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Creatine and fat loss

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If my main goal now is FAT LOSS and muscle maintenance, would adding Creatine to my regimen...

a) help
b) hurt
c) have no effect on

... my goals? Any thoughts? Thanks.
 
C'mon bros... don't make me regret putting this on the Supplements board lol

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That's it. Note to self: No more posting on the Supplement board lol.
 
Alright Alright Cuts, I'm here to save the day.. hahaha

IMO, it will not have any effects on fat loss. However creatine does make your body hold water, so there would be a few extra pounds there. But if your dieting I think that the creatine would be good to keep your muscles looking full, instead of flat if your going to do low-carb.
 
Holy shit! Another life form! lol

Thanks for the input bro... I think you're pretty much right on with it to.

Karma for you
 
Atherjen said:
no problem..

by the way..thats 'chick' to you.. haha :D
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Wait a second??? You're a 17 year old Canadian girl!???

ALLRIGHT ;) LOL!!!
 
I have had no problem cutting up while on creatine.You may put on some water weight.I don't but I just have the tendency not to get that bloated no matter what I take.Just keep your diet clean your cardio up and you'll be able to cut fat.
 
scout420 said:
I have had no problem cutting up while on creatine.You may put on some water weight.I don't but I just have the tendency not to get that bloated no matter what I take.Just keep your diet clean your cardio up and you'll be able to cut fat.
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Thanks. Have some Karma :)
 
I'd take it, it will help you keep muscle. I don't get bloat from creatine, but your diet will effect bloating the most.
 
Creatine is great IMHO for dieting because it keeps a sufficient amount of water in the muscles to avoid that "flat" look while dieting; especially while low carbing.

Now where's my Karma:)
 
I use the supplement direct creatine. Best prices around and you can add all the other stuff like dextrose if you like.

Anywhere else seems like a MAJOR waste of hard earned cash just for creatine.
 
CRE-X12

CRE-X12 is pretty wicked too...I've noticed good gains in all lifting exercises since I've been on it.

Madhops22
 
if you don't mind any potential bloat creatine can be valuable while cutting down. It should help you maintain your strength and hydrate your muscles both of which should help you maintain muscle. It should in no way hinder fat loss.
 
It would seem that creatine use would inevitably lower your body fat % since your workouts should improve = better muscle gains. Just don't reducce your calories below BMR or go crazy with cardio. Even creatine has its limits since its not anabolic.
 
Creatine while cutting is a must for me. I combine 10gm/day with at least 2gm/day of ALA and have low-to-moderate carbs. I lose very little muscle with this combo, and I do not juice. So I fully recommend creatine while cutting -- I've ever heard that regular creatine dosage results in an extra 100 calories expended per day. The bloating is no biggie; it comes off fast.
 
I too use Prolab Creatine Powder and no juice. I gain weight, and my bodyfat drops as long as I have good, intense workouts and eat decent. Only problem is my calves feel pretty tight from running a lot.
 
Good info. Y'all think creatine would work even on super low calories... like 1400/day + AM lifing/cardio... b/c that's what I'm doing right now? I'm considering throwing creatine into the mix (the only other thing I'm using is NYC) but don't want to waste it if it's not gonna do anything.

Karma for you two above...
 
Cuts said:
Good info. Y'all think creatine would work even on super low calories... like 1400/day + AM lifing/cardio... b/c that's what I'm doing right now? I'm considering throwing creatine into the mix (the only other thing I'm using is NYC) but don't want to waste it if it's not gonna do anything.
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I definitely think it'll work on a super low calorie diet, as long as you use Alpha Lipoic Acid in order to shuttle the creatine to the muscles. Otherwise, I don't think you'll be taking enough carbs to get the creatine to the muscles.
 
Good shit... good advice. I'm on it. Thanks. I tried to give you Karma but it said I gotta spread it around again before I give you any more...
 
Simply Creatine is fine -- not too gritty. Make sure you get it from one of the online discount stores and not GNC.
 
When do you guys think is the best time to take creatine. Pre or post workout, first thing in the morning or last thing at night. Or does it really matter that much. I take mine with juice. Any advantage there. :confused:
 
Take creatine with dextrose after workout. That way the quick restoration of glycogen stores will buffer against catabolism through simple sugar. Also, there has been research toward the belief that dextrose improves creatine absorption.

Like killing two birds with one stone by using this method.
 
Cuts,

Yes, creatine could be beneficial in fat loss. It definitely won't be detrimental.

Creatine is effective based on the amount of water you can deliver to it, essentially, so keep your water intake up... WAY up.

As for delivery mechanisms, all the ALA in the world isn't going to help much if your body is on such a low-calorie regimen that it isn't prepared to produce insulin. I recommend taking half to 3/4 of your daily creatine intake post-workout with your post-workout carbs/protein intake. Continue spreading ALA intake throughout the day.

Best creatine I've found, price/peformance/usability is Optimum Nutrition's micronized creatine in the 2kg (2000grams) jug.
From dpsnutrition.com:
Optimum Nutrition Creatine Micronized 2000 Grams ON023 Your Cost $37.95

Feel free to clarify/ask anything else.
-B
 
Bebaumax:

Thanks for the advice bro... I'm gonna start up some Creatine real soon...

Karma for you...
 
bebaumax, does that "Optimum Nutrition Creatine Micronized 2000 Grams " have just creatine in it? Do you have to add your own dextrose and everything else?
 
luto199 said:
bebaumax, does that "Optimum Nutrition Creatine Micronized 2000 Grams " have just creatine in it? Do you have to add your own dextrose and everything else?
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Yes, you have to "add your own dextrose". I always find it amusing, though, the whole "delivery" thing. If you go price Phosphagen HP, etc.. you find that you're getting like 100grams or 200grams of creatine for the price of 2 THOUSAND grams of creatine if you just bought creatine. This means you're paying 10 times as much for your creatine for someone else to add SUGAR?! <laugh> I think it's funny. Anyways, I just mix it with an MRP every day and you're good to go. At that price, why not just double your intake? So what if it's 15% less effective than the latest, greatest, proven, double-placebo-blind-as-a-bat-old-lady study, if you can afford to consume TEN TIMES AS MUCH for the same price... I hope you see where I'm going with this. Besides, now you're not locked into one flavor, mix the stuff with whatever you like. The micronized even mixes well in oatmeal. I like MetRX's Metamyosin Oatmeal, tastes decent, throw in some creatine, now you've got it all in one. :)
-B
 
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