should I worry about creatine weight gain???
Hi!!
I started to take creatine a couple weeks ago. I am 5 weeks out (same as Loriann ) from Nationals. BUT it freaks me out a little that my weight is going up instead of down. Should I cut it out as I need to really know where I am at. I am taking a pill form of creatine My morning weight was 138 this morning!!! I want to be 128 on stage!!!!
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Hey...yes..creatine will hold water in the muscle cell and your weight will temporarily go up. Personally i will stop taking creatine supps 2 weeks before a competition to allow the water to disperse from my body. It actually only takes a couple of days to see a difference but 2 weeks is better safe than sorry.
How much did you weight at your last competition a few weeks ago?
Re: should I worry about creatine weight gain???
I was 128 in halifax but I didn't carb load enough. In Moncton I was 130 so I figure in that ball park is where I should be for Nationals so at 5 weeks out weighing 138 freaks me out a little!!!
Cheers
D
Re: should I worry about creatine weight gain???
I wouldn't worry one bit!! We have 5 weeks to go and you can shave approx. 3 pounds off for water retention then you just have another 4-5lbs of fat to go!! You are on track girl! Just keep lifting heavy and you'll be fine!
Especially for this show..its going to be better if you come in fuller due to the size of some of the girls that will be on stage with us.
Re: should I worry about creatine weight gain???
thanks
I am so nervose of looking small or even worse FAT!!!! Also I have nobody close (in my town) to keep me psyched so I am so glad to have you and heather to keep my spirits up!!!
cheers
Deb
Re: should I worry about creatine weight gain???
You definately won't look fat....and if you come in looking like you did for your last 2 shows you'll be just fine and look'n great on stage We all second guess ourselves when the crunch time kicks in....i'm the worst...thats why its great to have support to keep you grounded We are here for ya! Keep at it.....its coming up sooo fast!!
) from Nationals. BUT it freaks me out a little that my weight is going up instead of down. Should I cut it out as I need to really know where I am at. I am taking a pill form of creatine My morning weight was 138 this morning!!! I want to be 128 on stage!!!!
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