Guest guest Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 I don't think I have noticed it totaly dissolving in any liquid. Sometimes I sprinkle a little on the foos I'm eating and then drink water. Since I read the post listing asite about creatine and weight gain, I have been splitting my 5 mg up into at least four I just take a little each time I eat or so. This seems to be working better for me. I don't get that trerrible hunger feeling I got taking 5mg or 2.5 at a time. wheatchild2 wheatchild@...> wrote:I find it mixes better at room temperature. With some brands, I even tried warming the water in the microwave to see if it would dissolve better. It did, but then left a funny residue, probably not good. Now we just mix it in my nighttime tube formula which is always room temp. Barbara > For those that take Creatine powder mixed in water, I am wondering if it > mixes better in cold water or room temperature water. > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 I am hoping that the weight gain that people see is from increased muscle tone. Muscle weighs more than fat. I haven't noticed that taking it makes me hungry. Okerlund wrote: >I don't think I have noticed it totaly dissolving in any liquid. Sometimes I sprinkle a little on the foos I'm eating and then drink water. Since I read the post listing asite about creatine and weight gain, I have been splitting my 5 mg up into at least four I just take a little each time I eat or so. This seems to be working better for me. I don't get that trerrible hunger feeling I got taking 5mg or 2.5 at a time. > >wheatchild2 wheatchild@...> wrote:I find it mixes better at room temperature. With some brands, I even >tried warming the water in the microwave to see if it would dissolve >better. It did, but then left a funny residue, probably not good. >Now we just mix it in my nighttime tube formula which is always room >temp. > >Barbara > > > > >>For those that take Creatine powder mixed in water, I am wondering >> >> >if it > > >>mixes better in cold water or room temperature water. >> >> >> >> > > > >Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > >Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 Me either! I'm hoping that greater endurance and strength will allow me to work off some of what I already have. laurie > > Reply-To: > Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 16:27:51 -0700 > To: > Subject: Re: Re: Creatine question > > I am hoping that the weight gain that people see is from increased > muscle tone. Muscle weighs more than fat. > > I haven't noticed that taking it makes me hungry. > > > > Okerlund wrote: > >> I don't think I have noticed it totaly dissolving in any liquid. Sometimes I >> sprinkle a little on the foos I'm eating and then drink water. Since I read >> the post listing asite about creatine and weight gain, I have been splitting >> my 5 mg up into at least four I just take a little each time I eat or so. >> This seems to be working better for me. I don't get that trerrible hunger >> feeling I got taking 5mg or 2.5 at a time. >> >> wheatchild2 wheatchild@...> wrote:I find it mixes better at >> room temperature. With some brands, I even >> tried warming the water in the microwave to see if it would dissolve >> better. It did, but then left a funny residue, probably not good. >> Now we just mix it in my nighttime tube formula which is always room >> temp. >> >> Barbara >> >> >> >> >>> For those that take Creatine powder mixed in water, I am wondering >>> >>> >> if it >> >> >>> mixes better in cold water or room temperature water. >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein >> are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail >> is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their >> responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their >> physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. >> >> Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is >> automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 I have been taking the creatine fro about two weeks now, and trying to make an effort to be more active. I am using some of the weight machines at lunch time, aimimg for a weight I could do 12 reps of. I do 3 upper body and 3 lower body machines, takes me ten min. I was able to walk farther and do the stairs today!(I avoid the stairs like the plague!) So far it is working!!!!! O Laureta Fitzgerald lfitzger@...> wrote:Me either! I'm hoping that greater endurance and strength will allow me to work off some of what I already have. laurie > > Reply-To: > Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 16:27:51 -0700 > To: > Subject: Re: Re: Creatine question > > I am hoping that the weight gain that people see is from increased > muscle tone. Muscle weighs more than fat. > > I haven't noticed that taking it makes me hungry. > > > > Okerlund wrote: > >> I don't think I have noticed it totaly dissolving in any liquid. Sometimes I >> sprinkle a little on the foos I'm eating and then drink water. Since I read >> the post listing asite about creatine and weight gain, I have been splitting >> my 5 mg up into at least four I just take a little each time I eat or so. >> This seems to be working better for me. I don't get that trerrible hunger >> feeling I got taking 5mg or 2.5 at a time. >> >> wheatchild2 wheatchild@...