I took Creatine for 30 Days

Introduction

Creatine is often described as the legal version of steroids. Girls typically avoid it because it's expected to gain between two to five pounds within the first week. However, it's proven to help build muscle strength and improve exercise performance. As someone looking to become the strongest and most athletic version of myself, I decided to take creatine for 30 days. In this article, I'll track and share the changes in my weight, physical appearance, performance strength, muscle gain, mood, and motivation. Creatine is also known for its potential to improve symptoms of major depression.

Day 1: The Beginning of the Experiment

I started taking creatine on the day I completed a 30-day fat loss and muscle gain experiment. I successfully lowered my body fat percentage by over 2% and increased my muscle mass without changing my weight. According to my body fat test, I had 12.5% body fat and 107.4 pounds of lean muscle. My goal for this experiment was to see how creatine could further enhance my performance and physique.

Day 2: Setting Goals

I decided to set specific performance goals:

Increase bench press strength
Improve pull-up strength
Run faster sprints
Beat hip thrust personal record
Grow my butt and calves

Day 3: Initial Observations

By day three, I felt like I could already see a difference. My muscles seemed more defined, although I wasn't sure if it was a placebo effect.

Week 1: Early Changes

Around a week and a half into the experiment, I felt leaner and potentially stronger. I saw no significant change in the weight on the scale, but I felt more defined and capable during workouts.

Week 2: Travel Challenges

I traveled for two and a half weeks and reached my highest weight in four years. Factors like jet lag, limited gym equipment, and training differently affected my progress. Despite these challenges, I maintained a consistent workout routine and diet.

Body Changes and Performance

During my travels, I stuck to lower weights and higher reps, focusing on enjoyment rather than purely achieving my performance goals. Back in Denmark, I continued my heavy training and tested my strength with weighted pull-ups and hip thrusts.

Final Results

After 30 days of taking creatine, I underwent another body composition test. Here are the results:

Gained 0.4 pounds of muscle
Lost 0.3 pounds of fat
No significant weight change

I didn't see drastic physical changes, but I felt stronger and more motivated at times. Overall, I believe creatine can be a beneficial supplement for muscle growth and performance enhancement.

Conclusion

Creatine isn’t a magical powder; you still need to work hard to see results. It can enhance your performance and strength, but it's important to maintain a consistent workout and diet routine. If you're considering taking creatine, it's worth experimenting for 30 days to see how it affects your body and performance.

Keywords

Creatine
Muscle growth
Performance enhancement
Exercise improvement
Strength training
Body composition
Mood boost

FAQ

Q: What is creatine? A: Creatine is a supplement often described as the legal version of steroids. It helps build muscle strength and improve exercise performance.

Q: Will I gain weight when taking creatine? A: Some people gain between two to five pounds within the first week due to water retention in muscles.

Q: What were the goals of the 30-day creatine experiment? A: To increase bench press strength, improve pull-up strength, run faster sprints, beat hip thrust personal record, and grow my butt and calves.

Q: How did travel affect the experiment? A: Travel, jet lag, and limited gym equipment made it challenging to stick to the original goals, but consistent workouts and diet were maintained.

Q: What were the final results after 30 days of taking creatine? A: Gained 0.4 pounds of muscle, lost 0.3 pounds of fat, with no significant weight change.

Q: Is creatine a magical supplement? A: Creatine enhances performance and strength but still requires consistent workouts and a proper diet for noticeable results.