Creatine for Weight Loss?

Nutrition
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This might seem counter-intuitive, but here me out:

Here’s my rational, creatine isn’t thermogenic, so it’s not going to help me lose weight that way, but I was thinking, if I could increase my muscles while cutting my calories (not an easy feat, even though I’m essentially a beginner) or maintain what I’ve got, then that would add to my body’s natural burning of calories. I don’t think I’ve got anything to lose really, since creatine is cheap, so I’m going to go for it.

So what does everyone think? Am I essentially just wasting the creatine?

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Yes it will be beneficial to take creatine whilst cutting.

There has been some research done that suggests that creatine may raise ones metabolism by as much as 5%.

It will help you maintain training intensity which is beneficial for dropping fat and retaining strength/muscle mass.

It will help keep your muscles feeling and looking fuller so you will feel better mentally as you won’t look as flat.

Also as you said it is cheap as chips.

Straight up creatine monohydrate dosed around 10g a day should do the trick. On training days focus most of it around the workout period. CT seems to like larger then usual creatine intake.

Also - a moot point… but are you interested in weight loss or fat loss?

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[quote]benmoore wrote:
Also - a moot point… but are you interested in weight loss or fat loss?[/quote]

I’m about 70lbs over my desired weight (by ‘desired weight’, I’m just estimating). I suppose I’m interested in fat loss, but I’d rather not convert those 70lbs directly into muscle (not all of it).

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[quote]Meatros wrote:

[quote]benmoore wrote:
Also - a moot point… but are you interested in weight loss or fat loss?[/quote]

I’m about 70lbs over my desired weight (by ‘desired weight’, I’m just estimating). I suppose I’m interested in fat loss, but I’d rather not convert those 70lbs directly into muscle (not all of it). [/quote]

Thankfully for you and unfortunate for others its not exactly easy to create 70lbs of lean tissue!

Emphasis as you pointed out is on maintaining or even slightly developing your muscle mass/strength during a cutting period… or during a harsh cut simply trying to minimizing lean losses whilst maximizing fatty tissue loss.