10/20/2026
Your face looks fuller. Your rings are tighter. Your clothes feel different. And it happened after one particularly stressful week.
What you may be noticing is a temporary shift in fluid balance. During stressful periods, several things often change at once.
Sleep gets shorter or more fragmented. Meals may contain more sodium or refined carbohydrates. Movement drops. Alcohol intake may increase. Digestion can slow. Inflammatory signalling and stress physiology can also shift. Even carbohydrate