so right now i'm about 5.5 weeks out from my first physique show... I was researching using nolva precontest and found the protocol hardbody sugggested in a previous thread, which I plan on starting this saturday (thank you, btw!)
so it will be: 5 weeks out, 20mg pills - 1st week 1 pill ED, 2nd week 2ED, 3rd 3ED, 4th 2ED, 5th 1ED, and will probably continue for a week post-show as well)...
I was also reading about birth control (which I've continued using throughout my cycles thus far) and that it would just counteract the nolva. I've never been a fan of birth control in the first place, but the contraception is nice so I've stayed on. For me personally, I always seem to hold a lot of water and bloat super easily, and now I'm wondering if the birth control has something to do with that, even though i believe lo loestrin is fairly low dosed.
I decided to stop using my birth control, and just wondering what to expect with stopping - how long it will take to clear my system, any side effects from stopping (acne? mood changes?), if maybe I'll see a difference in water retention/bloat over the next couple weeks and if it will help getting my body fat to the lower levels needed to compete. Would love to hear any ladies experiences with stopping the pill.
Also would also love if any ladies have used nolva and what their experiences were with that also. Thanks in advance