What Bagger said...and research post workout nutrition. Some guys go hog wild with protein to keep a positive energy (nitrogen) balance, and forget about the bodies' favorite fuel. Your enemy is the catabolic hormone, cortisol. I have learned that carbs are just as important as protein for two (at least) reasons. # 1 for the sake of glycogen stores that you will need to fuel intense work outs # 2 to help insulin levels rebound after an intense workout. Apparently insulin is as influential as testosterone in the muscle building business! A key for me is taking a complex carb drink after a workout (I use Twinlab's Ultrafuel) then I sip on a whey protein shake within an hour of the workout.
As for creatine...make sure you drink loads of water! I have heard that it works well for those willing to train with intensity. I get my creatine from cow corpse!
Your bench/squat at 148 pounds is/was phenomenal, Bagger
You never gain muscle when working out. In fact, you are tearing down muscle fiber in the gym.
You gain size and strength during the recovery cycle so getting high quality sleep, trying to live a low stress lifestyle, and eating high quality foods 5 or 6 times a day is vital for good recovery and muscle mass gains.
I've seen you on this forum at all hours and wonder how you get any rest.
I've been using ZMA as a sleep supplement and it works wonders. It doesn't make you sleepy, but it promotes deep sleep which is important in recovery.
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