Can You Use Creatine to Lose Weight?
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I was 255 in December, added creatine, plus being vegan, calorie deficit, weighed in at 218 today, and strongest I’ve ever been
How much u weigh now brodie
Which creatine did you use ?
This is something I was looking for more
Everyday or just training day
@@pizzandoughnuts8762 just seeing this lol I’m 210
For the loading fase I was dieting and got very confused for a few weeks as i was actually gaining 1 kilo per week, I weighted 112kilos, then 115kg at the end of the month, I thought that I fucked up my calories or something, but it ended up being the water retention, because I looked leaner and more muscular, then week by week my weight started to drop again because I already filled the muscles with water and now im back down at 112 kg way stronger and leaner than before looking at the pictures, so dont get scared if you go up in weight starting, becase its all water retention in the muscle, it doesnt make you fat, you can lose fat and mantain or even gain muscle while on creatine, we have to look at the mirror a litle bit more and step out of the scale, if you feel and look better you are better dont obses yourself with the scale
I've been losing weight for quite awhile without using creatine, then started taking it and gained 6 lbs in one week. It freaked me out so I stopped taking it to check that it wasn't my calories I effed up, then the weight started coming off after just a couple of days. I think I will start back up on the creatine, just may need to adjust my goal weight. This video and comment was gold about what I needed to know.
@@genxer74I know the is late but when you take creatine the water goes to ur muscles. After ur body gets used to I’m pretty sure it goes away.
Me last weekend thinking not drinking water would make me look better in my outfit 😂 i ended up just getting super nauseous because i started taking shots against my better judgment🥲 the more you learn tho, thanks for the informative video as always!
Put down the booze
If you think water won’t make you look better in your outfit you need to rethink things a bit, salt is what is the difference, water is life, drink a gallon a day it actually helps shed excess water.
@@rfrantzt very true
drinking 101 never not be hydrated lmfao
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Great informative video
Id only say that "looks" is subjectively better off creatine, not arguing that water is stored "outside" the muscle at all, simply stating that I know for a fact that my muscles get rounder when on creatine. Sure, that makes them look bigger, but I just tend to prefer the "carved out of wood" look which contrasts well against the so mainstream bloated bodybuilder trend.
What about creatine during fasting?
Thank you
Hey, I have a doubt. Let's say I am doing cardio along with strength training to lose fat and gain muscle. But if I take creatine, wouldn't that also fuel my cardio session? That's not good because I want energy taken from the carbs and fats rather than creatine, especially when running.
Creatine isnt an energy source at all. It would not replace the ATP that you get from carbs, fats, and sugars.
Thank you Gentlemen
Who is DiStefano on the jersey
Sal DiStefano. Sportsball legend
Creatine has zero side effects.
Maybe someone could give me there opinion on something if have be experiencing the past 7 days, I’m currently in a deficit and been on a Keto diet mostly but have currently switched to high protein about 125g carbs and low fats and started to take creatine post workout just 5g no loading phase it’s day 8 now and I’m gained 1 lbs in the last 2 days O.5 lbs - 0.5lbs each day but feel like I’m getting leaner and my muscles feel fuller is this just the creatine/carbs holding water in the muscle which is making the scale go up or do I need to cut my calories even more I train 7 days a week push pull legs split any advice will be appreciate.
Btw I normally weigh about 6 pounds less than I do if I was on keto without creatine also I do 30 walk for cardio every morning
Should someone like me who is obese and just starting to workout take this supplement? I have a Bowflex which I use 30 - 45 mins everyother day and an elliptical that I use for 30mins b4 each workout. As big as I am I don't need to be seeing the scale go up. But I don't mind if it will eventually help it go back down faster.
If you do use creatine I recommend going for creatine HCL but I would say depending how “obese” you are just try to run everyday
If you’re obese, you should focus on weight loss first.
@@thefitgurutv I’m 5’8 240 was 250, that 240 is all fat too lol, I’m taking creatine now hopefully doesn’t fuck me over
@Samuel Rodriguez 234 as of yesterday !
@@MrAppbee update?
Did I win something??
So let’s say I take creatine and I work out the same as I did before I took it. What would happen
You'd feel , and be, stronger.
I was using Creatine on a cut and it was amazing performance and recovery wise, but it unfortunately gave me digestive issues and I was peeing so much it was just a constant burden.
