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  • dyna mo
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    • Dec 2008
    • 68184
    #1

    creatine: i've gained 12+ pounds in 6 days, ugh, am i doing it wrong?

    started the optimum nutrition micronized, instructions say to load up by taking 1 tspn 4x a day for 5 days.

    did that and now i am completely bloated, distended gut, stomach is upset often. bodyfat hasn't increased but the bloating is severe. does that subside? what's the point.
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    • WarChild
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      • Jan 2003
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      #2
      There's no point to you taking creatine. While true your body does need creatine to recover and build muscles, you don't need to supplement it.

      Remember there's two types of water retention. The first is water inside the cells. This is good water, it means your body is properly hydraded. The second is water outside of the cells, which in excess amounts causes bloating.

      Bottom line is this: Unless you're a hardcore professional bodybuilder taking creatine as a supplement isn't going to make you any stronger and you're not going to look better because the bloating will hide the hard chiseled look of lean muscle. Just save the money.
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        • xxweekxx
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          eat lean baby.. lots of meat/fish/eggs and you will grow..
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            • sumz
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              • Mar 2004
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              #4
              Nothing wrong there, it will be easier after the load up period. At least it´s working for you. You will lose the liquids after you end the creatine.

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                • Barefootsies
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                  • Feb 2005
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                  #5
                  Yowsa! 12 lbs in that 6 days is not good buddy clam.


                  As for how to balance it all out. I would probably listen to WC on it. He seems to know a lot of about physical training, and over all health and nutrition.
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                    • sumz
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                      • Mar 2004
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                      Just remember to drink loads of water and take carbs with each serve.

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                        • milambur
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                          • Jan 2003
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                          Sounds like something is wrong, you should probably stop right away. Shouldn't gain more than 2-3 pounds fist week.
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                            • seeandsee
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                                • WarChild
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                                  • Jan 2003
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                                  #9
                                  How's your sodium intake? That can also lead to bloated feeling. Are you trying to build up body builder like muscle, or are you more looking for that hard gauze stretched over skin look? When you start talking about very low body fat, water plays a huge part of the over all appearance.
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                                    • dyna mo
                                      just a fucking jerk
                                      • Dec 2008
                                      • 68184
                                      #10
                                      Originally posted by WarChild
                                      There's no point to you taking creatine. While true your body does need creatine to recover and build muscles, you don't need to supplement it.

                                      Remember there's two types of water retention. The first is water inside the cells. This is good water, it means your body is properly hydraded. The second is water outside of the cells, which in excess amounts causes bloating.

                                      Bottom line is this: Unless you're a hardcore professional bodybuilder taking creatine as a supplement isn't going to make you any stronger and you're not going to look better because the bloating will hide the hard chiseled look of lean muscle. Just save the money.
                                      i can see that my muscles are fuller, my bodyfat is the same so i'm not really retaining water there, but my gut man! underneath the muscles, just bloated outtttttttt.

                                      i'll finish up this jar and prolly discontinue.

                                      Originally posted by xxweekxx
                                      eat lean baby.. lots of meat/fish/eggs and you will grow..
                                      that's what was rally bothering me, my diet is dialed in.

                                      Originally posted by sumz
                                      Nothing wrong there, it will be easier after the load up period. At least it´s working for you. You will lose the liquids after you end the creatine.
                                      i think 20g/day was a lot eh, so i hope it settles down,i'l finish the jar and go from there.
                                      Originally posted by Barefootsies
                                      Yowsa! 12 lbs in that 6 days is not good buddy clam.


                                      As for how to balance it all out. I would probably listen to WC on it. He seems to know a lot of about physical training, and over all health and nutrition.
                                      yeah
                                      Originally posted by sumz
                                      Just remember to drink loads of water and take carbs with each serve.
                                      i could prolly go with more water, i'm still at <1gallon/day. the carbs have have dialed in for the delivery. i've also been taking it with chia seeds- they hold 8x their weight in water, helping with absorbtion.

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                                        • czarina
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                                          • Jul 2002
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                                          #11
                                          12lbs? Get off that thing now!!!

