Can someone explain why my bf% is lower but my face is fuller than when i was dieting

[Dirkmcgirk]

I've probably accidentally lost a percent or 2 in bodyfat from excessive exercise or forgeting to eat a meal here and there but i my face is fuller. How the hell is that even possible considering my face was skinnier revealed more of my cheek bones when i was heavier

 

[halfwit]

Water. If you're no longer dieting, carbohydrates likely went up, which increases water retention - especially in the face and ankles.


Note: This is assuming that there isn't an estradiol issue or other circulatory problem.

 

[tbonexl]

Water retention

 

[Teutonic]

That time of the month ?

JOKING

We re all different my man. When I cut down..or if I consume excess sodium it seem s my face is the last to get leaner or swollen respectfully; guess we are just lucky, huh ?

 

[Manski]

Yes water. Watch sodium intake

 

[Dirkmcgirk]

Thanks that makes sense. I gotta get my gaunt look back

 

[Milton]

Thanks that makes sense. I gotta get my gaunt look back

So whats your approach going to be now to shed those?