Do I Really Need Creatine?
If you’ve spent even 10 minutes researching supplements, you’ve probably heard of creatine. It’s one of the most studied, proven, and misunderstood supplements out there.
So, let’s cut the fluff and break it down Fat Tony style.
What is Creatine?
Creatine is a naturally occurring compound found in your muscles. You also get a small amount from foods like red meat and fish.
But here’s the deal:
To saturate your muscles and get the performance benefits, you’d have to eat kilos of meat a day. Thats why supplementing is a game-changer.
What Does Creatine Actually Do?
Creatine helps your muscles produce more ATP (adenosine triphosphate) the energy your body uses during explosive, short-burst movements like:
- Lifting weights
- Sprinting
- High-intensity training
More ATP = more reps, more strength, better performance. Simple.
Benefits of Creatine
Backed by decades of research, here’s what creatine can do:
- Increase strength and power
- Boost muscle mass (safely)
- Enhance workout performance
- Support recovery
- Improve brain function (yep, for real)
Myths About Creatine
Let’s squash the B.S.:
- It’s a steroid.
Nope. Creatine is not a steroid. Its legal, natural, and safe.
- It causes water retention and bloating.
Maybe a bit of water in the muscle, but that’s a good thing. It makes you look fuller, not puffier.
- You’ll lose your gains when you stop.
Not true. You might lose some water weight, but not actual muscle.
How to Take It
- Dosage: 3-5g per day. I use 5g per day
- Type: Creatine Monohydrate (cheap, effective, proven)
- Timing: Anytime. Morning, post-workout, whatever. Just be consistent.
You don’t need loading phases, fancy mixes, or overpriced brands. Just grab a scoop and go.
Pro Tips from Fat Tony
- Take it with food or carbs it helps absorption. Easiest thing for me is to add it to my protein shake
- Don’t overthink it. Missing a day won’t ruin your progress.
- Stick with it. Benefits build over time, creatines a slow burn, not a pre-workout.
Should You Take Creatine?
If you’re strength training, trying to build muscle, or looking to improve your performance... YES. It’s one of the few supplements I genuinely recommend.
It’s not magic. But it works if you're training hard, eating right, and staying consistent.