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                                            • dyna mo
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                                              • Dec 2008
                                              • 68184
                                              #12
                                              Originally posted by WarChild
                                              How's your sodium intake? That can also lead to bloated feeling. Are you trying to build up body builder like muscle, or are you more looking for that hard gauze stretched over skin look? When you start talking about very low body fat, water plays a huge part of the over all appearance.
                                              it's ~1000-1200mg/day, not enough, i sweat A LOT when i workout, both cardio and resistance training. yes, trying to add strength and size over the next 90 day session. i've gotten my bf down to 7.7-8%. so i can see the changes from the creatine prettly clearly.

                                              my gut is like a distended 6 pak, the bloating is underneath the muscle.

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                                                • sumz
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                                                  • Mar 2004
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                                                  #13
                                                  Originally posted by dyna mo


                                                  i think 20g/day was a lot eh, so i hope it settles down,i'l finish the jar and go from there.
                                                  I dont use any loading period nowadays, just the 5 grams a day. It just takes a bit longer to get the same effect.
                                                  I used to gain 8-10 pounds of water within those 5 loading days and I also lost the same amount within few days after ending creatine. You will also lose some of the gained maximum strength when you stop taking it.

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                                                    • dyna mo
                                                      just a fucking jerk
                                                      • Dec 2008
                                                      • 68184
                                                      #14
                                                      Originally posted by sumz
                                                      I dont use any loading period nowadays, just the 5 grams a day. It just takes a bit longer to get the same effect.
                                                      I used to gain 8-10 pounds of water within those 5 loading days and I also lost the same amount within few days after ending creatine. You will also lose some of the gained maximum strength when you stop taking it.
                                                      you think it will settle down while i still take 5g/day?

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                                                        • thecooze
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                                                          • Aug 2004
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                                                          #15
                                                          Creatine basically makes it so your body can heal and build muscle faster. less time between big workouts. If you take a shit load like that your going to get bloated as fuck. Back off and build your body the right way healthily!

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                                                            • sumz
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                                                              • Mar 2004
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                                                              #16
                                                              Originally posted by dyna mo
                                                              you think it will settle down while i still take 5g/day?
                                                              Don´t think so. You will carry that extra water as long as you take the 5 grams.
                                                              You could try to reduce salt and drink loads of water. Or eat pineapples or something to get rid of the extra water.
                                                              If you use lots of salt, try some anti-salt product with magnesium and potassium.

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                                                                • dyna mo
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                                                                  • Dec 2008
                                                                  • 68184
                                                                  #17
                                                                  Originally posted by thecooze
                                                                  Creatine basically makes it so your body can heal and build muscle faster. less time between big workouts. If you take a shit load like that your going to get bloated as fuck. Back off and build your body the right way healthily!
                                                                  that's not how i understand what creatine does.

                                                                  i feel i am building the healthy way, i've read a lot backing up creatine as a viable supplement and felt it worthy of a test. i certainly did not let up on my nutrition or exercise plan due to trying it.

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                                                                    • SmokeyTheBear
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                                                                      • Jun 2004
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                                                                      from everything i have read you need more water.

                                                                      quoted-
                                                                      "I find the more water I drink, the less bloat I have and at a certain point, I have no bloat what so ever.

                                                                      When on creatine, I MUST drink at least 1.25 gallons a day, if I dont then I get the bloat. So I make that I get that down EVERYday when I'm on creatine..

                                                                      Even if I drink .75 of a gallon, not enough, slight bloating occurs.
                                                                      If somehow I drink less than that, oh man, bathroom trouble!!! "
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                                                                        • dyna mo
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                                                                          • Dec 2008
                                                                          • 68184
                                                                          #19
                                                                          Originally posted by SmokeyTheBear
                                                                          from everything i have read you need more water.

                                                                          quoted-
                                                                          "I find the more water I drink, the less bloat I have and at a certain point, I have no bloat what so ever.

                                                                          When on creatine, I MUST drink at least 1.25 gallons a day, if I dont then I get the bloat. So I make that I get that down EVERYday when I'm on creatine..

                                                                          Even if I drink .75 of a gallon, not enough, slight bloating occurs.
                                                                          If somehow I drink less than that, oh man, bathroom trouble!!! "
                                                                          fuck, it's hard to drink that much! but that's pretty much what's needed for the creatine

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                                                                            • ottopottomouse
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                                                                              • Jan 2010
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                                                                              #20
                                                                              1.25 gallons of water a day is a ridiculous amount to be drinking unless you are somewhere really hot and sweating it out.
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                                                                                • marketsmart
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                                                                                  • Dec 2004
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                                                                                  #21
                                                                                  Creatine Hydrochloride - i take that...