> wrote:I find it mixes better at >> room temperature. With some brands, I even >> tried warming the water in the microwave to see if it would dissolve >> better. It did, but then left a funny residue, probably not good. >> Now we just mix it in my nighttime tube formula which is always room >> temp. >> >> Barbara >> >> >> >> >>> For those that take Creatine powder mixed in water, I am wondering >>> >>> >> if it >> >> >>> mixes better in cold water or room temperature water. >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein >> are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail >> is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their >> responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their >> physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. >> >> Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is >> automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 I am happy to hear you are venturing into weights, and that you are seeing a positive result with the creatine and exercise! If you continue to do the weights, i would like t suggest that you watch how often you can do them in a week. For me, I feel I should only do each muscle group every 5-7 days, or I feel I may not have the time to heal and grow the muscle. But, I push on the max weight that I use. I have had results with this regimen. That kind of protocol is what is recommended in the weight-lifting magazines, like Mr. Muscle(the library happen to have that one, or a similar title, I really don't remember exactly) I am NOT saying that your schedule is bad - only YOU can determine that. Just trying to suggest that if you persue it more, try to think about the frequency that you do each muscle group. Dr. Tarnapolski also says something about strength exercise in his article in the UMDF Newsletter, (sometime 2004), but his point is that mito patients may need a long rest in between sets. That does not seem to be the case for you. Me neither, too much, but I do need about 2 minutes between each set. Dr. Tarnopolski does not seem to be as concerned as I am about the long gap between a particular muscle workout as I am, I just found that when I didn't take that gap, I seemed to make no progress. Also, I DO know that creatine helps me with my strength. I have been off and on it, and I can definitely tell the difference. Gads, I can never seem to write a short post! Sorry! Regards to all Sunny > I have been taking the creatine fro about two weeks now, and trying to > make an effort to be more active. I am using some of the weight > machines at lunch time, aimimg for a weight I could do 12 reps of. I > do 3 upper body and 3 lower body machines, takes me ten min. I was > able to walk farther and do the stairs today!(I avoid the stairs like > the plague!) > So far it is working!!!!! O > Laureta Fitzgerald lfitzger@...> wrote:Me either! I'm > hoping that greater endurance and strength will allow me to > work off some of what I already have. > > laurie > > > > > Reply-To: > > Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 16:27:51 -0700 > > To: > > Subject: Re: Re: Creatine question > > > > I am hoping that the weight gain that people see is from increased > > muscle tone. Muscle weighs more than fat. > > > > I haven't noticed that taking it makes me hungry. > > > > > > > > Okerlund wrote: > > > >> I don't think I have noticed it totaly dissolving in any liquid. > Sometimes I > >> sprinkle a little on the foos I'm eating and then drink water. > Since I read > >> the post listing asite about creatine and weight gain, I have > been splitting > >> my 5 mg up into at least four I just take a little each time I eat > or so. > >> This seems to be working better for me. I don't get that trerrible > hunger > >> feeling I got taking 5mg or 2.5 at a time. > >> > >> wheatchild2 wheatchild@...> wrote:I find it mixes > better at > >> room temperature. With some brands, I even > >> tried warming the water in the microwave to see if it would > dissolve > >> better. It did, but then left a funny residue, probably not good. > >> Now we just mix it in my nighttime tube formula which is always > room > >> temp. > >> > >> Barbara > >> > >> > >> > >> > >>> For those that take Creatine powder mixed in water, I am wondering > >>> > >>> > >> if it > >> > >> > >>> mixes better in cold water or room temperature water. