Creatine - Just starting & need advice

liltysonn
liltysonn Posts: 6
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Currently on a cut for boxing. 2 questions:
1. Should i account for water weight from creatine when recording weight & calories to be cut...

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  • liltysonn
    liltysonn Posts: 6
    2. Is it fine for me to cut 20 pounds in 2 months while on creatine? Im at 156 and need to drop to 135.
  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
    Creatine is going to cause your muscles to retain more water than they would otherwise. I've found I lose/gain about 2 - 3% of my bodyweight when I cycle off/on creatine.

    You don't look to have much bodyfat to lose 20 lbs. I'm guessing you're going to have to sacrifice some muscle mass to get down to 135 (and probably be a little dehydrated at weigh in). I would cycle off the creatine at least a week before and you'll likely cut a couple of pounds from that.
  • liltysonn
    liltysonn Posts: 6
    Thank you for the advice. From what i calculated, if correct, im carrying 18 pounds of fat.. So unfortunately i may lose some muscle mass and will definitely cycle off creatine a week or two before
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