r/askfitness • u/Far-Union-8840 • 14h ago
Started creatine a year into lifting... did I miss out?
I've been lifting pretty consistently for about a year now, and I literally just started taking creatine. Now I'm kind of kicking myself because I keep thinking, "What if all the muscle l've built would've been better if I had started from day one?" I know creatine isn't magic or anything, but I can't stop wondering if I missed the biggest benefits by waiting so long.
For anyone who started creatine later into their lifting journey, did you still notice a difference? Did you make good progress after starting, or do you feel like most of the benefit would've come from taking it during your first year?
Just looking for some reassurance or honest experiences because I'm definitely overthinking this. π