The Creatine That Almost Broke Me—Until I Fixed It

Month 1: The Promise

I'll never forget the day I added creatine to my routine.

Everyone said it wasn't just for men anymore. The research was clear: women could build more muscle, lift heavier, recover faster. But what really sold me were the brain benefits I'd been reading about.

Creatine isn't just fuel for muscles—it's fuel for your brain. Your brain uses a massive amount of energy, and creatine helps regenerate ATP (the energy currency of your cells) faster. Studies showed it could:

• Sharpen memory and recall (especially during mentally demanding tasks)
• Reduce mental fatigue (that afternoon brain fog)
• Improve processing speed (thinking faster, reacting quicker)
• Support focus during sleep deprivation (game-changer for busy women)
• Reduce PMS-related brain fog (when hormone fluctuations tank cognitive function)

Within two weeks, I felt it. My lifts jumped. My 3 PM crashes disappeared. But more than that—my mind felt crisp. I could focus through long work sessions, remember details effortlessly, and think clearly even during my luteal phase when brain fog usually hit hardest.

It was like someone had turned up the brightness on my brain.

Then I looked in the mirror.

My face was puffy. My abs—the ones I'd worked so hard for—were hidden under a layer of water retention. My rings didn't fit. I felt like I was wearing someone else's body.

The supplement making me stronger and sharper was making me look softer.

I wanted to quit. But I also couldn't unsee those results—physical and mental.

Months 2–3: The Obsession

I became obsessed.

Monohydrate to micronized. Powder to capsules. Loading phases to micro-dosing. I tried timing it differently, cycling it, pairing it with every digestive enzyme and probiotic on the market. I drank so much water I practically lived in the bathroom.

Nothing worked.

Every formula gave me the same trade-off: strength and mental clarity, or confidence in how I looked. Pick one.

And here's what really frustrated me: women's brains need creatine more than men's. Research shows women have lower baseline creatine stores, especially in the brain. We're more vulnerable to cognitive fatigue during hormonal fluctuations. Creatine could be one of the most powerful nootropics for women—but only if we could actually take it without the side effects.

I started wondering if this was just my body. Maybe I was the problem. Maybe creatine just wasn't for me.

Month 4: The 2 AM Breakthrough

Late one night—couldn't sleep, frustrated, deep in a research rabbit hole—I found something that stopped me cold.

DIM (Diindolylmethane)—a compound naturally found in broccoli, cauliflower, and other cruciferous vegetables.

The studies were fascinating: DIM helps women metabolize estrogen more efficiently by supporting the body's natural detoxification pathways. When estrogen is properly balanced, water retention drops dramatically. Bloating eases. Inflammation calms down.

But here's what really caught my attention: estrogen dominance is incredibly common in women—especially active women. It can happen from stress, birth control, environmental toxins, even eating too much, too little, or inconsistently. And when estrogen gets out of balance, your body holds onto water like it's preparing for a flood.

That explained everything.

The creatine wasn't the villain—it was just amplifying an underlying issue. My body was already struggling with hormonal water retention, and creatine was making it impossible to ignore.

But DIM could help fix the root cause. The research showed it could:

✅ Support healthy estrogen metabolism (less "bad" estrogen, more "good" estrogen)
✅ Reduce water retention and bloating (especially around the midsection and face)
✅ Support clearer skin (hormonal acne is often linked to estrogen imbalance)
✅ Balance mood and energy (particularly during PMS)
✅ Enhance body composition (when estrogen is balanced, it's easier to build lean muscle and lose fat)

And here's the brain connection: When estrogen is out of balance, it doesn't just affect your body—it affects your mind. Estrogen dominance is linked to mood swings, anxiety, irritability, and that thick, heavy brain fog that makes you feel like you're thinking through molasses. By helping balance estrogen, DIM could support mental clarity, stable mood, and sharper cognitive function—especially during the hormonal roller coaster of the menstrual cycle.

