I took CREATINE for 30 days

Introduction

For the past 30 days, I have been taking creatine. On day one, I weighed in at 160 pounds. I was super nervous to start because I’d never taken any type of supplements before besides protein powder. So, I made sure to do my research beforehand and found out that the best results would most likely come from micronized creatine powder. I chose to get it from ON, a brand I trust, since I’ve been using their protein powder for years. I thought this was the safest way to ensure a good quality creatine, so I went for it.

Taking creatine involves a loading stage where you have to saturate your muscles. You can do this faster by taking more of it or spread out the process over a longer period. I wanted the best results in 30 days, so I saturated my muscles quicker by taking more in a short time and then gradually decreasing. The plan was to take about 20 grams of creatine daily, with 10 grams before my workout and 10 after, for the first five to seven days. After that, I would drop down to about 5 grams of creatine every day.

Day one saw me make my creatine drink and plan to go to the gym, only to find out that all the gyms were closed due to the coronavirus. This was a huge bummer because I didn’t have a ton of workout equipment at home, but I just had to make things work. During that first workout, I felt incredibly strong -- it could have been a placebo effect or maybe the creatine at work.

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After my workout, I took another 10 grams of creatine. My plan was to continue this for the next five days as I mentioned, but by day two, I found it challenging to keep up with consuming two protein shakes and 20 grams of creatine. By day three, I reduced it to 10 grams of creatine and one protein shake, then worked out afterward. I maintained this for 10 days out of the 30. Starting the 11th day, I reduced my intake to 3-5 grams of creatine daily with one protein shake.

Through consistent home workouts, even though I was limited by less equipment due to the coronavirus, I felt that the creatine made a difference. Before starting creatine, my max bench was 225 pounds, which was a struggle. By March 29th, I benched 226 pounds easily and felt I could even do more. Aesthetically, my muscles grew quite a bit over the month, especially noticeable in my biceps and chest. This was interesting because my workouts at home were less intense due to the lack of needed equipment.

I did not suffer any hair loss, which some people are scared about with creatine. Apparently, it can cause hair loss in some, but that did not occur for me. I plan to continue taking creatine for a couple more months. If you guys want to see an update in the future, let me know down in the comments, and I’ll post that video. I do think creatine works and helps you gain.

Thank you so much for reading. If you enjoyed it and want to see more, make sure to let me know. Hit that like button, and I’ll see you in the next one. Peace.

Keywords

• Creatine
• Micronized
• Supplement
• ON brand
• Protein powder
• Loading stage
• Muscles saturation
• Home workouts
• Coronavirus
• Muscle gains
• Bench press
• Hair loss

FAQ

Q: What supplement did you take for 30 days?
A: I took micronized creatine powder for 30 days.

Q: How much creatine did you take during the loading stage?
A: I took 20 grams of creatine daily, split into 10 grams before the workout and 10 grams after, for the first five to seven days.

Q: What changes did you notice after taking creatine?
A: I noticed significant muscle growth, especially in my biceps and chest, and an increase in my bench press from 225 pounds to easily lifting 226 pounds.

Q: Did you experience any side effects like hair loss?
A: No, I did not experience any hair loss during the 30 days of taking creatine.

Q: How did the coronavirus impact your workouts while on creatine?
A: Due to gym closures, I had to work out at home with limited equipment, which made my workouts less intense than they typically would be in a gym.

Q: Will you continue taking creatine?
A: Yes, I plan to continue taking creatine for a few more months.

Q: Did you find it challenging to consume the creatine dosage?
A: Initially, yes. By day three, I reduced my intake from 20 grams to 10 grams daily because it was difficult to keep drinking two protein shakes each day.