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > >> > >> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements > contained herein > >> are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of > this e mail > >> is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded > of their > >> responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult > with their > >> physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > >> > >> Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who > sends one is > >> automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of > the attack. > >> > >> > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Sunny, right now I am only doing one set with each exercise. I started with 12 reps of each machine, now on the ones I can feel I can do more I do more. I stop at the point of fatigue. If I feel really bad on a day I don't to the machines that day. I occationally now will try to push a little meaning trying to do A walk or bike ride later in the day or doing the stairs instead of the elevator. I could not do this without the creatine. I was tied by 10 rep mat exercise without weight or 1 # only. THis is part of how I know the creatine helps. I feel a more normal fatigue. Because I work in physical therapy I understand how a normal should react, and I have the ability to use the machine at work at lunch or after work. in Michigan z39z@... wrote: I am happy to hear you are venturing into weights, and that you are seeing a positive result with the creatine and exercise! If you continue to do the weights, i would like t suggest that you watch how often you can do them in a week. For me, I feel I should only do each muscle group every 5-7 days, or I feel I may not have the time to heal and grow the muscle. But, I push on the max weight that I use. I have had results with this regimen. That kind of protocol is what is recommended in the weight-lifting magazines, like Mr. Muscle(the library happen to have that one, or a similar title, I really don't remember exactly) I am NOT saying that your schedule is bad - only YOU can determine that. Just trying to suggest that if you persue it more, try to think about the frequency that you do each muscle group. Dr. Tarnapolski also says something about strength exercise in his article in the UMDF Newsletter, (sometime 2004), but his point is that mito patients may need a long rest in between sets. That does not seem to be the case for you. Me neither, too much, but I do need about 2 minutes between each set. Dr. Tarnopolski does not seem to be as concerned as I am about the long gap between a particular muscle workout as I am, I just found that when I didn't take that gap, I seemed to make no progress. Also, I DO know that creatine helps me with my strength. I have been off and on it, and I can definitely tell the difference. Gads, I can never seem to write a short post! Sorry! Regards to all Sunny > I have been taking the creatine fro about two weeks now, and trying to > make an effort to be more active. I am using some of the weight > machines at lunch time, aimimg for a weight I could do 12 reps of. I > do 3 upper body and 3 lower body machines, takes me ten min. I was > able to walk farther and do the stairs today!(I avoid the stairs like > the plague!) > So far it is working!!!!! O > Laureta Fitzgerald wrote:Me either! I'm > hoping that greater endurance and strength will allow me to > work off some of what I already have. > > laurie > > > From: > > Reply-To: > > Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 16:27:51 -0700 > > To: > > Subject: Re: Re: Creatine question > > > > I am hoping that the weight gain that people see is from increased > > muscle tone. Muscle weighs more than fat. > > > > I haven't noticed that taking it makes me hungry. > > > > > > > > Okerlund wrote: > > > >> I don't think I have noticed it totaly dissolving in any liquid. > Sometimes I > >> sprinkle a little on the foos I'm eating and then drink water. > Since I read > >> the post listing asite about creatine and weight gain, I have > been splitting > >> my 5 mg up into at least four I just take a little each time I eat > or so. > >> This seems to be working better for me. I don't get that trerrible > hunger > >> feeling I got taking 5mg or 2.5 at a time. > >> > >> wheatchild2 wrote:I find it mixes > better at > >> room temperature. With some brands, I even > >> tried warming the water in the microwave to see if it would > dissolve > >> better. It did, but then left a funny residue, probably not good. > >> Now we just mix it in my nighttime tube formula which is always > room > >> temp. > >> > >> Barbara > >> > >> > >> > >> > >>> For those that take Creatine powder mixed in water, I am wondering > >>> > >>> > >> if it > >> > >> > >>> mixes better in cold water or room temperature water. