its really best NOT to restrict sodium when on a diet...... salt will NOT impact fat loss, but, as mentioned will cause you to retain water... that said--- you can drop a few pounds of water weight VERY QUICKLY by cuttin out/drastically reducing sodium.... the problem with that is that is creates an electrolyte imbalance, which makes you incredibly sensitive to saodium when you DO have it.. inother words, if you restrict sodium, and then go out for a "planned cheat meal" at a restaurant, theres going to be so much sodium in the food, the next few days you could be up by 5 or MORE pounds of water, and its UNCOMFORTABLE. if you DONT restrict sodium, then you will not have this particular issue... sodium is good for you!! unless your Dr wants you to avoid it for other reasoons
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