Creatine, Strength, and IM Labs CEE

[ffemt]

So what I'am using is wrong?Please explain.I hope not just bought 2lbs yesterday.

 

[largepkg]

So what I'am using is wrong?Please explain.I hope not just bought 2lbs yesterday.

Not wrong. It's just not CEE, it's Mono. CEE powder is what taste like crap, not Mono.

 

[ffemt]

Thanks!Should I switch?I think I've see good results but could they be better?If so I'am willing to give it a try.Thanks again

 

[Twin Peak]

Thanks!Should I switch?I think I've see good results but could they be better?If so I'am willing to give it a try.Thanks again

Don't throw it out. When you are done switch to CEE and see if you like it better. If not, stick with mono.

 

[ffemt]

Sounds like a plan thanks again

 

[P-funk]

I hate the taste of CEE personally. Monohydrate works fine for me so I take that (like 2x's a year when I remeber to take it. )

 

[Double D]

CP I am talking about Mono. Like what was said Phosphagen hp is mono. Right now I am taking the German grade creatine from prosource. I have noticed some bloating from it, but have had some pretty good strength gains. But I dont think i can say it was from the creatine. I just started westside like a month and a half ago and I dont think it would be fair to say it was the creatine because I have always trained like a bb'er and not a powerlifter.

 

[Lyons]

CEE is the way to go. No bloat and good strength gains. It does taste horrible, like a shot of vodka but worse. So worth it though IMO.

 

[CowPimp]

CEE is the way to go. No bloat and good strength gains. It does taste horrible, like a shot of vodka but worse. So worth it though IMO.

I bought it in pill form, so hopefully I don't notice that.

 

[BulkMeUp]

For those who take CEE powder, you can divide your dose to make it a bit more palatable. Something like 1/4 tsp earlier in the day, 1/4 later and 1/4 after wo. Taking 1/2 a tsp or more at a time is

 

[Seanp156]

For those who take CEE powder, you can divide your dose to make it a bit more palatable. Something like 1/4 tsp earlier in the day, 1/4 later and 1/4 after wo. Taking 1/2 a tsp or more at a time is

Meh, better to get it overwith all at once than prolong the pain.

 

[MCx2]

I bought it in pill form, so hopefully I don't notice that.

I take the pills as well, and Ive never tasted anything.

 

[Double D]

Anyone take the Ironmags CEE?

 

[MCx2]

Anyone take the Ironmags CEE?

I do.

 

[Double D]

How do you like it compared to Mono?

 

[MCx2]

How do you like it compared to Mono?

I guess I'm a "non-responder" to mono. Like I said earlier in the thread I wouldn't say I'm so much stronger, but I'd be able to do an 8,8,8 rep scheme with "x" amount of weight while taking it, and say 8,8,5 with the same amount of weight not taking it. So to me it's a worthwhile difference, even if it's only a few reps.

 

[Double D]

Well I have only taken mono. And I got good results out of it. I am going to purchase some CEE soon. Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[Arnold]

Anyone take the Ironmags CEE?

yes.

 

[Double D]

yes.

Come on Robert dont be shy....how do you like it?

 

[swordfish]

try kre alkayln, it supposedly absorbs much better than creatine mono. Be prepared for some good strength gains though!!

 

[Witchblade]

Huh?

Partner, I bought 1000 grams of powder for less than $40. This is enough to cover me for 7 months! Dollar for dollar it's on of the least expensive supps.

Oh my god...

I'm never going to the shop where I bought my supps again! Creatine is like 30$ for a tiny bottle that will last you a month there. (I didn't buy creatine there though, I bought whey.)

By the way, can you put the creatine in your post workout shake so that it doesn't taste like crap?

 

[largepkg]

Oh my god...

I'm never going to the shop where I bought my supps again! Creatine is like 30$ for a tiny bottle that will last you a month there. (I didn't buy creatine there though, I bought whey.)

By the way, can you put the creatine in your post workout shake so that it doesn't taste like crap?

When on CEE I down my protein shake first then immediately follow that by CEE mixed with 2-3tbs of orange Gatorade in 5oz water, but yes you can mix it in the shake.