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > >> > >> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements > contained herein > >> are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of > this e mail > >> is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded > of their > >> responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult > with their > >> physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > >> > >> Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who > sends one is > >> automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of > the attack. > >> > >> > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Sunny, right now I am only doing one set with each exercise. I started with 12 reps of each machine, now on the ones I can feel I can do more I do more. I stop at the point of fatigue. If I feel really bad on a day I don't to the machines that day. I occationally now will try to push a little meaning trying to do A walk or bike ride later in the day or doing the stairs instead of the elevator. I could not do this without the creatine. I was tied by 10 rep mat exercise without weight or 1 # only. THis is part of how I know the creatine helps. I feel a more normal fatigue. Because I work in physical therapy I understand how a normal should react, and I have the ability to use the machine at work at lunch or after work. in Michigan z39z@... wrote: I am happy to hear you are venturing into weights, and that you are seeing a positive result with the creatine and exercise! If you continue to do the weights, i would like t suggest that you watch how often you can do them in a week. For me, I feel I should only do each muscle group every 5-7 days, or I feel I may not have the time to heal and grow the muscle. But, I push on the max weight that I use. I have had results with this regimen. That kind of protocol is what is recommended in the weight-lifting magazines, like Mr. Muscle(the library happen to have that one, or a similar title, I really don't remember exactly) I am NOT saying that your schedule is bad - only YOU can determine that. Just trying to suggest that if you persue it more, try to think about the frequency that you do each muscle group. Dr. Tarnapolski also says something about strength exercise in his article in the UMDF Newsletter, (sometime 2004), but his point is that mito patients may need a long rest in between sets. That does not seem to be the case for you. Me neither, too much, but I do need about 2 minutes between each set. Dr. Tarnopolski does not seem to be as concerned as I am about the long gap between a particular muscle workout as I am, I just found that when I didn't take that gap, I seemed to make no progress. Also, I DO know that creatine helps me with my strength. I have been off and on it, and I can definitely tell the difference. Gads, I can never seem to write a short post! Sorry! Regards to all Sunny > I have been taking the creatine fro about two weeks now, and trying to > make an effort to be more active. I am using some of the weight > machines at lunch time, aimimg for a weight I could do 12 reps of. I > do 3 upper body and 3 lower body machines, takes me ten min. I was > able to walk farther and do the stairs today!(I avoid the stairs like > the plague!) > So far it is working!!!!! O > Laureta Fitzgerald wrote:Me either! I'm > hoping that greater endurance and strength will allow me to > work off some of what I already have. > > laurie > > > From: > > Reply-To: > > Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 16:27:51 -0700 > > To: > > Subject: Re: Re: Creatine question > > > > I am hoping that the weight gain that people see is from increased > > muscle tone. Muscle weighs more than fat. > > > > I haven't noticed that taking it makes me hungry. > > > > > > > > Okerlund wrote: > > > >> I don't think I have noticed it totaly dissolving in any liquid. > Sometimes I > >> sprinkle a little on the foos I'm eating and then drink water. > Since I read > >> the post listing asite about creatine and weight gain, I have > been splitting > >> my 5 mg up into at least four I just take a little each time I eat > or so. > >> This seems to be working better for me. I don't get that trerrible > hunger > >> feeling I got taking 5mg or 2.5 at a time. > >> > >> wheatchild2 wrote:I find it mixes > better at > >> room temperature. With some brands, I even > >> tried warming the water in the microwave to see if it would > dissolve > >> better. It did, but then left a funny residue, probably not good. > >> Now we just mix it in my nighttime tube formula which is always > room > >> temp. > >> > >> Barbara > >> > >> > >> > >> > >>> For those that take Creatine powder mixed in water, I am wondering > >>> > >>> > >> if it > >> > >> > >>> mixes better in cold water or room temperature water. