Scooter4 Runs Con-Cret Creatine By ProMera Health

[Scooter4]

A couple weeks back I was talking to someone I know about creatine and how I never notice much of a difference from it. He started telling me how great Con-Cret creatine is, but I had never heard of it before. I didn't really think anything of it after that. However, about a week later, a rep from ProMera Health contacted me and asked if I wanted to log it for them. Can you say coincidence?



Now here I am, two weeks later, with 72 capsules of Con-Cret creatine. I'm currently 176lbs so I will be dosing it as if I was 200lbs (2 capsules per day). Although it says to take it before before working out, I will be taking 1 before, and one after. If there is something inherently wrong with that, I hope a representative will contact me and let me know. I will be drinking around 1 gallon of water per day.

Currently I am using Lyle McDonald's upper/lower bulking routine. I have a log I have been running for a while which can be found here: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=124893421. Please note that the first post is not up to date and I have made a few modification to my diet and the exercises I do. When I update this log, I will just copy/paste the information from my current workout log and then add a section about my thoughts on how I felt Con-Cret may have effected my workout.

Current Diet
Workout Days: 4000 Calories
Rest Days: 3600 Calories

Current Routine
Monday: LISS
30 Minutes on Treadmill

Tuesday: Lower / Abs
Hack Squat: 3 x 4-6
Seated Leg Curl: 3 x 4-6
Leg Extension: 3 x 8-10
Standing Calf Raise: 4 x 8
-3 Sets of Abs-

Wednesday: Upper
Bench Press: 3 x 4-6
Pull Down: 3 x 6-8
DB Military Press: 3 x 6-8
Incline DB Fly: 2 x 8-10
DB Row: 2 x 6-8
Cable Laterals: 2 x 8-10
Skull Crusher: 5 x Failure
-SUPERSET-
DB Curl: 5 x Failure

Thursday: LISS
30 Minutes on Treadmill

Friday: Lower / Abs
Squat: 3 x 4-6
DB Stiff Leg Deadlift: 3 x 4-6
Leg Extension: 3 x 8-10
Standing Calf Raise: 3 x 15
-3 Sets of Abs-

Saturday: Upper
Incline DB Press: 3 x 4-6
Wide Grip Pull Ups: 3 x 6-8
Upright Row: 3 x 6-8
DB Fly: 2 x 10-12
Seated Row: 2 x 6-8
DB Lateral Raise: 2 x 8-10
Preacher Curl: 5 x Failure
-SUPERSET-
Push Down: 5 x Failure

Sunday: Rest

[Scooter4]

Day 190 - 12/6/2010 - LISS

SUMMARY
Nothing really special about today. I woke up at 179.2, lol. I felt like I looked pretty lean so I was happy about that. Started the Con-Cret creatine today as well.

WEIGHT
179.2 at 6:30am

GYM
Anytime Fitness

WORKOUT
30 Minutes of LISS

TANNING
None

SUPPLEMENTS
Mega Men Sport Multi
900mg Fish Oil
2 Capsules of Con-Cret Creatine

CON-CRET CREATINE THOUGHTS
First day taking it today and it was a cardio day. Not too much to report here.

MACROS
Calories: 3584.8
Fat: 150.8
Carb: 312.9
Protein: 244.0

[Scooter4]

Day 191 - 12/7/2010 - Lower Body

SUMMARY
Switched up hack squats and did some deadlifts today. Loved them and want to incorporate them into my routine more often. Lower back was feeling it! Switch grip works wonders for holding on to the bar. Didn't even have to touch straps.

WEIGHT
176.4 at 6:30am

GYM
Anytime Fitness

WORKOUT
Deadlift: 225x6, 225x6, 225x6, 225x6, 275x2, 315x1
Leg Extension: 255x10, 255x8, 255x6, 255x6
Seated Leg Curl: 145x10, 145x8, 145x6
Smith Machine Standing Calf Raise: 295x15, 295x15, 295x12

Abs...
Torso Rotation: 165x10, 165x10, 165x10

TANNING
18 Minutes

SUPPLEMENTS
Mega Men Sport Multi
900mg Fish Oil
1 Scoop of GNC Amplified NO Loaded
2 Capsules of Con-Cret Creatine

CON-CRET CREATINE THOUGHTS
Only my second day so still probably not supposed to notice too much. However, I was really surprised how strong my deadlifts were considering I haven't done them in a long time.

MACROS
Calories: 3994.5
Fat: 149.3
Carb: 436.0
Protein: 226.7

FOOD
No Lean Pocket.

[storm1507]

Sub'd and will catch up later.

However, I did notice your first lift posted as a Con-Cret'er was deads.....atta boy.

