arch47’s BodyBlog

I am pleased with the damage control regarding my diet during the holidays.  My initial goal was to lose 10 pounds and I actually shed about 13-14 pounds.  I gained roughly 2-2 1/2 pounds during the holiday but went about two weeks without a workout due to our schedule and a bout with respiratory  allergy.  Workouts have started back in earnest and it feels really good.  Had some good gains in spite of being off for two full weeks.

Still debating the issue of creatine supplementation.  I take a statin for cholesterol which can affect the liver.  Creatine could amplify this effect and am not interested in dealing with an issue like that.  My physician told me I needed to take a blood test at the end of six weeks to determine tolerance if I elect to use creatine.  My gut feeling is that I should avoid it and be content with taking a little longer in the results department.