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Just having a second go with creatine. Tried it about the same time last year and got some good gains and really noticed the difference in energy levels in my workouts.

However, last year I got my creatine from H&B and it came with cycling instructions on the pack. This year I got it from myprotein and, as we all know, it comes with biro scribbled on the container.

So, what do you guys recommend with it? I have found so many different guides on the net. Some say load with it, others say just take 3g a day for 8 weeks solid. Last year I loaded with it for a week but cannot remember for the life of me how many grams a day I was loading on.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
 
There have been studies to show that loading has no benefit whatsoever.

At first there is (loading 5G four times a day for 4 weeks (Normal Creatine, not CEE which would be 3G) an advantage but once it comes to the 8 week period using just 5G a day will produce the same results. :)

I personally wouldn't load as it's just a waste.
 
Once I stop using creatine pretty much all the size benefits quickly vanish. It's not worth it in my opinion and i'll doubt I will ever bother with it again.
 
Wardie said:
Once I stop using creatine pretty much all the size benefits quickly vanish. It's not worth it in my opinion and i'll doubt I will ever bother with it again.

Take it you were using creatine mono? (almost) All the size and weight with mono is water. Next time you order from MP get a 100g of CEE, its only a couple of quid.
 
I don't see the point with CEE either, at the end of the day it's still doing the exact same thing with the basic added benefit of getting into the muscles easier/better.

And CEE really isn't very healthy :)
 
Wardie said:
I don't see the point with CEE either, at the end of the day it's still doing the exact same thing with the basic added benefit of getting into the muscles easier/better.

And CEE really isn't very healthy :)

So you didn't notice any change while on mono other than the added water?
 
Probably strength increases a little but to be fair i'm just not going to bother with it. Making a real effort with my diet now as it was lacking and i'm going to give WMS a try, possibly ZMA.

Not going to bother with it for at least a good solid few months.

Grr I hate taking a week off, I feel all weak and small (I am small, but you know smaller than usual) :(
 
I don't take CEE anymore, can't say I noticed anything when using it and it tastes like ass and melts my tooth enamel. Monohydrate is the best sports supplement out there if you're looking for an increase in size and strength imho.

Also I think I'm right in saying it's the most studied supplement ever, with HMB second, and no dangers have been found from taking it.
 
Wardie said:
Probably strength increases a little but to be fair i'm just not going to bother with it. Making a real effort with my diet now as it was lacking and i'm going to give WMS a try, possibly ZMA.
WMS is very good PWO and a much better choice than dextrose.

ZMA? Now that really is a waste of money ;)
 
Chong Warrior said:
I don't take CEE anymore, can't say I noticed anything when using it and it tastes like ass and melts my tooth enamel. Monohydrate is the best sports supplement out there if you're looking for an increase in size and strength imho.

Also I think I'm right in saying it's the most studied supplement ever, with HMB second, and no dangers have been found from taking it.

I agree. I was absolutely amazed at how creatine mono improved my workouts. The first time I tried it, I was put on to it by a member of the GB hockey squad. He told me they were all on it and all their sprint times etc had improved.

I gave it a go and within a week or two I was lifting heavier, training longer and recovering faster.

Sure, some of the gains were water retention but I didn't half notice the loss of strength when I came off it.

So what would you recommend for a good cycle? 8 weeks of 3-5g daily split into 2.5g pre workout, 2.5 post?

Cheers for any help mate.
 
I'm only really considering it as a Zinc and Magnesium supplement, not as a testosterone booster and all the other claims made about it. I've seen a few people saying it helps them sleep and since mine sleep isn't paticularly great, I think it's worth a try.

I'm pretty certain creatine will not be very pleasant for the liver, i've definately seen it mentioned a number of times.

I'm not denying creatine mono works, just saying that i'm not going to bother with it at least for a while.

Will see how I get on without.
 
Creatine slowed my progress down substantially because of the muscle strains/cramps i got while taking it. I'll never use it again.

I get all my workout energy from real food :)
 
I'm off CEE at the moment as I've pulled a couple of muscles in my shoulder. I'm not saying the two things are directly linked but I don't think I'll be going back on for a while.
 
A t-spoon post workout of mono worked well enough for me, I doubled the dosage for a week but that's it.

Not to fond of CEE because of how you have to take it, mono is easier to take imo.
 
Youstolemyname said:
So what would you recommend for a good cycle? 8 weeks of 3-5g daily split into 2.5g pre workout, 2.5 post?
5g a day with some form of simple carbs. I take it at breakfast with fruit juice on rest days and in my PWO shake on workout days.
Wardie said:
I'm only really considering it as a Zinc and Magnesium supplement, not as a testosterone booster and all the other claims made about it. I've seen a few people saying it helps them sleep and since mine sleep isn't paticularly great, I think it's worth a try.
It does make you feel like you've had a much deeper sleep the first few times you have it. I think that's down to the magnesium as it relaxs the muscles? That's it though, there's nothing else from it and considering the cost of real ZMA it's an expensive luxury and I found these effects diminish each time you use it. MP's new version seems to be a lot cheaper but you need to buy 270 caps for any real saving! :eek:

Also I worry about getting too much zinc. ZMA supplies all your daily need, so if you take a multi-vit and get plenty zinc in your diet aswell... Just something to be wary of.
Jeffstar said:
I get all my workout energy from real food :)
We know, you post it in every thread :o
 
I personally am a big fan of creatine monohydrate and have been taking this supplement for about six years never tried CEE so cant comment. The gains i had with creatine were brilliant and when i come off of it for four weeks i have noticed i cant always do as many reps but no difference in strength but it is different for everyone.
 
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Will 3g per day be enough? Was thinking of taking 3g on non workout days in a glass of cranberry juice at breakfast and on workout days 3g in my post workout protein shake.


Cheers
 
Youstolemyname said:
Will 3g per day be enough? Was thinking of taking 3g on non workout days in a glass of cranberry juice at breakfast and on workout days 3g in my post workout protein shake.


Cheers
Do you not have a measuring scoop in the tub which takes exactly 5mg?
 
Chong Warrior said:
We know, you post it in every thread

Who's "we"? are you the official sports forum spokesman :D

My experience is relative to the thread title, is it not? Is it a bad thing to point out the potential dangers of taking creatine? Whats your problem?
 
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