I have a question about creatine and losing weight.
Supplements I'm currently taking:
Meta- Cel Creatine
lipo-6
salmon oil softgels
yerba mate
I'm 5'11' and weigh 230 lbs. My main goal is to lose fat and weight but obviously gain muscle as well. My question is can I lose weight and gain muscle at the same time? Should I be taking creatine when my immediate main goal is to lose weight. Should I not take creatine at this time?
I'd rather be 5'11 and wieigh 180 and be lean and cut, then 5'11' 210 lbs.
Any suggestions.
Thanks, Mike
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Thread: Creatine and losing weight
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02-12-2006, 06:56 AM #1
Creatine and losing weight
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02-12-2006, 07:09 AM #2
I would concentrate on losing fat first. Then the adding muscle part can come later.
Some newbies can lose and gain to a certain degree. But I would not really rely on it.
creatine will volumize the muscles and in recuperation time. It should not interfere with fat loss. I would use it right after a workout and if it has sugar in it, I would not use at any other time. But this is just my opinion.
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02-12-2006, 09:33 AM #3Originally Posted by msgue
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02-12-2006, 10:40 AM #4Originally Posted by msgue
I take Creatine it does cause water retention and your weight may go up a few pounds. Once again don't worry about your weight as much as how you feel about the direction you are going with your training.
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02-12-2006, 06:06 PM #5Originally Posted by lukamarWhen the last deer disappears into the morning mist,
When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice, for I am a hunter,
And I must have my freedom.
Chief Joseph, Nez Perce
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02-13-2006, 04:31 PM #6
Thanks for the replies.
I try not to pay to much attention to the scale. However, I do weigh myself once a week on Sunday morning. Sunday is when I have my cheat meal/day.
I do cardio 5 days a week, 20-30 minutes. 5 minute warm up, 15 minutes high intesity, 5 min cool down. Lift 3 days/week. Today started my 3rd week back in the gym. Started at 240 lbs, now 230lbs. I just remeber a couple of years ago I dropped the weight faster. I wasn't taking creatine then.
Like I said before I'd rather be about 180 lbs and lean than 210 and bulky.
Is there a suggested cycle with creatine? If I was to continue taking it until my jar is empty, probably 3 more weeks, how long should I stop for? Would I have to do the loading phase again?
Any help or suggestions would be great.
Mike
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02-13-2006, 04:56 PM #7
This link will provide all the Creatine info you will ever want, possibly more.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/gastelu8.htm
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