Beach in 7 days...lose water??

**liftin4life** · 07-15-2006, 07:33 PM

Any recommendations for losing water for the beach in 7 days? I'm decently lean now and not holding much water that I know of. Here are some pix from the other day. Uva ursi? I just want to bring out my abs a bit more. Any tips would be appreciated.

Pix attached....low quality...but you get the idea. I just want something to bring out a few more cuts but without making my muscles look flat.

**liftin4life** · 07-15-2006, 07:34 PM

Pic 2

**ACAZORES** · 07-15-2006, 09:36 PM

Dieuretics

**HighandWide** · 07-15-2006, 09:42 PM

Always looking for the easy way out....I'n 7 days i'd say your best bet is doing some hardcore cardio

**gixxerboy1** · 07-15-2006, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by ACAZORES

Dieuretics

Directions on most duiretics tell you to drink 8 glasses of water a day with them. Do you do that?

**STYLE74** · 07-16-2006, 12:38 AM

Diuretics work but be very careful when you lift because you can hurt yourself, diuretics wil drain all the water from your body and joints and you will be very succeptible to injury when lifting.

**liftin4life** · 07-16-2006, 03:40 AM

Originally Posted by gixxerboy1

Directions on most duiretics tell you to drink 8 glasses of water a day with them. Do you do that?

Yep...1gal every day, at least. I'm only looking for something mild.

**liftin4life** · 07-16-2006, 03:42 AM

Originally Posted by HighandWide

Always looking for the easy way out....I'n 7 days i'd say your best bet is doing some hardcore cardio

Haha....I'm doing cardio 10 times a week right now in addition to 3 weight sessions. I'm good on that. I've dropped 37lbs...if I had 2-3 more weeks the beach trip would have been better timing. However, it's here now so anything that will promote the illusion of being more lean in addition to the 2lbs of fat I'll probably lose in the next 7 days will be beneficial.

**liftin4life** · 07-16-2006, 03:43 AM

Originally Posted by ACAZORES

Dieuretics

Anything specific? What's considered more mild for herbal? Juniper or Uva Ursi?

**Prime** · 07-16-2006, 06:13 AM

jesus man, i mean taking duiretics to get that extra film of water off for a show is one thing, but to take em so you look good on the beach???
Are you nuts?

**stocky121** · 07-16-2006, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by Prime

jesus man, i mean taking duiretics to get that extra film of water off for a show is one thing, but to take em so you look good on the beach???
Are you nuts?

ditto

you should have put more thought into it and got yourself into better shape by dieting week's from your proposed date

**STYLE74** · 07-16-2006, 07:46 AM

Prime and stocky are totally right, i would stay away from them all together unless you are competing.

BG · 07-16-2006, 07:55 AM

4 days before beach day drink gallon of water or more a day, then the rest of the time (3 days) before drink 1 small cup every 2 hours. But all in all I agree with Stocky....unfortualy...............(because he likes little boys!

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**scriptfactory** · 07-16-2006, 08:24 AM

You guys are funny. Diuretics are MUCH more dangerous to take when preparing for a show. If an average person with a little bloat took a mild dose of lasix it would do no harm at all. I would take 40mg of furosemide before a PT test when I was in the Army (given to me by an Army doc) to make weight. I'm definitely not recommending that for anyone and I would get an IV directly after making weight but your chances of being injured by diuretics are 10x higher when preparing for a contest...

That said, you can try some dandelion root, bearberry and coffee. That will help you drop a little water and will be a lot safer than taking something like a loop diuretic.

**STYLE74** · 07-16-2006, 11:25 AM

Diuretics are dangerous any time, and yes especially when competing because the body is so weak and drained, but i'm saying unless competing where you are trying to get a pro card or a prize or something like that it's not worth it. Like just taking them to look ripped on the beach is stupid, atleast when competing you are doing it for a good reason...to look best on stage.

