Thread: A cutting mistake?

I would say that if you are 15% at 156 then you are going to have to get down to 135-140 to see the abs you desire. Unless, you cut very very slowly and hang on to as much muscle as possible.

losing 2 pounds per week at your state is quite a bit, if you were obese that would be fine, but in your case I would say no more than 1 pound per week max.

and I see no reason to stop using creatine on a cut, that could explain some of the weight loss too.

That's what I was thinking... 5 weeks with no creatine, and I've gone back to drinking coffee. I'm sure that at least half of what I've lost is water weight from the creatine/water being flushed out.

I stopped the creatine since I went back to drinking coffee. I was under the impression that it negated the effects of creatine - was I mistaken? I don't suck it down by the gallon, but three to four cups a day isn't neccessarily unusual.

Thanks for your time guys, as always, it is sincerely appreciated

Originally Posted by BlueCorsair

I stopped the creatine since I went back to drinking coffee. I was under the impression that it negated the effects of creatine - was I mistaken?

it's debatable, but if you're worried just take your creatine within a few hours apart of drinking the coffee.

Ah, perfect. I'll go back on it then. Cheers.

I'll just keep avoiding cardio as well. If I've dropped a little too much already without it, I'll just stay away all together then.

I must admit, I've gone from being very strong for my size to... erm... less so. Fat = power! That's my conclusion

Thanks again.


P.S. - I finally uploaded two pictures of myself in my gallery - that was me at 5'6, 158 pounds. Taken right before I started the cut.

Not too bad I hope?