                                                                                  no bloating...




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                                                                                    • riddler
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                                                                                      • Oct 2004
                                                                                      • 3726
                                                                                      #22
                                                                                      its water weight, dont worry about it..

                                                                                      use it for a while to build up your beginner gains if you are just starting lifting then taper off and just supplement with good protein sources (lean meats).

                                                                                      and the gallon of water a day stuff is bro-science, you drink when you are thirsty all those idiots that drink a gallon+ a day are just over working their kidneys, you have a thirst mechanism for a reason.

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                                                                                        • The Demon
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                                                                                          #23
                                                                                          Originally posted by dyna mo
                                                                                          started the optimum nutrition micronized, instructions say to load up by taking 1 tspn 4x a day for 5 days.

                                                                                          did that and now i am completely bloated, distended gut, stomach is upset often. bodyfat hasn't increased but the bloating is severe. does that subside? what's the point.
                                                                                          Uh yea dude, that happens when you don't drink over a gallon of water a day and work out heavy. You have to do those two things on creatine or you'll feel bloated and look unusual(water weight).
                                                                                          Greed is Good

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                                                                                            • xxweekxx
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                                                                                              #24
                                                                                              Originally posted by dyna mo
                                                                                              fuck, it's hard to drink that much! but that's pretty much what's needed for the creatine
                                                                                              no its easy man.. get a water bottle, sip on it the whole day.. i easily drink 2 gallons a day without even noticing.. its when u drink it by the glass then u forget.. but carry a water bottle or a gallon of water everywhere, and u'll be drinking 2 gallons a day in no time
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                                                                                                • Major (Tom)
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                                                                                                  • Nov 2003
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                                                                                                  #25
                                                                                                  Get your kidneys & Heart checked. when you hold excessive water from creatine its usually an underlying problem
                                                                                                  ds

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                                                                                                    • JustDaveXxx
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                                                                                                      Dyna Mo, you kill me with these posts. You are the official GFY health, diet, supplement Guinea pig.

                                                                                                      You are becoming one of my favorite reads because i know you are very on point with what you say and you try everything out according to the directions. You give an honest assessment on if it works or not, if it does what it says, etc.


                                                                                                      Keep up the healthy living research, because when you post and others chime in, i always learn something new.


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                                                                                                        • Major (Tom)
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                                                                                                          • Nov 2003
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                                                                                                          #27
                                                                                                          Originally posted by dyna mo
                                                                                                          it's ~1000-1200mg/day, not enough, i sweat A LOT when i workout, both cardio and resistance training. yes, trying to add strength and size over the next 90 day session. i've gotten my bf down to 7.7-8%. so i can see the changes from the creatine prettly clearly.

                                                                                                          my gut is like a distended 6 pak, the bloating is underneath the muscle.
                                                                                                          Save your money: Get a bottle of testosterone cypionate and trenbolone enanthanate.
                                                                                                          ds

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                                                                                                            • L-Pink
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                                                                                                              • Mar 2005
                                                                                                              • 39151
                                                                                                              #28
                                                                                                              Originally posted by marketsmart
                                                                                                              Creatine Hydrochloride - i take that...

                                                                                                              no bloating...

                                                                                                              .
                                                                                                              That's because you haven't forgotten to take a shit like Mo has


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                                                                                                                • Don Pueblo
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                                                                                                                  what warman said.
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                                                                                                                    • dyna mo
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                                                                                                                      • Dec 2008
                                                                                                                      • 68184
                                                                                                                      #30
                                                                                                                      Originally posted by DukeSkywalker
                                                                                                                      Get your kidneys & Heart checked. when you hold excessive water from creatine its usually an underlying problem
                                                                                                                      ds
                                                                                                                      checked for what? i asked the doc the last time to check my heart and he said "what for? are you having any issues?" i said no, he looked at my pressure and pulse and said don't bother.

                                                                                                                      i think this is more gas bloat though eh, feels like it.