 

[Will Brink]

I've been reading about creatine and thinking about giving it a shot. I figure after about 3 years of good solid training and proper eating I have earned the right to give it a try.

First off, I was just curious what kind of strength gains people have seen with creatine supplementation? I don't care all that much about the mass gains, but I suppose experiences with that aspect of the supplement would be appreciated too.

Do you find loading really necessary? It doesn't seem to me like loading is entirely necessary, it will just take an extra couple of weeks to see results without loading first. A study I read seemed to indicate similar results after several weeks of a more moderate intake.

Also, does anyone have experiences specifically with IronMagLabs CEE? Just curious if you notice anything different from other brands out there? I would probably give it a shot to support this place regardless, but I figured I would ask anyway.

All of the research to date that finds creatine increases strength and bodycomp is has been done with one form of creatine and one form only: creatine monohydrate. If you want to fall for all the hype over the latest wiz bang form of creatine (this week it's CEE) that's up to you, just know it has essentialy zero research to support it's claims of being superior to CM.

 

[fufu]

I'm currently using CEE. The most prominent affect I notice is quicker recovery between RI's. This means I can use shorter RI's and use the same amounts of weights I normally would. My endurance with alot of stuff increases. My favorite CEE supplement is Xceed, it is a bit expensive though, it also is an NO supp too. I'm using Ironmag CEE right now, it works fine, the price is good too.

 

[BigPapaPump68]

I can't take my creatine with a protein shake. I drink anywhere from 1.5 to 2 gallons of water a day, and even with that if I take them both together I get very bad headaches from being dehydrated. I take my cee 3 times a day in a 2:2:1 ratio.

 

[Twin Peak]

All of the research to date that finds creatine increases strength and bodycomp is has been done with one form of creatine and one form only: creatine monohydrate. If you want to fall for all the hype over the latest wiz bang form of creatine (this week it's CEE) that's up to you, just know it has essentialy zero research to support it's claims of being superior to CM.

Will, I didn't know you posted here. Its nice to see you do. I have a question for you as it relates to this post, have you ever used CEE and compared it to mono?

 

[Arnold]

All of the research to date that finds creatine increases strength and bodycomp is has been done with one form of creatine and one form only: creatine monohydrate. If you want to fall for all the hype over the latest wiz bang form of creatine (this week it's CEE) that's up to you, just know it has essentialy zero research to support it's claims of being superior to CM.

True, but the anecdotal evidence of CEE's effectiveness is overwhelming, and as TP asked have you even tried CEE?

 

[CowPimp]

All of the research to date that finds creatine increases strength and bodycomp is has been done with one form of creatine and one form only: creatine monohydrate. If you want to fall for all the hype over the latest wiz bang form of creatine (this week it's CEE) that's up to you, just know it has essentialy zero research to support it's claims of being superior to CM.

Fair point. However, I have read a lot of positive anecdotal evidence from those who have tried both version of the supplement. In fact, I can't recall seeing anyone negatively rating CEE relative to monohydrate.

Also, I seem to be prone to holding water, and I'm worried monohydrate is going to leave me feeling bloated all the time. I guess I shouldn't make assumptions without trying it, but the positive response to CEE seems to be overwhelmingly good. Usually I'm not one to go purely on anecdotal evidence, but when it is this one-sided I have to give it a lot of credibility. I figure $25 down the toilet is the worst scenario, which I can live with.

 

[Nate K]

In fact, I can't recall seeing anyone negatively rating CEE relative to monohydrate.

Mono works better for me but it has to be with a good amount of sugar. After all the shit tried I think juice and mono worked the best...but this was 3-4 years ago.

I have read a few posts on the board where members like mono the best.

 

[CowPimp]

Mono works better for me but it has to be with a good amount of sugar. After all the shit tried I think juice and mono worked the best...but this was 3-4 years ago.

I have read a few posts on the board where members like mono the best.

Well, we shall see. I ordered the bottle of CEE from IM Labs several days ago. Hopefully it comes soon and I can put the stuff to the test.