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Creatine and Lean Body and more?

esco
esco
Posts: 84
Joined: 2001/01/08
United States
2001/05/03, 10:01 PM
Hey. I heard that Creatine, will make you gain 8-10 lbs. of mass a week? Is mass fat or what does this mean? Also, I drink Lean Body 3 times a day, it's a shake with 45 grams of protein and like 25 of carbs. Also I take Ripped Fuel when I work out, i only take 1 pill, half the serving size. My question is will adding Creatine to the mix, harm me in any way and i try to maintain a 2,000 calorie diet. Any help would be great.
Arnold
Arnold
Posts: 1,112
Joined: 2000/11/27
Canada
2001/05/03, 11:03 PM
Hey esco,

you are fine. Creatine will only add to your progress! However, be aware that the advertised '8-10 pounds' of gains from creatine are 90% water retention. Creatine will aid you however in recovery - therefore progress.

The Lean Body is great. I have taken it as well. I would recommend that you only take 2 a day.. then fill up the rest of your cals with solid food.

Good Luck!

.o0 Arnold 0o.
keith
keith
Posts: 190
Joined: 2001/03/26
United States
2001/05/03, 11:39 PM
HI esco, I have taken creatine for a long time and I didn't find much improvement. I think everyones body reacts differant to differant supplements. My best progress is from pure old whey protein, of course my age might make a differance too. I'll retain water a lot faster than a young person. As Arnold said it will probably work well for you, give it a try and if it doesn't work don't take it.
Amr_Mr.Olympia
Amr_Mr.Olympia
Posts: 195
Joined: 2001/04/03
Egypt
2001/05/04, 03:25 PM
Also as Arnold said..Rely more on solid food..you never know if over dosages of different supplements could do you any harm.
Amr