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I have a powerlifting meet next Saturday, Nov. 10. I'd like to compete in the 181 division. I woke up this morning at 185. My body fat is 17.5% according to a skin caliper. My diet is mostly clean, but far from perfect. I have a question about cutting weight for the meet.
I want to drop about 6-7 pounds in 6 days. I don't want to use diuretics or anything unhealthy. I was reading about water manipulation without dehydration. The basic technique is this: Sunday through Thursday, drink 2 gallons of water a day. Friday, drink less water, but enough for hydration- 3-4 quarts. Drink nothing after 6 p.m. Saturday, wake up and go to the weigh in.
The theory seems to be twofold: the extra water causes the body to release stored water weight, as well as triggering other fat loss mechanisms. The 14 hour water fast gives the lifter time to urinate out the extra water as well. Articles claim that a lifter can drop 10 pounds in a week this way. Some aspects of it make sense, and it certainly does not seem unhealthy.
Has anyone used this method? In addition, I plan to cut carbs this week. Any thoughts on cutting 6-7 pounds in a week without losing strength? I don't mind if a few of the pounds of water weight come right back after the weigh in.
I want to drop about 6-7 pounds in 6 days. I don't want to use diuretics or anything unhealthy. I was reading about water manipulation without dehydration. The basic technique is this: Sunday through Thursday, drink 2 gallons of water a day. Friday, drink less water, but enough for hydration- 3-4 quarts. Drink nothing after 6 p.m. Saturday, wake up and go to the weigh in.
The theory seems to be twofold: the extra water causes the body to release stored water weight, as well as triggering other fat loss mechanisms. The 14 hour water fast gives the lifter time to urinate out the extra water as well. Articles claim that a lifter can drop 10 pounds in a week this way. Some aspects of it make sense, and it certainly does not seem unhealthy.
Has anyone used this method? In addition, I plan to cut carbs this week. Any thoughts on cutting 6-7 pounds in a week without losing strength? I don't mind if a few of the pounds of water weight come right back after the weigh in.