I just want to chime in and say that if I don't drink the water (two quarts a day minimum), I don't lose. Simple as that for me, and maybe you too. It has to do with kidney and liver function.

Since it's your TOM and you're not drinking water, I can almost guarantee that you are retaining water like the Hoover Dam. The best way to get rid of retained water is to drink water. Really. For the first couple of days you will be peeing like mad, but it settles down after that.