Creatine won't help you lose weight (it actually causes some water retention), but it can add to your gains and make your workouts more productive. There's a debate on whether it's best to take it before or after working out. Before makes a lot more sense to me due to its mechanism of action, but if you want, you could split it before and after I guess. I take a basic whey protein also (Gold Standard whey), but for some reason it feels like it gives me a little energy boost, too. Maybe you could try resting after work and eating some carbs, waiting a couple of hours, then hitting the gym once you've had time to absorb them? You can take creatine 30 minutes to an hour before. Sometimes anticipating it and getting psyched up can really help add energy, especially when you're not running on an empty stomach.
I haven't gotten into any other supplements. It's been a while since I've worked out (I need to start again!), but back when I did, I didn't want to use anything I hadn't researched thoroughly.
N.O. Explode for preworkout.. helps get some of that energy back after a 6 to 3 job. As for recovery, I like muscle milk because it's a mix of protein and vitamins AND I can buy it as a premixed drink (tastes better). But since you're looking to cut (and so you probably want your formula to be low calorie), I'd suggest AMP amplified wheybolic extreme. Alternatively, if you got the extra money to spend.. get the "get swole stack"
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It has everything. Preworkout + a crap ton of recovery from protein/BCAA, deep sleep pill (for better rest and therefore better recovery in the night) and vitamins.
Snacks/foods that can be used as supplements ---> Beef jerky (it's pretty much all protein, no sugar, no fat), greek yogurt (protein dense + vitamin rich) and your more common picks: PBJ (tasty + healthy) tuna fish (cheap, high quality protein), steak (creatine + protein), chicken, etc..
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Well just as the other guys said creatine will work for recovery. However its going to add 5 lbs of water weight only while you are on it. Once you stop talking it you will lose those. Its gonna help you recover faster and as a result you will see greater gains. Its safe for the most part. It gets produced in your body naturally in small amounts. However as with any supplement, use it with caution. It is natural and safe for the most part BUT if you are at all worried or have a history of high blood pressure I would stay away from to much of it. It can cause severe headaches. The good thing is that very few people have a bad reaction to it. I don't really like using anything more then protein after a workout. Seems to work fine.
Like the one guy said, creatine, but I've been told that you should kind of "cycle" off of it every few months, so you should look into that.
The most common taken thing is creatine it boost your performance and helps build muscle. Also its a natural substance that all doctors and nutritionist approve of
For pre-workouts a lot of people suggest Jack3d for that boost of energy, I've taken it great stuff. creatine is good aswell, but I also recommend a protein with a high percentage of whey Isolates that your muscles can Actually Absorb.
Damn no wonder you're so fine.
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