Female Log OptiRip 10 (Retatrutide) Female Journal

[Iron_rose1]

Week 0 Log

Acknowledgment:
Grateful to @ZenithHealth for providing OptiRip and for selecting me as one of the official loggers for this journey.

Age: 36
Height: 160 cm
Current Weight: 53 kg.
Goal Weight: 49 kg (focus on reducing fat, including visceral fat and body composition )

---

Background​

Three years ago I was placed on high-dose prednisolone (80 mg) for an undiagnosed autoimmune-type reaction and gained 15kg. I stayed on it for approx 1 year. Even after stopping steroids, the weight stayed.

I’ve experimented with multiple approaches:

• Keto — not sustainable long term
• Carnivore — also not sustainable
• OMAD — doable, but cravings were intense and I ended up overeating during the one meal, which canceled out the restriction

Felt like my body became resistant to further weight loss despite eating very little.

---

Current Plan​

Medication​

• Starting OptiRip 10 (retatrutride), pre-loaded injection (32G needle)
  Dose: 2.5 mg weekly- Started today 1 Jan 2026

Training​

Weight training — 4 days/week

• Day 1: Chest + Triceps
• Day 2: Back + Biceps
• Day 3: Shoulders + Core
• Day 4: Legs

Cardio

• 30 minutes in the morning ( fasted)
• 30 minutes in the evening ( post workout)
• At least 4 days per week

Skin support​

• Personally stacking GHK-Cu to help support skin elasticity and minimise any loose skin due to weight loss.

---

Diet​

• Protein-rich overall
• Not eliminating carbs — aiming for balance and sustainability
• Focus on staying nourished rather than overly restrictive.

Vitamins and Supplement​

• L-Theanine
  → Calm focus, stress support, may help sleep quality.
• Glutamine — 5 mg
  → Gut support and recovery, especially when appetite fluctuates.
• Colostrum powder — 10 mg
  → Gut barrier and immune support.
• Zinc — 25 mg
  → Important with GHK-Cu — helps balance potential copper overload and supports skin healing.
• Vitamin C — 3 mg
  → Collagen support, antioxidant protection — helpful for skin health while losing fat.
• Magnesium
  → Helps with muscle relaxation, sleep, stress regulation, and may reduce cramps/constipation (useful while on appetite-suppressing meds).

---

Goals​

• Fat loss (especially visceral fat)
• Preserve muscle, strength, and facial fullness
• Reduce inflammation and stay consistent
• Track appetite, energy, and any side effects weekly

 

[Iron_rose1]

 

[Made_Man]

What a perfect opening @ZenithHealth has picked a perfect logger

 

[Kopite67]

Week 0 Log

Acknowledgment:
Grateful to @ZenithHealth for providing OptiRip and for selecting me as one of the official loggers for this journey.

Age: 36
Height: 160 cm
Current Weight: 53 kg.
Goal Weight: 49 kg (focus on reducing fat, including visceral fat and body composition )

---

Background​

Three years ago I was placed on high-dose prednisolone (80 mg) for an undiagnosed autoimmune-type reaction and gained 15kg. I stayed on it for approx 1 year. Even after stopping steroids, the weight stayed.

I’ve experimented with multiple approaches:

• Keto — not sustainable long term
• Carnivore — also not sustainable
• OMAD — doable, but cravings were intense and I ended up overeating during the one meal, which canceled out the restriction

Felt like my body became resistant to further weight loss despite eating very little.

---

Current Plan​

Medication​

• Starting OptiRip 10 (retatrutride), pre-loaded injection (32G needle)
  Dose: 2.5 mg weekly- Started today 1 Jan 2026

Training​

Weight training — 4 days/week

• Day 1: Chest + Triceps
• Day 2: Back + Biceps
• Day 3: Shoulders + Core
• Day 4: Legs

Cardio

• 30 minutes in the morning ( fasted)
• 30 minutes in the evening ( post workout)
• At least 4 days per week

Skin support​

• Personally stacking GHK-Cu to help support skin elasticity and minimise any loose skin due to weight loss.

---

Diet​

• Protein-rich overall
• Not eliminating carbs — aiming for balance and sustainability
• Focus on staying nourished rather than overly restrictive.

Vitamins and Supplement​

• L-Theanine
  → Calm focus, stress support, may help sleep quality.
• Glutamine — 5 mg
  → Gut support and recovery, especially when appetite fluctuates.
• Colostrum powder — 10 mg
  → Gut barrier and immune support.
• Zinc — 25 mg
  → Important with GHK-Cu — helps balance potential copper overload and supports skin healing.
• Vitamin C — 3 mg
  → Collagen support, antioxidant protection — helpful for skin health while losing fat.
• Magnesium
  → Helps with muscle relaxation, sleep, stress regulation, and may reduce cramps/constipation (useful while on appetite-suppressing meds).

---

Goals​

• Fat loss (especially visceral fat)
• Preserve muscle, strength, and facial fullness
• Reduce inflammation and stay consistent
• Track appetite, energy, and any side effects weekly

Welcome to Evo Sister. I fully understand the prednisolone issue as I am currently on a course of this myself that started in November and will hopefully conclude in March.
I will leave it with our some of our senior mods to go through the log a bit more but this is a lovely start.
Love the training split and cardio and support supplements you take.
Retatrutide is also an excellent peptide. MrsKopite67 has been taking it for about 6 months in cycles and has lost 10kg without trying too hard.
You are definitely in the right place with the EvoFam and look forward to following you along on your journey
@LevButlerov @HarleyGuy @Pigsy @Eddie Haskell

 

[ZenithHealth]

Week 0 Log

Acknowledgment:
Grateful to @ZenithHealth for providing OptiRip and for selecting me as one of the official loggers for this journey.

Age: 36
Height: 160 cm
Current Weight: 53 kg.
Goal Weight: 49 kg (focus on reducing fat, including visceral fat and body composition )

---

Background​

Three years ago I was placed on high-dose prednisolone (80 mg) for an undiagnosed autoimmune-type reaction and gained 15kg. I stayed on it for approx 1 year. Even after stopping steroids, the weight stayed.

