They suddenly made it non-drug tested, so when do I drop NYC, etc?

[SteelWeaver]

Got an e-mail a couple of days ago - the physique committee in charge of my show decided they weren't happy with what they could put in place for testing, or something along those lines, so the show is still governed by INBA non-doping rules, but they won't be testing.

I'm not actually sure what in the "soft" category is not allowed, but I'm using more than the recommended dose of NYC, plus oral and topical yohimbine, and LeptiGen. I was planning on dropping all this out just over a week out from the show - the topical Yohimbine water retention takes a while to drop anyway, so I HAVE to toss that, but what about the NYC?

I know, I know, I should do a search - I'm sorry - I don't have the energy. Anyone who knows, suggestions please.

 

[The Shadow]

non-tested and you are asking about dropping NYC????

 

[SteelWeaver]

Is that a stupid question?

There ARE one or two "natural" bodybuilders left, you know.

I thought norephedrine was on the not-allowed list. ???

Anyway, I'm wondering about the carb-up, and interference from NYC, and possible fluid retention from these supps, too. So in that sense, should I drop them all as planned, or keep them in til the day before carb-up?

 

[JJFigure]

This is just my opnion (and what I do), but I'd drop all the yohimbine - including NYC - at least a week out, just to make sure they don't contribute to your fluid retention. I still use ECA until the day before the show, and I increase my potassium starting the Monday of the week of the show.

 

[MS]

I'd drop ALL thermogenics (and yohimbine) a week out. They will interfere with carb-depletion/loading, insulin response, fluid retention blah blah blah. As for being natty, it's a non-issue IMHO. What's the difference if you call yourself 'natty' but take banned substances, only to drop them a week out so you won't get caught in a drug test versus continuing to take said banned substances right up until the day (because it's suddenly NOT tested)?? A banned substance is a banned substance and you either play by the rules or cheat like everyone else.

 

[SteelWeaver]

Thank you both I thought as much.

Good point about the natty stuff, MS.

Sorry Corn - flew off the handle.