Yes the protein has some other stuff that will help. But the shakes should be exactly what they are A SUPPLEMENT! Don't substitute shakes for food. Also if You are happy with the rest of your body. Then just hit them parts once during the week to keep them firm. But CARDIO is the only way to lose that gut. It dosen't have to be hard. Get on a treadmill for about 30-40 mins a day. Put it on a 4.0 to 5.0 incline and walk fast at about 3.5 this will get rid of that gut. You already have a six pack there it's just covered by a layer of fat. The creatine is good for muscle and strength gain. I would say take it since you bought it. But don't buy it again. Your goals are not muscle gain it sounds like.