I’ve experimented with multiple approaches:

• Keto — not sustainable long term
• Carnivore — also not sustainable
• OMAD — doable, but cravings were intense and I ended up overeating during the one meal, which canceled out the restriction

Felt like my body became resistant to further weight loss despite eating very little.

---

Current Plan​

Medication​

• Starting OptiRip 10 (retatrutride), pre-loaded injection (32G needle)
  Dose: 2.5 mg weekly- Started today 1 Jan 2026

Training​

Weight training — 4 days/week

• Day 1: Chest + Triceps
• Day 2: Back + Biceps
• Day 3: Shoulders + Core
• Day 4: Legs

Cardio

• 30 minutes in the morning ( fasted)
• 30 minutes in the evening ( post workout)
• At least 4 days per week

Skin support​

• Personally stacking GHK-Cu to help support skin elasticity and minimise any loose skin due to weight loss.

---

Diet​

• Protein-rich overall
• Not eliminating carbs — aiming for balance and sustainability
• Focus on staying nourished rather than overly restrictive.

Vitamins and Supplement​

• L-Theanine
  → Calm focus, stress support, may help sleep quality.
• Glutamine — 5 mg
  → Gut support and recovery, especially when appetite fluctuates.
• Colostrum powder — 10 mg
  → Gut barrier and immune support.
• Zinc — 25 mg
  → Important with GHK-Cu — helps balance potential copper overload and supports skin healing.
• Vitamin C — 3 mg
  → Collagen support, antioxidant protection — helpful for skin health while losing fat.
• Magnesium
  → Helps with muscle relaxation, sleep, stress regulation, and may reduce cramps/constipation (useful while on appetite-suppressing meds).

---

Goals​

• Fat loss (especially visceral fat)
• Preserve muscle, strength, and facial fullness
• Reduce inflammation and stay consistent
• Track appetite, energy, and any side effects weekly

This is an excellent day 1 log, honestly one of the most well thought-out starts I’ve seen in a while

You’ve clearly put a lot of time and knowledge into this, from understanding your medical background and past challenges, right through to how you’ve structured training, diet, supplementation, and even skin support. That level of awareness and planning is exactly what makes a log valuable, both for your own progress and for others following along.

It’s also great to have another woman on board, especially someone who clearly knows her body and isn’t approaching this in a reckless or overly restrictive way. Your focus on sustainability, inflammation reduction, muscle preservation, and overall health rather than just chasing the scale is spot on.

Really looking forward to seeing how you respond to OptiRip and how things progress over the coming weeks. Keep logging honestly like this and tracking appetite, energy, and side effects, you’re off to a very strong start

Honestly can't wait for future updates! Very impressed!

 

[ZenithHealth]

What a perfect opening @ZenithHealth has picked a perfect logger

Cant agree more, I'm actually abit taken aback by how good it is

 

[Allupfromhere]

Week 0 Log

Acknowledgment:
Grateful to @ZenithHealth for providing OptiRip and for selecting me as one of the official loggers for this journey.

Age: 36
Height: 160 cm
Current Weight: 53 kg.
Goal Weight: 49 kg (focus on reducing fat, including visceral fat and body composition )

---

Background​

Three years ago I was placed on high-dose prednisolone (80 mg) for an undiagnosed autoimmune-type reaction and gained 15kg. I stayed on it for approx 1 year. Even after stopping steroids, the weight stayed.

I’ve experimented with multiple approaches:

• Keto — not sustainable long term
• Carnivore — also not sustainable
• OMAD — doable, but cravings were intense and I ended up overeating during the one meal, which canceled out the restriction

Felt like my body became resistant to further weight loss despite eating very little.

---

Current Plan​

Medication​

• Starting OptiRip 10 (retatrutride), pre-loaded injection (32G needle)
  Dose: 2.5 mg weekly- Started today 1 Jan 2026

Training​

Weight training — 4 days/week

• Day 1: Chest + Triceps
• Day 2: Back + Biceps
• Day 3: Shoulders + Core
• Day 4: Legs

Cardio

• 30 minutes in the morning ( fasted)
• 30 minutes in the evening ( post workout)
• At least 4 days per week

Skin support​

• Personally stacking GHK-Cu to help support skin elasticity and minimise any loose skin due to weight loss.

---

Diet​

• Protein-rich overall
• Not eliminating carbs — aiming for balance and sustainability
• Focus on staying nourished rather than overly restrictive.

Vitamins and Supplement​

• L-Theanine
  → Calm focus, stress support, may help sleep quality.
• Glutamine — 5 mg
  → Gut support and recovery, especially when appetite fluctuates.
• Colostrum powder — 10 mg
  → Gut barrier and immune support.
• Zinc — 25 mg
  → Important with GHK-Cu — helps balance potential copper overload and supports skin healing.
• Vitamin C — 3 mg
  → Collagen support, antioxidant protection — helpful for skin health while losing fat.
• Magnesium
  → Helps with muscle relaxation, sleep, stress regulation, and may reduce cramps/constipation (useful while on appetite-suppressing meds).

---

Goals​

• Fat loss (especially visceral fat)
• Preserve muscle, strength, and facial fullness
• Reduce inflammation and stay consistent
• Track appetite, energy, and any side effects weekly

This is a dynamite intro @Iron_rose1
You have found yourself in the right place at Evo for this stage of your journey you will have our support the entire way.

Im glad you have made the decision to take back control and over the moon to here you will be working with one of my brothers @ZenithHealth

Lets see a few days of eating and macros so we can help you dial that right in. Having structure and preparation in this are will be key. Do you currently track your macros? If not we need to start doing this as sometimes things arent what they seem and we can potentially make decisions based against things they may or may not be happening.
The more we track all areas the more metrics we have to make constructive and more acurate decisions.

Hows your sleep and recovery with your training split? Are you able to start sharing some workouts with us also?

I hope all of this doesn't come across as invasive i promise you it comes from a good hearted place as we want to see you absolutely smash your goals and help you get to the level you are chasing and more.

