| Many bodybuilders and weightlifters take creatine as a | | | | ripped. Again, it works best with proper diet which, as |
| supplement to their workouts and dietary regiment. | | | | mentioned above should include plenty of protein |
| Most accomplished bodybuilders would agree that | | | | consumption. If you aren't able to consume enough |
| supplementation is a necessary part of the sport if you | | | | protein during your day then try using protein shakes. |
| want to achieve success. It is natural to ask how | | | | You can do this quickly by mixing protein powder out |
| long does it take creatine to work as you want to see | | | | of the jar in water or milk. If you don't like the taste |
| results. Keep in mind that creatine, although good, is | | | | right out of the jar then try this easy protein shake |
| not in and of itself a sure fire way to achieve the | | | | recipe: |
| growth that you want. | | | | In a blender mix about 1/2 to 1 cup skim milk, with your |
| Creatine monohydrate (CM) can aid in protein | | | | protein powder, then add a small handful of frozen, |
| synthesis. Many people in the sport may neglect the | | | | un-sweetened berries (any type - fresh berries are |
| amount of protein they are consuming in their diet | | | | great too of course, but i like frozen because it makes |
| because they believe that CM will offer them enough | | | | it taste like more of an ice cream drink - if that makes |
| protein. This is not true. You should be consuming | | | | sense), and add a banana if you want. Mix it all |
| 1gm of protein per pound of bodyweight in addition to | | | | together and it tastes great. Adds a few calories I |
| taking CM. Remember, creatine is not a miracle | | | | know, but it is worth it if you have a hard time downing |
| worker. It works best in conjunction with a proper | | | | the basic mix. You can mix a pitcher of these ahead |
| diet. | | | | of time and take a thermos with you to work so you |
| It is also important to drink plenty of water while you | | | | can have a shake as one of your in between meal |
| are on a CM cycling phase. Normally if you are | | | | snacks. |
| weight training with a cardio program you should be | | | | Now - in regards to your question of how long does it |
| taking in about 1 ounce of water per pound of body | | | | take creatine to work? Once you start taking CM |
| weight. This will assure that you are staying hydrated | | | | supplement it will start working right away; however, |
| and that your cells can function properly. CM works | | | | you will not see physical results for probably 2 to 3 |
| best when the body is functioning normally and normal | | | | weeks, maybe longer. Everyone is different. |
| function relies on water. | | | | Bodybuilding is a process that will take time. |
| Creatine in and of itself cannot make you huge or | | | | |