Why does CD act as a diuretic?

I was just wondering why CD makes you lose so much water, especially in the first week...is it to do with glycogen?

I think its really strange that you can gain a few pounds in water after having one bad meal and lose it again when going back to SS? Any ideas? xxx

Its your body using what it needs in the first instance. The water becomes the carrier for ketones in the urine, hence 4 pints a day to keep your kidneys going!

The way glycogen is made invovles storing it with lots of water hence why one meal that weighs a pound will make you gain more. Also why the first week loss is good - you use that store and lose a lot of weight for a relatively small amount of actual energy.

thanks for your replies...that makes sense now! just a bit worried as a plan to have a 'cheat' night for my birthday on 17th may and am scared at the thought im gonna gain half a stone in water! nevermind i'll hopefully get straight back to SS afterwards! xxx