The more you can give us in your log the better we can help

Again thank you for joinging the Evo crew and wishing you all the best with everything.

Lets make 2026 the year your life changes

@LevButlerov @BeMe @HarleyGuy @s.gentz @Pigsy @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy

 

[Iron_rose1]

Welcome to Evo Sister. I fully understand the prednisolone issue as I am currently on a course of this myself that started in November and will hopefully conclude in March.
I will leave it with our some of our senior mods to go through the log a bit more but this is a lovely start.
Love the training split and cardio and support supplements you take.
Retatrutide is also an excellent peptide. MrsKopite67 has been taking it for about 6 months in cycles and has lost 10kg without trying too hard.
You are definitely in the right place with the EvoFam and look forward to following you along on your journey
@LevButlerov @HarleyGuy @Pigsy

Welcome to Evo Sister. I fully understand the prednisolone issue as I am currently on a course of this myself that started in November and will hopefully conclude in March.
I will leave it with our some of our senior mods to go through the log a bit more but this is a lovely start.
Love the training split and cardio and support supplements you take.
Retatrutide is also an excellent peptide. MrsKopite67 has been taking it for about 6 months in cycles and has lost 10kg without trying too hard.
You are definitely in the right place with the EvoFam and look forward to following you along on your journey
@LevButlerov @HarleyGuy @Pigsy @Eddie Haskell

Thank you!
Wishing you a speedy recovery — and shout if I can help.
Long story short: the specialists wanted me on immunosuppressants. I said nope, took the alternative route, and somehow fixed myself. At my follow-up, they were very confused by how good I looked and asked what my secret was. Sadly, I had to keep it mysterious — AHPRA + non-FDA-approved methods = licence-protecting silence
All I can say is: it worked. Really well.
Excited to be here!

 

[Iron_rose1]

This is a dynamite intro @Iron_rose1
You have found yourself in the right place at Evo for this stage of your journey you will have our support the entire way.

Im glad you have made the decision to take back control and over the moon to here you will be working with one of my brothers @ZenithHealth

Lets see a few days of eating and macros so we can help you dial that right in. Having structure and preparation in this are will be key. Do you currently track your macros? If not we need to start doing this as sometimes things arent what they seem and we can potentially make decisions based against things they may or may not be happening.
The more we track all areas the more metrics we have to make constructive and more acurate decisions.

Hows your sleep and recovery with your training split? Are you able to start sharing some workouts with us also?

I hope all of this doesn't come across as invasive i promise you it comes from a good hearted place as we want to see you absolutely smash your goals and help you get to the level you are chasing and more.

The more you can give us in your log the better we can help

Again thank you for joinging the Evo crew and wishing you all the best with everything.

Lets make 2026 the year your life changes

@LevButlerov @BeMe @HarleyGuy @s.gentz @Pigsy @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy

Thank you.

I don’t mind sharing at all — it doesn’t feel invasive, especially if it’s helping me, keeping me accountable, and potentially helping others in the future as well.
My sleep is usually good, and I’ve noticed that training more actually improves it even further. Recovery has been solid so far.
I’ll make a separate log for my workout and nutrition.
For today though
Breakfast - 4 eggwhites, 1 whole egg, 1 scoop hydrolysed wpi, 50gm blueberries, 30 gms oats, 1 scoop unflavoured beef collagen protein

Lunch - 80gm cooked steam white rice, 100gm roast chicken, roasted capscium and 1 half a tomatoe, Mct oil 1 tbs

Snacks- 100gm cherries

Dinner - 100gm steak with homemade gravy with roasted veggies ( low carbs for dinner)

Training day off today

Thanks again — really appreciate the support.

 

[Iron_rose1]

Thank you
Health is not a race; it’s a marathon. I’ve been there, done that. I’d read about prednisolone in our medical textbooks, but experiencing it firsthand really made me understand the importance of sleep, nutrition, and hormones on a whole new level.
Also, as women, we have to be extra mindful of nutrition and skin quality. We can’t grow a beard and still look hot
Hair fall, hormones, and nutrient loss during periods and diet resteiction are equally important, so trying to supplement and support them even before it happens
I’m excited to be here. Also thank you such an encouraging message.

 

[Allupfromhere]

Thank you
Health is not a race; it’s a marathon. I’ve been there, done that. I’d read about prednisolone in our medical textbooks, but experiencing it firsthand really made me understand the importance of sleep, nutrition, and hormones on a whole new level.
Also, as women, we have to be extra mindful of nutrition and skin quality. We can’t grow a beard and still look hot
Hair fall, hormones, and nutrient loss during periods and diet resteiction are equally important, so trying to supplement and support them even before it happens
I’m excited to be here. Also thank you such an encouraging message.

Always mate, we support and build eachother up as thats how real communities are built, together

Also dont have to start a new thread now, this will be your log so just throw all your updates, posts, nutrition and training here so its all in one

Get ready sister this is where the journey changes for you

 

[Allupfromhere]

Also, as women, we have to be extra mindful of nutrition and skin quality. We can’t grow a beard and still look hot

This did make me chuckle lol

 

[ZenithHealth]

Thank you
Health is not a race; it’s a marathon. I’ve been there, done that. I’d read about prednisolone in our medical textbooks, but experiencing it firsthand really made me understand the importance of sleep, nutrition, and hormones on a whole new level.
Also, as women, we have to be extra mindful of nutrition and skin quality. We can’t grow a beard and still look hot
Hair fall, hormones, and nutrient loss during periods and diet resteiction are equally important, so trying to supplement and support them even before it happens
I’m excited to be here. Also thank you such an encouraging message.

Very wise words I have to say, being healthy is all about consistency

 

[Pigsy]

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Welcome sister, plenty of EVO love. I've run @ZenithHealth Sema and Reta in the past. With great results. Great start to your log. Have subscribed ans will be following

 

[Kopite67]

Thank you
Health is not a race; it’s a marathon. I’ve been there, done that. I’d read about prednisolone in our medical textbooks, but experiencing it firsthand really made me understand the importance of sleep, nutrition, and hormones on a whole new level.
Also, as women, we have to be extra mindful of nutrition and skin quality. We can’t grow a beard and still look hot
Hair fall, hormones, and nutrient loss during periods and diet resteiction are equally important, so trying to supplement and support them even before it happens
I’m excited to be here. Also thank you such an encouraging message.

