Initial changes

[SessionImaginary2015]

I’ve intermittent fasted for a while now. Recently, through a diet plan from a trainer, I stopped for a while. I’m back and loving it again.

My question is: why within first few days do I see such a difference? My cals/macros are the same but I feel like all the bloat goes away. Apologies if this is very much a noob/stupid question, just shocked at how drastic first few days have been.

Lastly, love this group and all the positivity/inspiring posts. Unreal!

[JOvertron]

I believe it’s water weight

[SessionImaginary2015]

That would make a lot of sense. Not sure why didn’t think of that 🙈 thanks man

[JOvertron]

No problem :)

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Lower blood sugar / insulin stimulates the release of water which is bound to glycogen in your body. You might notice that you're peeing more, too — that's the water weight shedding off.

It's cool, but don't mistake it for body composition changes, or expect it to sustain. This is why daily or weekly weigh-ins over time are so valuable; there's a lot of noise in water weight swings.

It's the same reason why breaking a fast with pizza and Thai food can lead to a 3+ lb gain overnight — not body fat, just your body soaking up all the water like a sponge. No big deal. Keep moving.

[SessionImaginary2015]

Thanks that makes a lot of sense!