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08-14-2005, 09:38 AM #1the epitome of a beast
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two quick questions about my creatine usage
1. the one im taking (phosphagen hp, yes i know u guys didnt recommend but ill change after this bottle if it sucks) has 5.25g of creatine per scoop. at my body weight i only need a little more than 2 during the maintanance phase so my question is, should i only take 1/2 scoop to avoid wasting creatine or what?
2. im taking a vacation for about 5 days at the end of this month, should i take the creatine down there and continue the maintanance phase. i probly would imagine that theres not a serious gym at the resort so i cant see myself getting full workouts in (if this factors in the decision). if you feel i shouldnt bring it down then do i come back home to the loading or maintanance phase.
sorry for the earfull there. any help is appreciated
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08-17-2005, 12:26 PM #2the epitome of a beast
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08-17-2005, 01:17 PM #3On a journey....... ELITE MEMBER
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My suggestion is to take creatine twice a day (morning and nite) and to take more than the suggested 10mg per day amount. As cheap as creatine is, why mess with 1/2 a scoop? I take 30mg of creatine on WO days and 20mg on non-WO days. Extra 10 mg is in my post-WO shake. I have read a few studies that concluded a lot of people do not see measurable results on 10mg per day. However, results were seen when increased up to 120mg per day. Am I suggesting 120mg per day? No. I am suggesting you increase your daily intake, and you may find your body responds better to the increased doseage.
Bottom line is that I do not feel you will see any differene between 10.5mg and 10.0 mg (or what ever a 1/2 a scoop gives you.)If you always have a great day, you will always have a great life.
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08-17-2005, 02:28 PM #4the epitome of a beast
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hmm, weird. right now im just takin about 20mg a day, and thats just cause im on the loading phase. i guess ill go with 10mg during the maintanance phase. u look like a much bigger guy than me judgin from the hummer pic so i guess i can see why u take alot more than i think i would.
if anyone could give me a response on the vacation q then that would complete this all. thnx again phred
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08-18-2005, 09:28 AM #5Creator of Chaos MODERATOR
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Mono is overated IMHO. Try v12 turbo. its the only thing i ever had great gains with. Also, taking more than what you need is just psssing money and creatine donw the toilet. Take whats recommended on the bottle. 5 grams is fine.
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08-18-2005, 03:53 PM #7Uranium powered
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I would say when on vacation you keep up your maintenance dose. Also....be careful about overdosing. Creatine in large amounts can cause dehydration and resultant painful cramping.
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08-18-2005, 08:25 PM #8Creator of Chaos MODERATOR
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hmmmm
Originally Posted by ATOMSPLTR
never heard that one before. I heard that it makes you hold water.
I believe the reason why it makes you cramp is becuase you arent assimilating enough water.
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08-19-2005, 02:11 PM #9the epitome of a beast
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thnx for all the info
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Just take 1 scoup a day
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