Bonz, I think your notion of "strictly cutting" is flawed. Test is widely known as a mass builder, so it is understandable to believe it is not appropriate for a cutting cycle, however, in lower dosages, it is among the best AS for lean body mass, and fat reduction, not to mention that you need healthy levels of test in your body for functioning. H20 retention is not a given, and really means nothing in terms of fat loss----it will go away.