11/06/2025
⚡ Creatine 101: Small Scoop, Big Results
Want better workouts and steadier progress without overhauling your routine? Creatine is one of the simplest upgrades you can make. It’s well-studied, affordable, and easy to stick with. 🙂
Creatine helps your muscles recycle energy so you can push a few more quality reps. Over weeks, that adds up to more strength and lean muscle. More muscle = easier fat loss maintenance.
You don’t need to “bulk” to use it. Many of our patients take creatine while cutting or on GLP-1s to help protect muscle as the scale moves.
How to take it
Choose creatine monohydrate (plain powder)
3–5 g daily, any time of day
Mix in water, a shake, or even yogurt
Loading is optional; consistency is what matters
Some people notice a tiny bump in water inside the muscle at first. That’s normal, not “fat gain.” Clothes often fit the same or better as training improves.
If you lift 2–3 days per week and keep protein consistent, creatine helps you get more from the work you’re already doing. It pairs perfectly with short, full-body sessions.
Who it’s for
Beginners who want steady, visible progress
Busy people squeezing in 20–30 minute lifts
Anyone cutting or on GLP-1s who wants to keep muscle
Simple weekly rhythm
Take your scoop daily (set a phone reminder)
Lift 2–3×/week: squat, hinge, push, pull, carry
Hit 25–40 g protein per meal and walk daily
Hydrate well, the same way you would with regular training. If you have kidney disease or other medical concerns, talk with your physician first.
Common myths, solved
“I’ll gain fat.” → No. It’s water stored in muscle and better training output.
“Timing is magic.” → Not really. Daily total beats timing.
“All forms are equal.” → Monohydrate is the most tested and cost-effective.
7-day quick start
Day 1: Buy plain creatine monohydrate
Days 1–7: Take 3–5 g once a day
Lift twice this week and log weights/reps
Next week, try to add 1–2 reps somewhere
A tiny habit, big payoff. Stronger sessions, better recovery, and more muscle to support long-term fat loss. 💪
Want this built around your schedule?
Book your free consult in our bio. We’ll set your creatine plan, a 20–30 minute lift routine, and connect it to the RCMC app so you can track everything without guesswork.