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > >> > >> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements > contained herein > >> are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of > this e mail > >> is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded > of their > >> responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult > with their > >> physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > >> > >> Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who > sends one is > >> automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of > the attack. > >> > >> > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Sunny, right now I am only doing one set with each exercise. I started with 12 reps of each machine, now on the ones I can feel I can do more I do more. I stop at the point of fatigue. If I feel really bad on a day I don't to the machines that day. I occationally now will try to push a little meaning trying to do A walk or bike ride later in the day or doing the stairs instead of the elevator. I could not do this without the creatine. I was tied by 10 rep mat exercise without weight or 1 # only. THis is part of how I know the creatine helps. I feel a more normal fatigue. Because I work in physical therapy I understand how a normal should react, and I have the ability to use the machine at work at lunch or after work. in Michigan z39z@... wrote: I am happy to hear you are venturing into weights, and that you are seeing a positive result with the creatine and exercise! If you continue to do the weights, i would like t suggest that you watch how often you can do them in a week. For me, I feel I should only do each muscle group every 5-7 days, or I feel I may not have the time to heal and grow the muscle. But, I push on the max weight that I use. I have had results with this regimen. That kind of protocol is what is recommended in the weight-lifting magazines, like Mr. Muscle(the library happen to have that one, or a similar title, I really don't remember exactly) I am NOT saying that your schedule is bad - only YOU can determine that. Just trying to suggest that if you persue it more, try to think about the frequency that you do each muscle group. Dr. Tarnapolski also says something about strength exercise in his article in the UMDF Newsletter, (sometime 2004), but his point is that mito patients may need a long rest in between sets. That does not seem to be the case for you. Me neither, too much, but I do need about 2 minutes between each set. Dr. Tarnopolski does not seem to be as concerned as I am about the long gap between a particular muscle workout as I am, I just found that when I didn't take that gap, I seemed to make no progress. Also, I DO know that creatine helps me with my strength. I have been off and on it, and I can definitely tell the difference. Gads, I can never seem to write a short post! Sorry! Regards to all Sunny > I have been taking the creatine fro about two weeks now, and trying to > make an effort to be more active. I am using some of the weight > machines at lunch time, aimimg for a weight I could do 12 reps of. I > do 3 upper body and 3 lower body machines, takes me ten min. I was > able to walk farther and do the stairs today!(I avoid the stairs like > the plague!) > So far it is working!!!!! O > Laureta Fitzgerald wrote:Me either! I'm > hoping that greater endurance and strength will allow me to > work off some of what I already have. > > laurie > > > From: > > Reply-To: > > Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 16:27:51 -0700 > > To: > > Subject: Re: Re: Creatine question > > > > I am hoping that the weight gain that people see is from increased > > muscle tone. Muscle weighs more than fat. > > > > I haven't noticed that taking it makes me hungry. > > > > > > > > Okerlund wrote: > > > >> I don't think I have noticed it totaly dissolving in any liquid. > Sometimes I > >> sprinkle a little on the foos I'm eating and then drink water. > Since I read > >> the post listing asite about creatine and weight gain, I have > been splitting > >> my 5 mg up into at least four I just take a little each time I eat > or so. > >> This seems to be working better for me. I don't get that trerrible > hunger > >> feeling I got taking 5mg or 2.5 at a time. > >> > >> wheatchild2 wrote:I find it mixes > better at > >> room temperature. With some brands, I even > >> tried warming the water in the microwave to see if it would > dissolve > >> better. It did, but then left a funny residue, probably not good. > >> Now we just mix it in my nighttime tube formula which is always > room > >> temp. > >> > >> Barbara > >> > >> > >> > >> > >>> For those that take Creatine powder mixed in water, I am wondering > >>> > >>> > >> if it > >> > >> > >>> mixes better in cold water or room temperature water. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > >> > >> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements > contained herein > >> are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of > this e mail > >> is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded > of their > >> responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult > with their > >> physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > >> > >> Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who > sends one is > >> automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of > the attack. > >> > >> > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 That is great! I am really glad that the creatine is helping you, and that you have the machines available. Hope you continue to gain strength. I do believe it is possible! Regards Sunny > Sunny, right now I am only