Creatine?

[Olivee30]

Hey guys,

So I've been attempting to bulk for a while now, and I'm having some trouble putting on some solid weight. I just started taking 5g of creatine monohydrate pre-workout (MM1000 brand), skipping the loading phase. I'm only about 100 pounds, so I was wondering if 5g a day would be too much? Or does body weight not matter? And I'm planning on taking it every day regardless of whether or not I work out. Also, is it best to take it before a workout, or directly after with my PWO shake?

[BEEvon]

You probably only need to take 3 grams. Take it daily and it doesn't matter when you take it.

[kimm4]

How many calories are you consuming? What's your training program look like?

Fine if you want to take creatine, but you've got to have the above in check.

[Olivee30]

How many calories are you consuming? What's your training program look like?

Fine if you want to take creatine, but you've got to have the above in check.

I eat about between 2000-2500 calories a day (hard to be exact because all of my meals are in a college dining hall) and have been doing a power lifting strength program that is provided to me through a coach. I lift 3-4x per week with no cardio

[kimm4]

I eat about between 2000-2500 calories a day (hard to be exact because all of my meals are in a college dining hall) and have been doing a power lifting strength program that is provided to me through a coach. I lift 3-4x per week with no cardio

Sounds like you're off to a great start. Good luck to you!