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                                                                                                                        • Jon Oso
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                                                                                                                          #31
                                                                                                                          Originally posted by ottopottomouse
                                                                                                                          1.25 gallons of water a day is a ridiculous amount to be drinking unless you are somewhere really hot and sweating it out.
                                                                                                                          3 years ago before I stopped lifting I was drinking 1.5 gallons in the winter and at least 3 gallons in the summer. I'd go through about .5 of a gallon just during my work out.

                                                                                                                          My pee didn't have color, ever.
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                                                                                                                            • dyna mo
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                                                                                                                              • Dec 2008
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                                                                                                                              #32
                                                                                                                              Originally posted by JustDaveXxx
                                                                                                                              Dyna Mo, you kill me with these posts. You are the official GFY health, diet, supplement Guinea pig.

                                                                                                                              You are becoming one of my favorite reads because i know you are very on point with what you say and you try everything out according to the directions. You give an honest assessment on if it works or not, if it does what it says, etc.


                                                                                                                              Keep up the healthy living research, because when you post and others chime in, i always learn something new.
                                                                                                                              i know huh1 creatine is as far as i was going with the supps though, i think i'll just stick with whey protein as my only supp going forward, i don't like how the creatine makes me feel, but... i was loading, 20g a day for 160 pounder is a lot i'd imagine.

                                                                                                                              Originally posted by DukeSkywalker
                                                                                                                              Save your money: Get a bottle of testosterone cypionate and trenbolone enanthanate.
                                                                                                                              ds
                                                                                                                              yeah, i'm going the healthy route for here on out. so no gear here.
                                                                                                                              Originally posted by L-Pink
                                                                                                                              That's because you haven't forgotten to take a shit like Mo has


                                                                                                                              .
                                                                                                                              youa re prolly right, i've taken prolly 6 shits today already so i am sure i forgot at least 1!

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                                                                                                                                • L-Pink
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                                                                                                                                  • Mar 2005
                                                                                                                                  • 39151
                                                                                                                                  #33
                                                                                                                                  Originally posted by Jon Oso
                                                                                                                                  3 years ago before I stopped lifting I was drinking 1.5 gallons in the winter and at least 3 gallons in the summer. I'd go through about .5 of a gallon just during my work out.

                                                                                                                                  My pee didn't have color, ever.
                                                                                                                                  The biggest positive health related change I have ever made is drinking at least a gallon of water a day.


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                                                                                                                                    • dyna mo
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                                                                                                                                      • Dec 2008
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                                                                                                                                      #34
                                                                                                                                      Originally posted by Jon Oso
                                                                                                                                      3 years ago before I stopped lifting I was drinking 1.5 gallons in the winter and at least 3 gallons in the summer. I'd go through about .5 of a gallon just during my work out.

                                                                                                                                      My pee didn't have color, ever.
                                                                                                                                      Originally posted by L-Pink
                                                                                                                                      The biggest positive health related change I have ever made is drinking at least a gallon of water a day.


                                                                                                                                      .
                                                                                                                                      it's the #1 nutrient, but didn't y'all have to work up to that amount? i am making progress towards the 1 gallon a day, but i certainly can't just start drinking a gal+ a day.

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                                                                                                                                        • Choopa Phil
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                                                                                                                                          #35
                                                                                                                                          Originally posted by WarChild
                                                                                                                                          There's no point to you taking creatine. While true your body does need creatine to recover and build muscles, you don't need to supplement it.

                                                                                                                                          Remember there's two types of water retention. The first is water inside the cells. This is good water, it means your body is properly hydraded. The second is water outside of the cells, which in excess amounts causes bloating.

                                                                                                                                          Bottom line is this: Unless you're a hardcore professional bodybuilder taking creatine as a supplement isn't going to make you any stronger and you're not going to look better because the bloating will hide the hard chiseled look of lean muscle. Just save the money.
                                                                                                                                          please dont spread misinformation. Creatine does not bloat you up. ive been shredded and have muscle straiations visible on every muscle on my body except by ass on 5g of creatine monohydrate. Its a great staple supp dyna, however a loading phase is not neccessary
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                                                                                                                                            • mgtarheels
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                                                                                                                                              #36
                                                                                                                                              Originally posted by DLXphil
                                                                                                                                              please dont spread misinformation. Creatine does not bloat you up. ive been shredded and have muscle straiations visible on every muscle on my body except by ass on 5g of creatine monohydrate. Its a great staple supp dyna, however a loading phase is not neccessary
                                                                                                                                              Wait, now creatine doesn't bloat?


