caffeine when bulking?

stallion42 · 04-13-2008, 08:46 PM

I am currently in my bulking phase and have heard that high amounts of caffeine promote weight loss due to increased heart rate especially if taken with meals. So is it alright to consume caffeine as long as I stay above my maintenance level of calories? Currently 6' 170 and taking in 3500 cals a day.

**Built** · 04-13-2008, 10:44 PM

It doesn't really do that much to increase expenditure. It can reduce insulin sensitivity slightly (I think, and I'm too lazy to check but I'm pretty sure I'm right) but not enough to be any kind of problem to a strapping young lad like yourself. I've read nonsense about it interfering with creatine as well, but that one doesn't hold water either.

In short - enjoy your bulk with a cuppa joe. You'll be fine.

Merkaba · 04-15-2008, 10:40 AM

I would agree with built. Just dont get semi addicted to it like I am. I love to listen to rock music and get jacked on caffeine before I go into the gym.

**Built** · 04-15-2008, 10:43 AM

I always pop my stims before I train. Gets me amped up for the workout!

04-13-2008, 08:46 PM	#1
stallion42 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: United States Posts: 18	caffeine when bulking? I am currently in my bulking phase and have heard that high amounts of caffeine promote weight loss due to increased heart rate especially if taken with meals. So is it alright to consume caffeine as long as I stay above my maintenance level of calories? Currently 6' 170 and taking in 3500 cals a day.

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04-13-2008, 10:44 PM	#2
Built Bioidentical Bodybuilder Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Posts: 2,137	It doesn't really do that much to increase expenditure. It can reduce insulin sensitivity slightly (I think, and I'm too lazy to check but I'm pretty sure I'm right) but not enough to be any kind of problem to a strapping young lad like yourself. I've read nonsense about it interfering with creatine as well, but that one doesn't hold water either. In short - enjoy your bulk with a cuppa joe. You'll be fine.

04-15-2008, 10:40 AM	#3
Merkaba "He's so Natty!" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: sc Posts: 404	I would agree with built. Just dont get semi addicted to it like I am. I love to listen to rock music and get jacked on caffeine before I go into the gym.

04-15-2008, 10:43 AM	#4
Built Bioidentical Bodybuilder Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Posts: 2,137	I always pop my stims before I train. Gets me amped up for the workout!