posted Thu, 11/16/2017 - 07:44
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Peak week - Learning curve
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Im 3.4 weeks out from my show
Looking to try out a over the counter water pill for peak week - its MHP XPEL
Wondering if its safe to try it out before my peak week or would that hurt my prep
Any experience or knowledge in this would be awesome
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Nice shape and density.
You will find that Dandelion Root and the various over the counter options at your local pharmacy (used by females to remove water weight during menstration) will have some effect but to what degree is person dependent.
As a former natural athlete I dropped about 4-6lbs in water weight from the dandelion root option alone.
I tried another product for another show with similar protocols for the week called Taraxtone which may be similar to the MHP-XPEL and I dropped 5-7lbs. Taraxatone is no longer in production
Herbal diuretics although "safer" are not 100% safe in general especially with mixed herbs which can cause varying degrees of enhanced water shed.
You have not mentioned:
Much less what changes you intend on doing during actual peak week which make for some serious probabilities and outcomes that prevent anyone here from helping further.
Is this your first show or 5th? How recent was your last show if not your first?
As you mention it is indeed a learning curve and test driving well in advance (so you can fix if the plan goes south) or trying new options soon after the show so that you are close to the same condition is best.
Best advice is work with a PROFESSIONAL in your local area who has worked with athletes for contest prep and peak week.
When you decide on an option they should have the knowledge to correct any outcomes deemed negative for stage condition.
Excellent advice +1
Great advice. Also be aware of water rebound that may blur you out for a few days and know that shifting your water will be the cause.
ClassyChassisIt would be wise to try before the show. It would also be good in theory to carb deplete and load or sodium or whatever else you are going to do to see how it all works together under those conditions. At least to some extent.
I don't know what you're doing now or how it would affect your prep. Tbh I feel the effect of the herbs and caffeine will be relatively minor. You could certainly try it now with little harm, I'm just saying you won't know how it works in synergy with everything else.
What class, what do you look like now, whats your current cycle, how much cardio, macros?
I haven't got in condition for a show but life experience tells me if something important is coming up don't try something you haven't done before as will not know the outcome.
However I rarely listen to myself hence why I run steroids.
Lol
First step is admitting
Your right though I wouldn't start experimenting right before the contest