u/PostFirm9529

What’s making me bulky??

Hi guys I’m a 23F that started working out consistently in May 2026. When I started I was already skinny (around 110) but I wanted to get toned. I started taking creatine in August. I take 3g of the Arrae gummies. At first I was looking really toned and slim but now I feel like I’m looking bulky and bloated. Definitely getting stronger but I really want that toned look. I’m around 118 now and Ik it can cause water weight gain so I’m not that angry about that, just how I’m looking.

I eat around 1800 calories a day but I’m wondering if I should start precise calorie tracking again. I’m getting super frustrated as I love working out and I felt like I was getting somewhere but now I look worse than when I started.

Let me know what you guys think and if you have any advice

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u/PostFirm9529 — 13 days ago