Creatine - Will it help? - Exercise & Fitness Message Board

Humrz28 · 08-06-2007, 05:37 AM

I'm a 23 year old girl and just started back at the gym. I'm looking to lose about 40-45 pounds and tone up. I was thinking of taking the Six Star Muscle Creatine supplement to help my muscles tone up quicker. What I'm curious about is will this hurt me more then help me? My main goal is to drop the weight, I dont want to gain weight, lol. My current workout schedule is 35 minutes on the elliptical 4-5 days a week, and 20-40 minutes of weight training. No crazy lifting or anything, just slow reps. This past week was my first dedicated week and boy am I still paying for it, lol, in a good way of course. So will taking the Creatine hurt or help me? Should I just not bother and keep doing what I'm doing?

Thanks,
Ashley

Willapp · 08-07-2007, 04:15 AM

I wouldn't bother. Creatine is most useful for experienced althetes/weight trainers who want to bust through a plateau with their training, to lift heavier or perform better.

If you're after weight loss/toning then a protein supplement is probably the best option as this will allow you to keep the lean muscle mass whilst losing the fat - providing you keep your daily calorie intake at the correct level.

Humrz28 · 08-07-2007, 07:19 AM

Thanks! I was just looking into a protein supplement as well. I had a feeling the Creatine would be a little much, thats why I came here, lol. Last time I dropped all the weight I remember eating chicken like there was no tomorrow, lol. This time around it seems like the more protein I eat, the queezier my stomach feels. I will definately look into the protein supplement. I currently take a regular multivitamin, fiber supplement (due to health issue), and a potassium supplement (keeps my leg muscles from cramping at night). What's one more supplement, lol - as long as it helps, it's totally worth it. I know losing weight is a long road - I lost 60 pounds about 4 years ago. This time around, I want it off FOREVER, lol. I'm just looking forward to starting to see results, I hate being at the gym and feeling like I'm getting nowhere (although I know better) - seeing results just gives me that extra kick in the butt, lol.