How Does One "Dry Out"

[BillyBatson]

Just wondering .... How does one "dry out" - be it for a competition or otherwise ??


What are the methods, techniques, supplements, nutrient intake, etc ???

 

[Strib_G]

Remove salt for a week prior and cut water before carb up. Some people take fluid pills also

 

[amarula]

This is the method I like to use,

really? I just use a towel..

 

[LeanEngineer]

Haha funny! ^^^ but ur bf has to be low to begin with and then pretty much what strib g said if ur competing for a show that's the procedure you would do.

 

[Rodja]

Remove salt for a week prior and cut water before carb up. Some people take fluid pills also

Nobody removes salt for a week. That's the best way to make sure that you hold onto as much fluid as possible.

OP, are you talking about looking dry on a daily basis or depleting water to make weight/for a show?

 

[Strib_G]

More like 5 days really...Why would you want to hold fluid in attempts at drying out?

 

[Rodja]

More like 5 days really...Why would you want to hold fluid in attempts at drying out?

Not even that long. When you deplete too long, the body compensates (I think it's aldosterone that does this) and forces itself to hold onto water.

 

[avega17]

Not even that long. When you deplete too long, the body compensates (I think it's aldosterone that does this) and forces itself to hold onto water.

Yup, aldosterone and ADH in concert.

 

[BillyBatson]

I suppose I was just wondering in general . . . for that "extra cut" look.