That's just you being lazy. you're probably getting digestive issues cuz you're may be taking too much at once.
Bruh how much water were you drinking?
Gained 5 pounds when i started creatine. Dropped that 5 pounds and then some the next week. Was hesitant and skeptical about the water retention at first but a month in the only place you can tell im holding water is in my muscles. Still dropping pants sizes while getting bigger muscles. Would definitely recommend
I lost 200 lbs taking creatine! I started taking creatine and stopped doing pizza mukbang or ordering McDonald's everytime I'd wake up in the middle of the night! Creatine literally melted the lbs away!
@@lindseywilliams his comment was clearly satire lol
i love these short form videos, man. I've learned so much from these bite size sessions. Right to the point.
Some people are outliers and it can cause water weight and belly bloat. It's rare but even on a strict diet and hydrated I'd still have nasty gut bloat. I've tried creatine for over 20 years with the same results.
Yup. Same with me. Stopped using it. I don't understand why people don't want to take it in consideration
You’d be 214 if you weren’t on creatine on the same weigh in. You’re gonna hold water on creatine, it’s the only side effect.
Ngl I feel it makes me stronger but after I feel bloated and fat lmao so idk
The advice i was looking for thanks
Awesome I was just thinking about this
When o drink it I hold water in my face and all over
The monohydrate bloats me but the Kre-alkylyn and micronized creatine is great for me.
Same thing pretty much.
Stomach bloat is a gut issue.
@@saldistefanomaps How can u fix it?
The F is Crayetin
Im currently 230lbs i just started taking creatine right before i workout. Ill let ya know how its looking after two months
Can you give me suggestions
How much do you take a day? I’m at 225 and want to take creatine, how’s it going for you?
If you’re worried about being bloated, get micronized creatine monohydrate.
This is where peak week is trial and error. It’s not well researched and most
of the information is based off experience. From what I got told from a top coach who works with natural athletes you go on a carb and creatine deplete a week out then when you carb and creatine load while minimising water a day out the body with get water from under the skin to fill up the muscle while drying out your skin.
What about wrestlers that need to make a certain weight by cutting water weight?
Well then that’s a problem
“Cray”-atine?
Should I take both creatine and protein powder while on a cut?
yes no problem, just make sure you’re on a calorie deficit!👍🏽
Ideal for looks if you like being bloated and having puffy face
Would you guys recommend taking creatine while fasting? For example in the mornings pre workout?
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Yes. Absolutely 👍.. that’s what I do I love it
I have take creatine before in the past and I have gotten bigger and stronger. I was also told that I would get fat. I hired a coach and got my nutrition better. Am I bigger? Yes. I'm 6'3 395 but I wear clothes that someone 100lbs less them me does. I run and operate like any other athlete so it's awsome I have set so many pr's on it and I love it. I am in the proccess of a weight drop for halloween. The creatine is not going anywhere.
I've lost almost 60 lbs from 325 to 267. I'm 6'2". I lost the weight with intermittent fasting for 20 hrs a day and eating for only a 4 hour window. Counting my calories and staying in a caloric deficite. Strength training 1 hr a day 6 days a week. I'm considering taking creatine for a bit of a boost in the gym and to jump start the muscle building process. Do you think I can still keep losing weight while using it?
@ConstantinoXhelili I'm not a complete expert but, if wanna get big and strong go for it. Take 5 grams and then go off of it for a few months.
@@Neo_The_One_ How long did It Take you to lose this much weight? Im 320 I train 3hrs a day and take creatine , calorie deficiet , And dont seem to loose any weight
@@FernandoGarcia-dr8rf be honest with yourself man it’s the only way to make progress
@@FernandoGarcia-dr8rf I was 326 dropped down to 306 without any supplements. I’m 36 I just get to the gym get a strong session in and hit the sauna for 20 minutes. Still losing weight little by little. It’s been a couple of weeks.
Creatine is the best exercise supplement by far.
I just noticed my name on that board.
That really Helped me Knowing more about the creatine
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I am chubby but i look more weighted when i take Creatine, i eat in calorie defecit still i look more healthy. Is it happening because of protein intake or Creatine? Plus i also feel bloated.
Did you load and which creatine did you take?
My stomach does look bloated. It’s huge… but I have been loading for over a week so hopefully the belly bloating stops soon and I see the effects. I look huge today.
