe for the kidneys what should I am for on a regular basis

[@richardjames2960]

I know it's a bit late but drinking lots of distilled water everyday helps repair kidneys and liver damage it's pure water the same as rain, snow, fog, dew, the way nature intended it to be, only water humans should be drinking, not that garbage tap or bottled water, it's best to store and drink it from glass, keeps the body very clean and young you'll feel amazing and people won't believe your the same person trust me hope that helps.

[@shortstudios4453]

@@nikolajnielsen1466 I would say no more than 1g per pound of body weight. Meaning if you are 150 pounds you can eat up to 150 grams of protein. Higher levels of protein have been tested and there wasn't any side effects in the short term however it was not tested for the long term. I would suggest not going above 1g per pounds of body weight.

[@austinjohnson7746]

Back to back to back vids Thomas coming with the golden nuggets

[@ashleynichole1097]

Omg! Thank You because I've been stressing about stressing and I just realized that is the only thing that has always been a factor when I have puffy issues.

[@osama3195]

Imao

[@Desilv]

Poor girl ❤

[@mikeessary4925]

I hit the sauna 2 or 3 times a week. It definitely helps with this and many other things.

[@katie_moore]

Thanks for cranking out the daily videos Thomas! These are super informative!

[@lbrry0290]

♥️

[@Upthewahz]

That explains why men in relationship always gain weight they are stressed haha😂

[@Vitatalks]

Yep, stress is just like too many carbs, both increase your water retention. Low carbs/keto is easy compared to avoiding stress!

[@galinageorgieva4735]

This is not true, unfortunately. Keto is amazing, but finding good ways to deal with stress (can't avoid it) must be added to the strategy

[@denissemedina4619]

Well I’m a STEM student, I work, volunteer and workout 5x a week, make sure I eat healthy and drink enough water, I also try to sleep enough, make time for friends and family plus I try to make time to work on other things that make me happy. So yes, I’m in a constant state of stress :) even tho I’ve learned to control it, then I’m destined to retain water for ever 😣

[@julianroberts1596]

Hi, Thomas, can you do a video on Lymphedema and water retention in the legs and fixes. Thanks.

[@chrisburke624]

Most helpful video in a while!! Great videos all around, but this one REALLY helped me on a few levels!

[@LovingTheCountryLife-fp2ef]

Where would we be without people like you!!!!!

[@5ones418]

I would like to know why traveling makes a body puffy/retain water. The last trip I took, my ankles turned into cankles 😳.

[@vanamarkarian]

5 Ones I think it’s cause we’re so high and I’ve read that while traveling it’s best to fast!!

[@maricelamacias8234]

The lack of movement for a long period of time can make you retain water.

[@Vibrationalinstitute]

Plus Traveling is a stress , a good stress but a stress all the same thereby initiating the same process Thomas is talking about. it's all about prepping the body for fight or flight when a stress occurs.

[@gains4alex769]

@@maricelamacias8234 how so?

[@613pics]

Dude!!!! Whyyyyyyy?!?! I’m traveling and looking up why my body is soo puffy! Oy to the vey

[@ellenka22]

I feel like you read my mind with this video. I seem to overreact to stress and this has been happening. Thank you for the insight! It's nice to understand what's going on.

[@itznunyabizz5548]

Thomas, this is amazing that you made this video today because just yesterday I was thinking the same thing like what am I doing wrong because I felt so big and bloated but of course when I woke up that all went away and then I see this video a few hours later so that is outstanding. I appreciate the videos even if I do not comment often.

[@abztraktt6403]

Man Im stressed because of water retention !

[@newt2120]

chicken or egg type of dilemma here haha

[@danielle8959]

Me too...

[@vitoanania6042]

but caffeine also increase cortisol Thomas. I sleep much better (even dreaming every night) since I gave up coffee

[@Sabrina11113]

Wow. Good to know I was taking a pharmaceutical diuretic and I felt my heart cramping like you described I thought I was over thinking it. They should really put a warning on it to take with a meal atleast

[@AngelaEvans_]

This is so helpful, it all makes sense, I couldn’t figure it out but yes, I’ve been stressing, it is nice to understand why, thank you!

