69C~Krea-Genic Journal

I received my product today and am really excited to give this a go. Just wanted to thank Weider for throwing in the protein samples and for the REALLY nice bag! As I am currently 2 weeks out from the Ontarios, I will be starting the creatine on July 6. This will give me 2 weeks after the competition to get my body back to "normal" before I begin. I usually sit about 10lbs over my comp weight and should be there (or close) by the time I start the test.

I plan on tracking my weight, my workouts and my general mood and apetite. My diet is pretty strict even during the offseason, so any gains made will be because of the creatine. I have tried creatine (MANY years ago) when I was in my mid 20's and didn't get much from it. Mind you, I didn't have my diet/training where they are now.

That being said, over the years, I have tried MANY products and have got little or no effect from most of them. I am a hard gainer. Even now, it ususally takes me to double recommended doses of supplements to get the "feel" of them. I'm really hoping that the creatine affects me in SOME way (either good or bad) just to know that it's actually working.....

Looking forward to following the other testers' journals as well:)

Keep up the water intake. I'm interested if you get cramps in your feet even when your well hydrated.

:) definately will be following along

wish u luck

Okay, so it's been 2 weeks since the Provincials and I'm ready to GO! I took the last 2 weeks off training as we were away. Eating is back to normal, though I had alot of crap last week. My weight has stabilized at 110lbs.

My workouts will be as follows:
Mon-Legs
Tues-Back
Wed-Shoulders
Thurs-Bi/Tri
Fri-Chest
Sets will range from 3-4 with reps between 6-10. I don't work abs much, maybe once a week and I'll do about 20 min of light cardio (stepper or treadmill) after each workout. I plan on hitting calves 3x/week as thy have to GROW.

Diet will consist of protein powder, chicken, steak, salmon, tuna, ground beef, lots of veggies, rice, potatoes, oatmeal, cottage cheese and a bit of fruit. My Krea-Genic dose is 4 caps per day (each cap is 750mg). I am not on any other supplements right now aside from the occasional caffeine tab (if I feel tired).

My starting stats are:
Chest 35.5"
Waist 28"
Quad 21"
Right bicep (flexed) 12"
Calf 12.25"
Weight 110lbs

I'm new to this whole journaling thing, so if there are any questions or things that you want me to track, ask away:) I'll update this journal once or twice a week unless there is something crazy going on.

Pics were taken last night...

your looking great :)

good luck

Quick update~ 3 days on and NO dry mouth, NO cramping....this is good.

I haven't noticed any strength increase or any extra energy during my 3 workouts to date, but it's only been 3 days

I am down 2lbs. I expected this as I ate crappy for 2 weeks post competition. Diet is clean again and I'm hoping that the creatine helps me hold some solid weight as I build in the next few months.

Look'n good 69 :) I am really looking forward to this journal, I can't wait to see the changes you make!!

Okay, so Friday's workout was REALLY good. I've noticed extra energy/push during my last 2 workouts and throughout the day. Not necessarily feeling any "pumps", but strength was definatley there and I didn't feel the muscle fatigue I usually get by the end of the workout. Friday was chest and I benched 115lbs for sets of 8:) PR for me!Really looking forward to hitting legs on Monday.

Still no cramps or dry mouth (mind you, I normalls drink about 5-6L of water a day).

Workouts still going strong....today was shoulders. Noticed less muscle fatigue---ususally my shoulders "burn out" quickly. Needed less rest between sets. I've also noticed less soreness in the muscles 1-2 days post workout, so recovery seems to be getting faster. Weight has stabalized at 108lbs (in the am), but my rings are getting tighter---going to up the water a bit for the next few days and see if that helps.