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Table 4 Example of Weight Change during Peak Week and Insights

From: Peak week recommendations for bodybuilders: an evidence based approach

 

Body Weight (BW in lbs)

Note

Insight

Sunday (Start of Peak Week)

 

202

End of diet before peak week

 

Wednesday AM (Pre-Glycogen Loading)

 

200

After 2–3 days of lower carbohydrate intake

 

Friday AM (Post-Glycogen Loading)

 

205

After higher carbohydrate intake

Weight gain suggests glycogen super compensation

Saturday AM (Competition Day)

S

C

E

N

A

R

I

O

S

202

Clear urination and BW consistently falling

Further dehydration may improve appearance

200

Minimal and darker urination with BW slowing

Water loss has been effective

198

Urination ceased and BW constant

Very likely dehydrated, beware of being “flat”