Help! Is it water?

[red28]

Hi everyone! I am new to the board and I am hoping that you guys can help me.

I am currently on a cycle of deca at 50mg a wk and I am going on my 6th week. I have had incredible strength gains as well as more energy. For the first 4 weeks, I felt really hard and lean. Then it seems like all of a sudden I got really puffy and my clothes started fitting tigher....bras, socks, pants. I am wondering if it is water that I am holding or if I am just getting fat. I am new at this so that is why I am posting to see if anyone else has had this experience. My diet is clean and I drink a ton of water, that is why I am confused. I searched water retention and I found some information but not exactly what I was looking for. I feel extremely puffy and I cannot see the muscle definition that I could before I started the cycle.

Secondly, to get rid of the extra water, I am going to try and do a cleanse to get back to normal. Is it ok to do while on the cycle or should I wait to finish and then do it.

Any other suggestions to get the water off, if it is water, would be extremely helpful!

I know everyone is different and some people have told me that they held water (mostly women) and the some say they didn't.

Any information would be greatly appreciated! I am going crazy thinking I am doing everything right but then feeling like my body isn't showing it.

Thanks guys!!

 

[TEXgrl]

i've done deca and had the same thing happen several weeks in, especially in the evenings. it also seemed like i really had to watch the salt closer too. i bought some over the counter water pills and took em like every other day and kept the bloat off.

 

[red28]

Thanks for the welcome and the advice! It definitley makes me feel better.

The cleanse is a detoxifying system from Advocare. They recommend it if you are getting sick alot, stuck at losing weight, starting a new regimen...things like that. They say to do it at the most every 90 days. It last 10 days and I feel a lot better after.

I figured I should wait until the cycle is over. It has been a battle for me. I definitely like the strength and the gains that come with the cycle, but this bloated all over feeling messes with my mind.

Thanks for the reply and for the advice!

How long does it take to return to "normal"?

 

[red28]

Thanks Texgrl, I will try the water pills and see what happens. Did you like Deca? I know alot of women won't touch it, but so far, it has been ok for me.

 

[TEXgrl]

except for the bloat, i love it. my joints feel great. ( i have joint pain alot) i am very strong and my muscles are hard as hell. i still have some body fat, but am working on a better diet to get rid of it! all in all, i think it been a positive experience.

i got really stressed after i started because i didnt' hear anyone say anything good about women using it, but i haven't noticed any of the negative sides except increased oiliness of my skin and hair, but i was dry to begin with, so i considered that a plus!

ps, red, i'm in dallas too!

 

[Arioch]

My wife used deca, for a shoulder injury. It worked. Since she is my wife, I probably should not say she swelled up like a hog, even though that is exactly what happened. She went from 110 to 122 in six weeks, pretty much all of it water, with no change in diet. She was less than happy about that.

 

[wilson6]

The reason the water weight hit you around week 6 is possibly because that is about where you'd reach steady state nandrolone level in your blood or the highest blood concentration since you began your cycle. Remember, Deca has a 5 - 7 day half-life depending on what study you cite. In lay terms, you're adding more drug depot every week but only losing 1/2 of what you inject so you continue to increase blood levels until the first dose is half-lifed out so to speak, then steady state is reached.

Years ago a female member of the gym began using Deca at 50 mg per week. Weight jumped by 8 lbs in 2 weeks but so did strength. However, I really doubt this had much to do with an increase in muscle mass at that point. The water issue likely depends on your sensitivity to the drug with that regard. Water is not a bad thing unless you're hypertensive. Some water retention can actually help your lifts from a biomechanical perspective.

W6

 

[red28]

I really feel better now! I appreciate all of the responses. I was worried that it was just me turning into a cow. I was getting to the point to where I didn't even want to finish this cycle, but now that I have heard everyone's responses, I am going to finish it out and worry about the water later. My weight went up 10 pounds, it seemed like just overnight. I have to admit, I do love the strength that I have right now. I am actually excited to get to the gym for my workouts!

Thanks everyone for your replies! I feel a TON (literally) better!

 

[Kajun Gym Gurl]

Women& Deca

I really feel better now! I appreciate all of the responses. I was worried that it was just me turning into a cow. I was getting to the point to where I didn't even want to finish this cycle, but now that I have heard everyone's responses, I am going to finish it out and worry about the water later. My weight went up 10 pounds, it seemed like just overnight. I have to admit, I do love the strength that I have right now. I am actually excited to get to the gym for my workouts!

Thanks everyone for your replies! I feel a TON (literally) better!

Well, i just finished a 9 week cycle of Deca...1/2cc= to 50 mg's.. I tell you guys, gave me strenght and i put on a tremendous amount of muscle size. I went from a size small shirt to a large and x-large so it would fit my shoulders and arms. My arms measure 14-1/2 inches.. That was GREAT!.. But, now i'm having to deal with horrible side affects, acne, bloating, hair thinning, hoarseness in my voice, facial hair growth, enlarged facial pores...., I was told by a professional body builder that i could take the deca with little to no side affects. Everyone's system is different. I know that i will never touch the stuff again. I am already buffed, just wanted to drop a few more pounds and get more definition. If anyone would have any suggestions, it would be deeply appreciated.