In the past, I used to get really heavy between contests, and for me it doesn't work. And it doesn't work for most people. When you try to lose it, you lose the muscle you gained along with the fat. Metabolically, it's easier to maintain if you don't let it go up. That s the minimum.
Most people work out because they want to look better.
Take the actual number with a grain of salt, because all the measurement methods fluctuate. If you can handle ephedrine, it should be ok. It doesn't compare to Phen-Fen, prescription, as far as dangers go. Your body has to metabolize it to become ephedrine, which is very different than taking ephedrine itself. There are stories we've heard about people abusing ephedrine.