Lose BF in 30 days

pating420 · 08-27-2005, 02:32 PM

I have my grad pics coming up and I'd wanna get down to about 19 or 20% BF for that pic. Right now I am at 24% BF.

I do boxing 2-3 times a week and weights 3-4 times a week.

I'd wanna look leaner for the pics cos we got full body shots and a couple of candid shots as well so yeah. Will diuretics help at around the week before/the week of the shoot ??

Thanks

**dbflgirl** · 08-28-2005, 12:00 AM

Diurectics won't change your bodyfat. You'll need to get your diet in order if you want to reduce bf.

**EME** · 08-28-2005, 12:22 AM

I think she's asking if, in addition to working to lower her bodyfat between now and the shoot, if using a diuretic product the week of the shoot will help her to look better in her pictures.

It's true that using a product to help you drop water will do nothing to lower your actual bodyfat, but it could, potentially help you look better on photo day.

One important thing to remember is that any look created by dropping water is only temporary. Your body will quickly rehydrate itself when given the first opportunity. So, you should never consider any water loss product to be any kind of long term solution for weight loss, nor should it be part of your weight loss strategy.

Furthermore, a water loss product will not make you look better unless your bodyfat is already significantly low. If you have too much bodyfat, especially subcutaneous bodyfat ( between the skin and your muscle ) dropping water will do little to improve your appearance.

However, if you get your bodyfat down pretty low, with sound diet and exercise techniques, a mild herbal diuretic such as Taraxatone or Expel can help give you an even tighter look for about a day or so.

I would not be telling the whole truth if I simply said that herbal diuretics would do nothing to help you look better.

But, I can't stress enough that this will only help you look better if you have already done the work with your nutrition and training ahead of time.

Please don't think that simply using a supplement to help you drop water the week of the shoot is going to give you the look you are looking for, if you haven't already done the work.

Always use any diuretic product with caution, follow the directions, and never exceed the recommended dose.

- EME

pammiejoe6 · 08-28-2005, 01:57 AM

EME nailed it, of course!

from personal experience i can add that going very low carb the week or two before the pictures will also help....at least this has been MY experience...and again...its only temporary...as soon as you reintroduce the carbs your body will rehydrate.

pating420 · 08-28-2005, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EME

I think she's asking if, in addition to working to lower her bodyfat between now and the shoot, if using a diuretic product the week of the shoot will help her to look better in her pictures.

It's true that using a product to help you drop water will do nothing to lower your actual bodyfat, but it could, potentially help you look better on photo day.

One important thing to remember is that any look created by dropping water is only temporary. Your body will quickly rehydrate itself when given the first opportunity. So, you should never consider any water loss product to be any kind of long term solution for weight loss, nor should it be part of your weight loss strategy.

Furthermore, a water loss product will not make you look better unless your bodyfat is already significantly low. If you have too much bodyfat, especially subcutaneous bodyfat ( between the skin and your muscle ) dropping water will do little to improve your appearance.

However, if you get your bodyfat down pretty low, with sound diet and exercise techniques, a mild herbal diuretic such as Taraxatone or Expel can help give you an even tighter look for about a day or so.

I would not be telling the whole truth if I simply said that herbal diuretics would do nothing to help you look better.

But, I can't stress enough that this will only help you look better if you have already done the work with your nutrition and training ahead of time.

Please don't think that simply using a supplement to help you drop water the week of the shoot is going to give you the look you are looking for, if you haven't already done the work.

Always use any diuretic product with caution, follow the directions, and never exceed the recommended dose.

- EME

Yup, I understand that it's temporary only.

Thanks

GameDayDog · 08-28-2005, 07:06 AM

I just wanted to pitch in $.02 as well and say be careful if you consider going thys route..

I've never used them, but I remember a bodybuilder's death was blamed on them...

"In 1985 professional bodybuilder Mohammed "Momo" Benazziza fell dead after winning a Grand Prix, the cause of death was believed to be his pre-contest use of the diuretic Lasix."

That kynda scared me away from diuretics as a whole... I was 12 then and styll remember it.

Peace..~G

**EME** · 08-28-2005, 04:21 PM

GDD, you are certainly correct about prescription diuretics.. but there is a HUGE difference between herbal OTC diuretics and prescription diuretics like the ones that contributed to Bennazziza's death.

Comparing the two is similar to comparing baby aspirin and Morphine.

Herbal diuretics use plant extracts juch as Dandelion Root, Ursi Ursi, Green Tea, and Herba Mate to promote a mild, controlled diuretic effect on the body.

Prescription diuretics such as Lasix are powerful syntheic drugs that elicit a much greater water dropping response.

Furthermore, the bodybuilders, and others, who have experienced life threatening problems from prescription diuretics, admittedly used high doses combined them with other dangerous techniches to achieve a rediculously dry condition.

Herbal diuretics are perfectly safe when used according to the directions, and when used occasionally.

I certainly don't want to play down the need to be careful with any diuretic product. You are right in voicing a concern. But, supplements such as Taraxatone, Watershed, Expel, etc.. are much, much different than the drugs that caused Benazziza's death.