Health is absolutely not a race and I am really pleased and excited that you are fully embracing this as a journey and not a quick fix. Now if I could only listen to my own advice....

 

[Sheshredz]

Thank you
Health is not a race; it’s a marathon. I’ve been there, done that. I’d read about prednisolone in our medical textbooks, but experiencing it firsthand really made me understand the importance of sleep, nutrition, and hormones on a whole new level.
Also, as women, we have to be extra mindful of nutrition and skin quality. We can’t grow a beard and still look hot
Hair fall, hormones, and nutrient loss during periods and diet resteiction are equally important, so trying to supplement and support them even before it happens
I’m excited to be here. Also thank you such an encouraging message.

Hey

Welcome girl. It’s great to see a bunch of new girls join with logs. We can redecorate the forum and put some nice artwork up

You took the words right out of my mouth. I think all girls have gone through the wringer with health and fitness.

As weird as it sounds, Retatrutide was the first thing that made my health journey “work”. I always struggled with food issues, hormone imbalances and the progress roundabout.

With Reta, not only can I make better food choices (and enjoy them), I’ve been able to actually have a somewhat normal period, at a body fat percentage I could never dream of.

You have such a great figure already. We get our minds warped by instagram and generally fake fitness world.

Most of us girl would love to look like you NOW. Don’t let that stop you from hitting your goal though, and I’ll watch along and support you .

DMs are always open for another strong woman! Us elder millennials need to stick together

 

[s.gentz]

Starting OptiRip 10 (retatrutride), pre-loaded injection (32G needle)
Dose: 2.5 mg weekly- Started today 1 Jan 2026

@Iron_rose1
Welcome to EVO!!!
Great start to your log. You will get a ton of support here to help reach your goals.
One thing worth pointing out is that 2.5mg'/wk of Retattrutide is way to high of a starting dose. You will feel like garbage and your digestion will come to a halt.
The correct starting dose is 1mg/wk taken in one shot. After 4 weeks you can raise to 1.5-2mg/wk but if it's still working at 1mg/wk you can stay there. Last time I used it I was able to run it at 1mg/wk for 11 weeks before feeling like I needed to change the dose. Went to 1.5mg/wk and stayed there another 6 weeks. More is not better. More will just make you feel like shit and not able to eat. Not eating is not the goal. Eating the right amount of food to be able to train and slowly drop BF should be the goal.
BTW you look great in your pics already!! You will be ripped in no time at all!! Will be following along!!

 

[LevButlerov]

Week 0 Log

Acknowledgment:
Grateful to @ZenithHealth for providing OptiRip and for selecting me as one of the official loggers for this journey.

Age: 36
Height: 160 cm
Current Weight: 53 kg.
Goal Weight: 49 kg (focus on reducing fat, including visceral fat and body composition )

---

Background​

Three years ago I was placed on high-dose prednisolone (80 mg) for an undiagnosed autoimmune-type reaction and gained 15kg. I stayed on it for approx 1 year. Even after stopping steroids, the weight stayed.

I’ve experimented with multiple approaches:

• Keto — not sustainable long term
• Carnivore — also not sustainable
• OMAD — doable, but cravings were intense and I ended up overeating during the one meal, which canceled out the restriction

Felt like my body became resistant to further weight loss despite eating very little.

---

Current Plan​

Medication​

• Starting OptiRip 10 (retatrutride), pre-loaded injection (32G needle)
  Dose: 2.5 mg weekly- Started today 1 Jan 2026

Training​

Weight training — 4 days/week

• Day 1: Chest + Triceps
• Day 2: Back + Biceps
• Day 3: Shoulders + Core
• Day 4: Legs

Cardio

• 30 minutes in the morning ( fasted)
• 30 minutes in the evening ( post workout)
• At least 4 days per week

Skin support​

• Personally stacking GHK-Cu to help support skin elasticity and minimise any loose skin due to weight loss.

---

Diet​

• Protein-rich overall
• Not eliminating carbs — aiming for balance and sustainability
• Focus on staying nourished rather than overly restrictive.

Vitamins and Supplement​

• L-Theanine
  → Calm focus, stress support, may help sleep quality.
• Glutamine — 5 mg
  → Gut support and recovery, especially when appetite fluctuates.
• Colostrum powder — 10 mg
  → Gut barrier and immune support.
• Zinc — 25 mg
  → Important with GHK-Cu — helps balance potential copper overload and supports skin healing.
• Vitamin C — 3 mg
  → Collagen support, antioxidant protection — helpful for skin health while losing fat.
• Magnesium
  → Helps with muscle relaxation, sleep, stress regulation, and may reduce cramps/constipation (useful while on appetite-suppressing meds).

---

Goals​

• Fat loss (especially visceral fat)
• Preserve muscle, strength, and facial fullness
• Reduce inflammation and stay consistent
• Track appetite, energy, and any side effects weekly

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Thank you.

I don’t mind sharing at all — it doesn’t feel invasive, especially if it’s helping me, keeping me accountable, and potentially helping others in the future as well.
My sleep is usually good, and I’ve noticed that training more actually improves it even further. Recovery has been solid so far.
I’ll make a separate log for my workout and nutrition.
For today though
Breakfast - 4 eggwhites, 1 whole egg, 1 scoop hydrolysed wpi, 50gm blueberries, 30 gms oats, 1 scoop unflavoured beef collagen protein

Lunch - 80gm cooked steam white rice, 100gm roast chicken, roasted capscium and 1 half a tomatoe, Mct oil 1 tbs

Snacks- 100gm cherries

Dinner - 100gm steak with homemade gravy with roasted veggies ( low carbs for dinner)

Training day off today

Thanks again — really appreciate the support.

