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Deflate That Water Weight

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  Have you ever, for no apparent reason looked down and noticed your stomach is pudgier than it should be? And actually, you kind of feel like a water balloon that's about to burst. Good news, it might not be fat! Bloating and puffiness are both symptoms of  excess water weight. Yesterday, I was listening to this MMA fighter explain how he lost 28lbs of water weight in 24 hours to help him get into a more advantageous fighting bracket. And I thought to myself, 28lbs is a lot of water. How much of that was excess water weight? And how much excess water weight do people carry around without even realizing it? So, today, we're going to talk about practical tips for reducing water weight and getting back to feeling like your best, hydrated self.  The Basics What exactly is water weight?  Well, simply put, it's the extra water that our bodies hold onto, often resulting in that "puffy" feeling.  This is especially true if you are experiencing any type of inflammation....