[conradcrow]

Guess i missed ya! thanks for putting this up

[Scooter4]

Sub'd and will catch up later.

However, I did notice your first lift posted as a Con-Cret'er was deads.....atta boy.

Haha, thank you.

Guess i missed ya! thanks for putting this up

No problem. Thank you for the logging opportunity.

[Scooter4]

Day 192 - 12/8/2010 - Upper Body

SUMMARY
Added weight to the bench today for my first 3 sets and then 185 went up real easy after that. Will probably be going for 190 next week. 200 by the end of the year?

WEIGHT
175.0 at 6:30am (4.2lb loss in two days, lol)

GYM
Anytime Fitness

WORKOUT
Bench Press: 170x5, 170x4, 170x4, 185x1, 190xFail
Pull Down: 165x6, 160x5, 150x6
DB Military Press: 47.5x8, 47.5x8, 47.5x6 (time to add weight to these)
Incline DB Fly: 32.5x7, 32.5x7
DB Row: 62.5x10, 37.5x8
Cable Laterals: 20x10, 20x8
BB Curl: 65x10, 65x8, 65x6, 65x5, 65x4
-SUPERSET-
DB Tricep Extension: 52.5x10, 52.5x10, 52.5x8, 52.5x6, 52.5x5

TANNING
None

SUPPLEMENTS
Mega Men Sport Multi
900mg Fish Oil
1.5 Scoops of Black Powder
2 Capsules of Con-Cret Creatine

CON-CRET CREATINE THOUGHTS
As I stated in my summary, I was really surprised how easy 185 went up today on the bench. Whether or not that is related, not sure. Time will tell!

MACROS
Calories: 4064.7
Fat: 150.3
Carb: 402.0
Protein: 276.0

FOOD
Tuna with a couple tbsp of chipotle mayo, and topped with bread crumbs. Sweet potato on the side.

[Scooter4]

Day 193 - 12/9/2010 - LISS

SUMMARY
Not going to lie, today was a pretty shiitty day.

WEIGHT
176.4 at 6:30am

GYM
Anytime Fitness

WORKOUT
30 Minutes of LISS

TANNING
None

SUPPLEMENTS
Mega Men Sport Multi
900mg Fish Oil
2 Capsules of Con-Cret Creatine

CON-CRET CREATINE THOUGHTS
I didn't feel nearly as sore today as I usually do after upper body days. Almost feel like I would be ready to hit upper again tomorrow.

MACROS
Calories: 4014.7
Fat: 143.5
Carb: 420.5
Protein: 260.3

FOOD

[storm1507]

This is going to be a good log.....food pics and all. I'm glad I'm not on a diet of any sort right now.

I like the looks of the upper body workout. Have you noticed any improvement on endurance? I believe that was the first thing I picked up on. I really didn't need to rest as much between sets.

[conradcrow]

are thoes blueberries on the side...i want blueberries lol

[Scooter4]

This is going to be a good log.....food pics and all. I'm glad I'm not on a diet of any sort right now.

I like the looks of the upper body workout. Have you noticed any improvement on endurance? I believe that was the first thing I picked up on. I really didn't need to rest as much between sets.

Wasn't going to do the food pics, but I decided to throw them up after all. What the hell, right?

And as far as endurance goes, I haven't noticed anything as of yet, but will pay closer attention today. Leg day.

are thoes blueberries on the side...i want blueberries lol

I wish they were blueberries, but they were black beans, lol.

[Scooter4]

Day 194 - 12/10/2010 - Lower Body / Abs

SUMMARY
Just another day. Planning to take a break from Jack3d. I'm starting to think the 1,3 dimethylamylamine is effecting me in a weird way. Every time I take it I feel like I can't carry on a conversation for the life of me. I'm guessing it could be part of the crash because I know someone who feels the same way.

WEIGHT
176.6 at 1:30pm

GYM
Anytime Fitness

WORKOUT
Squat: 235x6, 235x5, 235x4
DB Stiff Leg Deadlift: 87.5x6, 87.5x6, 87.5x6
Leg Extension: 255x10, 255x9, 255x6
Standing Calf Raise: 370x8, 370x8, 370x8, 370x8

Abs...
Crunch Machine: 110x10, 110x9, 110x6

TANNING
None

SUPPLEMENTS
Mega Men Sport Multi
900mg Fish Oil
2 Capsules of Con-Cret Creatine
1.5 Scoops of Black Powder

CON-CRET CREATINE THOUGHTS
Was able to add weight to nearly every exercise today. Good sign?

MACROS
Calories: 3934.4
Fat: 154.0
Carb: 389.5
Protein: 247.6

FOOD
Sorry for my boring ass food lately guys. Just been eating what's quick and convenient.

