Lose 7 Pounds in 7 Days, but is it really fat?
Episode S2024 · Ep 3 13 min 11s
Hi, I'm Connor with Honor - message me here! When you first start a fast or a caloric restrictive diet, the initial weight loss is often attributed to the loss of water weight. There are several reasons for this phenomenon: Glycogen Stores: The body stores carbohydrates in the form of glycogen in the muscles and liver. Each gram of glycogen is stored with about 3 grams of water. When you reduce your carbohydrate intake, such as during fasting or a low-calorie diet, the body uses up its glycog...

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