03 January 2007
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.
January 4, 2007 at 7:42 am
Happy New Year Arch–
And congrats for staying in control over the holidays. I wish you the best for success in reaching all your goals for 2007 - don’t quit!
As to your question re: creatine, I personally would stay away from it. At we get older (no, make that "better"), our goals are different from the "20-somethings" and I don’t think either of us will be entering Mr. America contest or vying for the Olympics. I prfer to be/train as "natural" as possib;e. The only supps I use are whey protein powder and a few vitamins. Of course, this is just MHO. In any case, I would continue to discuss the options with your doctor.
Please continue to post your goals (both short-term and long) on your blog. It helps to stay motivated and keeps you accountable.
–kenchi
January 7, 2007 at 5:53 pm
Nice Job!!!
February 4, 2007 at 3:39 pm
was curious what you decided on the creatine? plz be careful..some of these supplements just arent worth the risk
best of luck to you!