[@ggblog7563]

Am a pre Med Student that loves your channel

[@josenicolasaponte5232]

Thomas, thank you for explaining so well the mechanism of aldosterone and ADH secretion, but I also want to point out that it gets more complicated than that, aldosterone also has other mechanisms of negative feedback back secretion that involves the renine, angiotensin, aldosterone system in the kidneys. I know you need to make it as simple as possible so everyone could understand but I thought it might be of some help to clarify that. Anyway keep on the nice work.

[@bryantvaldez9428]

Hey I have a question about red meats I know it's OK for keto but I recently went to the optometrist to get my eyes checked and I told them about a white ring around my eye. She told me it was Arcus senilis (is a gray or white arc visible above and below the outer part of the cornea) Arcus senilis is common in older adults. It's caused by fat (lipid) deposits deep in the edge of the cornea. It isn't related to high cholesterol, however. Arcus senilis doesn't affect vision, nor does it require treatment. I am 25 by the way so she told me to eat less red meats so I've been on a chicken diet for like the past 3 months and maybe you can cover something on this issue or some other types of filling foods. I'm also asking fellow viewers for help on some other of his videos he has made so many I wouldn't know where to look for my specific problem. Sorry for the unrelated topic to this video just assumed it would be seen here than a video that's like 1 year old or something. Thank I love the content and I was inspired by your story.

[@emh8861]

Eat lots of green vegetables. Try checking out Dr. Berg , he might have the answer.

[@bryantvaldez9428]

This is all very good useful information I'll go take a blood test just to see don't want to randomly be told something I had a vague idea about knowing I could've prevented something.

[@klausiohannis167]

Eat fish like salmon or mackerel, it's packed with good fats, or tuna if u wanna just protein and low calories

[@luccarabello3351]

Chicken is inferior protein than grassfed cows, or wild meat like bison, deer, etc. the nutrient density is inferior. Switching red meat for chicken is just dumb

[@jordanrose1349]

I NEEDED THIS!!!! You’re awesome dude 👏👏Thank you for the daily videos man, they truly help👍❤️✨

[@joshuaesposito5409]

My Med physiology class to a tee... love it.

[@SunnySunny-bb5pp]

Great knowledge, love your videos they give me motivation to keep going

[@Trustheprocess23]

I’m so puffy 😓 sometimes my ankles are really puffy too I’ve done blood and heart test everything is normal. I don’t get it I’m just a puffy ball

[@normalman23]

This dude pumps himself and runs to the studio to record lmaooo

[@abdullahkazic]

You wouldn't?

[@valeriabroadnax6628]

This is right on time! Thank you!

[@jamesmorrone3285]

Good stuff, your on point!

[@nottangel]

I always learn something new from your videos, just wanna say i appreciate you Thomas:)

[@Musicjenni]

Your videos are so helpful!! Thank you so much for sharing this information.

[@energy-tunes]

Amazing video Thomas, have a great day

[@4p853]

Yes!!!! Finally a video about this

[@WendyHornRN]

Again loving the science here! Thanks, Thomas, just what I needed after traveling (and being sick)... :)

[@rebekkamiller8059]

Can you please do a video for prevention of water retention when you have kidney issues.

[@Ganesh-gw7nb]

I’m gaining water weight ! Not losing since 2 weeks! I’ve tried pro long thinking it fixes all issues but it still isn’t gone yet!

[@Michelle_Michelle___]

I have been retaining water for like the past 6 weeks! It has not gone anywhere. The more water I drink, the more I gain! I’ve tried drinking more, I’ve tried drinking less, nothing works, DESPITE a low sodium diet and exercise. This has never happened to me before. Have you had any luck losing your water retention?

[@ericas5083]

@@Michelle_Michelle___ did u fix it yet?

[@Ganesh-gw7nb]

@@Michelle_Michelle___ has it gone now?

[@motiv8d111]

If you are working out hard, water retention is normal for repair. Be patient, it will level out.

[@bleulotus]

I’d look for some kidney repair on Amazon or something

[@jbizzle1485]

When is the best time to take dandelion root? Before or after a workout?

[@jbizzle1485]

And what type of magnesium should one take???? Citrate, glycinate or threonate????

[@zoezzzarko1117]

Gluconate

[@ghipsandrew]

Alcohol also inhibits ADH and causes you to retain less water (the reason why you need to pee every 20 minutes when drinking beer xD). Just chug some shots daily.

