Shrinking the Liver

I asked the nurse what it is about the diet that is supposed to shrink your liver, since that is what the purpose of the diet is supposed to be.  She said that the liver stores fat and sugars and your body uses what is stored there first.  So, the combination of the low calories and low carbs helps the liver to shrink because it uses up what is stored there first when you aren't taking in what your body needs for energy.  I also commented on how amazing it is that in 2 weeks that much could change in the size of the liver.  She said, "Oh, you would be surprised!  It really makes a difference."  So, just thought I would share that in case anyone else was wondering.