                                                                                                                                              Lol...

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                                                                                                                                                • Choopa Phil
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                                                                                                                                                  Originally posted by DukeSkywalker
                                                                                                                                                  Save your money: Get a bottle of testosterone cypionate and trenbolone enanthanate.
                                                                                                                                                  ds
                                                                                                                                                  yea because steroids are miracles and take the place of hard work and diet? Tren is one helluva harsh compound, a lot of guys start sweating yellow and brown because of it, not to mention you get very little sleep while on something like that. Test is best, but its not needed for what dyna is trying to accomplish. Theres no need to shut down natural test production by introducing exogenous hormones to the body
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                                                                                                                                                    • dyna mo
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                                                                                                                                                      • Dec 2008
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                                                                                                                                                      #38
                                                                                                                                                      Originally posted by DLXphil
                                                                                                                                                      please dont spread misinformation. Creatine does not bloat you up. ive been shredded and have muscle straiations visible on every muscle on my body except by ass on 5g of creatine monohydrate. Its a great staple supp dyna, however a loading phase is not neccessary
                                                                                                                                                      yeah, i think that was too much but still trying to figure out this gut issue.

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                                                                                                                                                        • The Demon
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                                                                                                                                                          #39
                                                                                                                                                          Originally posted by DLXphil
                                                                                                                                                          please dont spread misinformation. Creatine does not bloat you up. ive been shredded and have muscle straiations visible on every muscle on my body except by ass on 5g of creatine monohydrate. Its a great staple supp dyna, however a loading phase is not neccessary
                                                                                                                                                          The side effects of creatine include bloating and looking "thick". That usually happens when one doesn't drink enough water while loading on creatine.
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                                                                                                                                                            • mynameisjim
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                                                                                                                                                              As was mentioned earlier, the "loading phase" is just from the old days. You don't need to do it anymore.

                                                                                                                                                              What you do want to do is take it post workout after something to spike your blood sugar for about 30 minutes. Dextrose works the best but regular grape juice works as well. Just drink it spread out over 30 minutes to keep your blood sugar spiked the whole time. You don't need to do it, but it helps get the creatine to the muscles, same with your post workout protien.

                                                                                                                                                              Creatine works different for different people and I think it has to do with how much meat you eat. I eat zero meat so it has a very noticeable effect for me and I use it daily. I can get several more sets out of each exercise when using creatine and you do get better pumps. People who eat a lot of meat sometimes don't see any results. But it all depends.

                                                                                                                                                              I would say stop taking it for a day or two to normalize out from that crazy loading phase then go to the daily 5 grams.
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                                                                                                                                                                • Choopa Phil
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                                                                                                                                                                  Originally posted by mgtarheels
                                                                                                                                                                  Wait, now creatine doesn't bloat?


                                                                                                                                                                  Lol...
                                                                                                                                                                  no it does and shouldnt, if your bloating up your taking entirely too much of it. i find taking it on training days only after muscle saturation has occured works best for me. If your still having an issue on 5G's on training days only try a creatine ethyl ester like Green Mag by controlled labs
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                                                                                                                                                                    • dyna mo
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                                                                                                                                                                      • Dec 2008
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                                                                                                                                                                      #42
                                                                                                                                                                      going over my food intake, i've increased carbs, the fibrous ones - grains, seeds, fruits, vegs. over the last week too eh. at least by 2x

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                                                                                                                                                                        • Cyber Fucker
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                                                                                                                                                                          #43
                                                                                                                                                                          Originally posted by dyna mo
                                                                                                                                                                          started the optimum nutrition micronized, instructions say to load up by taking 1 tspn 4x a day for 5 days.

                                                                                                                                                                          did that and now i am completely bloated, distended gut, stomach is upset often. bodyfat hasn't increased but the bloating is severe. does that subside? what's the point.
                                                                                                                                                                          Creatine is good muscle stimulant and protector but you need solid workout and good diet plan to do it right.

