Back off "supplements" during intensive cruise?

[Scott Stevenson]

Haha.

Thanks a lot for your input! The big reason why I ask this is because holding a bodyweight for a certain period of time is I think important for those trying to accrue lbm as fast as possible. I remember the one time I did a DC blast, gained 9 lbs over 10 weeks, reduced calories/"usage amount" for a few weeks during cruise, and lost weight and strength rather quickly (short ester usage). I should've held onto that bodyweight for a period of time to establish some semblance of homeostasis

This sort of things happened more often than I would have liked to have seen (super supp usage or not) which is why I use an intensive cruise with FT (for the reasons stated in the book).

For those of us who aren't concerned with "coming off" (the HPTA has been compromised a lot at this point, and constant swings where full restoral won't even take place kind of defeats the purpose), the big question would be where does one draw the line in terms of reducing usage, and maintaining strength (which is paramount, and necessary for the MRs).

Oh well, this isn't something I'll figure out in 1 FT blast. Maybe 10 blasts from now I might have a small answer for myself

It's really not the big of a quagmire. If you're cruising for only 2 weeks or so, this shouldn't be an issue if you adjust training volume (Tier in FT). For someone using "supplements" that cause a lot of water this could have some effect, but water comes and goes in a matter of days.

IMO, there is generally MUCH too much focus these days (online) on the impact of super supplementation in the context of training, diet and ensuring proper recovery. Most folks come back stronger after an intensive cruise, assuming long term goal they are pursuing is size gain, so diet is in place.

Google "gains keeper formula" for an interesting old school perspective on this.

-S