Wits & Weights | Evidence-Based Fitness & Nutrition for Lifters Over 40 Weekend Q&A: Stop Creatine to Drop Weight, Best Diet for Cholesterol, Building Muscle in Deficit with High Protein, Realistic Body Recomp
We are answering 4 questions today:
- Should I stop taking creatine to drop weight as a long-distance runner and will it kill my gains?
- What is the best diet to lower my cholesterol (omnivore, carnivore, keto, Mediterranean, etc.)?
- Can I still build lean muscle while in a calorie deficit as long as the protein is high?
- Is body recomp realistic for me at 200 pounds, 5'10", 25% body fat. I lift 5 days a week, cardio 2-4 days.
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