Hey all - first time poster. I joined as it seems this may be the most active forum and body of knowledge on the subject.
I came to the realization a few years ago that, despite an active lifestyle (lift 3x and cardio/sport 2x weekly) and reasonable diet, weight had accumulated in my 30s and I wanted it gone ASAP. I have ran 3 cycles (age 34-36), with varying levels of success:
First time in 2017 250mg crystal for 21 days, in a caloric deficit with high protein, low carb, and low fat. I lost 20 lbs, all said and done once the bloat came off.
Second time in 2018 200mg powder for 10 days and 400mg (this was too much - I was a furnace and couldn't take it so I stopped) for 4 days, in a caloric deficit with high protein, high carb, and low fat. I lost 8lbs. It seems carbs may have contributed to the heat, along with the increased dose.
Third time in 2019 200mg powder for 14 days in a caloric deficit with high protein, low carb, and moderate fat. I lost 6lbs. This was my lowest loss, but the sides were minimal and manageable. I could have continued but saw diminishing returns on the scale.
All in, including additional dieting between the cycles, in mid-2019 I was down about 50 lbs from a highest of 227 which put me around 10% bodyfat. I was maintaining through the year when I suffered a fracture of my leg and had a largely sedentary stint (plus the obligatory depression pizza/beer) that put 25 lbs back on.
I'm considering one more cycle to rid myself of the weight gained during my time laid up. Questions -
Does the chemical produce less results the more times a user takes it? In my limited experience I seem to have lost less and less, per day over time.
Is there any way to keep the bloat to a minimum? I have held 8-10lbs in water for about a week to 10 days each time, and then it pisses out over a few days.
I came to the realization a few years ago that, despite an active lifestyle (lift 3x and cardio/sport 2x weekly) and reasonable diet, weight had accumulated in my 30s and I wanted it gone ASAP. I have ran 3 cycles (age 34-36), with varying levels of success:
First time in 2017 250mg crystal for 21 days, in a caloric deficit with high protein, low carb, and low fat. I lost 20 lbs, all said and done once the bloat came off.
Second time in 2018 200mg powder for 10 days and 400mg (this was too much - I was a furnace and couldn't take it so I stopped) for 4 days, in a caloric deficit with high protein, high carb, and low fat. I lost 8lbs. It seems carbs may have contributed to the heat, along with the increased dose.
Third time in 2019 200mg powder for 14 days in a caloric deficit with high protein, low carb, and moderate fat. I lost 6lbs. This was my lowest loss, but the sides were minimal and manageable. I could have continued but saw diminishing returns on the scale.
All in, including additional dieting between the cycles, in mid-2019 I was down about 50 lbs from a highest of 227 which put me around 10% bodyfat. I was maintaining through the year when I suffered a fracture of my leg and had a largely sedentary stint (plus the obligatory depression pizza/beer) that put 25 lbs back on.
I'm considering one more cycle to rid myself of the weight gained during my time laid up. Questions -
Does the chemical produce less results the more times a user takes it? In my limited experience I seem to have lost less and less, per day over time.
Is there any way to keep the bloat to a minimum? I have held 8-10lbs in water for about a week to 10 days each time, and then it pisses out over a few days.
