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Author Topic: Why do high carbers store so much water?  (Read 1240 times) Bookmark and Share
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« Reply #15 on: March 04, 2010, 11:42:13 PM »
Quote from: Tarlach on March 04, 2010, 11:37:01 PM
In an emergency survival situation, you don't have any control over how full of empty your glycogen stores are, so the whole thing is preposterous anyway.

It wasn't really meant as a serious question.
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The answer to your question is 'eat more fat'.

Stop counting calories. If you are eating Paleo, there is usually no need.

If you are having weight loss issues, it'd be a good idea to start posting a detailed food journal, then everyone can help.

'Anecdotal Evidence' is an oxymoron.
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« Reply #16 on: March 04, 2010, 11:51:09 PM »
Quote from: ajmesa on March 04, 2010, 08:26:18 PM
10 extra pounds that give you the explosiveness to kill a bear.

The glycogen stores in your liver have nothing to do with the ability to exert anaerobic effort.
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« Reply #17 on: March 04, 2010, 11:56:36 PM »
Quote from: George on March 04, 2010, 11:25:28 PM
So, er, what's the actual answer? Anyone know? Is that excess water really just all bound up with glycogen? I had the impression that it was somehow associated with peripheral fat, contributing to the universal bloaty look.

Most of the excess water is bound up with glycogen, as Tarlach said.  Here's an article with some more detail:

http://www.justinowings.com/b/index.php/me/understanding-bodyweight-and-glycogen-de
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« Reply #18 on: March 05, 2010, 02:59:45 PM »
Salty food causes you to retain water.

Also inflammation as a reaction to these foods.
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