Well... it's been 12 days of hell. Many say it's not worth it, and some swear by it. I'm pretty sure it's not worth it.
Here's a little personal history:
I have been lifting regularly, with intensity and discipline, for about two years now. I change my routine about ever four months to maximize gains, and minimize stalling.
I devour nutrition and training theory and doctrine. I have extreme discipline when it comes to maintaining a clean diet.
DNP is making it nearly impossible for me to eat "cleanly". The carb cravings are INSANE.
I started my fourteen day cycle with 200 mg/day for four days, then 400 mg/day for 10 days. (Yes I'm 100% positive that the powdered DNP capsules were dosed correctly.)
I didn't start having the crazy sides until the fourth day. Body temp 101.4 at the highest. (That's when I dug in to the fat-free ice cream.) Body temp averages about 99.5. I haven't been sweating like my guy friends who are also taking it, and I am drinking about a gallon + each day. I feel lethargic, and have difficulty breathing, but it's not a big issue. I have been able to take an E/C/A before going to the gym, and do a 30 minute cardio work out with light intensity. (Walking on treadmill at 3.5 mph at a 15% incline.) I have had to reduce the amount of weight I lift by about 20%.
So far, my body hasn't changed much. DNP makes you retain a ton of water, so I'm not sure of the results yet. My body weight is about the same. Body fat has stayed at around 25% (I use a tanita scale that measures water, bf and lean muscle, so the accuracy is questionable).
I have been eating oatmeal every day, sweet potatoes, chicken... and then at night I feel like I'm going to die unless I eat a fudge-cicle or a ton of ice cream. I really think the carb cravings are screwing me.
So, my conclusion, is that DNP is not worth the hassle. It shoots your training to hell, could kill you, makes you eat like a big girl, (I'm 5'4, 130 lbs and ate a whole chicken in one sitting) makes daily life excruciating and makes you feel like you are walking around with a chubby midget on your back all the time.
It saps your seratonin, and makes you bloated. It's like Pms'ing for two weeks straight. Oh yeah, and there's the neon orange diarrhea. That's the best part.
Seriously, don't bother with this shit. I hate to say it, but the best way to cut BF is to *sigh* eat right, and exercise.
Fun fact: DNP has killed people at 4mg/kg of body weight, used long term, and short term. (Less than a week.)
I'm going to finish the cycle and wait for the water to come off. I'll let you know what the final results are.
Seriously though, stay away from this shit. Hydroxycut hardcore works better and is less likely to kill you.