[@patsnation124]

maa man

[@l.b.1952]

I gained 2 kg weight within 3 days from taking Aleve (naproxen) every day. I was on the scale this morning and was really frustrated as I have worked hard, being on keto the last 5 weeks to get off 4,5 kg - and now? 2 kg up. Soo frustrating. I stopped the Aleve immediatley and I really hope the extra "weight" (water retention?) will go away again fast. I feel bloated and puffy :( (by the way: I am a female - so I guess woman will hold water more then men)

[@keshakellogg5995]

"Puffy hump" is my new favorite phrase. 😅 Thanks again for answers!

[@briannataylor7645]

I've been working outside and I didn't know what was going on until I was talking to my coworker about my legs. My sock were looking like they were cutting off my circulation. When I explained that he said that I was retaining water and I came here to this video. Because he suggested I stop drinking too much water. I live in Las Vegas, NV & it was 105 that day... His advice helped but I couldn't stop. I've been dehydrated 2 already this year. 1st time threw up and almost passed out I didn't eat all day either. I didn't feel dehydrated tho but the 2nd time I felt it was so hot and lady gave me water. I was so grateful 🥲 Thank you for the help! I had no idea what water retention was?!🤠

[@dangordy2185]

Hey Thomas! Thanks a lot for all the videos you do! I have been using tumeric capsules mixed with black pepper and have had amazing results in expelling excess water. Can you do a video on Tumeric I would like to hear your opinion! Helps with estrogen reduction and testostone production as well as an anti inflammatory! Thanks again!

[@thaddeuswhite4506]

This was extremely needed!

[@dre2saucy692]

Thank you for the info! Trusting the process!

[@RC-px2vx]

Thanks,Tom. Does roasted dandelion root tea have the same effects? I'm sure there must be some chemical changes from roasting.

[@Chantel.tx1]

Thank you Thomas! This was great!

[@agnesboland8920]

How offen should we drink these teas? Daily?

[@angelbrynner]

How did you know I was wondering about this?

[@DMRCapitalHill]

Water weight, and body fat are not the same but they look almost the same. Aesthetic wise.

[@JLaDrew]

Sweet Baby Jesus ! Brilliant Video, this is a chronic issue for me.

[@Godblessed2]

Bromelain! Beverly International Lean Out helps a TON and keeps sugar cravings at bay. It works wonders for a 55 year old grand mother. My forever go-to

[@nnaayu_u]

This was amazing !

[@gaston.]

great info, thanks!

[@garrybaldeagle]

Okay, I feel entirely dumb. I came to watch this video to know how to handle water retention and now I have to look up more about CRH, ACTH, adrenals, glucocorticoid, etc means so I can further understand😂😢

[@mydiaries3277]

Thank you so much for the information

[@juanalvarez2225]

Nice info, like always, but when I see promotion/advertaising of products reminds me of the movie Idiocracy; the part were the Secretary of State mentions "Brought to you by Carl's Jr."

[@Midwest374]

Is dandelion leaf and dandelion root pretty much the same thing?

[@mbolez]

If I’m taking a dandelion root supplement should I up my electrolyte powder to more than the recommended 2 servings a day?

[@buttspencer7263]

Hey can you make a video on vegetable juice solid food vacation please ? Ps : appreciate your work , greetings from Germany

[@Shelilah41]

Thank You 😊 that was helpful

[@camilamonay]

I absolutely love coffee in the mornings, is my go to everyday to wake up. But since I had Covid I cannot have caffeine anymore, it increases my stress levels to the roof together with extreme hair loss. Caffeine unfortunately also diminishes nutrients and vitamin absorption. Really sad for a coffee lover 😢

[@kyler980k]

good video

[@andrewrayuga6774]

Water weight fluctuates daily. Low carb is the best way to keep water weight low.

[@LowCarbLex]

What water or water filter do you recommend?

[@jordanvasilevj]

Will try, thank you.

[@ramborubino1585]

Thank you so much!!🙏

[@zandrefernhout399]

Hi Thomas can you please make a video on kombucha when on a low carb diet??

[@londonvon3795]

The potassium you get from supplement?

