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Creatine and Diet critique
markink81
Posts: 73 Member
SideSteel and Sara,
I am in the middle of my weight and body fat percentage loss. I have lost 57 lbs in a little less than 6 months. My body fat at the start of this adventure on 5/12/2013 was at 40% body fat tested it again on 6/12/2013 it stood at 30.4% and gained 2.2 lbs of Lean Mass. I will have another BOD POD test done on 9/12/2013 to see how I am progressing…If I had to guess from the figure looking back at me in the mirror I would say somewhere in the neighbor hood of 22-25%. My goal when all is said and done is to be around 8 to 10%.
So here comes the point of my writing. I am not sure if its diet related or not. I have opened up my diary for your viewing to critique it.
Current Intake and other vitals
Age: 50
Current weight: 205
Height: 65 Inches
Calories: 1660
Protein per gram: 166 (my LBM is 165)
Fats: 74g
Carbs: 83g
I am experiencing a slight decrease over the past couple of weeks in my reps and actual poundage’s used when weight lifting/bodybuilding. I no longer lift heavy due to joint injuries sustained doing heavy weight training over the years so now it’s more proper form and constant time under tension. My training regimen is 5 days a week for 45 to 60 minutes. At this point in my development I rest for 45 seconds between sets doing 4 exercises per body part at 16 sets, I very seldom count reps I go to failure on the majority of my sets.
I wanted to know your thoughts on taking Creatine Monohydrate while cutting I have taken this in the past with good results but never on a cutting phase. As an FYI…I am not concerned about the number on the scale as I am more concerned about the body that is staring back at me in the mirror so any guidance you can give would be appreciated.
I am in the middle of my weight and body fat percentage loss. I have lost 57 lbs in a little less than 6 months. My body fat at the start of this adventure on 5/12/2013 was at 40% body fat tested it again on 6/12/2013 it stood at 30.4% and gained 2.2 lbs of Lean Mass. I will have another BOD POD test done on 9/12/2013 to see how I am progressing…If I had to guess from the figure looking back at me in the mirror I would say somewhere in the neighbor hood of 22-25%. My goal when all is said and done is to be around 8 to 10%.
So here comes the point of my writing. I am not sure if its diet related or not. I have opened up my diary for your viewing to critique it.
Current Intake and other vitals
Age: 50
Current weight: 205
Height: 65 Inches
Calories: 1660
Protein per gram: 166 (my LBM is 165)
Fats: 74g
Carbs: 83g
I am experiencing a slight decrease over the past couple of weeks in my reps and actual poundage’s used when weight lifting/bodybuilding. I no longer lift heavy due to joint injuries sustained doing heavy weight training over the years so now it’s more proper form and constant time under tension. My training regimen is 5 days a week for 45 to 60 minutes. At this point in my development I rest for 45 seconds between sets doing 4 exercises per body part at 16 sets, I very seldom count reps I go to failure on the majority of my sets.
I wanted to know your thoughts on taking Creatine Monohydrate while cutting I have taken this in the past with good results but never on a cutting phase. As an FYI…I am not concerned about the number on the scale as I am more concerned about the body that is staring back at me in the mirror so any guidance you can give would be appreciated.
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What is your bodyweight doing currently?
Are you using a food scale?
Before going into training philosophy, generally speaking creatine is fine regardless of cutting/bulking, just realize that you will probably retain some water initially and you will see this on the scale.0 -
Currently was losing at 1.5 LBS to 2 LBS per week has slowed down a bit over the last couple weeks to .5-1 pound per week and yes I am using a food scale. I weigh all meats before cooking as well.0
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