doing one set with each exercise. I started > with 12 reps of each machine, now on the ones I can feel I can do more > I do more. I stop at the point of fatigue. If I feel really bad on a > day I don't to the machines that day. I occationally now will try to > push a little meaning trying to do A walk or bike ride later in the > day or doing the stairs instead of the elevator. I could not do this > without the creatine. I was tied by 10 rep mat exercise without weight > or 1 # only. THis is part of how I know the creatine helps. I feel a > more normal fatigue. Because I work in physical therapy I understand > how a normal should react, and I have the ability to use the machine > at work at lunch or after work. in Michigan > > z39z@... wrote: > I am happy to hear you are venturing into weights, and that you are > seeing a positive result with the creatine and exercise! > > If you continue to do the weights, i would like t suggest that you > watch how often you can do them in a week. For me, I feel I should > only do each muscle group every 5-7 days, or I feel I may not have the > time to heal and grow the muscle. But, I push on the max weight that I > use. I have had results with this regimen. That kind of protocol is > what is recommended in the weight-lifting magazines, like Mr. > Muscle(the library happen to have that one, or a similar title, I > really don't remember exactly) I am NOT saying that your schedule is > bad - only YOU can determine that. Just trying to suggest that if you > persue it more, try to think about the frequency that you do each > muscle group. Dr. Tarnapolski also says something about strength > exercise in his article in the UMDF Newsletter, (sometime 2004), but > his point is that mito patients may need a long rest in between sets. > That does not seem to be the case for you. Me neither, too much, but I > do need about 2 minutes between each set. Dr. Tarnopolski does not > seem to be as concerned as I am about the long gap between a particular > muscle workout as I am, I just found that when I didn't take that gap, > I seemed to make no progress. Also, I DO know that creatine helps me > with my strength. I have been off and on it, and I can definitely tell > the difference. > > Gads, I can never seem to write a short post! Sorry! > > Regards to all > > Sunny > > > > > >> I have been taking the creatine fro about two weeks now, and trying to >> make an effort to be more active. I am using some of the weight >> machines at lunch time, aimimg for a weight I could do 12 reps of. I >> do 3 upper body and 3 lower body machines, takes me ten min. I was >> able to walk farther and do the stairs today!(I avoid the stairs like >> the plague!) >> So far it is working!!!!! O >> Laureta Fitzgerald wrote:Me either! I'm >> hoping that greater endurance and strength will allow me to >> work off some of what I already have. >> >> laurie >> >>> From: >>> Reply-To: >>> Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 16:27:51 -0700 >>> To: >>> Subject: Re: Re: Creatine question >>> >>> I am hoping that the weight gain that people see is from increased >>> muscle tone. Muscle weighs more than fat. >>> >>> I haven't noticed that taking it makes me hungry. >>> >>> >>> >>> Okerlund wrote: >>> >>>> I don't think I have noticed it totaly dissolving in any liquid. >> Sometimes I >>>> sprinkle a little on the foos I'm eating and then drink water. >> Since I read >>>> the post listing asite about creatine and weight gain, I have >> been splitting >>>> my 5 mg up into at least four I just take a little each time I eat >> or so. >>>> This seems to be working better for me. I don't get that trerrible >> hunger >>>> feeling I got taking 5mg or 2.5 at a time. >>>> >>>> wheatchild2 wrote:I find it mixes >> better at >>>> room temperature. With some brands, I even >>>> tried warming the water in the microwave to see if it would >> dissolve >>>> better. It did, but then left a funny residue, probably not good. >>>> Now we just mix it in my nighttime tube formula which is always >> room >>>> temp. >>>> >>>> Barbara >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> For those that take Creatine powder mixed in water, I am wondering >>>>> >>>>> >>>> if it >>>> >>>> >>>>> mixes better in cold water or room temperature water. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements >> contained herein >>>> are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of >> this e mail >>>> is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded >> of their >>>> responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult >> with their >>>> physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. >>>> >>>> Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who >> sends one is >>>> automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of >> the attack. