Best Supplement Advice for Good Cutting/Shape

[abhibnl]

Well i'm lifting weights from last 4-5 months and i've started taking whey like 40 days ago. Honestly i didn't see any difference whatsoever. I do cardio (running) to shed extra fat so that the muscles can look better in shape/cutting. I'm on appx 16-18% body fat right now.
One of my friend adviced me to take Cell Tech Creatine supplement and told me that it can help me to get better shape/cutting of muscles and can help me to loose fat too. so my question, can really a creatine supplement help me to loose fat and put some quality muscle on there instead of fat?
Sorry i'm still a novice in supplements so i'll really appreciate any help from you guys. Please advice me in a good way. Should i continue taking Whey Protein Plus or creatine (cell tech) can help me in proper way?

 

[Evan Tipps]

You wont notice a change looking in the mirror everyday. Take pics now and take pics in a few months. Creatine can help with strength gains and size. But it might bloat you some

 

[abhibnl]

You wont notice a change looking in the mirror everyday. Take pics now and take pics in a few months. Creatine can help with strength gains and size. But it might bloat you some

So it's better to stick with whey or there's not much harm in trying creatine?

 

[buddhabuilder]

Your basic supps are a multi-vitamin, whey, and creatine. Maybe a little pre-workout stuff, what ever is on sale. But, in all honesty, your focus should be your training and diet, now and forever. It should take a good six months for you to start seeing noticeable changes in your body if this is the first time you have regularly weight trained. You should post your weekly workout split for some feed back, and check the forums for some basic bulking diets. Rule of thumb is 3-4 grams of protein per kilo of body weight. Since there is about 34 grams of protein in 6 ounces of meat, chicken, or fish, you can see why some whey protein comes in handy. Make sure you post your stats and goals with your workout schedule on a new thread.

 

[Evan Tipps]

Need2slin is good for cutting I believe

 

[abhibnl]

Your basic supps are a multi-vitamin, whey, and creatine. Maybe a little pre-workout stuff, what ever is on sale. But, in all honesty, your focus should be your training and diet, now and forever. It should take a good six months for you to start seeing noticeable changes in your body if this is the first time you have regularly weight trained. You should post your weekly workout split for some feed back, and check the forums for some basic bulking diets. Rule of thumb is 3-4 grams of protein per kilo of body weight. Since there is about 34 grams of protein in 6 ounces of meat, chicken, or fish, you can see why some whey protein comes in handy. Make sure you post your stats and goals with your workout schedule on a new thread.

Well thanks for reply mate.
Well on first, i wanted to build a pre/post supplement stack but supplements are alot costly here in india. So i decided to stick with post workout 2 scoops of muscletech whey protein plus. I eat 4 boiled eggs daily as a pre workout protein source. And i'll post my stats and workout chart for sure. About 3-4 grams of protein per kg, i guess that's i'm not achieving. Afaik i might be receiving 100gms of protein per day.

 

[joeblow12345]

First thing diet and cardio are your main concerns when reducing fat. When you lift weights make sure you keep the rest periods short to burn more fat. As far as supps go a protein powder is a staple. Creatine will cause weight gain and be detrimental to cutting. I would stay away from it until you decide to bulk. I would get some n2burn and need2slin to aid in fatloss.

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[abhibnl]

First thing diet and cardio are your main concerns when reducing fat. When you lift weights make sure you keep the rest periods short to burn more fat. As far as supps go a protein powder is a staple. Creatine will cause weight gain and be detrimental to cutting. I would stay away from it until you decide to bulk. I would get some n2burn and need2slin to aid in fatloss.

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So i should avoid creatine? Well i'm sticking with cardio for sure. And once i get my fat to a targeted point, i guess i'll start taking creatine then. thanx for advice bro.

 

[joeblow12345]

So i should avoid creatine? Well i'm sticking with cardio for sure. And once i get my fat to a targeted point, i guess i'll start taking creatine then. thanx for advice bro.

Yes if you wanna lose weight. Like I said the n2burn and need2 slin will speed up fat loss also.

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[Krazie Apparel]

What are your stats age weight height. Do you know what your bmr? If you are looking to drop fat you need to first findout your bmr then i would suggest a high protein low carb low fat diet that is 500-1000 cals deficient of your bmr. That with a short interval high intesity workout will cut you up like you wouldnt believe.

 

[Krazie Apparel]

And yes no creatine. It will not help you cut. Also you need to eat your set cal intake in six daily increments. That will keep your metabolism always burning and searching your body for stored nutrients to burn aka fat

 

[abhibnl]

And yes no creatine. It will not help you cut. Also you need to eat your set cal intake in six daily increments. That will keep your metabolism always burning and searching your body for stored nutrients to burn aka fat

Well i take my food in 5 meals per day. Most of it is a traditional indian food that is cooked vegetables with chapati. In evening i take whey as a post workout drink and a glass of milk at night before bed with some low protein content but cheaper protein.

 

[Krazie Apparel]

Do you know your bmr tho? I would find that out and see what the cal count is for the food you consume per day. That could b the key to why you arnt dropping fat

 

[abhibnl]

Do you know your bmr tho? I would find that out and see what the cal count is for the food you consume per day. That could b the key to why you arnt dropping fat

I calculated it using online bmr calculator and it's showing bmr=2003.51
waiting for your suggestion

 

[Krazie Apparel]

Ok so for that then you should be in the 1200-1500 cal range break it into six meals also save as much cals as u can for pre workout meals. Should lean you out pretty quick.

 

[Krazie Apparel]

Also sorry forgot to ask was the 2003 bmr ur static bmr or is that your bmr with activity level equation. Like my static bmr is 2575 or so. But i times that by 1.5 because of my activity level. As i workout 5 days a week and play ball 6 days a week. So my bmr is like 3800 and some change. The reason i ask is if your activity level is high your bmr is also higher becuz you arnt static like if you broke your leg and were laid on the couch you could 2003 cal everyday and never gain or lose a lb. so take the 2003 times by 1.25 or 1.5 depending how active the take that number and subtract 700-1200 cal per day. That shud b perfect

 

[abhibnl]

Also sorry forgot to ask was the 2003 bmr ur static bmr or is that your bmr with activity level equation. Like my static bmr is 2575 or so. But i times that by 1.5 because of my activity level. As i workout 5 days a week and play ball 6 days a week. So my bmr is like 3800 and some change. The reason i ask is if your activity level is high your bmr is also higher becuz you arnt static like if you broke your leg and were laid on the couch you could 2003 cal everyday and never gain or lose a lb. so take the 2003 times by 1.25 or 1.5 depending how active the take that number and subtract 700-1200 cal per day. That shud b perfect

Well i don't know about that. I actually measirec it with an online meter. i don't have any physical bmr meter with me.
But i would like to know is higher bmr good or it must be lower??

 

[Krazie Apparel]

Your bmr just gives you a base line for caloric needs.

Which is 2003 now if you are lightly active times the bmr x 1.2

Mod active 1.5

Heavy active 1.75

Extreme 1.90

So if u r mod active you times 2003 by 1.5. So like 3000 and some change then subtract 1000 = 2003 thats what ur cala need to b to drop fat

 

[abhibnl]

Your bmr just gives you a base line for caloric needs.

Which is 2003 now if you are lightly active times the bmr x 1.2

Mod active 1.5

Heavy active 1.75

Extreme 1.90

So if u r mod active you times 2003 by 1.5. So like 3000 and some change then subtract 1000 = 2003 thats what ur cala need to b to drop fat

Hmm thanks for the idea mate.I'll surely look into that