Effects of Creatine Monohydrate
In my previous post I mentioned that I had decided to consume Creatine Monohydrate. I am almost approaching a month since I started taking it. I have not been following the loading and maintenance cycle. I decided to consume 5 grams a day post workout with grape juice to stay easy on my stomach. I don’t know if its too early to make conclusions since this is my first time on creatine. However, I thought I’ll give a heads up.
I have not really noticed any considerable increase in my energy levels but my muscles definitely appear fuller and have better definition. Another variable during my creatine intake has been Xtend which I started the same time as creatine.
I am going to continue creatine until 25th January and see how it helps!
Feel free to share your expereinces/suggestions.
January 11, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Your muscles are fuller due to them holding water. That is one of the reasons why I stopped taking creatine mono.
January 11, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Yeah..I had read it, now seeing it! So, is that bad?
January 11, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Do you have more energy in the gym and I are failing less easily? Are you finding you are getting that last rep in where before you didn’t?
January 11, 2009 at 7:07 pm
Well, I would say yes. I am failing less easily and lesser work for the last rep. However, that could be because of the glutamine from Xtend. Also, I have not been able to lift heavier weights.