Thank you
Health is not a race; it’s a marathon. I’ve been there, done that. I’d read about prednisolone in our medical textbooks, but experiencing it firsthand really made me understand the importance of sleep, nutrition, and hormones on a whole new level.
Also, as women, we have to be extra mindful of nutrition and skin quality. We can’t grow a beard and still look hot
Hair fall, hormones, and nutrient loss during periods and diet resteiction are equally important, so trying to supplement and support them even before it happens
I’m excited to be here. Also thank you such an encouraging message.

welcome to the EVO family sister @Iron_rose1 happy to see you share with us and really getting into your log now following! you look amazing, good base and well place to start.

Looking forward to seeing your diet and training updates as you go.

Shout out to @ZenithHealth for supporting you!

supplements
Are you taking high doses Vitamin C?
what digestive supps you use?
digestive enzymes?
multis?
probiotics?
psyllium husk?

are you listening to our podcast? if not, you should:
https://www.evolutionary.org/podcasts/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evolutionary-bodybuilding-radio/id1798623410
https://open.spotify.com/show/53q1RFTgG4h6TQHsJ4xY6Z



@BeMe @HarleyGuy @s.gentz
@Allupfromhere @Pigsy @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy

 

[Dreamer]

Week 0 Log

Acknowledgment:
Grateful to @ZenithHealth for providing OptiRip and for selecting me as one of the official loggers for this journey.

Age: 36
Height: 160 cm
Current Weight: 53 kg.
Goal Weight: 49 kg (focus on reducing fat, including visceral fat and body composition )

---

Background​

Three years ago I was placed on high-dose prednisolone (80 mg) for an undiagnosed autoimmune-type reaction and gained 15kg. I stayed on it for approx 1 year. Even after stopping steroids, the weight stayed.

I’ve experimented with multiple approaches:

• Keto — not sustainable long term
• Carnivore — also not sustainable
• OMAD — doable, but cravings were intense and I ended up overeating during the one meal, which canceled out the restriction

Felt like my body became resistant to further weight loss despite eating very little.

---

Current Plan​

Medication​

• Starting OptiRip 10 (retatrutride), pre-loaded injection (32G needle)
  Dose: 2.5 mg weekly- Started today 1 Jan 2026

Training​

Weight training — 4 days/week

• Day 1: Chest + Triceps
• Day 2: Back + Biceps
• Day 3: Shoulders + Core
• Day 4: Legs

Cardio

• 30 minutes in the morning ( fasted)
• 30 minutes in the evening ( post workout)
• At least 4 days per week

Skin support​

• Personally stacking GHK-Cu to help support skin elasticity and minimise any loose skin due to weight loss.

---

Diet​

• Protein-rich overall
• Not eliminating carbs — aiming for balance and sustainability
• Focus on staying nourished rather than overly restrictive.

Vitamins and Supplement​

• L-Theanine
  → Calm focus, stress support, may help sleep quality.
• Glutamine — 5 mg
  → Gut support and recovery, especially when appetite fluctuates.
• Colostrum powder — 10 mg
  → Gut barrier and immune support.
• Zinc — 25 mg
  → Important with GHK-Cu — helps balance potential copper overload and supports skin healing.
• Vitamin C — 3 mg
  → Collagen support, antioxidant protection — helpful for skin health while losing fat.
• Magnesium
  → Helps with muscle relaxation, sleep, stress regulation, and may reduce cramps/constipation (useful while on appetite-suppressing meds).

---

Goals​

• Fat loss (especially visceral fat)
• Preserve muscle, strength, and facial fullness
• Reduce inflammation and stay consistent
• Track appetite, energy, and any side effects weekly

Love the detail in your log, you are clearly in tune with your body.

You have an amazing partner in @ZenithHealth to get this, and I look forward to watching it.

Welcome to evo.

 

[HarleyGuy]

Week 0 Log

Acknowledgment:
Grateful to @ZenithHealth for providing OptiRip and for selecting me as one of the official loggers for this journey.

Age: 36
Height: 160 cm
Current Weight: 53 kg.
Goal Weight: 49 kg (focus on reducing fat, including visceral fat and body composition )

---

Background​

Three years ago I was placed on high-dose prednisolone (80 mg) for an undiagnosed autoimmune-type reaction and gained 15kg. I stayed on it for approx 1 year. Even after stopping steroids, the weight stayed.

I’ve experimented with multiple approaches:

• Keto — not sustainable long term
• Carnivore — also not sustainable
• OMAD — doable, but cravings were intense and I ended up overeating during the one meal, which canceled out the restriction

Felt like my body became resistant to further weight loss despite eating very little.

---

Current Plan​

Medication​

• Starting OptiRip 10 (retatrutride), pre-loaded injection (32G needle)
  Dose: 2.5 mg weekly- Started today 1 Jan 2026

Training​

Weight training — 4 days/week

• Day 1: Chest + Triceps
• Day 2: Back + Biceps
• Day 3: Shoulders + Core
• Day 4: Legs

Cardio

• 30 minutes in the morning ( fasted)
• 30 minutes in the evening ( post workout)
• At least 4 days per week

Skin support​

• Personally stacking GHK-Cu to help support skin elasticity and minimise any loose skin due to weight loss.

---

Diet​

• Protein-rich overall
• Not eliminating carbs — aiming for balance and sustainability
• Focus on staying nourished rather than overly restrictive.

Vitamins and Supplement​

• L-Theanine
  → Calm focus, stress support, may help sleep quality.
• Glutamine — 5 mg
  → Gut support and recovery, especially when appetite fluctuates.
• Colostrum powder — 10 mg
  → Gut barrier and immune support.
• Zinc — 25 mg
  → Important with GHK-Cu — helps balance potential copper overload and supports skin healing.
• Vitamin C — 3 mg
  → Collagen support, antioxidant protection — helpful for skin health while losing fat.
• Magnesium
  → Helps with muscle relaxation, sleep, stress regulation, and may reduce cramps/constipation (useful while on appetite-suppressing meds).

