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Creatine While Losing Fat

tinman1412 Posts: 19 Joined: 2004/08/17	2004/09/27, 12:43 PM Hi, I'm doing a lot of cardio and heavy lifting for fat loss. I've been doing this for 2 months now. I'm also trying to gain some muscle and get a little stronger. I know that you can't gain muscle mass while losing fat, I'm more about getting more lean tissue and toning my body. Will creatine help me at this point? or should I wait before adding creatine to my routine. Thanks
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/09/27, 12:54 PM If your doing alot of cardio make sure your getting plenty of water. researce is vague weighter creatine helps 1rep strength or actual explosiveness. But it does help in muslce contraction and endurance of the muscle fiber itself. Like putting high octane fuel( creatine and proper diet) in your car(body/muscles), same motor( muscles) but better gas milage( muscle contraction, and endurance to do so) -------------- if you want sympathy......from me...in a dictionary look between symphony and syphillis.......there you'll find it!
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/09/27, 12:55 PM Sorry forgot.......I think it would be ok fo ryou top take it, just drink lots of water, and make sur eyou have a good diet to keep the motor running clean. -------------- if you want sympathy......from me...in a dictionary look between symphony and syphillis.......there you'll find it!
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2004/09/28, 01:50 AM Yes, I use creatine while cutting. It helps me to faster recovery. Just drink at least 3-4 liters a day. :) -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur. www.nme-pro.com
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/09/28, 07:39 PM how can you build muscle and reduce fat at the same time? To lose body fat you need a caloric deficet.......to build musle you need a lil extra. How can you have a deficit, as well as extra to build? -------------- ......quote the Andrew....nevermore
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/09/28, 08:00 PM Creatine is a cell volumizer, this is where it pulls water into the cell. With a good creatine, there should be no subcataneous water gain, and you will be fine. Creatine will aid your explosivness, and strength, thus offsetting a bit of the strength loss from lack of calories from diet. (this is normally ineveitable) Creatine is fine on a cut. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
ursusarktos Posts: 346 Joined: 2004/01/18	2004/09/28, 09:08 PM You don't need a calorie deficit to lose fat. You need a calorie deficit to lose weight.
JustinE22 Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/09/18	2004/09/28, 09:14 PM So you can gain muscle and loose fat at the same time?I thought you had to pick one or the other gain muscle or loose fat..no?
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2004/09/29, 01:25 AM Well to a certain degree yes you can be able to lose fat and put on a little bit of muscle (actually you don't put on that much, but since you are losing fat you just look more muscular!). If you want to put on some SERIOUS lean mass then you'll need the fat. With the diet and fat loss you'll risk less energy and strength as well, and for real muscle building you'll need that! :dumbbell: -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur. www.nme-pro.com
zeplin7464 Posts: 2 Joined: 2007/08/09	2007/08/09, 02:19 AM how do i retain my mass, while toneing my body my body?....I dont want any more width, infact i want to loose a little width! what do i do, im already at about 8% body fat:surprised: