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Jimellow · 08-11-2009, 07:13 AM

Thanks again for the replies.

I am definitely getting stronger, but am not putting on as much mass as others that I see at the gym. As an example: One of the guys I talk to on occasion is taking creatine, and much of his mass is water-based. He commented that I am more cut than he is and that it must be nice to show definition without having to work at it. This is primarily a result of my body type and higher metabolism; or at least that is my suspicion, and I don't mind that.

I go to the gym to get stronger, and I've always figured that growth would come with that, but if lack of caloric intake/protein is limiting the potential gain, then it might be worthwhile for me to consider a supplement.

Furthermore, I'm not necessarily looking to get "huge" or add substantial body mass in the form of muscle. I go to the gym regularly and definitely am seeing results in terms of definition and general strength. I'm content with the progress I've made and continue to make, and I would only really be interested in pursuing supplements if they would fill a deficiency that I may be lacking as a result of not eating enough food throughout the day.

Are calories taken in via supplement considered "good" calories? I suspect they aren't on par with the type of found in natural, healthy, foods, but where would they be classified in comparison to those found in junk food, for instance?

Also, can the supplements be unhealthy or detrimental towards one's health if they're taken in excess? Hypothetically, if I were to stop all physical activity and continue to take the supplements, would I see an increase in mass in the form of fat?

08-11-2009, 07:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
Jimellow Junkie	Thanks again for the replies. I am definitely getting stronger, but am not putting on as much mass as others that I see at the gym. As an example: One of the guys I talk to on occasion is taking creatine, and much of his mass is water-based. He commented that I am more cut than he is and that it must be nice to show definition without having to work at it. This is primarily a result of my body type and higher metabolism; or at least that is my suspicion, and I don't mind that. I go to the gym to get stronger, and I've always figured that growth would come with that, but if lack of caloric intake/protein is limiting the potential gain, then it might be worthwhile for me to consider a supplement. Furthermore, I'm not necessarily looking to get "huge" or add substantial body mass in the form of muscle. I go to the gym regularly and definitely am seeing results in terms of definition and general strength. I'm content with the progress I've made and continue to make, and I would only really be interested in pursuing supplements if they would fill a deficiency that I may be lacking as a result of not eating enough food throughout the day. Are calories taken in via supplement considered "good" calories? I suspect they aren't on par with the type of found in natural, healthy, foods, but where would they be classified in comparison to those found in junk food, for instance? Also, can the supplements be unhealthy or detrimental towards one's health if they're taken in excess? Hypothetically, if I were to stop all physical activity and continue to take the supplements, would I see an increase in mass in the form of fat? __________________ Desperation is no excuse for lowering one's standards.