How much creatine should I take(basic)

[grahf2]

Hey.I 17,male.I am using GNC Monohydrate(I usually use a diff.brand,due to price,but I ran out so I couldnt wait for it to come in) I drink near 2 gallons of water on workout days,and box daily also. I have some questions-I am not platinum

I didnt load,dont want to.Is it neccesary,I dont think so with my doses

1.How much should I take after lifting?I usually take 10gs after lifting and 5gs after my cardio(boxing)

2.How much should I use on off days(still box/or cardio)I usually take 5gs after that

3.When should I stop using creatine/or could I use it year round?
And when should I begin again(I read 1mo.on 1mo.off)

4.On Mr.x site,I read like 20gs on training days and 5gs on off days?Isnt that overkill,unless spaced out>?

sorry for asking such common questions,but I cant find the answers to them and I cant afford platinum at the moment

 

[sawastea]

Originally posted by grahf2

I didnt load,dont want to.Is it neccesary,I dont think so with my doses

Loading is NOT necessary

1.How much should I take after lifting?I usually take 10gs after lifting and 5gs after my cardio(boxing)

5g post workout is perfectly fine ...On non-training days, take 5g whenever you can, I normally took it in the morning, after breakfast

2.How much should I use on off days(still box/or cardio)I usually take 5gs after that

5g daily is recommended

3.When should I stop using creatine/or could I use it year round?
And when should I begin again(I read 1mo.on 1mo.off)

Many people cycle creatine for one to a month and a half on, and a month or so off. It varies from person to person as well as how you are tolerating creatine and if in fact, you are gaining

4.On Mr.x site,I read like 20gs on training days and 5gs on off days?Isnt that overkill,unless spaced out>?

Again, 5g daily should suffice

sorry for asking such common questions,but I cant find the answers to them and I cant afford platinum at the moment

NP