Creatine: My First 7 Days (Unexpected Side Effects?)

No.258 #Dailyvlog #vlog #DJIpocket3 #filmmaking #youtubetips My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My stills and second camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * * This is an affiliate link. You do not pay more, but you will support the channel😉 Thank you very much This is my second channel. Check out my main channel here http://youtube.ISMONO.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ It’s been exactly one week since I started my creatine journey, and I wanted to give you an honest look at what happens in those first seven days. For context, I’m over 40 (heading toward 50) and my primary goals aren't just "gym bro" muscle growth—I'm taking this for the cognitive benefits and to prevent age-related muscle loss. I’ve done my research and even consulted my doctor for bloodwork to ensure I'm doing this the right way. +4 In this update, I talk about why I chose to avoid the traditional "loading phase" of 20g per day. Instead, I’ve been easing into it—starting at 3g and working my way up to 5g today—to ensure I don't experience the upset stomach or nausea that many people report. I also address the "water weight" myth; I’ve seen a slight gain of about 800g, but I explain why that's actually a positive sign of muscle saturation and definition rather than "bad" bloating. +4 The most surprising thing I’ve noticed this week hasn't been in the gym, but in my bed. I’ve been experiencing incredibly deep sleep, though it’s come with a strange morning grogginess that feels like my body is in a heavy recovery mode. Whether this is the creatine or just the stress of the week (my dog Woody just had surgery!), I’m tracking it all. I’ll be doing a full check-in after 30 days, but let me know in the comments: what was your first week like? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - 7 Days on Creatine 01:38 - Avoiding Muscle Loss After 40 03:32 - Brain Power & Cognitive Benefits 05:30 - Creatine & Anxiety Thresholds 07:20 - My "Anti-Loading" Strategy 09:24 - Weight Gain & Muscle Definition 12:38 - Unexpected Sleep Changes 15:08 - What's Next? 16:00 - Share Your Experience ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