Creatine while cutting...

**SilverNBlack2727** · 02-22-2008, 07:34 AM

What are your guys opinions on taking creatine while trying to cut?

**lastrep1234** · 02-22-2008, 07:39 AM

I think it may do more good than harm, help with energy and hold a little more water in the muscles, however weight loss may be initially a little slower do to the creatine absorbing/loading into muscles. Good Luck--

**SilverNBlack2727** · 02-22-2008, 07:56 AM

True. I don't really mind a pound or two on the scale as long as the bodyfat % is going down.

**TR'05** · 02-22-2008, 09:16 AM

IMO, I find creatine invaluable when cutting. If your training intensity is high, creatine mono will definitely do more good than harm.

Weight loss MAY appear to be a little slower but, keep in mind, you should be concerned with loss of bodyfat and not weight- creatine will not slow down the rate at which you drop bf%.

**TR'05** · 02-22-2008, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by SilverNBlack2727

True. I don't really mind a pound or two on the scale as long as the bodyfat % is going down.

Missed this post, bro. Seems to me like you know what to do.

**novastepp** · 02-22-2008, 10:34 AM

use it in every workout. bulking or cutting.

**SilverNBlack2727** · 02-22-2008, 10:47 AM

SizeOn or Vitagro GCL, any preference or a better creatine?

**novastepp** · 02-22-2008, 11:01 AM

i honestly stick to monohydrate. personally, i don't know much about those 2, but i would go with the one with less sugar.

**SilverNBlack2727** · 02-22-2008, 11:36 AM

Vitagro-CGL is monohydrate with waxy maize starch. No sugar. If I do use the monohyrdate should I take it will High GI carbs to induce an insulin spike or just mix with water?

**novastepp** · 02-22-2008, 11:47 AM

i add creatine to my bcaa's and mix 3/4 water 1/4 gatorade and then i add sugar free lemonade flavored crystal light.

**SilverNBlack2727** · 02-22-2008, 11:49 AM

True. Thanks for the help!

**TR'05** · 02-22-2008, 12:21 PM

Vitargo will cost you a fortune in the long run.

Stick to micronized creatine mono- very cheap and is one of only a few supplements that has evidence supporting its effectiveness.

**rocket22** · 02-22-2008, 12:34 PM

i agree with nova, i use it bulking, cutting or maintaning. i just stick with straight mono, creapure from prolab has worked great for me. dont worry as much about the scale, worry more about your bf% going down. also some people complain of bloating bad on mono, i have never had that problem but I always make sure and get 1 1/2 to 2 gallons of water in me a day. hope that helps.

**novastepp** · 02-22-2008, 01:08 PM

also, don't worry about that loading phase. it's crap marketing. if you are going to go everyday stick to 5-10g. and as rocket said, gauge your progress by a mirror not a scale.

**SilverNBlack2727** · 02-22-2008, 01:25 PM

I agree. I never load when I take creatine. Drink about 1.5 gal if water a day to prevent bloating.

**BITTAPART2** · 02-22-2008, 04:01 PM

guys CEE is the way to go when cutting IMO. I hold far less water in my tie in points and can get totally shredded like a prune even with 10gms per day. I tried cutting with mono before and it worked ok but I could never shake all the water to where all my striations are showing. I use a great NO3 product called NO3 overload by CMI, it has 5 gms of creatine ethyl ester per serving and I usually take almost double serving pre workout.