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                                                                                                                                                                            • mgtarheels
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                                                                                                                                                                              #44
                                                                                                                                                                              Originally posted by DLXphil
                                                                                                                                                                              no it does and shouldnt, if your bloating up your taking entirely too much of it. i find taking it on training days only after muscle saturation has occured works best for me. If your still having an issue on 5G's on training days only try a creatine ethyl ester like Green Mag by controlled labs
                                                                                                                                                                              So, you bitch about people spreading misinformation, and you follow up by saying creatine doesn't bloat you up, and then with this comment? Lol, stop it.

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                                                                                                                                                                                • Choopa Phil
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                                                                                                                                                                                  #45
                                                                                                                                                                                  Originally posted by The Demon
                                                                                                                                                                                  The side effects of creatine include bloating and looking "thick". That usually happens when one doesn't drink enough water while loading on creatine.
                                                                                                                                                                                  creatine forces more water into the muscle cells not ontop of and inbetween muscle fibers, it will not take away from that shredded look unless your going out for a competition.
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                                                                                                                                                                                    • L-Pink
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                                                                                                                                                                                      #46
                                                                                                                                                                                      Originally posted by dyna mo
                                                                                                                                                                                      it's the #1 nutrient, but didn't y'all have to work up to that amount? i am making progress towards the 1 gallon a day, but i certainly can't just start drinking a gal+ a day.
                                                                                                                                                                                      I drink 2-3 1 liter bottles of S. Pellegrino water everyday. I no longer drink Cokes or beer and the carbonation doesn't make it seem like water. The rest is easy.


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                                                                                                                                                                                          #47
                                                                                                                                                                                          Originally posted by mgtarheels
                                                                                                                                                                                          So, you bitch about people spreading misinformation, and you follow up by saying creatine doesn't bloat you up, and then with this comment? Lol, stop it.
                                                                                                                                                                                          ok ill run to the bathroom and take a picture of me and then post it and u can see how lean i am and tell me im bloated up...you do the same ok? and not for nothing but i said when you take TOO MUCH youll get bloated...reading comprehension > you.
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                                                                                                                                                                                            • mgtarheels
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                                                                                                                                                                                              #48
                                                                                                                                                                                              Originally posted by DLXphil
                                                                                                                                                                                              ok ill run to the bathroom and take a picture of me and then post it and u can see how lean i am and tell me im bloated up...you do the same ok?
                                                                                                                                                                                              You've already posted pics of yourself, not impressed.

                                                                                                                                                                                              And you =/= all.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Creatine can cause bloating, plain and simple. You're wrong.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                • dyna mo
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  #49
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Originally posted by mynameisjim
                                                                                                                                                                                                  As was mentioned earlier, the "loading phase" is just from the old days. You don't need to do it anymore.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  What you do want to do is take it post workout after something to spike your blood sugar for about 30 minutes. Dextrose works the best but regular grape juice works as well. Just drink it spread out over 30 minutes to keep your blood sugar spiked the whole time. You don't need to do it, but it helps get the creatine to the muscles, same with your post workout protien.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Creatine works different for different people and I think it has to do with how much meat you eat. I eat zero meat so it has a very noticeable effect for me and I use it daily. I can get several more sets out of each exercise when using creatine and you do get better pumps. People who eat a lot of meat sometimes don't see any results. But it all depends.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  I would say stop taking it for a day or two to normalize out from that crazy loading phase then go to the daily 5 grams.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  this is on point with how i am currently taking it. 5g pwo with my insulin spiking meal.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Originally posted by DLXphil
                                                                                                                                                                                                  no it does and shouldnt, if your bloating up your taking entirely too much of it. i find taking it on training days only after muscle saturation has occured works best for me. If your still having an issue on 5G's on training days only try a creatine ethyl ester like Green Mag by controlled labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                  since i'm doing the 6 day split, i can take it 6 days/ 1 day off eh?

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                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Choopa Phil
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      #50
                                                                                                                                                                                                      [QUOTE=mgtarheels;17302470]You've already posted pics of yourself, not impressed.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      And you =/= all.[/QUOTE=mgtarheels;17302470]

                                                                                                                                                                                                      that was about 4 months ago, im almost into single digit bf percentage at the same weight boss. IT CAN cause it im not saying it doesnt, but at the right dosage and with the proper amount of water it wont.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dyna try 3g's a day everyday and see how that works out for you.
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