Water Retention & Short-Term Weight Gain 💧

Drinking water can cause weight gain in the short term if the water is retained in the body, known as water retention. This can happen when the kidneys are unable to properly excrete excess water and electrolytes, causing them to be retained in the body. This can lead to a temporary increase in weight on the scale. However, this is not true weight gain and the weight will be lost once the body is able to properly excrete the retained water