**JohnboyF** · 07-16-2006, 11:28 AM

I'v heard some ppl get dry using armidex.. not sure abt the truth there though

**liftin4life** · 07-16-2006, 06:13 PM

Thanks for the input. I was in no way implying I should take something as strong as a prescription diuretic so for those who were shocked...relax. I was thinking more in terms of herbal ones and mild ones at that. Just enough to clear a pound or so of water. As for preparation, the trip was called off...then back on so it was somewhat of a surprise. Either way, my intention is not to "peak" now as that would perhaps involve losing muscle for the sake of dropping fat faster.

I think I'll just restrict my sodium leading up to my trip and watch it while I'm there. That should suffice. Thanks again for the input.

**T3/T4 GSR** · 07-16-2006, 06:17 PM

I see no difference between the beach and a stage. For a lot of people the beach is their stage. Either way diuretics aren't to good for you.

**peump** · 07-16-2006, 06:22 PM

http://www.vizualxcellence.com/vb3/showthread.php?t=215

**Njectable** · 07-16-2006, 06:50 PM

ya i agree with some of the other guys, its seems pretty stupid to use a diuretic just for vanity purposes and to look good at the beach, its not something i'd risk just for one or two days at the beach. Unless your going to the beach with Jessica Alba or something, i wouldn't man, lol but if for some reason ur that lucky, i guess u can make an exception.

**Lavinco** · 07-16-2006, 06:51 PM

Caffeine is a known diuretic
http://www.google.com/search?num=100...uretic&spell=1

**rise2gr8ness** · 07-17-2006, 03:14 PM

personally I hate how eca stacks make my muscles flatten out.

i would stay away from the diuretics, I wouild do four days of 1 hour cardio sessions in the morning followed by 30 min in the evening and the days inbetween do two to three muscle groups with med-high reps of triple/ giant drop sets as well as supersets all the while-

Dinking two gallons of water every day up until the day at the beach. that day I would just sip it. As well as alot of fiber supps 3 days before, then the day beore the beach starting around 12noon only have liquids and small amounts of veggies. Keep your insides small

oh ya and keep your diet clean as hell veggies and ice berg lettuce with 1 serving of starchs per day all whole foods, try even eating once every 1.5 hours all day, that'll get your metaboism revvved up!!
Also dont eat 4-5 hours before the beach if at all and your waist will look tiny!!

AND THATZ REAL-

**Foskamink** · 07-17-2006, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by motoxer23

its seems pretty stupid to use a diuretic just for vanity purposes

for many people working out is all about self confidence and vanity.. i dont know anything on the product and the dangers so i dont know how extreme it is to use... but even the best of looking people have somthing they are concious about... have fun at the beach and get some ladies.. either way ur in great shape and i dont think it will matter

***Narkissos*** · 07-17-2006, 06:49 PM

Diuretics for the beach?

Don't be stupid guys (not you liftin4life).. I mean the guys that are saying that it'd be 'ok' for 'vanity' purposes.

Y'all should be hanged.

Lifitin4life.. got your PM. Honestly manipulating your sodium/potassium etc would not benefit much.. since you're spending more than one day at the beach. 'Dropping water' is a short-term thing bodybuilders do so as not to spill over onstage etc. You can't maintain that for a week... or however long you plan on staying at the beach.

***Narkissos*** · 07-17-2006, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by scriptfactory

you can try some dandelion root

Bump on this suggestion.

I use 1-3 gram per day during the last 7 days of my contest prep.

**Chipper Jones78** · 07-17-2006, 07:52 PM

I would recommed Aldactone, mild enough yet strong enough.

I use it every summer during my cutting cycles toward the end with PCT for about 14 days, as you know it is potassium sparing, unlike Lasix

I would steer clear of that product unless you compete

My .02 cents

Chip

**liftin4life** · 07-17-2006, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by Narkissos

Diuretics for the beach?

Don't be stupid guys (not you liftin4life).. I mean the guys that are saying that it'd be 'ok' for 'vanity' purposes.

Y'all should be hanged.

Lifitin4life.. got your PM. Honestly manipulating your sodium/potassium etc would not benefit much.. since you're spending more than one day at the beach. 'Dropping water' is a short-term thing bodybuilders do so as not to spill over onstage etc. You can't maintain that for a week... or however long you plan on staying at the beach.

