should i be taking creatine?

[kentucky]

I'm a newbie, about 2 months in, 195lb, 6', 20+bf%, CKD...

Should I be taking creatine...


As far as supplements go, I take a multi-vitamin, whey, and some fiber. But that's really about all. If I'm not feeling 100%, I'll take some ephedra, but that's only about 1 time a week.

Should I take anything else? how much, why?

 

[SubjectiveIllusion]

about ephedra...

if ur not feeln 100% why r u takn ephedra!?! thatll just tire u out more the next day!!! get some rest if ur tired,.. go by ur instincts, its a valuable tool...

 

[Legion Kreinak2]

You could get by with your newbie gains alone right now, and I'd say to do so, but is there really any reason other than my opinion not to take creatine? No.

As for ephedra, I wouldn't dabble with that shit. If you're not feeling up to it, your body is telling you something. Don't force yourself into it. Maybe you're overtraining..? Does this consuming of ephedra happen often?

 

[spatts]

Ephedra will impede your muscle gains.

Creatine will not make you grow...it will give you more energy to work so that you might grow as a result of more/better work. Take it.

 

[Legion Kreinak2]

Creatine also makes you appear bigger than you really are, but it's not actually an anabolic, right Spatts? Due to the water retention in muscle cells, I think.

 

[spatts]

Yeah...IM fluid.

 

[kentucky]

Ive taken ephedra twice in 2 months. On days that I didn't get enough rest...

 

[fastgain]

Personally, creatine does nothing but bloat me. I get little to no increase in endurance or strength. I think it's a waste of money. I'd rather spend that money on a few pounds of steaks.

I'm not saying creatine doesn't work for some people. I just don't like it.

 

[spatts]

Fastgain, I have the same experience as you. I don't bother with it. I wouldn't know what to do with more energy if I had it, anyway.

 

[FatRat]

In my experience, Creatine works better for those with more muscular physiques. Makes sense since it hydrates the muscles. It may help you a little, depending on how you respond to it, but your money might be spent better else where…