Show Notes
In this episode:
Why the Monday morning scale spike is almost never fat The four main causes of water retention in busy professional men How alcohol, sodium, and carbohydrates trigger fluid retention overnight How bloating and water retention slightly differ — and why they often occur together
The practical framework:
Weigh daily, same time, same conditions Track weekly averages not daily numbers 30–40ml of water per kg of bodyweight daily — consistent across all 7 days Reduce sodium from restaurant meals, sauces, and processed foods Identify personal bloating triggers — alcohol, artificial sweeteners, dairy, gluten
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