Lean mass & creatine - Exercise & Fitness Message Board

Dmoe1 · 07-28-2009, 09:01 AM

I certainly appreciate input on this as I'm searching for the next step:

I weigh around 225lbs and I've used creatine in the past, and have now been using it for about 3 months. My workout consists of the following:

Monday: back/biceps/abs and 20 minutes on eliptical afterwards
Tuesday: run for about 30 minutes with dog (a few hills in the neigborhood)
Wednesday: chest/triceps/abs and 20 minutes on eliptical afterwards
Thursday: off
Friday: run for about 30 minutes with dog
Saturday: legs/shoulders/abs and 15-20 minutes on eliptical
Sunday: off

My problem is that the creatine is not bloating me too much, but I feel as if I should be leaner than I am! My diet is pretty good! Is there something else that I could use instead of creatine that would still allow good recovery?

Thanks for any input!!!

unnerved · 08-05-2009, 09:18 AM

I use very little supplementation, other than a daily multi vitaman, and some joint care. I'll drink a Myoplex or Muscle Milk shake after my workouts and my results are great. Very little fat, 25 grams of protein, and a good mix of carbs and amino acids. Creatine eventually will make you bloat and carry water weight, just the nature of the beast.