[@antisocial8464]

My legs keep holding water and it makes sense now this week ive been sleeping less i started a new job so im always on my feet and im cutting so i feel more tense this week than the last

[@DMRCapitalHill]

It’s not the stress it’s the carb intake that increases glycogen

[@kane6529]

Thomas how did you overcome the initial water weight when you started TRT? I’m on my 3rd week and up 5 pounds when keeping diet consistent

[@georod5642]

He’s never said he took trt

[@emello4you]

@@georod5642 Look at the guy. He's ridiculously lean and jacked. You cannot get that big and maintain that same fat percentage you had when you were skinny without getting past your genetic potential. He's been shoving a needle in him since the very beginning. Love the guy, love his energy and knowledge, but he definately ain't natural other wise he'd be a lot softer looking at that kind of size.

[@betheardley435]

How long to take Dandelion or other tea?

[@louisaklimentos7583]

I ate some birthday cake but ate with in my calories for maintenance . My thighs are so puffed up especially after exercise , my muscles are feeling sore and tight .

[@bracedface2828]

I have ocd and am always stressed 😅 do you have anything with copper toxicity and weight gain?

[@DanielMollRojas]

Video starts at 1:34

[@Outdoorsnmotors]

I think when your stressed your body goes into like survival mode and conserves it’s water stores and fat stores until it absolutely needs it. But drinking water will improve your mental health.

[@vintagegypsee2793]

Where is a good place to purchase these?

[@ptyh27]

Im using ground coffee and aloe vera and apply them on my face,taking dandelion supplement, exercise, using wedge pillow it works by the end of the day my puffy face is gone but then in the morning it's puffy again ugh. Only puffy face, my body stay the same tho and it's been 3 weeks I still can't figure it out why this happening.

[@LeadSwitchKick]

4 months late but it might be a food allergy or intolerance, or underlying gut issues. Did you manage to find out what it is?

[@Ganesh-gw7nb]

@@LeadSwitchKick has it gone now?

[@sprink123]

What’s the best way to get the minerals back after drinking the tea?

[@Justinbowling1]

Sprink1 Pink salt, NoSalt (potassium chloride) Mag citrate

[@moneyvsfinance]

@@Justinbowling1 I used to consume the exact same mineral profile, pink salt, no salt, mag citrate. I bought Jigsaw magnesium and switched it up from mag citrate though

[@Justinbowling1]

Is Jigsaw a brand name?

[@moneyvsfinance]

@@Justinbowling1 Yes. Jigsaw Health. Thomas promotes it in his videos about magnesium. He's on their board of directors

[@MZLeTtYL0veZ]

😟 I stress out a lot for everything I can’t control 😣

[@ShilpaSharma-go1xe]

Try Punarnava Mandur to deal with water retention

[@mariamayub212]

Thank you for helping us. :-)

[@uzernam3]

Stress is a silent killer

[@justlol7281]

Keto made me retain more water retention.

[@peekaboots01]

what about blueberry supplements?

[@DoobieTanner]

Would dandelion tea work?

[@swone6349]

Ok so How do you get the minerals back in your body quickly?

[@grahambryant5578]

why are you saying take vitamin tablets for potassium etc? i thhought they were made synthetically? and you normally say get minerals from your diet. help please to clarify. thankyou

[@odetteminassian2881]

At last I got an answer! for my problem💛🧡

[@oelabed1]

Is it possible to retain sodium and potassium at the same time

[@KETODiamond]

Currently collecting all the info I can find

[@mauriciomarca850]

Could you upload a video on the time we should have Apple cider vinagre please oh please lord DeLauer

[@WhisperKitten]

Thank you!

[@markosstf6140]

hey thomas..i have a question.. i noticed that every morning after the first meal..im getting bloated..even my calves are swelling..what can couse this;;i dont have any pain or gas..just bloat..even if i skip the meal after few hours im bloated..sometimes after meals im like pregnant..can this be a food allergy or is water retention;;my meals are small..and im working out every day..i dont know if strees have to do with this

[@goolash9991]

Do you mean eat dandelion root or drink dandelion root tea? You don’t say. Thanks.

[@amommyof2637]

I know you can't personally coach anymore. But do you have any resources - preferably coaches you've trained yourself that we could call OR hire? in California?

[@SandyJSantiago]

How about Wild Sage boss??