while you're doing all this. Creatine is going to put a strain on your
kidneys due to the increased water absorbtion in the muscles. Creatine will
add muscle but be aware that it will increase water retention so you won't
notice your weight loss as much - it is also much more effective if you are
also taking-in carbs along with it, which you're not. Fortunately you're
only having 6 grams, which isn't a lot. I don't generally recommend taking
Creatine in doses larger than 5 grams a day and I recommend taking a one
week break from it every month or so. Be sure to take in a lot of water. I
know you say you are, but believe me, between the exercise, the creatine,
and the atkins diet - you need a ton of water, My Friend. Also, unless your
doctor has advised you otherwise, I recommend power lifting rather than
light lifting - even now... and don't stop the cardio. I go to the gym
every day - usually run a couple miles at a fast pace and steep incline (I
run hard and for a short time) and I power lift for a good hour. Your
cardio makes more sense than mine for what you're trying to achieve. One
thing I do recommend (you'll have better results with the creatine) is to do
5 minutes of cardio before the lifting, then go back to 40 minutes or
whatever of straight cardio. Your muscles will appreciate a little warm-up
before lifting. I supplement my diet with 5 grams of creatine every day but
don't care if I skip days and I'm sure to skip a whole week in a row every
month, but other than that I eat pretty healthy square meals and also
splurge and eat whatever "garbage" strikes my fancy whenever I really feel
like it. Basically, I listen to what my body is telling me, and I don't
take any dietary regiment TOO seriously - I recommend you do the same.
~Simon
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-----Original Message-----
From: Jacob [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 20 January 2004 15:16
To: CF-Community
Subject: Re: Atkins
Nope, but since Oct 1 of last year I lost 18lbs. From 190 to 172lbs as of
yesterday. Body fat from 24% to 16%. My goal is 10%, then hit heavy
weights.
Only two things I did...
1. Cut the soda and junk food. Switched to water (lots) and Balance
Bars. I still basically eat what I like, just not a whole pizza or
anything like that anymore. Did add more chicken and complex carbs.
2. Hit the gym at 4am, 3 days a week for 45 minutes of cardio. Other 3
days in the afternoon, light weights to maintain muscle definition.
Only supplements I take are 3 grams of vitamin C and 6 grams of creatine a
day.
At 06:22 AM 1/20/2004, you wrote:
>Anybody tried this diet.
>
>Starting weight 274lbs.
>
>I'm on day 2 and feeling weak (apparently this passes). Plus it takes you
>off caffeine, so have got a caffeine headache.
>
>I'm also trying to eat healthily. I know they say you can eat as much
bacon
>as you physically can get down your throat, but that can't be good. Can
it?
>
>Adam
>
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