Creatine: Why I Started Taking It (And Why I’m Still Taking It)

Creatine: Why I Started Taking It (And Why I’m Still Taking It)

I never thought creatine would be part of my routine.

It always sat in that category of:
“not for me”
“too much”
“for people training at a different level”

But that changed.

The Moment That Shifted It

I was listening to Dr Stacy Sims on the The Diary of a CEO, and she spoke about women… especially in midlife. Not needing less. Needing different support. She talked about creatine not as a bodybuilding supplement, but as something that can support:

  • strength
  • recovery
  • cognitive function

And it made me pause.

Then I Started Looking Into It Properly

Not just one voice. Not just one podcast. Actual research, and what stood out is this: Creatine is one of the most studied supplements in the world

Research consistently shows it can:

  • Improve strength and power output
  • Support lean muscle development over time
  • Help with recovery between sets and sessions
  • Potentially support brain health and cognitive function

There’s even growing evidence around:

  • fatigue resistance
  • maintaining muscle as we age

Which… feels pretty relevant.

And Then There Was This Thought…

I watched Limitless with Chris Hemsworth. It’s all about pushing physical and mental boundaries, what the body is capable of, and what happens when you actually train into discomfort.

And it made me think: We’re asking a lot from our bodies.

  • We train hard
  • We push through tiredness
  • We juggle life, stress, everything else

So why wouldn’t we support that?

Not with extremes. Just with something that helps us keep showing up.

So I Started Taking It

Nothing complicated.

  • 3–5g a day
  • No loading
  • No overthinking

Just consistency.

What I’ve Noticed

No big dramatic moment.

Just… small shifts:

  • A bit more strength in sessions
  • Slightly better recovery
  • More consistency across the week

It feels like, I don’t hit empty quite as quickly, and that matters more than anything.

Let’s Clear This Up

Creatine gets misunderstood.

It’s not:

  • a “bulking” supplement
  • something that makes you suddenly bigger

What it actually does:
Pulls water into the muscle (not under the skin) Supports energy production

For me, it feels like support… not excess.

Why This Matters (For Women Like Me)

This isn’t about chasing aesthetics.

It’s about:

  • staying strong
  • protecting muscle
  • keeping momentum

Especially as we move through different stages of life. Because strength isn’t just physical.

It’s consistency.
It’s resilience.
It’s not starting over every time life gets busy.

Creatine isn’t the answer. But it’s one of those things that quietly supports the work you’re already doing

Training.
Showing up.
Trying again.

Final Thought

I didn’t start taking creatine to change my body. I started because I wanted to support it, and if something small helps me:

  • train better
  • recover better
  • keep going

Then it’s worth it.

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