During the first few days of your diet, about 70 percent of the weight loss is due to body-water changes.

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During the initial phase of a diet, especially one that reduces carbohydrate intake, the body sheds a significant amount of water weight. This is because carbohydrates are stored in the muscles and liver as glycogen, which binds water. When glycogen stores are used for energy, the water previously bound to them is released and excreted, leading to a rapid decrease in body weight that is primarily water.

During the First Few Days of Your Diet, About 70