Need some help with something on a cut.. Diet? Carb Timing? Not sure

[beaverfootball]

hey guys..give you a quick run down..

I'm doing HCT-12 on a 3-day split Tues, Thurs, Saturday.. I'm on a calorie deficit looking to cut between 10-25 pounds. I started at 211-214 and I'm currently at 206 (rough weekend with a bday party yesterday :tuttut:).

Fitday journal here - http://fitday.com/fitness/PublicJournals.html?Owner=forrcol (http://fitday.com/fitness/PublicJournals.html?Owner=forrcol)
Weight/calorie journal here - https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0AruyUnT0LZH8dDZJVnJrdXRvMEk5ZWxZZ080aVRoYVE&hl=en&output=html
(https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0AruyUnT0LZH8dDZJVnJrdXRvMEk5ZWxZZ080aVRoYVE&hl=en&output=html)
How much water does one retain taking creatine? I take it immediately after workouts with my protein shakes and I've noticed I can't get much below 202-204. I don't think it's time for less food to be eaten yet.

I'm not sure what's holding me back.. I know I'm eating WAY healthier than i did at 215 lbs. and I haven't lost any weight on my lifts but my BW is going down. Maybe I just need to give it more time? seems like my weight changes the most depending on what type of meal i have for supper. If its mostly protein and i go over my calorie mark for the day.. I still lose. The opposite can be said for carbs. does this sound right?

I'm just looking for some of your guys'/gals' opinions, inputs, and experiences if you've been in this situation.

[Behemoth]

If its mostly protein and i go over my calorie mark for the day.. I still lose. The opposite can be said for carbs. does this sound right?

NO. If you go over with any makeup you don't lose. If you go under with any makeup you lose.