Alright. I'll be there 8 days. I'll just stick to my current diet/routine. Someone posted a good link about carb depletion/sodium loading and carb loading/sodium depletion but it's too close to do that 7 day program. I leave Friday. Thanks for the input.

**magic32** · 07-18-2006, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by Prime

jesus man, i mean taking duiretics to get that extra film of water off for a show is one thing, but to take em so you look good on the beach???
Are you nuts?

The beach IS his show.

I disagree with the veteran consensus on this one.
A very mild all natural GNC (OTC) diuretic (used appropriately) would be applicable for such an event IMHO.

Some people actually train for beach trips, vacations, family reunions and other such occasions, and as such they represent the contests...in their worlds.

M.

**liftin4life** · 07-18-2006, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by magic32

The beach IS his show.

I disagree with the veteran consensus on this one.
A very mild all natural GNC (OTC) diuretic (used appropriately) would be applicable for such an event IMHO.

Some people actually train for beach trips, vacations, family reunions and other such occasions, and as such they represent the contests...in their worlds.

M.

Mild was what I had in mind. I'm already very lean and I'm not "competing" with anyone there, but looking better to pick up more women while I'm there won't hurt.

**WEBB** · 07-18-2006, 04:50 PM

OTC herbal diuretic tea is one thing but suggesting aldactone is plain retarded....why not approach it like a show and do a carb depletion and depletion training and then try an carb load as well as taking the diuretic tea you should notice a difference in a few days for sure...

**IIIIIIIIIIII** · 07-18-2006, 04:51 PM

heres my honest opinon,

unless u go to south beach or some meat head resort... you will be the best looking guy there... I have been to the beach 6 times so far, and honestly atleast 95% of the men and women I have seen have been disgusting...i mean grosssssss.. all fat and hairy..even the chicks are gross...the best loooking ones have no asses...

so dont worry.. go and relax and remember...

70% of americas population is overweight...and I think 95% of that goes to the beach

**liftin4life** · 07-18-2006, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by IIIIIIIIIIII

heres my honest opinon,

unless u go to south beach or some meat head resort... you will be the best looking guy there... I have been to the beach 6 times so far, and honestly atleast 95% of the men and women I have seen have been disgusting...i mean grosssssss.. all fat and hairy..even the chicks are gross...the best loooking ones have no asses...

so dont worry.. go and relax and remember...

70% of americas population is overweight...and I think 95% of that goes to the beach

HAHA! True. I'll search the clubs, lol. Of course...fat people go clubbing, too.

**donpinn** · 07-19-2006, 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by IIIIIIIIIIII

heres my honest opinon,

unless u go to south beach or some meat head resort... you will be the best looking guy there... I have been to the beach 6 times so far, and honestly atleast 95% of the men and women I have seen have been disgusting...i mean grosssssss.. all fat and hairy..even the chicks are gross...the best loooking ones have no asses...

so dont worry.. go and relax and remember...

70% of americas population is overweight...and I think 95% of that goes to the beach

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII is right. I wouldnt take the risk of lasix or any crazy s*&t like that for the beach.

**STB** · 07-19-2006, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by IIIIIIIIIIII

heres my honest opinon,

unless u go to south beach or some meat head resort... you will be the best looking guy there... I have been to the beach 6 times so far, and honestly atleast 95% of the men and women I have seen have been disgusting...i mean grosssssss.. all fat and hairy..even the chicks are gross...the best loooking ones have no asses...

so dont worry.. go and relax and remember...

70% of americas population is overweight...and I think 95% of that goes to the beach

This guy is dead on. That is, unless those of us up here in Boston have to deal with a higher % of fuglies than in the rest of the country.

And if you think the beach is bad, try going on a cruise...Ugh.

Bluesman

**smartwater** · 07-19-2006, 02:10 PM

letro???

**Chipper Jones78** · 07-19-2006, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by WEBB

OTC herbal diuretic tea is one thing but suggesting aldactone is plain retarded....why not approach it like a show and do a carb depletion and depletion training and then try an carb load as well as taking the diuretic tea you should notice a difference in a few days for sure...

Yes good point, however, I dont compete, yet I always use aldactone, then agaain this is my body and I know it to a tee

Chip

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