[conradcrow]

please say that is not mustard in your oatmeal!

and great workout!

[Scooter4]

please say that is not mustard in your oatmeal!

and great workout!

Someone in my log just said the exact same thing, lmao. It's peanut butter.

And thank you.

[Scooter4]

Day 195 - 12/11/2010 - Upper Body

SUMMARY
Like I mentioned yesterday, it's snowed an absolute ton here. I woke up and was going to meet a buddy at the gym around 11:30, but went outside and found my car covered in snow so I spent some extra time shoveling it out. I finally got the the gym around 12:30 and almost got stuck like 4 times on the way there. Found myself deciding not to turn into a certain side-street due to there being a big snow bank at the start of it. I finally got the the gym and was barely able to park next to my friend before getting stuck in the parking lot. Got my workout in, ate some Burrachos post-workout, and then worked on getting my car un-stuck. On my way back, the roads were A TON worse. I ended up running like 4 red light so I didn't have to stop and risk getting stuck in the middle of the street. I barely parked at the grocery store across the street before getting stuck there too. I wasn't about to attempt to drive up a big hill to get to the parking lot by my apartment.

So yeah, being stuck at my apartment on a Saturday night was a blast (not).

WEIGHT
Don't remember.

GYM
Anytime Fitness

WORKOUT
Incline DB Press: 72.5x4, 67.5x6, 67.5x5
Wide Grip Pull Up: BW+7.5x6, BW+7.5x4, BW+7.5x4
Upright Rows: 85x6, 85x5, 85x4
DB Fly: 37.5x7, 37.5x7
Seated Row: 125x8, 125x8
DB Lat Raise: 15x10, 20x3
Preacher Curl: 65x9, 65x6, 65x4, 65x4, 65x4
-SUPERSET-
Push Down: 130x10, 130x7, 130x6, 130x5, 130x4

TANNING
18 Minutes

SUPPLEMENTS
Mega Men Sport Multi
900mg Fish Oil
2 Capsules of Con-Cret Creatine
1.5 Scoops of Black Powder

CON-CRET CREATINE THOUGHTS
Lots of these lifts felt light today, even the ones I added weight to. Will definitely be adding even more weight next time.

MACROS
Calories: 4001.2
Fat: 125.6
Carb: 483.4
Protein: 234.3

FOOD


Been eating this a lot lately. Cottage cheese, dry oatmeal, banana, peanut butter, WF syrup, and cinnamon. About 600 healthy calories.

[conradcrow]

wow your workout was only 18 minutes :S how did you manage that! lol

[Scooter4]

wow your workout was only 18 minutes :S how did you manage that! lol

If tanning is my workout, then yes.

[storm1507]

Great job on those workouts. You and I like many of the same exercises. Glad the Con-Cret is getting the wts moving up. Don't let up on them.

Where do you live? Tanning?????????????? I can't count the number of surgeries I've had for skin cancer.....be careful.

[Scooter4]

Great job on those workouts. You and I like many of the same exercises. Glad the Con-Cret is getting the wts moving up. Don't let up on them.

Where do you live? Tanning?????????????? I can't count the number of surgeries I've had for skin cancer.....be careful.

I live in Minnesota so I'm naturally super pasty.

It's just two times per week for like 18 minutes. That bad?

[storm1507]

I live in Minnesota so I'm naturally super pasty.

It's just two times per week for like 18 minutes. That bad?

Well, honestly, if you are pasty white....it's all bad.

In my avi I just got a nice spray tan, so it hides many of my scars. But, if you enlarge it you can see one of my scars on my right shoulder....about 2" long now.

Also, on my right forearm just above the elbow, you can see 2 scars from spots I had frozen off. I go to the dermatologist 2 or 3 times/year and usually have 15-30 of these spots done each trip.

I have 2 surgeries scheduled next week as well. My advice....pasty white FTW!

[Scooter4]

Day 196 - 12/12/2010 - Upper Body

SUMMARY
Vikings game canceled because the dome collapsed, lol. Spent most of the day getting things done and studying for finals.

WEIGHT
Don't remember.

GYM
None.

WORKOUT
None.

TANNING
None.

SUPPLEMENTS
Mega Men Sport Multi
900mg Fish Oil
2 Capsules of Con-Cret Creatine

CON-CRET CREATINE THOUGHTS
Rest day...

MACROS
Calories: 3514.5
Fat: 127.7g
Carb: 388.0g
Protein: 203.3g

FOOD


Cottage cheese, dry oatmeal, banana, peanut butter, WF syrup, and cinnamon.

