Chris Brennan >> Gotta lose weight in 13 days!!!

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WestsideStrangler 48 Edited: 14-Sep-07 Member Since: 01/01/2001 Posts: 7664	I'm 175 right now and I fight at 160 next Saturday. You have ignored this user.

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WestsideStrangler 48 Edited: 18-Sep-07 Member Since: 01/01/2001 Posts: 7667	172 and I'm on my way to the UK You have ignored this user.

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RODRIBS 55 Edited: 18-Sep-07 Member Since: 01/01/2001 Posts: 3937	TTT for weight updates. Thanks! You have ignored this user.

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j-money Edited: 19-Sep-07 Member Since: 01/01/2001 Posts: 1680	Very helpful thread You have ignored this user.

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bmanseau Edited: 03-Oct-07 Member Since: 04/15/2005 Posts: 127	will using a steam room be just as effective as a sauna? i will only have access to a steam room and wanted to make sure it will work well....thanks You have ignored this user.

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WestsideStrangler 48 Edited: 06-Oct-07 Member Since: 01/01/2001 Posts: 7672	I used one for the first time in the UK and didn't like it much.  I was soaked and felt like I was sweating cause I was wet but got on the scale afterwards and didn't lose much at all You have ignored this user.

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Woobs Edited: 16-Mar-08 Member Since: 01/06/2006 Posts: 16	I just wanted to thank you for this post Chris. I followed it leading up to a state grappling tournament, and made weight. I rehydrated, and felt great the next day. I won my weight class in gi blue belt. You have ignored this user.

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roll2win Edited: Apr 8 2008 12:00A Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 2695	tt You have ignored this user.

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WestsideStrangler 48 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 7885	Congrats on that man You have ignored this user.

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tassiemmaloser Member Since: 8/11/04 Posts: 1324	WestsideStrangler - The water on the nuts is great... I've been here for a long time. And this is the best thing I've ever read. Thanks Chris You have ignored this user.

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LEMon 21 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 7502	Hey guys, just dropping in, cant believe this thread is still around!! Thanks again Westside. Been years since i made this thread and i still use the advice on my own fighters. You have ignored this user.

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WestsideStrangler 48 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 7928	I even enjoy reading this one.  Glad you guys could pick up some tips from it.  Enjoy! You have ignored this user.

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cycklops 143 Member Since: 4/26/03 Posts: 7949	I've had this thread saved for a very long time. It will NEVER die as long as I live!!!! You have ignored this user.

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SeanQuinn Member Since: 5/17/06 Posts: 1067	awesome thread You have ignored this user.

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WestsideStrangler 48 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 7943	Don't die then or the thread will too You have ignored this user.

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scsubfighter Member Since: 2/8/08 Posts: 23

Chris, aloha! I would really appreciate your expertise!! Right now my weight is 220 (fluctuates between 215-220 depending on the day) and I want to get down as low as possible for bjj tournament on Nov 8. (29 days), weigh-ins are morning of tournament. I fight purple belt so shouldn't fight till end of the day. Here are the weight classes, Cruiserweight: 170 – 189.9 lbs. Heavyweight: 190-209.9 lbs. Superweight: 210 lbs. and over, Because the weight classes are so spread should I even bother to cut? I've never really cut weight for a tournament, but I would really like to fight at a lighter weight. (My 220 is not a cut and toned right now) What would your advice be?? You think it possible to make the 189.9 weight??? If so how????? You have ignored this user.

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WestsideStrangler 48 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 7946	25 pounds is a lot of weight to lose in a month and still be strong.  I would just do the 209 class for this one and then keep dropping for the next one but you would almost need to cut 12 in water and to fight the same day would be no good at all.  I'm not saying it's not possible but it's not smart if you want energy as well. You have ignored this user.

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j-money Edited: 10/14/08 8:39 PM Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 1758	Chris, for a person with no experience in cutting weight, how do you determine a safe amount of weight to cut in his 1st mma match? I'm sure it varies depending on body type and weight. I'm alean guy 5'10 160lbs. You have ignored this user.

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WestsideStrangler 48 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 7949	Are you looking to go 155? You have ignored this user.

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lopez82 Member Since: 11/6/06 Posts: 293

Chris I saved this thread years ago when the chance for me to fight arise. This weekend I competed in Parris Island, SC held by ICF. I started two months ago weighing at 167. I diet down to about 157 and went on a 1000 cal diet for the last week. I was 153 24 hours out. The advice on when to put on the sauna suit was invaluable. I hit my mark of 145 come weigh ins. Come fight night I weigh in around 158. But more important I felt strong. I was the first fight of the night wining via RNC in 45sec. This was my first fight and the experience was amazing. The energy the crowd put off made me feel like that marvel character bishop. I took it all in and felt stronger. Thank you again for this thread and I will re-visit it as soon as I get my next fight scheduled. You have ignored this user.

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WestsideStrangler 48 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 7959	Awseome news man.  Congrats! You have ignored this user.

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wmkelleo Member Since: 6/29/06 Posts: 1657	Do you ever have problems with the runs after cutting? If so how do you avoid/alleviate the issue? You have ignored this user.

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WestsideStrangler 48 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 7962	This can be common.  That is why people drink electrolytes and stuff after.  I use a drink called Deluge Sport and it really helps.  You have to be careful how and what you eat after your cut to try and prevent that. You have ignored this user.

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wmkelleo Member Since: 6/29/06 Posts: 1658	So, is it caused by the loss of sodium from diet/sweat? You have ignored this user.

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lopez82 Member Since: 11/6/06 Posts: 295	For me the electrolytes imbalance cause me to cramp real bad in my hands and calf. I didn't get pedilyte soon enough but i drank alot of gateraid and water. When i finaly was hydrated it went away. For me i had a lot of mini meals to help stretch my stomach back to normal size (plus i got full really quick) You have ignored this user.

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