---

Goals​

• Fat loss (especially visceral fat)
• Preserve muscle, strength, and facial fullness
• Reduce inflammation and stay consistent
• Track appetite, energy, and any side effects weekly

Welcome to EVO sister! You look great and have a good physique already.

Great effort and detail in your first log post it's very comprehensive and well laid out.

The diet looks thought out and good for your goals and the training will tighten everything up while the Reta works it's magic. Be prepared to wait 6-8 weeks for Reta to start working it's magic and then beyond that it really shines around 24 weeks and beyond.

I'm looking forward to watching you achieve your goals! Let's do this!

 

[frackz]

Week 0 Log

Acknowledgment:
Grateful to @ZenithHealth for providing OptiRip and for selecting me as one of the official loggers for this journey.

Age: 36
Height: 160 cm
Current Weight: 53 kg.
Goal Weight: 49 kg (focus on reducing fat, including visceral fat and body composition )

---

Background​

Three years ago I was placed on high-dose prednisolone (80 mg) for an undiagnosed autoimmune-type reaction and gained 15kg. I stayed on it for approx 1 year. Even after stopping steroids, the weight stayed.

I’ve experimented with multiple approaches:

• Keto — not sustainable long term
• Carnivore — also not sustainable
• OMAD — doable, but cravings were intense and I ended up overeating during the one meal, which canceled out the restriction

Felt like my body became resistant to further weight loss despite eating very little.

---

Current Plan​

Medication​

• Starting OptiRip 10 (retatrutride), pre-loaded injection (32G needle)
  Dose: 2.5 mg weekly- Started today 1 Jan 2026

Training​

Weight training — 4 days/week

• Day 1: Chest + Triceps
• Day 2: Back + Biceps
• Day 3: Shoulders + Core
• Day 4: Legs

Cardio

• 30 minutes in the morning ( fasted)
• 30 minutes in the evening ( post workout)
• At least 4 days per week

Skin support​

• Personally stacking GHK-Cu to help support skin elasticity and minimise any loose skin due to weight loss.

---

Diet​

• Protein-rich overall
• Not eliminating carbs — aiming for balance and sustainability
• Focus on staying nourished rather than overly restrictive.

Vitamins and Supplement​

• L-Theanine
  → Calm focus, stress support, may help sleep quality.
• Glutamine — 5 mg
  → Gut support and recovery, especially when appetite fluctuates.
• Colostrum powder — 10 mg
  → Gut barrier and immune support.
• Zinc — 25 mg
  → Important with GHK-Cu — helps balance potential copper overload and supports skin healing.
• Vitamin C — 3 mg
  → Collagen support, antioxidant protection — helpful for skin health while losing fat.
• Magnesium
  → Helps with muscle relaxation, sleep, stress regulation, and may reduce cramps/constipation (useful while on appetite-suppressing meds).

---

Goals​

• Fat loss (especially visceral fat)
• Preserve muscle, strength, and facial fullness
• Reduce inflammation and stay consistent
• Track appetite, energy, and any side effects weekly

Weclome Your going to have an epic journey here. I know your pain I was on prednisolone(high dose) along with Methotrexate Injection to curb an auto immune issue as well when i was a teen. I went from being 160 to 205 within 6 months in grade 11 back in the 2000's was horrible. Prednisolone is no joke. The water weight alone was dishearting from what i remember.

Looking forward to following along, evo fam here is a wealth of knowledge

 

[BigVelvetG]

Welcome to EVO. I’m fairly new here too but I can tell you there is a ton that can be learned from the folks here and everyone is extremely supportive. Can’t wait to see how this goes for you

 

[Iron_rose1]

@Iron_rose1
Welcome to EVO!!!
Great start to your log. You will get a ton of support here to help reach your goals.
One thing worth pointing out is that 2.5mg'/wk of Retattrutide is way to high of a starting dose. You will feel like garbage and your digestion will come to a halt.
The correct starting dose is 1mg/wk taken in one shot. After 4 weeks you can raise to 1.5-2mg/wk but if it's still working at 1mg/wk you can stay there. Last time I used it I was able to run it at 1mg/wk for 11 weeks before feeling like I needed to change the dose. Went to 1.5mg/wk and stayed there another 6 weeks. More is not better. More will just make you feel like shit and not able to eat. Not eating is not the goal. Eating the right amount of food to be able to train and slowly drop BF should be the goal.
BTW you look great in your pics already!! You will be ripped in no time at all!! Will be following along!!

Thanks for the warm welcome and the solid advice- much appreciated
Also the last part made me happy and motivated.
The 2.5 mg has already RSVP’d and moved in, so now we’ll see how my body reacts and I ll remember your advice of 1mg.

I’m keeping an open mind since everyone responds differently, and things like injection site, depth, fat %, and vascularity can definitely change the experience.
You also might have been leaner than me when you ran it. I have poor circulation for sure; always cold .
Also, based on the Jano reports I’ve seen with products out of China, potency can vary a fair bit some come in stronger, some weaker, depending on the batch
This Optirip is from Denmark and lab-tested, so I’m hoping the dose lines up with what’s on the label. If it turns out stronger or weaker, then I will re-calibrate to dial it down
You live and you learn.
All for science

 

[Coolguy]

Welcome sister great start to the log.
Keen to see how you progress in 2026.

 

[Iron_rose1]

Hey

Welcome girl. It’s great to see a bunch of new girls join with logs. We can redecorate the forum and put some nice artwork up

You took the words right out of my mouth. I think all girls have gone through the wringer with health and fitness.

As weird as it sounds, Retatrutide was the first thing that made my health journey “work”. I always struggled with food issues, hormone imbalances and the progress roundabout.

With Reta, not only can I make better food choices (and enjoy them), I’ve been able to actually have a somewhat normal period, at a body fat percentage I could never dream of.

You have such a great figure already. We get our minds warped by instagram and generally fake fitness world.

Most of us girl would love to look like you NOW. Don’t let that stop you from hitting your goal though, and I’ll watch along and support you .

