Creatine use

[Seditedi]

Anyone here use Creatine when they work out?
I've been trying to find some information on the pros/cons of using it for small durations and in small amounts.
Thanks!

I'm currently just using Isopure Protein when I lift (50g serving after a work out, 25g on a normal day plus whatever I get in my diet), I'm just getting stronger, not gaining alot of muscle mass.
If anyone could point me to a website that'd be great as well.

[MisterBob]

Don't.

[Lauzian]

It's been a long time since I worked out for strength. If I'm remembering right, you have to go through a "load" period where you take quite a bit of it to get your body used to the increase. Then you have to have a slower period. Pretty sure, just light use will net you nothing.

Personally, during the 7 years I played football in high school/college, I saw a lot of people use a lot of things, creatine being a big one, and I can't think of one single person I knew who I can say buffed up from its use. You'll get more from a proper workout regimen (no, just because they are the football coach and teach weightlifting doesn't necessarily mean they have a good program) than any legal substance.

[Exoduso]

Don't use it.

[6souls]

i used it during high school to help build my physique for football. it did nothing.

[Denchi]

If you're getting stronger.... who cares?

Maybe for football or something, but ideally extra weight is bad if you want to be as fit as you can be.

[Woozie]

It's natural to go through phases where you get only stronger and not bigger. This doesn't mean you need to take on any extra supplements - just give it some time. I personally take only protein.

I can't really answer your question. I've never taken creatine.

[tyven]

I used it in high school and was pretty satisfied but you absolutely have to keep up with working out or you will just become a fatty.

[Robert]

Being a slovenly gamer type person I don't know anything about it firsthand but, I know a guy I used to play online games with, he recently messaged me after not talking to him for several years and he looks way different than he used to, he linked me to http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/godjoey/

Creatine, vanadyle sulfate and myoplex are the only supplements he said hes taken in 15 years, I played a bunch of online games with him in his clan around 1998-2001 and again recently (team god cod4) I dunno what any of those are besides creatine I was just humoring him.

don't know if you're looking for the WWE rapist look or wut, you can message him on there or I can point him your way if thats your bag

[Chips]

Don't.

Do not listen to this man. Creatine boosts energy levels in the gym, thus letting you get better gains. The only thing is, you're going to gain a lot of water weight. It's hard on your spleen unless you drink a lot of water, which is why you gain so much weight. And just like any other supplement, though, is that you need to keep on working out to keep the gains. I've talked to my doctor about what he thinks of creatine, and he says it's great as long as you cycle it. (He's also my MMA trainer who works out, I would think he knows what he's talking about)

[Denchi]

My ideal physique is 6'0" 160lbs.

10 lbs to go

I considered taking Creatine to supplement my climbing regime, but decided against it for the same reasons everyone here has stated. The gains are minimal, and chances are if you're not gaining any weight it's either natural and you'll get there soon, or you're not doing good enough on another part of your training (Food, Workout schedule, etc).

[Blarg]

Is it true that your body will stop producing it naturally, well... stop or become worse at producing it, once you get off the stuff.

[Rasengan]

Um... creatine =\= testosterone.

[Chips]

Is it true that your body will stop producing it naturally, well... stop or become worse at producing it, once you get off the stuff.

That's why you cycle is so that doesn't happen.

[Exoduso]

If your workout is solid, it's your food. I have the same issue, I started at 130 a year ago (i'm 5'10"), now i'm up to 148 but it's still not enough. I want to push up to 155-160, but I have a hard time eating enough food since i'm not accustomed to it. The fact that my metabolism is hyperactive and I play soccer has something to do with it as well, but I wish I could down more food so I could push through this roadblock (i've been in the 145-150 range for about 3 months now..)

And I also read that the body stops the natural production of creatine, which is why I stopped taking it after about a month of on and off. Not sure whether or not the body keeps making it if you cycle it.

[Churchill]

Creatine is awesome.

Although, some people don't benefit as greatly from it because their bodies produce more naturally...so their boost from supplements isn't as great.

