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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2026 · 22 MIN

Jeff Cavaliere: Why Creatine is KILLING Your Fat Loss (The Study Nobody Talks About)

from First Principles · host Adrian Wells

What if everything you think you know about creatine is actually sabotaging your fat loss goals? Adrian Wells sits down with Jeff Cavaliere to unpack the real science behind one of fitness's most misunderstood supplements and reveals the single dietary shift that torches belly fat without any extreme measures. Most people panic when they gain 2-5 pounds after starting creatine, but here's what's really happening: that's not fat, it's water being stored inside your muscle cells where it actually helps performance. The problem isn't creatine killing your fat loss. It's that you're measuring the wrong thing. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why 500+ peer-reviewed studies prove creatine doesn't block fat burning (and what actually does) • The one 500-calorie daily change that melts 1 pound of fat per week without counting macros • Why visceral belly fat responds faster to diet tweaks than the subcutaneous fat you can pinch 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone who's tired of fitness myths derailing their real progress. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the creatine controversy [01:45] The water weight reality check everyone needs to hear [04:15] Why your scale lies during the first month of supplementation [06:30] The 500-calorie deficit strategy that actually works [08:45] Visceral vs subcutaneous fat: why location matters for loss [11:00] Jeff's practical action steps you can start today Jeff Cavaliere brings the receipts with actual research, not Instagram theories. This isn't about what sounds good in a 30-second reel. It's about what the studies actually show when you dig past the headlines. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. New episodes drop daily, so your next breakthrough insight is always one tap away. 🔍 Topics: creatine supplementation, fat loss, belly fat, calorie deficit, fitness myths Find all episodes at First Principles -------------- Keywords: leadership psychology, success psychology, celebrity interviews, health myths, performance optimization, personal development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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