Creatine/ATP endurance question

Just so I'm not missing something, and to answer questions I have been asking myself.. please give your opinion on this.

I've been under a lot of stress, and am multi tasking.. and still competing etc. I have had energy issues a few times, and I just want to make sure I'm not messing things up on a dietary level.

Assuming I was fully loaded on creatine, nice and strong; can this at all have a negative effect on cardio? I would assume no.

The bigger question, is coming off of creatine. Assuming your body is getting to the point where the stores of creatine in the muscle are used up, is there possibly a lag point where your body has little creatine available before it starts to produce it naturally again?

I was just curious as I've taken a few weeks off of creatine and had a few weak days.. although I'm an insomniac and this could explain excessive fatigue during training. I'm wondering if I should not mess with it if all these factors are so critical for endurance, and plus it lends itself to me being TOO muscular for my weight class. Love it!

I've found that there is "lag" time, but that "lag" doesn't occur immediately. I've had personal experiences where the lag was noticeable just over a week after supplementing. Of Course, you'll "adjust" to that as well. It's all relative, and I definitely enjoy getting back on it after a break, which helps me appreciate creapure even more.

I did want to address the insomniac issue. I too am a huge insomniac, and insomnia has plagued me since 2002. It comes in waves of intensity, so as of now I'm mostly fine, but I've learned three very interesting things about sleeping: 1) from a QiGong master and Doctor of physics, I've been told that the body's energy system cycles prominently around the top of the head (in the path of the pituitary) and near the perineum between the hrs of 11 and 1. Western science indicates that the majority of your hormone production occurs between these hrs, suggesting that achieving sleep within this range could boost hormone activity. There's also another debate about male infertility being influenced by the "night life" due to sleep patterns. 2) I was taught in one of my Physics classes that a certain wavelength of blue light is responsible for setting the sleep cycle, among other complicated body rhythms, so it is recommended that you not engage in TV or computer activity at least 1 hr or more before bedtime. and finally 3) I recently learned in my Gross Anatomy class that new data has confirmed that if you receive less than 7 hrs of sleep, you will gain unwanted weight. It has something to do with a hormonal response. Go figure. So I'm sure the sleep thing is connected.

so i should take a week break from creapure(i take 5g after each work out)every 4 weeks?

btw on the sleeping subject. i always look more lean, fit when i first wake up. sleep is definitely curcial.

I honestly couldn't tell you what the appropriate cycle is. I believe everyone has their own unique body chemistry. My breaks were forced due to long road trips. I have the 200serving size creapure, so I probably would have taken all of it if it weren't for fate. Haha. I'd say that if you've been on it for a while, discontinue use for at least a week or until you notice somethings lacking, and maybe consider changing your routine briefly. You'll notice that your workouts may start to lose intensity, and you should use that awareness to push yourself mentally. It'll be OK! I came back much stronger, and that's the point of cycling anything, whether a supplement or a routine. Some people choose to discontinue it for a month, but I think that if you stay in the present moment, you'll know what will be best for you. Think about it this way: if you discontinue and lose intensity, attempt to regain the intensity without the supplement; therefore, you will no doubt surpass your average performance when you do get back on it. That effort will likely take more than a week of off time to achieve, but it's just an example effort, so again, let your body lead you, and you'll succeed. Sometimes it's worth it to take one step back to take a few steps forward. Let me know how it goes. It would be a good lesson for all of us.

I'm going to play with this, like a long term test. I really enjoy creapure, I do sets of 20 pull ups as a 210 pounder, and do 1 legged squats and have all kinds of fun. This is much easier with full strong muscles, after a few weeks of creapure. My thinking is, that I should either stay on it without choosing to take a break, or go off it for awhile and look at the numbers.

This lag isn't a bad thing, just something that needs understood. If I have one bad day, the video will be all over youtube as an opponents' victory. I obviously haven't figured this out yet, or do not understand the timing required.. and how I've messed it up. I've had people tell me that I felt much stronger a month ago etc... blah. I need to pay attention to IF I'm taking creapure or not, I bring different bags with me when I travel lol.

Insomnia is horrible. I think most of it stems from PTSD issues in people, but that is a completely different topic. I've been working about 50 hours a week, taking 9 credits finishing the last year of my college degree, and work two side jobs... at night my blood pressure has been 140 systolic, 64 diastolic.

Stress sucks. If you don't sleep, it is really hard to exercise.

Originally Posted by Cowin8579

I'm going to play with this, like a long term test. I really enjoy creapure, I do sets of 20 pull ups as a 210 pounder, and do 1 legged squats and have all kinds of fun. This is much easier with full strong muscles, after a few weeks of creapure. My thinking is, that I should either stay on it without choosing to take a break, or go off it for awhile and look at the numbers.

This lag isn't a bad thing, just something that needs understood. If I have one bad day, the video will be all over youtube as an opponents' victory. I obviously haven't figured this out yet, or do not understand the timing required.. and how I've messed it up. I've had people tell me that I felt much stronger a month ago etc... blah. I need to pay attention to IF I'm taking creapure or not, I bring different bags with me when I travel lol.

Insomnia is horrible. I think most of it stems from PTSD issues in people, but that is a completely different topic. I've been working about 50 hours a week, taking 9 credits finishing the last year of my college degree, and work two side jobs... at night my blood pressure has been 140 systolic, 64 diastolic.

Stress sucks. If you don't sleep, it is really hard to exercise.

AGREED! I have never had insomnia, but I do have a tendency to get so busy I don't have time to sleep enough.

i just have a hard time falling asleep, even after a 10 hr work day. thats why i smoke, it helps put me to sleep.