- EME

Quote:

Originally Posted by GameDayDog

I just wanted to pitch in $.02 as well and say be careful if you consider going thys route..

I've never used them, but I remember a bodybuilder's death was blamed on them...

"In 1985 professional bodybuilder Mohammed "Momo" Benazziza fell dead after winning a Grand Prix, the cause of death was believed to be his pre-contest use of the diuretic Lasix."

That kynda scared me away from diuretics as a whole... I was 12 then and styll remember it.

Peace..~G

GameDayDog · 08-28-2005, 04:52 PM

Ok.. but lyke I said.. I was 12..

... Only thyng that's ever stuck in my mind is - Bodybuilder + Diuretic = Death...

Styll, thanks for pointin' out the difference between da two.. as I stated, I know nothyng about diuretics...

Peace..~G

08-27-2005, 02:32 PM	#1
pating420 IMPC Contestant Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 104 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Lose BF in 30 days I have my grad pics coming up and I'd wanna get down to about 19 or 20% BF for that pic. Right now I am at 24% BF. I do boxing 2-3 times a week and weights 3-4 times a week. I'd wanna look leaner for the pics cos we got full body shots and a couple of candid shots as well so yeah. Will diuretics help at around the week before/the week of the shoot ?? Thanks

08-28-2005, 12:22 AM	#3
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,265 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	I think she's asking if, in addition to working to lower her bodyfat between now and the shoot, if using a diuretic product the week of the shoot will help her to look better in her pictures. It's true that using a product to help you drop water will do nothing to lower your actual bodyfat, but it could, potentially help you look better on photo day. One important thing to remember is that any look created by dropping water is only temporary. Your body will quickly rehydrate itself when given the first opportunity. So, you should never consider any water loss product to be any kind of long term solution for weight loss, nor should it be part of your weight loss strategy. Furthermore, a water loss product will not make you look better unless your bodyfat is already significantly low. If you have too much bodyfat, especially subcutaneous bodyfat ( between the skin and your muscle ) dropping water will do little to improve your appearance. However, if you get your bodyfat down pretty low, with sound diet and exercise techniques, a mild herbal diuretic such as Taraxatone or Expel can help give you an even tighter look for about a day or so. I would not be telling the whole truth if I simply said that herbal diuretics would do nothing to help you look better. But, I can't stress enough that this will only help you look better if you have already done the work with your nutrition and training ahead of time. Please don't think that simply using a supplement to help you drop water the week of the shoot is going to give you the look you are looking for, if you haven't already done the work. Always use any diuretic product with caution, follow the directions, and never exceed the recommended dose. - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.MichaelandKendra.com Team Molecular Nutrition Creative Director FAME Media Group / World Natural Sports Organization Editor-In-Chief FAME Magazine www.FAMEWorldTour.com

08-28-2005, 07:06 AM	#6
GameDayDog The Dawg Is Back!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Doin Compound Movements 4 Scooby Snacks! Posts: 1,914 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 32	Be Careful.. I just wanted to pitch in $.02 as well and say be careful if you consider going thys route.. I've never used them, but I remember a bodybuilder's death was blamed on them... "In 1985 professional bodybuilder Mohammed "Momo" Benazziza fell dead after winning a Grand Prix, the cause of death was believed to be his pre-contest use of the diuretic Lasix." That kynda scared me away from diuretics as a whole... I was 12 then and styll remember it. Peace..~G __________________ I am Thee Alpha.. RaSP is Thee oMEGA.. Between the 2 of us - We have everythyng covered... I want to be bigger than all the humans!! "I'm sure I should be doing cardio too....but I don't run from anything...so why practice?" - 1stInDoor Goal - 200#'s 5/27/07 - 4/27/07 - 175# 3/27/07 - 167#

08-28-2005, 04:52 PM	#8
GameDayDog The Dawg Is Back!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Doin Compound Movements 4 Scooby Snacks! Posts: 1,914 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 32	Flashback.... Ok.. but lyke I said.. I was 12.. ... Only thyng that's ever stuck in my mind is - Bodybuilder + Diuretic = Death... Styll, thanks for pointin' out the difference between da two.. as I stated, I know nothyng about diuretics... Peace..~G __________________ I am Thee Alpha.. RaSP is Thee oMEGA.. Between the 2 of us - We have everythyng covered... I want to be bigger than all the humans!! "I'm sure I should be doing cardio too....but I don't run from anything...so why practice?" - 1stInDoor Goal - 200#'s 5/27/07 - 4/27/07 - 175# 3/27/07 - 167#

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08-28-2005, 12:00 AM	#2
dbflgirl Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hurricane Alley Posts: 646 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 19	Diurectics won't change your bodyfat. You'll need to get your diet in order if you want to reduce bf.

08-28-2005, 01:57 AM	#4
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,175 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	EME nailed it, of course! from personal experience i can add that going very low carb the week or two before the pictures will also help....at least this has been MY experience...and again...its only temporary...as soon as you reintroduce the carbs your body will rehydrate.