Preeti Sharma Preeti Sharma Asked 8 months ago

Should i take creatine for weight loss?

My gym trainer suggested creatine for muscle gain, but I also want to lose some weight. Will taking creatine make me gain weight instead, or can it help with weight loss too?

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Rohit Verma Rohit Verma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Creatine isn't really a weight loss supplement directly. It helps with muscle strength and performance, which can indirectly aid in burning more calories during workouts. But for weight loss, focus first on a calorie deficit through diet and consistent exercise. Don't expect magic from creatine for shedding kilos.

Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Before taking any supplement, especially for something like weight loss, please consult a doctor or a certified nutritionist. Don't just follow what you hear. I once took something blindly and regretted it later. Get proper guidance for your specific body.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I used to think creatine was for everyone who wanted to get fit, but then I learned it's more for strength and muscle. For weight loss, I found consistent cardio and watching my diet made the biggest difference. Don't overthink supplements when the basics are so effective.

Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Creatine helps improve performance in high-intensity exercises, which can lead to more calories burned over time. But it's not a fat burner. Your main focus should be calorie deficit, resistance training, and cardio. Creatine is a secondary aid, if at all, for weight loss goals.

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Rahul Kapoor Rahul Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

It's easy to get confused with all the supplements out there. I get why you'd ask, but creatine isn't marketed for weight loss. If your goal is to lose weight, please focus on a sustainable diet and exercise routine. Don't feel pressured by quick fixes.

Divya Sharma Divya Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Creatine is primarily for muscle building and strength, not a direct weight loss aid. For weight loss, home remedies like warm water with lemon and honey, or just controlling portion sizes, can be more effective and natural. Always combine with activity.

Sanjay Sharma Sanjay Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Creatine for weight loss? Haha, if only it were that simple! My body needs creatine just to get out of bed some days. It's more about muscle power. For weight loss, it's the boring stuff – less biryani, more walking. My doc keeps reminding me.

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Akash Patel Akash Patel Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Creatine? For weight loss? I thought that was for people who want to lift cars. 😅 Honestly, I just need more sleep to lose weight, then maybe I'd have energy to think about supplements. Focus on sleep and diet first, boss.

Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I tried creatine for my workouts, hoping it would help with weight loss too, but it actually made me retain a bit of water initially. It's really for strength. For actual fat loss, I found a good nutritionist and a consistent workout plan worked wonders.

Anil Gupta Anil Gupta Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Beta, in my time, these fancy supplements weren't there. We just ate proper food and did physical work. Creatine is mainly for building muscle, not directly for losing weight. Focus on healthy food, walk daily, and consult a doctor or a good dietician.

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