Creatine and fat loss

[Cuts]

Karma for both of you studs ...

 

[AMBB4L]

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.

 

[Longhorn85]

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.

 

[Cuts]

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...

 

[AMBB4L]

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.

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.

 

[Cuts]

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...

 

[justice]

Guys..what would you say about Simply Creatine by EAS?
Is it any good?
Thanks.

 

[AMBB4L]

Simply Creatine is fine -- not too gritty. Make sure you get it from one of the online discount stores and not GNC.

 

[bustergut]

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.

 

[Studly Hungwell]

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.