Retaining water

[LisaC]

Hi Shelley!

The last two weeks, I have been retaining water, about 4-5 pounds of it. No change in diet or supplements. I don't know if it is hormonal, haven't had a period in almost a year.

My urine stream is weak as well. When I get up in the morning, it takes about two hours for all of the sheet marks to go away in my skin.

Any suggestions on what I can do?

Thank you in advance

Lisa

[shelley]

Are you getting enough protein? Protein is essential to maintaining water balance, a fact that Atkins exploited terribly. Analyze your diet and see if you're getting 3 ounces of protein twice a day.