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Do I need Creatine and Protein supplements at 43 years old?
« on: May 16, 2009, 11:16:18 AM »
                      Hello Everyone,
  I am a 43 year male who tends to gain weight very easy...245 to 255 lbs is normal for me at 6'0 tall...I just did a low calorie diet for 3 months and got down to 215lbs. I need to gain muscle mass without the fat. My fat % is 24 right now. I am staying at 2100 calories per day mainly chicken, lean beef and for carbs oatmeal and brown rice (beans). I noticed that I am now much weaker when lifting weights (speciall dead lifts and squats) Do I need creatine? Should I get whey protein incorporated into my diet? I have never taken anything for exercises not even protein bars.

                Thank you so much for your help!
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Re: Do I need Creatine and Protein supplements at 43 years old?
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2009, 12:36:09 PM »
Creatine is a good suplement no matter what the age.
A protein shake post work out will only help muscle growth and recovery
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Re: Do I need Creatine and Protein supplements at 43 years old?
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2009, 12:38:34 PM »
Some guys swear by supplements but they never did anything for me, and under no circumstance does someone 'need' them.  Just keep eating well (fruits & veggies?) and hitting the gym.  You lost weight pretty quick so it certainly cost you some muscle.  Were you working out regularly during the diet?

The only supps I like are a multi vitamin and fish oil.
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Re: Do I need Creatine and Protein supplements at 43 years old?
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2009, 01:56:58 PM »
Ya of course things like creatine and protein are not a "need" but they can help you get to your goals. 

Unfortunately, as you are experieincing, you get weaker when you lower your calories and lose fat.  The creatine will help you keep your strength up and give your muscles a "fuller" look.  Sometimes that helps mentally when dieting as your muscles tend to look flat.
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Re: Do I need Creatine and Protein supplements at 43 years old?
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2009, 02:10:52 PM »
Thank you!

No, I was not lifting while dieting...and yes, it was about 40 lbs in just a few months.

Yesterday was my legs day...i did squats and some other leg exercises and i am in pain now!!! Just like I did years ago when I started

lifting.

                  Great info!

Thanks everyone!
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Re: Do I need Creatine and Protein supplements at 43 years old?
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2009, 03:03:51 PM »
There's no harm in trying supplements, I guess.  Maybe they'll work for you.  Just keep well hydrated so your kidneys don't take a beating.  Nothing works without proper food & exercise obviously. 

And knock off the extreme measures!!  Crash dieting is what fat women do to try and look better for their 10 year reunion.  They lose muscle, wind up with a lower base metabolism, and get that much fatter when they re-feed.  Just take it steady as she goes (and get back into lifting nice and easy), and consistency will do the job.
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Re: Do I need Creatine and Protein supplements at 43 years old?
« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2009, 03:11:15 PM »
Protein is a good idea, whether from food and/or supplements without getting too technical. At least try to get some from one of those, and aim for somewhere around 1 gram/lb. your bodyweight.

Creatine is good for recovery – among other things – but as already mentioned, I would consider a good multivitamin first and foremost.

Some vitamins are specifically good for recovery like Vit B6, which is important for the central nervous system.

B12 is good for metabolizing food into energy, and is one of the key ingredients in those 5-Hour Energy drinks. B12 is especially good for people who cannot consume caffeine due to hypersensitivity and/or other reasons.

Finally, try to divide your caloric intake over 5 or 6 smaller meals. This will keep your metabolism elevated and help safeguard against fat gains.
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Re: Do I need Creatine and Protein supplements at 43 years old?
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2009, 03:20:34 PM »
OMT – At 43 your testosterone & growth hormone levels are not what they were in your 20’s.
Healthy fats (egg yolks) and cruciferous veggies (broccoli) can give test levels some boost.
And if you’re a light sleeper, maybe consider something like Valerian Root to help induce deep REM sleep, as this will help stimulate GH release in the pituitary.

You don’t need to purchase expensive "hype" products to see results. Most of the supplements I’ve mentioned can be purchased for a very reasonable price at Vitamin Shoppe, Walmart, or even the local grocery store pharmacy (although I would recommend Vitamin Shoppe).
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Re: Do I need Creatine and Protein supplements at 43 years old?
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2009, 10:53:34 AM »
protien can always benefit you

as far as creatine goes, with my experience, unless you're lifting heavy or in a very high maximal load range percentage wise, you won't get the full benefit of it.

I also am starting to believe that the dosage should be based on LBM and/ or your current weight and not just x-amount a day.
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