quick creatine mono question

yazf909 · 10-04-2006, 11:07 PM

i got the kilo of creatine monohydrate from primaforce, i been taking about 3 teaspoons of this stuff a day, my question is how many grams is in a teaspoon, also is taking 20gm a day soo bad? even if i drink allot of water i mean lik 144 ounces of water or more a day? i ask cuz i feel really good after i take my creatine and ive noticed pretty crazy muscle gains, i look all swolin in 2 days, also i been eating really good and working out 2-3 times a day lately?

AYung · 10-04-2006, 11:11 PM

1tsp = 4.5-5g Creatine

20g a day everyday? Or is this your loading phase?

**NYCmitch25** · 10-04-2006, 11:31 PM

10g a day is plenty- high dose could cause kidney damage.

yazf909 · 10-04-2006, 11:52 PM

well 20g for my first week, but after that week maybe 5-10g a day

**NYCmitch25** · 10-05-2006, 12:06 AM

^thats fine 5-7 days.
more creatine info

**Ikaika** · 10-05-2006, 05:50 AM

you'll probably want to stop working out 3 times a day dude...

**DarkFalcon** · 10-05-2006, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ikaika

you'll probably want to stop working out 3 times a day dude...

No kidding, more is not better.

yazf909 · 10-05-2006, 05:55 AM

yeah i know ima slow it down, i been eating like an animal good carbs and protiens only

**DarkFalcon** · 10-05-2006, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by yazf909

yeah i know ima slow it down, i been eating like an animal good carbs and protiens only

Animal is good but working out in a catabolic state=very bad. Remember the most important rule of BB. You do your growing outside of the gym.

**Jayhawkk** · 10-05-2006, 10:14 AM

5grams of Creatine is plenty a day.

And Yaz, this isn't a knock bro because we're here to teach and learn but you need to really step it up and research BEFORE you do things. Not during or after which seems to be the case. Unless you're a genetic freak and/or a pro then you need to work on the basics first before supplement use.

The average person can get excellent gains without touching creatine or protein powder or any other test booster product. Feel free to take them but not in sacrifice for knowing proper training and lifting techniques.

A couple of very, very basic ideas to keep in mind...

1. You need to set yourself up a fitday.com account and keep track of all your macros
2. When dieting down or bulking up never underestimate the importance of healthy fats
3. Drink plenty of water. I mean at least a gallon a day.
4. Your body needs recovery and if you're lifting natural even more is needed.
5. If you plan ahead and know what you're doing. a day at the gym can be accomplished in under an hour
6. There's a place for sloppy lifting but not in place of knowing and performing proper lifting.
7. You grow when you rest so get plenty of it.
8. Don't forget your vegis and fruits
9. Don't forget your Multi-V
10. Remember what you do now can and will effect you years down the road; for better or worse.

yazf909 · 10-05-2006, 07:16 PM

good info, the i do research this stuff before i ask but i never ever get a solid answer i look thru forums on other sites too and some say take before some say after, as far as my eating habits are ok i eat plenty of veg and fruits, i also get in a decent amount of protien, im takin protien whey, creatine mono, fish oil pills, and multi v, i also drink tons of water each day, i think my weakness is lack of info, and leting my body recover

**DJSTARER** · 10-05-2006, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhawkk

9. Don't forget your Multi-V

respect

navarone · 10-05-2006, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhawkk

5grams of Creatine is plenty a day.

And Yaz, this isn't a knock bro because we're here to teach and learn but you need to really step it up and research BEFORE you do things. Not during or after which seems to be the case. Unless you're a genetic freak and/or a pro then you need to work on the basics first before supplement use.

The average person can get excellent gains without touching creatine or protein powder or any other test booster product. Feel free to take them but not in sacrifice for knowing proper training and lifting techniques.

Truer words couldnt be spoken, I see alot of ppl start taking supps and not knowing shit about them. I didnt even start taking creatine untill after about 6 months of research on it, and a year and a half of lifting,... and sometimes i still feel i didnt wait long enough. I see alot of ppl just pump shit into there bodies hoping for a "miracle". Sry im just ranting lol. Just dont like seein ppl screw up there bodies.

yazf909 · 10-07-2006, 03:47 AM

why the fuk does creatine make me bloated

wildman1717 · 10-07-2006, 03:51 AM

It makes you hold water, for someone wanting to cut creatine may not be a good idea.

**DarkFalcon** · 10-07-2006, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by yazf909

why the fuk does creatine make me bloated

Don't worry about it, the added water weight will benifit you and once you go off the bloat will disappear in a few days. Just up your water intake it will help you lose some of it.

