CANADIAN PHYSIQUE ALLIANCE MARCH || ISSUE 32 | Page 27

Although it is very hard to control
where water is deposited on a daily
basis, it can be influenced when one
has a show or a photoshoot. Under the
proper guidance and supervision of
somebody knowledgeable, being able
to manipulate water and have
somebody “peak” for a certain event
can be relatively safe and effective.
 There are many different types of
diuretics out there ranging from things
at your local GNC all the way to things
that are prescription based only. What
many individuals do not realize is that
playing with diuretics when you do not
know how to use them properly cannot
only ruin your look for that specific
event, but can also have huge damage
to your health. Your body needs to be
extremely lean in order to have water
manipulation techniques dramatically
improve your appearance. When
individuals carry an excess amount of
fat, it will just make them look like a
flatter version of themselves, as the
fat is not going anywhere. Water is the
foundation of life, and our body relies
on proper hydration to operate
effectively. Many times diuretics can
cause severe dehydration with high
levels of lost electrolytes; this can lead
to scenarios like kidney failure and even
death. Even now, many top coaches have
steered away from diuretics as much as
possible and just follow certain water and
sodium manipulation protocols in order to
achieve a similar look, without the
dramatic side effects. This is why it is
crucial to have an experienced individual
help you out with a protocol to peak for
your event.
By now, we should know that retaining
water is not necessarily a bad thing, it is
actually a really good thing if it is stored
in the proper place. Proper manipulation
of water and sodium can really enhance
your look at your next photoshoot or
physique show. It is just a matter of trial
and error and finding out what works best
for you. Although some people can
benefit slightly from diuretics, make sure
to carefully do your research and be
under the guidance of somebody
experienced if you are dead set on using
a diuretic. Oftentimes, a very similar look
can be achieved by just certain water
manipulation techniques!