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I gained a total of 4-5 pounds over 2 days due to eating a meal that i put a significant amount of salt into. when can i expect to see this excess salt leave? i exercise regularly, so can i expect my weight to decrease soon? will water help flush it?

Q: i gained a total of 4-5 pounds over 2 days due to eating a meal that i put a significant amount of salt into. when can i expect to see this excess salt leave? i exercise regularly, so can i expect my weight to decrease soon? will water help flush it?

: The excess salt isn't good but the type of meal and calories and amount you ate is the cause. Eliminate the salt and calories and drink at least 32 ounces or more of water and exercise.

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The excess salt isn't good but the type of meal and calories and amount you ate is the cause. Eliminate the salt and calories and drink at least 32 ounces or more of water and exercise.

Answered 2/28/2022

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A member asked:

I gained a total of 4-5 pounds over 2 days due to eating a meal that i put a significant amount of salt into. when can i expect to see this excess salt leave? i exercise regularly, so can i expect my weight to decrease soon? will water help flush it?

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