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Creatine question

jg627
Posts: 1,221 Member
I just started a creatine cycle and 2 lbs just fell off. I thought I would start retaining some water weight. What's the deal? Maybe just a weird reaction thing? Not noticing any side effects or anything like that. I just started on Saturday. That morning I was 209.5, same on Sunday morning, then this morning 207.5.
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what were your dosages?0
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You probably lost some fluid. Far as I know creatine itself doesn't make you lose weight. Did you have a good toilet visit recently?0
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creatine will not effect weight loss or fat gains, you naturally produce creatine anyway, and can get it from some foods, such as tuna. Creatine will just take the water that is already surrounding your muscle and suck it all in giving your muscles extra hydration. said to help recovery time in between sets, help with muscle gains, and will of course make your muscles look bigger. (simplest way i can describe it ) and if anything you will normally weigh more after a workout so I may just depend on when you way yourself. My weight jumps around all the time0
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what were your dosages?0
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You probably lost some fluid. Far as I know creatine itself doesn't make you lose weight. Did you have a good toilet visit recently?0
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