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1/27/13 9:23 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
frontdesk mma Member Since: 1/19/13 Posts: 14	Those that have used this method for weight cutting please chime in...We are trying this method out for the first time for a 20lb cut before Friday weigh-ins. Tips?

1/27/13 9:26 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Quik 198 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 19122 Six Deuce Clothing, Owner	Huh? How would you lose weight in an epsom salt bath? It doesn't make you sweat, right? You have ignored this user.

1/27/13 9:27 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
frontdesk mma Member Since: 1/19/13 Posts: 15	Especially interested in hearing the results of salt bath vs sauna time as the sauna has been the previous method. Thanks! You have ignored this user.

1/27/13 9:27 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Kostakio 528 Member Since: 1/16/05 Posts: 52089	Tip: Try not to have to cut that much weight in such a short time next time (I know people do it but it's counter-effective, imho). You have ignored this user.

1/27/13 9:29 PM

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bknumber1 9 The total sum of your votes up and votes down

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Consider the science of it and it pretty much works as you would think. If you are doing 20 in water and using salts, you should have the IV fluids ready to go for after as well. Watch him close as the body won't be able to hit the "oh shit" button when he gets dangerously low since the salts are an external factor.

For the record, doing a 20 lb water cut and using salts for the first time sounds like a recipe for disaster. Good luck though. Phone Post

1/27/13 9:32 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Quik 198 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 19123 Six Deuce Clothing, Owner	What is the science behind this? You have ignored this user.

1/27/13 9:33 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
rnunz 62 Edited: 01/27/13 11:38 PM Member Since: 11/12/09 Posts: 3853	The idea is that you put a table spoon of Epsom salt in hot water and drink it. It's a laxative. No joke. I don't think people bathe in it to cut weight. Edit: The more you know! You have ignored this user.

1/27/13 9:34 PM

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frontdesk mma

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bknumber1 - Consider the science of it and it pretty much works as you would think. If you are doing 20 in water and using salts, you should have the IV fluids ready to go for after as well. Watch him close as the body won't be able to hit the "oh shit" button when he gets dangerously low since the salts are an external factor.

For the record, doing a 20 lb water cut and using salts for the first time sounds like a recipe for disaster. Good luck though.

He is doing sauna as well which is the normal method. He can definitely (but painfully) lose the weight with this alone and has done so in the past, and still be more than back to normal fight time. Do you not recommend mixing the two? Phone Post

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Quik 198 Edited: 01/27/13 9:35 PM Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 19124 Six Deuce Clothing, Owner	^^now that makes sense. I know of salt's laxative properties. But using a bath for weight loss seems like quackery. You have ignored this user.

1/27/13 9:36 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
needalife 12 Member Since: 5/2/11 Posts: 178	I drink it with hot water to take a big shit. I bathe in it sometimes, it helps cleanse the body when you sweat You have ignored this user.

1/27/13 9:36 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
UGCTT_SidRival 154 Member Since: 10/21/10 Posts: 4004	Quik - What is the science behind this? Drains the hydration from ur skin iirc. You have ignored this user.

1/27/13 9:36 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Heroic Rise 8 Member Since: 10/20/11 Posts: 754	Hot water and large quantities of salt will pull water from the body. Think osmosis and just sweating due to heat. You have ignored this user.

1/27/13 9:38 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Da_man Member Since: 5/31/12 Posts: 28	I don't know I never used it. my team uses a mixture of everything from sauna, heavy clothing and light shadow boxing, to using abeline gel or lotion or however it's spelled. And it's comes off pretty easy. You have ignored this user.

1/27/13 9:40 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
frontdesk mma Member Since: 1/19/13 Posts: 17	Da_man - I don't know I never used it. my team uses a mixture of everything from sauna, heavy clothing and light shadow boxing, to using abeline gel or lotion or however it's spelled. And it's comes off pretty easy. That's the normal game plan! And though miserable it works. Maybe I should advise to not try something new so close to fight time... You have ignored this user.

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HandyDarsh 238 Member Since: 11/30/11 Posts: 7411	Heroic Rise - Hot water and large quantities of salt will pull water from the body. Think osmosis and just sweating due to heat. warm or hot baths suck water out, it might not be 20 lbs but it will take some water out You have ignored this user.

1/27/13 9:47 PM

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frontdesk mma -
Da_man - I don't know I never used it. my team uses a mixture of everything from sauna, heavy clothing and light shadow boxing, to using abeline gel or lotion or however it's spelled. And it's comes off pretty easy.
That's the normal game plan! And though miserable it works. Maybe I should advise to not try something new so close to fight time...

Yea I wouldn't try anything new unless its proven but then everyone reacts differently to stuff.

Maybe you should have one of your guys who isn't fighting soon but still in shape to try it out first, I mean I don't know how close your team is but my boys would do it for me anytime. Phone Post

1/27/13 9:48 PM

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frontdesk mma

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JustDOit -
DO NOT, DO NOT RELY ON THIS

the polley plunge/epsom salts etc... is only good for a few pounds

20lb weight cut will require much more

i cut 17lbs on my first amatuer fight the old fashion way

tried the bath method for another fight, aiming at 20lbs and failed miserably

ran out of time, missed weight, embarrassed myself, lost the fight

owned.

also, i woudlnt waste $$ ol alboline either, doesnt do much at all in my experience...and its expensive.

can you give details on what time weigh ins are and what time the event starts?

i am no expert...but i can give you some advice from multiple personal trial and errors

Thanks for the info! Weigh ins are 6pm Friday..event is Saturday at 7pm Phone Post

1/27/13 9:49 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Bullet Member Since: 3/3/04 Posts: 458	Look up Polly plunge. 1 large bag of epson salt Hot bath Cover skin with Arbolene 6 bottles of wintergreen rubbing alcohol Soak for 45 minutes it's usually good for 12-15 pounds. You have ignored this user.

1/27/13 10:01 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
cdueck 2 Member Since: 7/31/08 Posts: 1301	I am pretty sure Dolce uses epsom salt baths for his guys all the time. You have ignored this user.

1/27/13 10:03 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
btso15 10 Member Since: 10/12/09 Posts: 53	I've heard Epsom salt baths are pretty dangerous. I always just used Abilene and sweats. But I've never cut over 14 lbs You have ignored this user.

1/27/13 10:18 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
yellow c0ckahlc 54 Member Since: 6/9/12 Posts: 7435	What's the best way to cut water weight fast? I don't have access to a sauna anymore, I don't go to Lifetime anymore. You have ignored this user.

1/27/13 11:15 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
JoelN 1 Member Since: 3/15/02 Posts: 2088	This method works well and works fast You have ignored this user.

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Fracture 4 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 451	Albaline, sweatsuit n light jog. Then go into bathroom and sit with shower on full heat with lots of steam still wearing suit. I put a towel under door to not let steam escape. Always works for me You have ignored this user.

1/27/13 11:31 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
canadiankid Member Since: 2/22/11 Posts: 48	i have done this b4 my last tourney and lost like 2 and a half pounds in a hour in the water as hot as i could take it i was told 110 but im thinking it was even hoter then that lol i lost another 3 pounds over night You have ignored this user.

1/27/13 11:57 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
lifeaftrprison 8 Member Since: 3/27/06 Posts: 3787	Bullet - Look up Polly plunge. 1 large bag of epson salt Hot bath Cover skin with Arbolene 6 bottles of wintergreen rubbing alcohol Soak for 45 minutes it's usually good for 12-15 pounds. This. I cut 13lbs pretty easily. Wrapped in towels when you get out. You have ignored this user.

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