Creatine when cutting?

The Texan · 07-22-2006, 08:29 PM

I was just curious. Here in about a month, I am gonna start cutting up for when I go home back to the states. Which gives me three months before I get home. I am taking creatine now, but, should I take it while I am dieting down? I want the best results I can get.

gymBum · 07-24-2006, 12:58 AM

Hey whats up

Yes, creatine can be helpful while cutting too. Creatine can actually help when cutting to hold on more lean mass. The more atp stores & hydration will help so that your muslce doesnt waste away. And it will keep your performance up so you can lift heavier and keep the muscle while your cutting down on your diet.

DBcrusher · 07-24-2006, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by The Texan

I was just curious. Here in about a month, I am gonna start cutting up for when I go home back to the states. Which gives me three months before I get home. I am taking creatine now, but, should I take it while I am dieting down? I want the best results I can get.

You sure can. Take it pre and post workout and you'll be set.

BigBen001 · 07-25-2006, 05:25 PM

but i always thought and heard that you get bloated and retain a decent amount of water while on creatine thers better ways right to cut my buddy just diets runs and does glutamine,multi-vits, argimine,coffee

gymBum · 07-25-2006, 06:12 PM

The water retention is not so bad when it is in the cell because this is what gives you the power. However, water retention outside of the cell is what causes the "bloat" which is assosciated with creatine and would be bad for cutting. Normally the bloat is more so from creatine monohydrate than creatine ethyl ester because the monohydrate is not absorbed into the cell as well.

Check this thread on the different types of creatine

DBcrusher · 07-26-2006, 01:01 PM

If you have used mono before and you bloated then try some CEE. I dont get any bloat from CEE.

The Texan · 07-27-2006, 12:06 AM

Cool guys. I appreciate the help.

jpzciii · 07-31-2006, 05:59 PM

IMO I would not use creatine as a supplement to help "cut." Hard training and moderate cardio should be sufficient. Eating more veggies (a lot more) is a really good way to lean out. Fresh veggies offer more nutrients when compared to cooked. Good luck and train hard.

07-22-2006, 08:29 PM	#1
The Texan Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 25 Reputation points: 5 No blog available. Qualifications Avid Bodybuilding Reader Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Creatine when cutting? I was just curious. Here in about a month, I am gonna start cutting up for when I go home back to the states. Which gives me three months before I get home. I am taking creatine now, but, should I take it while I am dieting down? I want the best results I can get.

07-24-2006, 12:58 AM	#2
gymBum Swoll Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 447 Reputation points: 58 No blog available. Qualifications Avid Bodybuilding Reader Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Re: Creatine when cutting? Hey whats up Yes, creatine can be helpful while cutting too. Creatine can actually help when cutting to hold on more lean mass. The more atp stores & hydration will help so that your muslce doesnt waste away. And it will keep your performance up so you can lift heavier and keep the muscle while your cutting down on your diet. __________________

07-25-2006, 05:25 PM	#4
BigBen001 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 18 Reputation points: 10 No blog available. Qualifications Nutritionist Personal Trainer Avid Bodybuilding Reader Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Re: Creatine when cutting? but i always thought and heard that you get bloated and retain a decent amount of water while on creatine thers better ways right to cut my buddy just diets runs and does glutamine,multi-vits, argimine,coffee

07-25-2006, 06:12 PM	#5
gymBum Swoll Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 447 Reputation points: 58 No blog available. Qualifications Avid Bodybuilding Reader Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Re: Creatine when cutting? The water retention is not so bad when it is in the cell because this is what gives you the power. However, water retention outside of the cell is what causes the "bloat" which is assosciated with creatine and would be bad for cutting. Normally the bloat is more so from creatine monohydrate than creatine ethyl ester because the monohydrate is not absorbed into the cell as well. Check this thread on the different types of creatine __________________

07-26-2006, 01:01 PM	#6
DBcrusher Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 19 Reputation points: 0 No blog available. Qualifications Avid Bodybuilding Reader Transformationed Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Re: Creatine when cutting? If you have used mono before and you bloated then try some CEE. I dont get any bloat from CEE.

07-27-2006, 12:06 AM	#7
The Texan Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 25 Reputation points: 5 No blog available. Qualifications Avid Bodybuilding Reader Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Re: Creatine when cutting? Cool guys. I appreciate the help.

07-31-2006, 05:59 PM	#8
jpzciii New to CF Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5 Reputation points: 10 No blog available. Qualifications Avid Bodybuilding Reader I've Been to the Gym	Re: Creatine when cutting? IMO I would not use creatine as a supplement to help "cut." Hard training and moderate cardio should be sufficient. Eating more veggies (a lot more) is a really good way to lean out. Fresh veggies offer more nutrients when compared to cooked. Good luck and train hard.

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