[Scooter4]

Day 197 - 12/13/2010 - LISS

SUMMARY
Another good portion of today spent attempting to study for finals. I couldn't concentrate for the life of me! I went to the library and would read for one minute, and then look out the window for five. It was bad news, lol.

WEIGHT
Don't remember.

GYM
Anytime Fitness.

WORKOUT
30 Minutes of LISS

TANNING
None.

SUPPLEMENTS
Mega Men Sport Multi
900mg Fish Oil
2 Capsules of Con-Cret Creatine

CON-CRET CREATINE THOUGHTS
Cardiovascular endurance seemed really good today, but I don't think creatine helps with that unfortunately, lol.

MACROS
Calories: 3801.9
Fat: 148.3g
Carb: 405.1g
Protein: 211.7g

FOOD
Bought these at the grocery store a few days ago. I've tried the Cinnamon Twist and Jamaican Barbecue so far. A little disappointed.

[conradcrow]

oh thoes loko good! lol do u any tanning?

[Scooter4]

oh thoes loko good! lol do u any tanning?

lol what? You sounds drunk.

[Scooter4]

Day 198 - 12/14/2010 - Lower Body / Abs

SUMMARY
Two finals down, one to go. I reached my goal of actually passing my math final... Barely.

Workout went well, lots of PR's! However, I am still in the process of figuring out a good weight for deadlift. Definitely think 275lbs was a good place to start. Time to start adding some weight!

WEIGHT
177.6 at 7:45am

GYM
Anytime Fitness.

WORKOUT
Deadlift: 275x6(PR), 275x6(PR), 275x6(PR), 295x1
Leg Extension: 255x10(PR), 255x10(PR), 255x7(PR), 255x5
Seated Leg Curl: 145x10, 145x10(PR), 145x5
Standing Calf Raise: 300x15(PR), 300x15(PR), 300x12(PR)

Abs...
Torso Rotation: 170x10(PR), 170x10(PR), 170x10(PR)

TANNING
None.

SUPPLEMENTS
Mega Men Sport Multi
900mg Fish Oil
2 Capsules of Con-Cret Creatine

CON-CRET CREATINE THOUGHTS
I think all those PR's speak for themselves!

MACROS
Calories: 4000.9
Fat: 154.1g
Carb: 404.9g
Protein: 248.6g

FOOD
18oz sweet potato, 8oz of ground beef with cheese and bread crumbs? Yes please!

[Bronzebird]

Great job on those workouts. You and I like many of the same exercises. Glad the Con-Cret is getting the wts moving up. Don't let up on them.

Where do you live? Tanning?????????????? I can't count the number of surgeries I've had for skin cancer.....be careful.

Dayum Will, I did not know you got the knife, that some dangerous ****z

lol what? You sounds drunk.

Hi Scooter, I Notice your age and I have to say you have got a well put togther program. Keep it up and get some spray on tanning spray (serious)...

sub'd and rep'd

[storm1507]

Congrats on the math final Scooter. Take care of that last one and then have some fun.

Nice leg day. Are you doing conventional deads here or stiff legged deads?

275# WAS a good wt....295# will be a good wt next week. I expect to see you working w/ 3 plates before you are done w/ the Con-Cret!

[conradcrow]

lol what? You sounds drunk.

lol no its finals time no time to drink...i posted that from my phone so that could be why the spelling mistake was there...but anywaysin your workout program you have in bold "tanning" and always have none under it. So i was wondering if you ever do tan

[Scooter4]

Hi Scooter, I Notice your age and I have to say you have got a well put togther program. Keep it up and get some spray on tanning spray (serious)...

sub'd and rep'd

Thanks man, but I never got your reps.

lol

Congrats on the math final Scooter. Take care of that last one and then have some fun.

Nice leg day. Are you doing conventional deads here or stiff legged deads?

275# WAS a good wt....295# will be a good wt next week. I expect to see you working w/ 3 plates before you are done w/ the Con-Cret!

These are actually conventional deads. I usually do hack squats but wanted to switch it up a bit to give my knees a break. Since deads don't hit quads nearly as much, I usually increase the volume on leg extensions on days that I do deads.

And 3 weeks to get up to 3 plates?

I have work to do!

lol no its finals time no time to drink...i posted that from my phone so that could be why the spelling mistake was there...but anywaysin your workout program you have in bold "tanning" and always have none under it. So i was wondering if you ever do tan

Oh, gotcha, lol. I tan two times per week for 18 minutes. Although that might be stopping soon. Haven't decided yet. :/

[storm1507]

3 plates in 3 wks???? Yes.

The important parts for deads are to use great form AND really PUSH yourself beyond what you think your limits are.