A good idea is like, when you start working out or start a new routine or plan, take Cell-Tech and take Creakic. Follow the normal use for Creakic, and then take cell-tech before and after the workout. Do this for like a month, then slow down to just creakic for two weeks, then come off of it and hit the gym harder/change your routine back to something more crossfit related etc. Do that for about two weeks then start working strength again for about a month, then hit mass again and stack your creatine.

It took 8 months for me to lose the huge size I obtained with a workout program a friend and me developed, and by lose the size I mean I didn't hit the gym during that time at all. It was easy to maintain but I got busy. In three months we increased all of our major lifts by at least 60% (ie, bench press from 185->310).

Big thing is just drink water, but you should be drinking plenty through protein shakes and etc. Pound nalgalenes.

[Meat]

Anyone here use Creatine when they work out?
I've been trying to find some information on the pros/cons of using it for small durations and in small amounts.
Thanks!

I'm currently just using Isopure Protein when I lift (50g serving after a work out, 25g on a normal day plus whatever I get in my diet), I'm just getting stronger, not gaining alot of muscle mass.
If anyone could point me to a website that'd be great as well.

I'd save your 1st cycle it till after summer's over, it's foolish to bulk in the summer. Creatine is great, after just a few days you'll definitely notice the strength increase and a few weeks the mass. granted you lose a lot of the mass after you cycle off since it's a lot of water weight but the real gains are in the strength increase

as for your not gaining mass, 1st of all are you doing the standard 40\40\20? and you'd definitely want to switch to a new protein powder, iirc isopure has 0 carbs, best to save it for when you're cutting(as you should be doing now)

[Chips]

And I also read that the body stops the natural production of creatine, which is why I stopped taking it after about a month of on and off. Not sure whether or not the body keeps making it if you cycle it.

As long as you cycle it, the body will still reproduce more. Though you should still research how to cycle accordingly to your lifestyle/weight/routine.

Also, many people plateau due to lack of protein in the body. You should have a DAILY intake of like 1.5 times your weight in protein (grammes). Most people don't break 25gs. A daily schedule for protein though, in case you were wondering, should go like this: morning should be roughly 30gs with a tiny breakfast (assuming you're doing six tiny meals a day, and snacking in between meals), lots of protein before a workout (half an hour), more protein about half an hour through your workout (hour long workout, no more, no less), and lastly some protein before bed (when you sleep for six-eight hours your body obviously lacks it).

Obviously this would be pretty expensive as you're probably going to go through a jug of protein a month, as well as high in protein foods for snacking (peanut butter, tuna, lots and lots of milk), but you'll definitely get passed your plateau in a month and a half (max).
I know you didn't ask for help, but hope you were haha.

[Exoduso]

And I also read that the body stops the natural production of creatine, which is why I stopped taking it after about a month of on and off. Not sure whether or not the body keeps making it if you cycle it.

As long as you cycle it, the body will still reproduce more. Though you should still research how to cycle accordingly to your lifestyle/weight/routine.

Also, many people plateau due to lack of protein in the body. Depending on your weight (in your case, 148) you should have a DAILY intake of like 1.5 times your weight in protein. Most people don't break 30gs. A daily schedule for protein though, in case you were wondering, should go like this: morning should be roughly 30gs with a tiny breakfast (assuming you're doing six tiny meals a day, and snacking in between meals), lots of protein before a workout (half an hour), more protein about half an hour through your workout (hour long workout, no more, no less), and lastly some protein before bed (when you sleep for six-eight hours your body obviously lacks it).

Obviously this would be pretty expensive as you're probably going to go through a jug of protein a month, as well as high in protein foods for snacking (peanut butter, tuna, lots and lots of milk), but you'll definitely get passed your plateau in a month and a half (max).
I know you didn't ask for help, but hope you were haha.

Haha no it's great, thanks. I've been struggling with protein for sure.

[noblemountain]

i've used it in spurts...but i have a hard enough time staying near enough to 170 to use much. i stick around 185-190 naturally...and have gotten as high as 225 while i was in the army. my frame supports a lot more weight...i just love being bigger and stronger than every 170'er out there. in my thought process it's fine to use as long as you're smart about it and work out/eat correctly.