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 That is great! I am really glad that the creatine is helping you, and that you have the machines available. Hope you continue to gain strength. I do believe it is possible! Regards Sunny > Sunny, right now I am only doing one set with each exercise. I started > with 12 reps of each machine, now on the ones I can feel I can do more > I do more. I stop at the point of fatigue. If I feel really bad on a > day I don't to the machines that day. I occationally now will try to > push a little meaning trying to do A walk or bike ride later in the > day or doing the stairs instead of the elevator. I could not do this > without the creatine. I was tied by 10 rep mat exercise without weight > or 1 # only. THis is part of how I know the creatine helps. I feel a > more normal fatigue. Because I work in physical therapy I understand > how a normal should react, and I have the ability to use the machine > at work at lunch or after work. in Michigan > > z39z@... wrote: > I am happy to hear you are venturing into weights, and that you are > seeing a positive result with the creatine and exercise! > > If you continue to do the weights, i would like t suggest that you > watch how often you can do them in a week. For me, I feel I should > only do each muscle group every 5-7 days, or I feel I may not have the > time to heal and grow the muscle. But, I push on the max weight that I > use. I have had results with this regimen. That kind of protocol is > what is recommended in the weight-lifting magazines, like Mr. > Muscle(the library happen to have that one, or a similar title, I > really don't remember exactly) I am NOT saying that your schedule is > bad - only YOU can determine that. Just trying to suggest that if you > persue it more, try to think about the frequency that you do each > muscle group. Dr. Tarnapolski also says something about strength > exercise in his article in the UMDF Newsletter, (sometime 2004), but > his point is that mito patients may need a long rest in between sets. > That does not seem to be the case for you. Me neither, too much, but I > do need about 2 minutes between each set. Dr. Tarnopolski does not > seem to be as concerned as I am about the long gap between a particular > muscle workout as I am, I just found that when I didn't take that gap, > I seemed to make no progress. Also, I DO know that creatine helps me > with my strength. I have been off and on it, and I can definitely tell > the difference. > > Gads, I can never seem to write a short post! Sorry! > > Regards to all > > Sunny > > > > > >> I have been taking the creatine fro about two weeks now, and trying to >> make an effort to be more active. I am using some of the weight >> machines at lunch time, aimimg for a weight I could do 12 reps of. I >> do 3 upper body and 3 lower body machines, takes me ten min. I was >> able to walk farther and do the stairs today!(I avoid the stairs like >> the plague!) >> So far it is working!!!!! O >> Laureta Fitzgerald wrote:Me either! I'm >> hoping that greater endurance and strength will allow me to >> work off some of what I already have. >> >> laurie >> >>> From: >>> Reply-To: >>> Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 16:27:51 -0700 >>> To: >>> Subject: Re: Re: Creatine question >>> >>> I am hoping that the weight gain that people see is from increased >>> muscle tone. Muscle weighs more than fat. >>> >>> I haven't noticed that taking it makes me hungry. >>> >>> >>> >>> Okerlund wrote: >>> >>>> I don't think I have noticed it totaly dissolving in any liquid. >> Sometimes I >>>> sprinkle a little on the foos I'm eating and then drink water. >> Since I read >>>> the post listing asite about creatine and weight gain, I have >> been splitting >>>> my 5 mg up into at least four I just take a little each time I eat >> or so. >>>> This seems to be working better for me. I don't get that trerrible >> hunger >>>> feeling I got taking 5mg or 2.5 at a time. >>>> >>>> wheatchild2 wrote:I find it mixes >> better at >>>> room temperature. With some brands, I even >>>> tried warming the water in the microwave to see if it would >> dissolve >>>> better. It did, but then left a funny residue, probably not good. >>>> Now we just mix it in my nighttime tube formula which is always >> room >>>> temp. >>>> >>>> Barbara >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> For those that take Creatine powder mixed in water, I am wondering >>>>> >>>>> >>>> if it >>>> >>>> >>>>> mixes better in cold water or room temperature water. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements >> contained herein >>>> are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of >> this e mail >>>> is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded >> of their >>>> responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult >> with their >>>> physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. >>>> >>>> Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who >> sends one is >>>> automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of >> the attack. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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