Yes. 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

Yes. 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).