I sat there staring at my screen thinking: What if this is what every woman taking creatine is missing?

The next day, I ordered DIM and started taking it with my creatine.

Within a week, the puffiness around my face started to fade. By week two, I could see my abs again. By week three, I felt lighter—not just physically, but mentally. The brain fog I didn't even realize I'd been living with started to lift. My mood felt more stable. My focus felt effortless.

For the first time, I saw both—the strength and the definition. The mental clarity and the hormonal balance.

I was onto something big.

Months 5–6: Building the Perfect Formula

DIM was the key, but I wanted to go further. I wanted to amplify the cognitive benefits even more.

That's when I added Magnesium.

Most women are deficient in magnesium—and most don't realize how much it affects the brain. Magnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in your body, and it's absolutely critical for:

✅ Neurotransmitter function (helps produce serotonin and dopamine—your "feel good" chemicals)
✅ Stress management (regulates your stress response and calms the nervous system)
✅ Sleep quality (improves deep sleep, which is when your brain detoxifies and consolidates memories)
✅ Mental clarity and focus (reduces brain fog and supports cognitive performance)
✅ Muscle recovery and lean muscle support (helps muscles contract and relax properly)
✅ Fluid balance regulation (keeps you leaner and less puffy)

When I added magnesium to the mix, something shifted. My sleep got deeper. I woke up feeling mentally restored in a way I hadn't in years. My stress response felt more manageable. And the bloating? Even better.

But I wasn't done yet.

I needed one more piece: Vitamin B12.

B12 is essential for brain health and cognitive function—but so many women are deficient, especially if you're active, stressed, or have ever taken birth control. B12 is critical for:

✅ Energy production (converts food into usable energy at the cellular level—no jittery stimulants)
✅ Mental clarity and focus (supports myelin sheath formation, which protects nerve cells and speeds up brain signaling)
✅ Memory and cognitive function (deficiency is linked to brain fog, poor memory, and even cognitive decline)
✅ Mood regulation (helps produce neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine)
✅ Hormonal support (works synergistically with other B vitamins to support healthy hormone metabolism)

When I added B12 to my creatine + DIM + magnesium stack, it was like the final piece of the puzzle clicked into place.

My energy wasn't just physical—it was mental. I could focus for hours without hitting a wall. My thoughts felt sharp, organized, efficient. I wasn't just remembering things better—I was thinking better.

Month 7: The Moment Everything Changed

I remember the morning I looked in the mirror and finally saw what I'd been chasing:

✅ Defined muscles
✅ No puffiness
✅ Crystal-clear mental focus
✅ Sustained energy without crashes
✅ Balanced mood throughout my cycle
✅ Zero bloating

I felt strong and looked like it. I felt mentally sharp and emotionally stable. I felt confident and comfortable in my skin.

That's when I knew: I couldn't be the only one.

Why Yummies Exists

Most creatine is designed for men. Women's bodies—and brains—are an afterthought.

But we metabolize hormones differently. We hold water differently. We experience cognitive fatigue differently. We need different support.

Yummies isn't creatine with a pink label. It's creatine re-engineered for how women's bodies and brains actually work.

The combination of Creatine + DIM + Magnesium + B12 isn't just about avoiding bloating—it's about unlocking:

🧠 Sharper memory and focus (creatine + B12)
🧠 Reduced mental fatigue (creatine + magnesium)
🧠 Clearer thinking during hormonal fluctuations (DIM + magnesium)
🧠 Better stress management (magnesium)
🧠 Sustained mental energy (B12 + creatine)
💪 Strength and lean muscle (creatine + magnesium)
⚖️ Hormonal balance (DIM + B12)
✨ Zero bloating (the whole formula working together)

Because you shouldn't have to choose between physical results and mental performance. Between feeling strong and feeling like yourself.

You deserve a brain that's as powerful as your body.

That's Yummies.