DMs are always open for another strong woman! Us elder millennials need to stick together

Hello girly

I’m excited to hear that about reta. I’ve used other peptides like KPV and thymosin alpha, along with other supplements, to help retrain my overactive immune system from attacking its own body.

It’s so uplifting to hear what you said about my body now, especially from people who have been on this journey themselves. I already love this community — everyone is so supportive and welcoming.

Thank you for inviting me to reach out

 

[Iron_rose1]

I wanted to share my feedback on the Optitrim pen that I recieved from @ZenithHealth
Biggest advantages:
32G needle — I know it’s only a 1G difference from a regular insulin needle, but it genuinely makes a noticeable difference in comfort.The needle was tiny.
No mixing required- Not having to reconstitute with bacteriostatic water or draw it up was a big plus.
Slow, controlled injection- Even when pressing the plunger fully, the delivery was gradual, which made it much more comfortable.
Quality Control - It’s made in Denmark, so I have high expectations for standardisation. Not being too spicy or too mild in the dosage.

I’ve used other peptides before, including with 32G FMS needles, but this was by far the smoothest experience I’ve had.

Since reta can’t be stacked and has to be taken separately, stacking it alongside other peptides can start to make you feel like a pin cushion with multiple injections. With this pen, I honestly didn’t feel a thing — it made it feel like one less injection.
I have a low pain tolerance and very reactive skin, and this was easily the most comfortable peptide injection I’ve done.


I don’t think any of our seasoned loggers and users here are scared of needles , but if anyone is on the fence as a complete beginner, this pen will absolutely get rid of that fear.

 

[Made_Man]

I wanted to share my feedback on the Optitrim pen that I recieved from @ZenithHealth
Biggest advantages:
32G needle — I know it’s only a 1G difference from a regular insulin needle, but it genuinely makes a noticeable difference in comfort.The needle was tiny.
No mixing required- Not having to reconstitute with bacteriostatic water or draw it up was a big plus.
Slow, controlled injection- Even when pressing the plunger fully, the delivery was gradual, which made it much more comfortable.
Quality Control - It’s made in Denmark, so I have high expectations for standardisation. Not being too spicy or too mild in the dosage.

I’ve used other peptides before, including with 32G FMS needles, but this was by far the smoothest experience I’ve had.

Since reta can’t be stacked and has to be taken separately, stacking it alongside other peptides can start to make you feel like a pin cushion with multiple injections. With this pen, I honestly didn’t feel a thing — it made it feel like one less injection.
I have a low pain tolerance and very reactive skin, and this was easily the most comfortable peptide injection I’ve done.


I don’t think any of our seasoned loggers and users here are scared of needles , but if anyone is on the fence as a complete beginner, this pen will absolutely get rid of that fear.

What a product review @Iron_rose1 cant wait to see how this plays out for you and to read your journey along the way. You explain things in a simple way and sound like you have a vast of knowledge and experience behind you.

Watch this space people

 

[eazy_]

smoothest experience I’ve had

great review thanks

 

[LevButlerov]

I wanted to share my feedback on the Optitrim pen that I recieved from @ZenithHealth
Biggest advantages:
32G needle — I know it’s only a 1G difference from a regular insulin needle, but it genuinely makes a noticeable difference in comfort.The needle was tiny.
No mixing required- Not having to reconstitute with bacteriostatic water or draw it up was a big plus.
Slow, controlled injection- Even when pressing the plunger fully, the delivery was gradual, which made it much more comfortable.
Quality Control - It’s made in Denmark, so I have high expectations for standardisation. Not being too spicy or too mild in the dosage.

I’ve used other peptides before, including with 32G FMS needles, but this was by far the smoothest experience I’ve had.

Since reta can’t be stacked and has to be taken separately, stacking it alongside other peptides can start to make you feel like a pin cushion with multiple injections. With this pen, I honestly didn’t feel a thing — it made it feel like one less injection.
I have a low pain tolerance and very reactive skin, and this was easily the most comfortable peptide injection I’ve done.


I don’t think any of our seasoned loggers and users here are scared of needles , but if anyone is on the fence as a complete beginner, this pen will absolutely get rid of that fear.

good review on the retatrutide pen sister @Iron_rose1 I like the pens too, easy to use @ZenithHealth

Please start writing the actual views yourself, don't use Ai, we want to talk to you not a chatbot sister

 

[Iron_rose1]

good review on the retatrutide pen sister @Iron_rose1 I like the pens too, easy to use @ZenithHealth

Please start writing the actual views yourself, don't use Ai, we want to talk to you not a chatbot sister

I want to make it absolutely clear that it's all me and my views!! I write white papers for a living and have extensive knowledge in biochemistry, human physiology, endocrinology, and immunology, among other fields as. In fact, my partner has even asked me to tone it down at times .
I am deeply disappointed that you have publicly accused me of using AI and not being authentic without any understanding of my background, education, qualifications, or experience. I have studied extensively around the world, and if my words, choice of vocabulary, or style differ from yours, please do not automatically assume it is AI.
I joined this forum because I was invited due to my expertise and knowledge. I did not expect that participating here would require me to parade my education or credentials just to avoid being labelled as a chatbot.

If your goal had been constructive, a private message would have sufficed instead of making a public comment. From what I have seen in your responses to others, you seem to jump too quickly to criticise or judge. This forum exists to support one another, not to make passive-aggressive comments.
I do not have to spend so much time here, as I have a life but yet I am putting my efforts into help others by being as detailed as possible . If the expectation is that I simply write “yes, it worked” as a logger, I fail to see how that would meaningfully benefit anyone.
I hope moving forward, interactions on this forum can be respectful, thoughtful, and supportive, rather than passive aggressive or condescending.

In saying that, even if people use AI to fix grammar or improve cohesion, it is still their own work and their own thoughts.
It’s no different from telling people they should use a typewriter or hand-write a letter instead of using a computer. Tools evolve. AI is part of the future, and if people choose to use it, who cares!

