Where does the term "water weight" come from?

Answer 1

It's the weight on your body that is solely attributed to the amount of water in it. People who eat a lot of salt retain water and have more water weight. It's why when you work out you weigh less than when you started.

Answer 2

Exactly that. It's Water Weight. The Weight of the Water you have in your body from whatever amount of water retention is going on in your body.

Answer 3

this is the extra weight held mostly temporarly in your body due to it holding extra water. This can be caused from too much salt or during the menstrual cycle