Newb Question re Supplements & Timing

[spockling]

As a newb here, and to weight training in general, I have a couple of questions regardiing resistance training, cardio and supplements. I currently take a protein concentrate twice a day to make sure my protein level is high enough. One in the morning, and one after resistance training, or in the evening on days off.

A little background, have lost 55 lbs of fat since January, and am trying to keep all my muscle plus add some more. I am 5'9" and currently weigh 195 lbs. I would like to get down to 170 lbs or 12-15% fat. I am limiting my calories to 2100/day. I use a bowflex 3 times a week, training each muscle group once per week, and treadmill 3 times a week, alternating between walking/hills or intervals up to and including running.

Would adding creatine help in my goals? I have looked at Cell-tech, but pretty pricey. Would rather stick with the Creatine monohydrate and dextrose. Would any other supplements help?

Thanks for your time.

[clicker666]

You've done well in a short time! I wouldn't change anything until you stop making progress. Adding free weights may help in terms of maintaining muscle, but once again, I'd keep doing what your doing until it stops working.

Creatine basically adds water to muscles, which assists in lifts. Any creatine will do from what I gather. Just toss it in your shake post workout, there's enough insulin response from protein itself to help shuttle it into your muscles, so no need to add the additional calories from the dextrose. The only thing I would add is a bit of caffeine (like 200 mg tabs and add more if needed) as a preworkout supplement if you are dragging your butt.

[spockling]

You've done well in a short time! I wouldn't change anything until you stop making progress. Adding free weights may help in terms of maintaining muscle, but once again, I'd keep doing what your doing until it stops working.

Creatine basically adds water to muscles, which assists in lifts. Any creatine will do from what I gather. Just toss it in your shake post workout, there's enough insulin response from protein itself to help shuttle it into your muscles, so no need to add the additional calories from the dextrose. The only thing I would add is a bit of caffeine (like 200 mg tabs and add more if needed) as a preworkout supplement if you are dragging your butt.

Thanks much.