Subcutaneous Water Retention...Chuck,Derek,Sixpack?

[semper27]

Just a question regarding subcutaneous water. I'm currently 7.5 weeks out from my first competition. I'm 185 lbs @ 5.4% bf. I've never done a competition before so I'm still learning. I can see my abs pretty good but it seems as if the skin is loose and soft in my abdominal area and the outline of my pecs. Is this water or the last bit of fat that's making my skin feel loose? Any advice or knowledge is greatly appreciated...Thanks

[ChuckRD]

Just a question regarding subcutaneous water. I'm currently 7.5 weeks out from my first competition. I'm 185 lbs @ 5.4% bf. I've never done a competition before so I'm still learning. I can see my abs pretty good but it seems as if the skin is loose and soft in my abdominal area and the outline of my pecs. Is this water or the last bit of fat that's making my skin feel loose? Any advice or knowledge is greatly appreciated...Thanks

You got pics of 5.4%? I am not doubting just need to see if it water or fat. At 5.4% your abs should really pop, water or no water. Anyway to answer your question, your last week is were the Na+/K+ comes into play with your carb deplete as well as your diuretic. Are you having carbs all day? Carb loads? How are you currently dieting?

[Beast]

You got pics of 5.4%? I am not doubting just need to see if it water or fat. At 5.4% your abs should really pop, water or no water. Anyway to answer your question, your last week is were the Na+/K+ comes into play with your carb deplete as well as your diuretic. Are you having carbs all day? Carb loads? How are you currently dieting?

I am currently working with him and he is indeed at 5.4% bodyfat. Only fat left is a little on the love handles and lower back. I suggested he try adding in potassium 99mg 3X a day and see what happens.

[lce]

Decimal readings with body fat? That's funny.