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Creatine question

jg627
jg627 Posts: 1,221 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
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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  • Chuckempire
    Chuckempire Posts: 44
    what were your dosages?
  • kiachu
    kiachu Posts: 409 Member
    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? :)
  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
    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 time
  • jg627
    jg627 Posts: 1,221 Member
    what were your dosages?
    Half tablespoon a day for the last three days.
  • jg627
    jg627 Posts: 1,221 Member
    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? :)
    That could be it. I did unleash the fury.
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