Whats the best way to cut weight for grappling?

I have a grappling tournament in less than two weeks and im a 157 and want to drop to 145, what all is best to do?

Whats the best way to cut weight for grappling?
Looks like were about the same weight, I have to cut from about 165-168 to 145 for MMA fights. I use to wrestle so I'm a little more use to it but you should be fine. my weigh ins are usually the day before but what I try to do is train hard and eat healthy enough so that you can get within 6 pounds the morning before your weigh in. remember you need to be 6 pounds the morning before WITHOUT having cut back on any fluids. have a good practice and try to go to bed 2-4 pounds over. You ll loose on average 2 or more pounds in your sleep, that should put you right on but if you end up being 2-3 pounds over the morning of the weigh-in use a plastic suit that costs about 7 bucks at wall-mart or any sporting good store and sit in a sauna for 15-20 minute intervals. I usally loose about 3 an hour like that.And bring a friend with you if you can it helps more than you can imagine. youll probably be grappling shortly after the weigh-in so drink plenty of water and as stupid as it sounds pedia lite really helps replinish you elyctrolytes wich is a must. Dont eat anything heavy! youll feal like **** when you roll. Subway is always a good call. Hope it helps and good luck. and if you start whippin *** in the grappling game you should make a jump to MMA.
Reply:you mean to say that you want to try drop a weight class for the official weigh in right?





well what boxers do, im pretty sure you have seen is - lose water weight. an adverse diet would affect your muscular growth and your overall physical condition, and than will affect your performance. so i suggest losing water weight if your intention is to lose weight to drop a weight class.





how to do it? simply said the principle is to sweat it out. wear winter clothing and go for a very strenous run. do some strenous activities. most importantly try not to drink too uch water after the whole thing, just enough to wet your motuh and make sure you do not push yourself to the extent of heat exhaustion. since you have a tournament im guessing you have a coach? because doing the run with the winter clothing makes you prone to 'heat injuries' so it will be best to have him around with you to give you aid should you need it. but as always, listen to your body
Reply:'Cutting weight" is dropping water weight just before the weigh ins, starting 12-36 hours before, depending on how much is to be droppped. You're looking to drop 12 pounds from 157, about 7.5%. This is doable, but you have to allow yourself recovery time between the weigh in and the match. If they're 10 minutes apart, 'cutting' water wont let you compete. You would have to actually lose fat and/or muscle mass.





To cut water weight, do light to moderate aerobic exercise (biking, jumprope, etc) in a very warm place, while wear a vinyl suit, or both. The idea is to start a good consistant sweat to drop water weight. DO NOT GET A DRINK! that defeats the whole purpose. Go slow, weigh as you go so you don't over do it, and make sure you have a buddy helping out so you dont get weak and cheat.





Good luck!
Reply:12 lbs in 2 weeks is very ambitious and a serious loss of weight for anyone. I would advise you, since this is so short term, to concentrate on your training and physical condition to perform your best in the tournament. Then try to lose those extra pounds in the following weeks.





If you are determined to cut weight, start ASAP!!! Increase your training levels and use plastics sparingly at first. It will heat you up causing you to sweat more, but will also increase your heart rate during exercise, burning more calories. Always have a buddy nearby in case you go too far and need help.





Watch your diet ferociously. No fats or oils or sugars or sodium. Consider some meal replacement bars or shakes from GNC. They'll have a good amount of vitamins and nutrients that will help prevent your body from crashing as well as protein to prevent lean muscle loss.





Count ALL calories. Males need an average of 2000-2500 calories a day for basic functioning. If you eat a lot less than that, plus work out vigorously, that translates to weight loss.





Finally, if you are not within a few pounds (4-5) a day before the meet, consider not going for those extra few pounds. The energy and effort will likely leave you exhausted and drained, so that even if you do make the cut, you will be a play toy to the other guy who didn't need to cut and is well rested and prepared.





Good luck and be safe.