Did the bloating stop now?
Update?
update?
@@deniskoprivica759 yeah it went away! The only problem is I had my period the following week so I pretty much was bloated for a month. But I started looking more lean after that.
@@hippiegypsygirl thanks for your answer (:
What about face puff. Some of us want to keep our good looking face features
i had that when i was taking 10g a day after the load week... i knocked it down to 5g a day and my face slimmed back down.
So funny to hear covid deniers to talk with those nasal voices
I always just look bloated and fat on it but I do feel stronger and get better pumps
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Basically any video I have ever seen about creatine, the bottom line.... take creatine!
What about the potential hair loss from increased dht?
From what I read, creatine increases DHT for up to 36% the first week, then 22% afterwards. If you take medication to lower DHT (finasteride) then that should balance it out. Good luck man
It’s genetics. Not the creatine
@@868AIB If it I need increases DHT, that can contribute. Just because genetics dictates various outcomes, doesn’t mean there aren’t other factors
I gained 8 kg from creatine loading for 1 week of 15g '_'
Really?
@@JalRiderMandy yes its completely water weight and it goes down after a month or 2
I have minor gut issues with creatine. I typically add to a protein shake. Any recommendations on a quality, clean creatine that may limit that?
Drink enough water with the creatine, you can add salt to help with absorption and if you still have gut issues just split the dose and take it 2 or 3 times a day.
I use creatine from Alzchem Germany called Creapure. There are several suppliers who uses this micronized creatine. I keep it to a low dose of 3mg to avoid gut/stomach problems. I also mix it with Greek yogurt plus a scoop of whey protein.
I agree with the guy below, creapure™️ from Germany does not cause any bloating for me, vs regular monohydrate
Creatine monohydrate should be what you get, it's the most researched and effective form of creatine. If you're having gut issues eat before you take creatine, make sure your water intake is higher & drink the shake slower.
@@Xx_m1k3_0X1onG_xX creapure is creatine mono.
It’s just made in Germany to a specific standard so there are much less impurities.
A lot of regular creatine mono is made in China where they have very low standards.
Drinking it slower or increasing water consumption will likely not help gut issues, or at least this has never been the case for me.
People bloating... please, mix your creatine 5g in 32oz water bottle, and drink spacingly. If you load for a week do this, morning, noon, late afternoon then around 8-9pm.
Hi would I lose the veins that are on my arms. The ones that show.
Gain fat
i think you should do show on creatine
So pretentious to say cray a teen
Will you really lose muscle on a cut? I understand taking in lower calories but won't the body break down body fat to give the muscles the energy it needs to grow?
Yes if you are over weight
Nah you dont, dont worry. If our bodies started breaking down muscle tissue before fat then we wouldn't have evolved like we have.
So does taking creatine help prevent loose skin for people working on losing a bunch of fat???
I bought creatine and have been scared to take it because I don’t want to gain weight. My goal is to lose about 15 pounds but also gain muscle. I workout 6 days a week (only weightlifting) and in a high protein diet. I have not seen the scale go down so I’m at a plateau, should I still go ahead and take creatine or should I try to focus on losing more weight first?
It will make you gain weight for the first couple of weeks. So you will probably won’t lose weight for two weeks or so. After that you shouldn’t have a problem losing weight .
Take it. The goal is to lose fat. Not weight.
Hi Dad
He don’t know you
@@khydo yo mama
Is supplemental creatine needed if you are on a carnivore diet eating 2-3# (raw weight) beef per day? I believe 100g raw ground beef has 0.9g creatine. Which would mean I get 8-12g of creatine per day from food. Does that work as well as supplemental?
TIA for any info
So u dont eat fruits veggies?
@@Rajdweep no I don’t. My intestines can’t handle any sort of fiber. I have too much damage from years of opioid use for chronic pain from a degenerative joint disorder (ehlers danlos syndrome). I only eat meat (90% grassfed beef), eggs, animal fat and olive oil.
@@Snapkrackpop that sounds like a boring diet tbh
@@Rajdweep being opioid and sedative free because my pain is so well managed with my diet is anything but boring. When you are desperate enough and fearful enough of only existing and not living, you do what it takes.
The last thing I am is bored. I love what I eat. I eat like a king. Not a queen. But a king!!!
