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**DMBsAmricanBaby** · 10-09-2007, 11:08 AM

A photographer has offered me a shoot on the 14th and I wanted someone to help me look my best in 5 days.. I know there's not much I can do to change my body in 5 days but I thought someone could help me with diet and stuff. I'm just not sure which section to post this? thanks

**illogic** · 10-09-2007, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by DMBsAmricanBaby

A photographer has offered me a shoot on the 14th and I wanted someone to help me look my best in 5 days.. I know there's not much I can do to change my body in 5 days but I thought someone could help me with diet and stuff. I'm just not sure which section to post this? thanks

Eat a low sodium diet and don't drink excessive water until the shoot.

You'll drop water weight and look leaner.

**TheBlackDahlia** · 10-09-2007, 11:10 AM

There's a nutrition section. Just sayin'.

**Iraq Attaq** · 10-09-2007, 11:11 AM

I think you look fantastic as is.

**LECTER** · 10-09-2007, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by illogic

Eat a low sodium diet and don't drink excessive water until the shoot.

You'll drop water weight and look leaner.

Sauna as well!

**justanothagirl** · 10-09-2007, 11:12 AM

maybe in the forums contest preparation or fitness competitions? they probably do the same thing before they go on stage.

**Feny** · 10-09-2007, 11:13 AM

My advice (what i've read from time to time) is that you should eat low sodium, Low to No carbs. The catch is that you must consume water, more during the first 4 days, and a lot less during the last day.

hope this helps... lets see if anyone can back me up on this

**DMBsAmricanBaby** · 10-09-2007, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by illogic

Eat a low sodium diet and don't drink excessive water until the shoot.

You'll drop water weight and look leaner.

alrighty thanks alot

do you know how many grams of sodium is considered low? and also how much water I should drink? I usually drink 4 (16.9 fl oz) of water a day.

**LECTER** · 10-09-2007, 11:13 AM

Also, try pm'ing Daviess, she knows a lot!

**5x10** · 10-09-2007, 11:14 AM

go to the competition section
bodybuilding
they can teach you on what to use to cut your water down

here
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/forumd...sprune=30&f=15

**yzrider400f** · 10-09-2007, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by illogic

Eat low sodium and don't drink excessive water until the shoot.

You'll drop water weight and look leaner.

wrong

Drink 2 gallons of water a day if you want to drop water. Drinking less water is going to make your body go into survival mode and conserve all the water it has/gets.

I drank 2 gallons a day throught my contest prep, 8 weeks. it was major hell going to the bathroom 25 times a day (literally), but only 5 days should be a breeze. More water in, more water out. Drinking this much causes your body to push out all the water it's holding,

You could also drop your caloric intake low enough under maintenance and do some HIIT that you could lose 3-4 lbs. Unless you are extremely concerned with losing muscle, but you can only lose so much in 5 days anyway, so up to you

**DMBsAmricanBaby** · 10-09-2007, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by Feny

My advice (what i've read from time to time) is that you should eat low sodium, Low to No carbs. The catch is that you must consume water, more during the first 4 days, and a lot less during the last day.

hope this helps... lets see if anyone can back me up on this

thanks alot, but eek, someone else just told me the opposite lol, so drink more before or during the shoot?

**KennyK** · 10-09-2007, 11:15 AM

Go very low carb a couple of days before the shoot, then eat sugar right before hand.

Seriously.

Bodybuilders do this the day of competitions.

**bubba289** · 10-09-2007, 11:15 AM

whats the shoot for? fitness/athletic type stuff or more do they want a more "normal" look?

if its fitness related, low sodium, low carb, and possibly a mild diuretic.

if its not fitness related just chill, you're good to go!

**illogic** · 10-09-2007, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by DMBsAmricanBaby

alrighty thanks alot

do you know how many grams of sodium is considered low? and also how much water I should drink? I usually drink 4 (16.9 fl oz) of water a day.

Don't think too hard about it.

Just make sure not to eat anything that's notoriously salty. (ie: Certain Soups, Lunch Meat etc)

Drink enough water to make you comfortable.

When I go to the gym I down an incredible amount of water. Try not to do that.

