Is Creatine worth the weight gain?

[Choupique]

Is fois a good thing??

Lol, no.

Fois the Louisiana word for the shits

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Some people get the fois from it, seems to be less of a problem with mono

That'll help him lose weight.

 

[Reece123]

That'll help him lose weight.

No my problem is I grew up too close to Louisiana and like that Creole shit too much! For whatever reason I think if a meal doesn’t have rice and gravy it’s not complete. However I didn’t know what fois was lol

 

[Choupique]

didn’t know what fois was

It's pronounced like "fwah"

BS aside though that's the only complaint I ever hear about creatine and it's not a super common one, at least not in my social circles. They all recommend 10g of creapure daily split into two 5g doses to reduce bubble gut.

 

[brca005]

Lots of good advice so far, I used to take creatine when I was serious about powerlifting 15-20 years ago, then when I stopped powerlifting I stopped taking it, since I wasn't trying to build muscle or strength anymore.

Within the last year, I have started taking creatine again, mainly for the cognitive benefits that have been coming out stating how good creatine is for that. I still workout, different goals now, but am not trying to gain muscle or strength like I was.

I also don't notice any of the "weight gain from water", my weight stays pretty constant.

 

[rickyw]

I may have gained 3-4 pounds maximum, taking 10 grams per day. I have enjoyed increased mental acuity and faster recovery between training sessions. Highly recommend.

 

[peterk123]

I'm 59 years young. Started on creatine six months ago. I will say that it is not some magic pill. I think the only time you really feel the benefits is when you stop taking it. The stuff just works, but it's subtle.

It has helped my weight training. I'm a skinny guy, was 173 pounds six feet tall. I'm up to almost 180 but not because of the creatine. My weight barely budged from it, if at all. It has been the increase in protein that has started to kick in for me.

Creatine has helped with my sucky sleep. I just don't sleep well anymore. But now if I have a night where I only sleep two or three hours, I can still function fairly well. It may also be helping memory, but it's a guess. I can't really prove it.

Like others have said, it's studied to death. The benefits are real. The weight gain is not.

 

[PVHunter]

I take 5 mg daily. I pack it when I travel so it is borderline ritual at this point. If anything, i've lost weight while taking creatine. I casually experiment on myself and the two supplements I would not give up are magnesium/sodium/calcium and creatine. Like having a training 223, it's something I should've done a long time ago.

 

[LostArra]

You guys weigh yourself?
There's your problem.

I have two weight classes:
Pants fit
Pants don't fit.
As long as I stay in the first I don't sweat it.

Creatine yes.