@@Snapkrackpop it is what it is
Can I mix Creatine and carnitine together?
You shouldn’t need carnitine unless you have a deficiency of carnitine. If you eat enough meat you really shouldn’t need it and taking more carnitine would do literally nothing for you.
Thx guys
👍
So much bro science here. For a fact for many people, including me creatine mono for example causes bloat and weight gain OUTSIDE the muscle, thus Bloat! I also had excessive creatinine in blood and urine tests.
That coach was correct in pulling the creatine.
It's actually backed up by decades of studies it is one of the most researched substances out and has been consistently proven. Bro science lmao didn't realize scientists existed the field of bro science. Even if you are an outlier, it doesn't negate the over 100 plus years of scientific research.
@@brandonenga You have a lame response. Learn what this saying means.
"Who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes?"
Actual experience Trumps (2024) 'opinion'.
Yup. Happened it with me too
I ordered some creatine HCL right away
Great choice 💯
When should I take it before or after a workout ?
Soon after the workout is good
Read the directions on bottle mine says 2 scoop before 2 scoop after and all 4 at once on off days
It doesn’t matter when. You can take it before or after as long as it’s in your system. It’s not the same as whey protein where it should be taken after a the work out.
Will the sauna effect creatine
To start the load is it recommended to take around 15 grams a day for 5 days for female ? And then go to 5 grams daily? Thanks. I have been wondering the proper way to add creatine in most effectively and been reading a plethora of info. Also before training or after training, eating empty stomach? I've read it does not matter
Just SO MUCH INFO
Thanks you guys for posting.✌
Loading creatine to saturate the muscle has been debunked a while ago. Just start with 3-5g a day. Also time of day doesn't matter but some people swear by taking it post workout for absorption and recovery reasons but do what works for you.
All the best!
@@AshSama86 thanks Sam! I have read a lot.of different information and it seems to all say a lot.of.different things....time.of day I read does not matter for sure, but reading about loading for the beginning cycle then do 3 to 5 grams daily...thanks
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@@francescafrancesca9872 yeah the loading phase was a ploy created by companies to sell more product. The creatine does take time to properly saturate the muscle . . say a few days to a week but loading with 20 grams a day won't speed up or inhibit the process.
Creatine will do what it does just fine on a normal 3-5g dosage from the start and providing you're not one of the 20% non responders, you should see all the benefits mentioned in the video.
It's a really great addition to your training so I hope it works out for you francesca 😄
I loaded creatine for a week and it does work. If you want to load creatine split up your servings and take it on a full stomach. Post workout is also the ideal time to take it.
Oh and don't take it too fast, you definitely don't want the upset stomach from it
1-2 scoops a day no biggie best to use after workout goes directly to muscles
I'm having Kevin Levrone's ANABOLIC Creatine Monohydrate. I hope there's no issue with this version on a long term basis consuming it daily?
Boom baby I’m here
Is it ok to abruptly stop creatine? Or slowly taper?
You can stop on a dime with no issues whatsoever.
You can stop
So then if I'm shredded dont take creatine
Creatine is bad for cutting, my experience, good for gains
Why bad?
Hey man,help me out,i am on cut,should I take creatine? I guess its two years since you messaged this, but I really need your expertise here
Why does creatine make me angry and worsen my anxiety??
That might not be creatine
@@MindPumpShow I've tried three separate times. Starts right after I take it and ends the day after I stop taking it
Is it true Creatine causes hair loss?
It might but I use hair loss treatments to balance that out.
It increases the body’s ability to produce DHT with makes hair not on your head grow more. It’s may cause the hair on your hair to thin. But the studies about it are all over the place.
Yes
@@laketravisswag i use nizoral shampoo to help with the dht buildup on the scalp .
I was already using HIMS hair treatment anyway which there shampoo kills DHT, DHT in the scalp causes hairs loss which some claims creatine creates
How does creatine know only to hold water in the skeletal muscles, and not the heart?
It’s from the extra ATP which is largely stored in muscle
@@saldistefanomaps Hey Sal, thx for the reply. My mistake above, I edited it to say *not* as in not hold water in the heart?
Also i heard creatine holds water on the face is it true
@@Rajdweep no😂😂 creatine stores water on muscles.
@@Skuffer2 ya the noob that told me this is an alcoholic and he thinks his puffy face is due to creatine 🤣