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Old 10-18-2016, 01:39 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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Honestly, having seen your posts across multiple threads here, I think you should focus first getting your programming dialed in before worrying about supplements. You're still undecided about how you're going to train, so you should focus on that first.

Having a good training program and adherence to it matter much more than supplements.
Pretty much this. I did weight training for months before i started taking any supplements.
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Old 10-18-2016, 02:47 PM
 
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Pretty much this. I did weight training for months before i started taking any supplements.
Are you natural or are you taking protein powder?
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Old 10-18-2016, 02:54 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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Are you natural or are you taking protein powder?
Is there something unnatural about protein?
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Old 10-18-2016, 02:59 PM
 
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Personally, I think it's a waste of money. Unless you are a competitive athlete looking for an edge over your opposition, you're just spinning your wheels and accruing unnecessary expenses. The cost vs the benefit is relatively insignificant. You'd be surprised at how well you can do with the right programming, a healthy diet, and plenty of rest.
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Old 10-18-2016, 03:14 PM
 
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Is there something unnatural about protein?
You fed the troll.

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Really can't tell if you're being serious or if you're trying to be funny...
Man, he got you 5 years ago too...

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Old 10-18-2016, 03:38 PM
 
Location: Eugene, Oregon
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I am thinking about including creatine into my regiment but I am wondering if there are benefits to using it. Does it really help out with work outs? I keep thinking that it'll make me gain weight.

Any thoughts on adding it next time I hit the gym?

There are definitely benefits to those who produce and sell it.
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Old 10-18-2016, 03:41 PM
 
Location: Eugene, Oregon
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I'm also gonna ask some people at the local supplement stores around here. I'm sure this thing is overblown and that it only relates to large intakes of creatine.
Oh yes, that's always a great place to get the facts about something. To ask those who make a profit from selling it.
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Old 10-18-2016, 05:21 PM
 
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Oh yes, that's always a great place to get the facts about something. To ask those who make a profit from selling it.
I would suggest following the YouTube channels of well known supplement users for education, such as Gregg Valentino, Natty Graham, Rich Piana, and Zyzz.
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Old 10-19-2016, 10:24 AM
 
Location: Tampa (by way of Omaha)
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You fed the troll.

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Man, he got you 5 years ago too...

Cell Tech Drug
Damn, good catch! I actually remember that thread but didn't remember the OP or bother to check.

(In my defense though, it's really hard sometimes in fitness forums to tell who is trolling and who is really that uninformed)
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Old 10-19-2016, 10:34 AM
 
Location: Tampa (by way of Omaha)
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Personally, I think it's a waste of money. Unless you are a competitive athlete looking for an edge over your opposition, you're just spinning your wheels and accruing unnecessary expenses. The cost vs the benefit is relatively insignificant. You'd be surprised at how well you can do with the right programming, a healthy diet, and plenty of rest.
The facts disagree. Creatine use runs +/- $0.10 per day. For the significant performance and aesthetics gain, it's a no brainer.
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