**KennyK** · 10-09-2007, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by DMBsAmricanBaby

thanks alot, but eek, someone else just told me the opposite lol, so drink more before or during the shoot?

I wouldn't drink alot of fluids the day of.

**DMBsAmricanBaby** · 10-09-2007, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by yzrider400f

wrong

Drink 2 gallons of water a day if you want to drop water. Drinking less water is going to make your body go into survival mode and conserve all the water it has/gets.

I drank 2 gallons a day throught my contest prep, 8 weeks. it was major hell going to the bathroom 25 times a day (literally), but only 5 days should be a breeze. More water in, more water out. Drinking this much causes your body to push out all the water it's holding,

You could also drop your caloric intake low enough under maintenance and do some HIIT that you could lose 3-4 lbs. Unless you are extremely concerned with losing muscle, but you can only lose so much in 5 days anyway, so up to you

very helpful advice, thanks alot

well I'm headed over to one of the other forums, thank you all

**Kirby28** · 10-09-2007, 11:16 AM

http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle....icle=266seven2

It's for 7 days... but I'm sure you can rig it for less and it will still work pretty well.

**yzrider400f** · 10-09-2007, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by KennyK

Go very low carb a couple of days before the shoot, then eat sugar right before hand.

Seriously.

Bodybuilders do this the day of competitions.

that isn't going to affect her look if she is 10+ %bf

sodium manipulation and carbing up only helps if you are lean enough, and lean enough is VERY lean

**DMBsAmricanBaby** · 10-09-2007, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by bubba289

whats the shoot for? fitness/athletic type stuff or more do they want a more "normal" look?

if its fitness related, low sodium, low carb, and possibly a mild diuretic.

if its not fitness related just chill, you're good to go!

it's for fitness

thanks again guys

I appreciate it

**mexiFRO** · 10-09-2007, 11:17 AM

I honestly didn't think you could improve. Perfect IMO

**Mr. Jingles** · 10-09-2007, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Kirby28

http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle....icle=266seven2

It's for 7 days... but I'm sure you can rig it for less and it will still work pretty well.

There you go. This is all you need.

You know where Palm Bay/Melboure is DMB?

**THE LAD** · 10-09-2007, 11:18 AM

I would post it in the contest prep section, prob 4 the best advice..

**DMBsAmricanBaby** · 10-09-2007, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by Kirby28

http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle....icle=266seven2

It's for 7 days... but I'm sure you can rig it for less and it will still work pretty well.

this is great! thank you!!

**DMBsAmricanBaby** · 10-09-2007, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by mexiFRO

I honestly didn't think you could improve. Perfect IMO

aww you're too sweet

Originally Posted by Mr. Jingles

There you go. This is all you need.

You know where Palm Bay/Melboure is DMB?

yep I know exactly where that is, my sister and b/f live there.

**10ThousandFists** · 10-09-2007, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by KennyK

Go very low carb a couple of days before the shoot, then eat sugar right before hand.

Seriously.

Bodybuilders do this the day of competitions.

What is a bodybuilder?

**konvicted** · 10-09-2007, 11:21 AM

Come workout with me and magic will be worked!

**Mr. Jingles** · 10-09-2007, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by DMBsAmricanBaby

aww you're too sweet

yep I know exactly where that is, my sister and b/f live there.

Cool.. I live in Palm Bay. You can come workout with me anytime. I can help you for your shoot.

**KennyK** · 10-09-2007, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by 10ThousandFists

What is a bodybuilder?

Sorry

I mean Badybaulder

**yzrider400f** · 10-09-2007, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by Kirby28

http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle....icle=266seven2

It's for 7 days... but I'm sure you can rig it for less and it will still work pretty well.

again, this type of procedure only works if you are lean enough, she is not going to be lean enough for carb depleting and carb loading. Some sodium manipulation may help with getting some water out of the subcutaneous layer, but drinking a bunch of water is going to do more than any of this other stuff at her stage

EDIT: DMBs, are you the one who told me jamie eason commented you back on myspace? I'd try sending her a myspace holler and see if she has any tips, she certainly does a lot of photoshoots

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