I did a cycle of var and did retain water, dropped about 5 pounds in a week. Now moving into prep i have added primo and have put on about three pounds in the past two weeks and am not sure if it is all water but i believe some is. Also will be adding var as soon as i have it, start with 10mg and increase to 20. Is this a good idea for prep? I need to lose 5-8 pounds in the next 8 weeks.

Anyone with experience? I know i shouldn't retain water on either primo or var, but i do. I am taking dandelion and don't want to add expel until late peak week.