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diuretic question for the competitors
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This used to be the drug of choice for most bodybuilders wanting to lose water. It is a mild "loop" type diuretic, so if this is your first experience, it is a decent choice (some take it in conjunction with Aldactone). This is a potassium sparing drug, so watch your potassium intake........skip the bananas.
Man, I just hate to recommend dosages when it comes to things like this. You probably have some idea where you want to start......what are you considering? Maybe I can respond to that. This isn't all that potent a diuretic, so I don't know that you will learn everything you need to know in a weekend......hint, hint.
Man, I just hate to recommend dosages when it comes to things like this. You probably have some idea where you want to start......what are you considering? Maybe I can respond to that. This isn't all that potent a diuretic, so I don't know that you will learn everything you need to know in a weekend......hint, hint.
Stillgoing
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needsize said:
Bro, I just don't think there are that many competitors on this board.
I used to take diazide as well for shows. But, its been 8yrs now (holy shit, I guess thats right) and I can't remember how I did it.
Enigmaxxx7
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needsize said:
I'm hearing you bro. I only wish I had enough experience in this area to help you.....but I know what you mean.
drgoodbody
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Saw you post this elsewhere as well, so I guess I'll reply. Here is how I would run it while using aldactone as the "base" diuretic. I usually run aldactone at 50mg twice a day starting on the tuesday before show.
tues - 50mg aldactone 2x's a day
wed - 50mg aldactone 2x's a day
thur - 50mg aldactone 2x's a day
fri - 50mg aldactone 2x's a day
diazide approximately 5pm @ 1 tab (50/25)
sat am - 50mg aldactone and diazide @ 1 tab (50/25) approximately 3 hours before hitting the stage for prejudging.
sat late afternoon - 50mg aldactone and diazide if needed @ 1 tab (50/25) approximately 3 hours before hitting stage for evening show.
Now, of course I would still play this instinctively. If I am on, I may hold back on the diuretic dosage and/or adjust it as needed. Actually, now that I think back about it, you may not even need that much diazide. What I did last year was 1 diazide Friday night then only 1/2 on Saturday morning and I think another half later and that worked reasonably (I was afraid of looking flat). Good luck with a test run.
Oh, and you can drink the winny
DrG
tues - 50mg aldactone 2x's a day
wed - 50mg aldactone 2x's a day
thur - 50mg aldactone 2x's a day
fri - 50mg aldactone 2x's a day
diazide approximately 5pm @ 1 tab (50/25)
sat am - 50mg aldactone and diazide @ 1 tab (50/25) approximately 3 hours before hitting the stage for prejudging.
sat late afternoon - 50mg aldactone and diazide if needed @ 1 tab (50/25) approximately 3 hours before hitting stage for evening show.
Now, of course I would still play this instinctively. If I am on, I may hold back on the diuretic dosage and/or adjust it as needed. Actually, now that I think back about it, you may not even need that much diazide. What I did last year was 1 diazide Friday night then only 1/2 on Saturday morning and I think another half later and that worked reasonably (I was afraid of looking flat). Good luck with a test run.
Oh, and you can drink the winny
DrG
Ok, DrG is a good man. As he indicates, you need more than a couple days with this type of diuretic unless you are very close to show condition. His plan is a good one, but you have to adjust on the fly as sat. approaches depending on how you individually respond. This is why I don't like to state doses with loop diuretics. What works for me could leave you flat or full depending on your individual metabolism, and how your carb and fluid manipulation went during the final week.
To be quite honest, I prefer lasix......much less guess work involved. You can start IV lasix the evening before the show and still hit it perfectly because of it's very short active life span. Much less chance of getting flat, cramping, etc.
For your weekend "dry run", use it exactly as you said and see.....take some pictures.
To be quite honest, I prefer lasix......much less guess work involved. You can start IV lasix the evening before the show and still hit it perfectly because of it's very short active life span. Much less chance of getting flat, cramping, etc.
For your weekend "dry run", use it exactly as you said and see.....take some pictures.
drgoodbody
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Thanks Ironmaster. I don't like giving out advice on contest prep on a board because I think you really have to see somebody to decide what they need to be in their best shape. Also, this plan assumes that bodyfat is not an issue, just water (and of course that you have a plan on carb manipulation). Lot of variables to juggle, so giving really sound advice over the internet is nearly impossible.
DrG
DrG
I looked at your pics, and you are to be commended, young man......and so is your PT. She does a good job.
If anything, you are a little ahead of yourself, if you know what I mean. The BF is no problem, and I don't think your water is bad at all for 4 weeks out. Nothing that can't be easily handled in the last week. (Hell, it can be done starting Fri. night for the Sat. show with an IV)
I know you got a plan for loading/depleting.
So tell us how you like diazide after the weekend.
How's your posing coming? That's the worst part, I swear.
I see a trophy in your near future.
If anything, you are a little ahead of yourself, if you know what I mean. The BF is no problem, and I don't think your water is bad at all for 4 weeks out. Nothing that can't be easily handled in the last week. (Hell, it can be done starting Fri. night for the Sat. show with an IV)
I know you got a plan for loading/depleting.
So tell us how you like diazide after the weekend.
How's your posing coming? That's the worst part, I swear.
I see a trophy in your near future.
