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Most of that 30 pounds you lost on low carb was probably water weight which you'd gain right back if you start eating carbs again. ADDENDUM: this is because a
by nickff 3y ago
Most of that 30 pounds you lost on low carb was probably water weight which you'd gain right back if you start eating carbs again.
ADDENDUM: this is because a drop in carb consumption causes a decline in glycogen, and a corresponding decline in water
- goalonetwo 3y agoNot sure why you are being downvoted but this is absolutely true. A diet can only be looked back after a couple month of rests
- mtalantikite 3y agoThis certainly could have a lot to do with it, not sure why you're being down-voted. I've seen fighters at my muay thai gym in heavier weight classes drop 20 pounds to make weight for a fight in a month. You'll usually cut salt and carbs and manipulate your water weight to make weigh-in. It's certainly not at all healthy, but not uncommon. I've even had days after training where I'm 4-5 pound lighter after class from all the sweating and I'm only in the low 150s range.