3 ms·
I went low-carb three weeks ago and have lost c. 6lbs (edited!) since. I gave up alcohol a week later (still have the occasional one though). Feeling much bette
by m0nty 16y ago
I went low-carb three weeks ago and have lost c. 6lbs (edited!) since. I gave up alcohol a week later (still have the occasional one though). Feeling much better, sleeping better, more energy, etc. I have always been skeptical of "fad" diets but this one is working fine for me. "Good Calories, Bad Calories" by Gary Taubes was the starting point for all this.
- ovi256 16y agoThat much weight loss (6 Kg) sounds great! Good job. Be careful with loosing too much too fast, that could leave you with skin folds (excess skin hanging loose). I seem to remember 1 kg per week is the safe amount. Ask a physician.
- m0nty 16y agoAck! I meant 6lbs, 3Kg!! My understanding is it tails off after a few weeks, but thank you for the advice. I think it has something to do with fluid loss in the early stages or something like that.
- carbocation 16y agoYes. Glycogen is branched, polymerized glucose, and has a strong affinity for water. When you go low-carb, you reduce your glycogen stores, and thus your water stores. This type of weight loss is rapid but temporary (insofar as it's not a reduction in what most people want to lose: fat).