protein or creatine

robbie1

hi all iv started doing kettlebell training and am finding it very good ,im looking to build muscle and get fitter ,dont know much about supplements and am thinking about using them to help which should i be using creatine or protein and which one would anybody reccomend

AARRRGH

Protein. You can't build muscle without it.

Creatine is optional.

EileenG

Absolutely totally agree. Everyone needs protein and very few people really get enough in their diet. You get most of your creatine from your food, and not everyone needs or responds to it.

Buy some good quality whey and make a shake immediately after lifting.

WolfForager

Noes to the creatine, water retention ftl

If i was stuck on an island, the one thing i'd bring with me would be 5lbs or whey protein.

That or porn

Who knows?

EileenG

With enough protein, your imagination will do instead of the porn.....

Anyone know the macros of semen?

Mhmm...weetabix

You're only starting out so get your diet in order and stick to protein. Give it a few months then look into other supplements

Noes to the creatine, water retention ftl

Creatine Ethyl Ester doesn't cause excessive water retention...allegedly

I've never found water weight a problem with any creatine products to be honest. Find it works a treat but then again everyone responds differently..

Jimmy Bottlehead

EileenG wrote: »

Anyone know the macros of semen?

Only one way to find out

See you in Image, haha!

EileenG

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

Only one way to find out

See you in Image, haha!

Cough up the numbers first.....

Jimmy Bottlehead

EileenG wrote: »

Cough up the numbers first.....

Thought that was what you were gonna do??

/off topic posting

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OP, just eat plenty of good food. If you want protein, get whey, and take it after training. Also in the morning, as you've been deprived of protein during the night.

No need for creatine yet.

AARRRGH

WolfForager wrote: »

If i was stuck on an island, the one thing i'd bring with me would be 5lbs or whey protein.

I'd bring 10lbs of whey protein.

arybvtcw0eolkf

acefitness wrote: »

simple answer. dont waste your money on either.

Well in the vast majority of case's I'd say your right, but the OP might just be getting enough protein from his/her diet already.

But yea, the OP doesn't sound like they're training hard enough to be supplimenting even a modest diet.

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WolfForager

acefitness wrote: »

simple answer. dont waste your money on either.

Blasphemy!

Protein is nearly essential in a weightlifting diet. You need quick protein after a workout and it's handier (and cheaper) to bring a protein shake rather than a breast of chicken.

Or so i thought.

MoonDancer

Can I ask a question too while you're all here?
As a female who goes to the gym 3 x a week running 3 x a week, I want to add a fair bit of muscle, I'm also a vegetarian, would you recommend me taking a protein supplement also?

robbie1

hi mairt how can you say the op is not training hard enough how can you tell ,just to let you know i do kettlebell training twice a week for an hour each time,its the most intense training i ever done can bearly walk after it ,its works your whole body,i also do weight at home and cycling at the weekend so i think i train enough

EileenG

MoonDancer wrote: »

Can I ask a question too while you're all here?
As a female who goes to the gym 3 x a week running 3 x a week, I want to add a fair bit of muscle, I'm also a vegetarian, would you recommend me taking a protein supplement also?

Yes. Most meat eaters get plenty of protein their normal diet, and only need to supplement if they are doing something extra like lifting weights. A vegetarian has to work harder to get the protein in, and if she is lifting weights as well, then a supplement is almost essential.

To build muscle, I'd suggest you aim at 1g of protein per pound of body weight (so if you weight ten stone, then 140g of protein a day). You can use Fitday to work out how much you are getting from your diet, then take whey to make up the difference.

Mhmm...weetabix

robbie1 wrote: »

hi mairt how can you say the op is not training hard enough how can you tell ,just to let you know i do kettlebell training twice a week for an hour each time,its the most intense training i ever done can bearly walk after it ,its works your whole body,i also do weight at home and cycling at the weekend so i think i train enough

How can he think anything but when all the info you gave is below??

protein or creatine
hi all iv started doing kettlebell training and am finding it very good ,im looking to build muscle and get fitter ,dont know much about supplements and am thinking about using them to help which should i be using creatine or protein and which one would anybody reccomend