**boyscouT** · 10-07-2006, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wildman1717

It makes you hold water, for someone wanting to cut creatine may not be a good idea.

I disagree. I'd sacrifice lookin bloated if it would mean increased strength -> increased LBM

.

**Jayhawkk** · 10-07-2006, 02:28 PM

Another reason why I stress research. It is widely known why you bloat from creatine.

wildman1717 · 10-07-2006, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by boyscouT

I disagree. I'd sacrifice lookin bloated if it would mean increased strength -> increased LBM

.

That is were we differ then, the original poster of this thread wanted to trim down and cut up. If that is the case, why would you trim down just to look bloated?

10-04-2006, 11:07 PM	#1
yazf909 Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 340 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	quick creatine mono question i got the kilo of creatine monohydrate from primaforce, i been taking about 3 teaspoons of this stuff a day, my question is how many grams is in a teaspoon, also is taking 20gm a day soo bad? even if i drink allot of water i mean lik 144 ounces of water or more a day? i ask cuz i feel really good after i take my creatine and ive noticed pretty crazy muscle gains, i look all swolin in 2 days, also i been eating really good and working out 2-3 times a day lately?

10-04-2006, 11:11 PM	#2
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,282 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	1tsp = 4.5-5g Creatine 20g a day everyday? Or is this your loading phase? __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

10-04-2006, 11:31 PM	#3
NYCmitch25 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,099 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	10g a day is plenty- high dose could cause kidney damage. Last edited by NYCmitch25 : 10-05-2006 at 12:08 AM.

10-05-2006, 05:50 AM	#6
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,770 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 216	you'll probably want to stop working out 3 times a day dude... __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

10-05-2006, 10:14 AM	#10
Jayhawkk Nutraplanet Rep Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,106 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 44	5grams of Creatine is plenty a day. And Yaz, this isn't a knock bro because we're here to teach and learn but you need to really step it up and research BEFORE you do things. Not during or after which seems to be the case. Unless you're a genetic freak and/or a pro then you need to work on the basics first before supplement use. The average person can get excellent gains without touching creatine or protein powder or any other test booster product. Feel free to take them but not in sacrifice for knowing proper training and lifting techniques. A couple of very, very basic ideas to keep in mind... 1. You need to set yourself up a fitday.com account and keep track of all your macros 2. When dieting down or bulking up never underestimate the importance of healthy fats 3. Drink plenty of water. I mean at least a gallon a day. 4. Your body needs recovery and if you're lifting natural even more is needed. 5. If you plan ahead and know what you're doing. a day at the gym can be accomplished in under an hour 6. There's a place for sloppy lifting but not in place of knowing and performing proper lifting. 7. You grow when you rest so get plenty of it. 8. Don't forget your vegis and fruits 9. Don't forget your Multi-V 10. Remember what you do now can and will effect you years down the road; for better or worse. __________________ Nutraplanet.com for all your supplement needs! ------------------------------ Hangin's too good for 'em! BURNIN'S too good for 'em! They should be ripped into itsy-bitsy little pieces and BURIED ALIVE!

10-04-2006, 11:52 PM	#4
yazf909 Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 340 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	well 20g for my first week, but after that week maybe 5-10g a day

10-05-2006, 12:06 AM	#5
NYCmitch25 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,099 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	^thats fine 5-7 days. more creatine info

10-05-2006, 05:55 AM	#8
yazf909 Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 340 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	yeah i know ima slow it down, i been eating like an animal good carbs and protiens only

10-05-2006, 07:16 PM	#11
yazf909 Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 340 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	good info, the i do research this stuff before i ask but i never ever get a solid answer i look thru forums on other sites too and some say take before some say after, as far as my eating habits are ok i eat plenty of veg and fruits, i also get in a decent amount of protien, im takin protien whey, creatine mono, fish oil pills, and multi v, i also drink tons of water each day, i think my weakness is lack of info, and leting my body recover

10-07-2006, 03:47 AM	#14
yazf909 Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 340 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	why the fuk does creatine make me bloated

10-07-2006, 03:51 AM	#15
wildman1717 Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 107 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	It makes you hold water, for someone wanting to cut creatine may not be a good idea.

10-07-2006, 02:28 PM	#18
Jayhawkk Nutraplanet Rep Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,106 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 44	Another reason why I stress research. It is widely known why you bloat from creatine. __________________ Nutraplanet.com for all your supplement needs! ------------------------------ Hangin's too good for 'em! BURNIN'S too good for 'em! They should be ripped into itsy-bitsy little pieces and BURIED ALIVE!