 

[LevButlerov]

I want to make it absolutely clear that it's all me and my views!! I write white papers for a living and have extensive knowledge in biochemistry, human physiology, endocrinology, and immunology, among other fields as. In fact, my partner has even asked me to tone it down at times .
I am deeply disappointed that you have publicly accused me of using AI and not being authentic without any understanding of my background, education, qualifications, or experience. I have studied extensively around the world, and if my words, choice of vocabulary, or style differ from yours, please do not automatically assume it is AI.
I joined this forum because I was invited due to my expertise and knowledge. I did not expect that participating here would require me to parade my education or credentials just to avoid being labelled as a chatbot.

If your goal had been constructive, a private message would have sufficed instead of making a public comment. From what I have seen in your responses to others, you seem to jump too quickly to criticise or judge. This forum exists to support one another, not to make passive-aggressive comments.
I do not have to spend so much time here, as I have a life but yet I am putting my efforts into help others by being as detailed as possible . If the expectation is that I simply write “yes, it worked” as a logger, I fail to see how that would meaningfully benefit anyone.
I hope moving forward, interactions on this forum can be respectful, thoughtful, and supportive, rather than passive aggressive or condescending.

In saying that, even if people use AI to fix grammar or improve cohesion, it is still their own work and their own thoughts.
It’s no different from telling people they should use a typewriter or hand-write a letter instead of using a computer. Tools evolve. AI is part of the future, and if people choose to use it, who cares!

sorry sister @Iron_rose1 but I'm not the accuser, I have a mod panel here and it shows Ai tag on this post. I'm relating to you what I see in the mod panel.

Sure you can use ai to clean up your writing, but it's best to write everything yourself sister more natural.

. From what I have seen in your responses to others, you seem to jump too quickly to criticise or judge. This forum exists to support one another, not to make passive-aggressive comments.

you think so? I'd love to see examples

 

[BeMe]

Week 0 Log

Acknowledgment:
Grateful to @ZenithHealth for providing OptiRip and for selecting me as one of the official loggers for this journey.

Age: 36
Height: 160 cm
Current Weight: 53 kg.
Goal Weight: 49 kg (focus on reducing fat, including visceral fat and body composition )

---

Background​

Three years ago I was placed on high-dose prednisolone (80 mg) for an undiagnosed autoimmune-type reaction and gained 15kg. I stayed on it for approx 1 year. Even after stopping steroids, the weight stayed.

I’ve experimented with multiple approaches:

• Keto — not sustainable long term
• Carnivore — also not sustainable
• OMAD — doable, but cravings were intense and I ended up overeating during the one meal, which canceled out the restriction

Felt like my body became resistant to further weight loss despite eating very little.

---

Current Plan​

Medication​

• Starting OptiRip 10 (retatrutride), pre-loaded injection (32G needle)
  Dose: 2.5 mg weekly- Started today 1 Jan 2026

Training​

Weight training — 4 days/week

• Day 1: Chest + Triceps
• Day 2: Back + Biceps
• Day 3: Shoulders + Core
• Day 4: Legs

Cardio

• 30 minutes in the morning ( fasted)
• 30 minutes in the evening ( post workout)
• At least 4 days per week

Skin support​

• Personally stacking GHK-Cu to help support skin elasticity and minimise any loose skin due to weight loss.

---

Diet​

• Protein-rich overall
• Not eliminating carbs — aiming for balance and sustainability
• Focus on staying nourished rather than overly restrictive.

Vitamins and Supplement​

• L-Theanine
  → Calm focus, stress support, may help sleep quality.
• Glutamine — 5 mg
  → Gut support and recovery, especially when appetite fluctuates.
• Colostrum powder — 10 mg
  → Gut barrier and immune support.
• Zinc — 25 mg
  → Important with GHK-Cu — helps balance potential copper overload and supports skin healing.
• Vitamin C — 3 mg
  → Collagen support, antioxidant protection — helpful for skin health while losing fat.
• Magnesium
  → Helps with muscle relaxation, sleep, stress regulation, and may reduce cramps/constipation (useful while on appetite-suppressing meds).

---

Goals​

• Fat loss (especially visceral fat)
• Preserve muscle, strength, and facial fullness
• Reduce inflammation and stay consistent
• Track appetite, energy, and any side effects weekly

Welcome to the family.

Glad you found us and it looks like you have a great plan in place. Sorry to hear about the autoimmune issues, hopefully you're feeling better now.

What types of cardio do you have planned? Are you going to do HIIT, or steady state, or both? Might be good to mix it up with your fitness goals.

Personally I love rowing because it the most complete excercise there is and it's a great way to burn calories fast.

 

[Iron_rose1]

Welcome to the family.

Glad you found us and it looks like you have a great plan in place. Sorry to hear about the autoimmune issues, hopefully you're feeling better now.

What types of cardio do you have planned? Are you going to do HIIT, or steady state, or both? Might be good to mix it up with your fitness goals.

Personally I love rowing because it the most complete excercise there is and it's a great way to burn calories fast.

Thank you
Yes, I am all good now. Just dealing with the aftermath of being on roids ( Not the good roids )

I am doing incline walks. Usually set it up 11 incline and go for 30 mins around at 4.5 to 5 speed.

At my current level, rowing feels like a proper upper body workout . I am trying to do seperate body part workouts for now

 

[Mobster]

Gotta love being supported

 

[ZenithHealth]

sorry sister @Iron_rose1 but I'm not the accuser, I have a mod panel here and it shows Ai tag on this post. I'm relating to you what I see in the mod panel.

Sure you can use ai to clean up your writing, but it's best to write everything yourself sister more natural.


you think so? I'd love to see examples

Yeah I think chatgpt is great for formatting, I also see no issue in using it structure a reply with greater flow.

Really loving the log so far, lets not get derailed because of chatgpt

 

[R.AP]

Week 0 Log

Acknowledgment:
Grateful to @ZenithHealth for providing OptiRip and for selecting me as one of the official loggers for this journey.

Age: 36
Height: 160 cm
Current Weight: 53 kg.
Goal Weight: 49 kg (focus on reducing fat, including visceral fat and body composition )

---

Background​

Three years ago I was placed on high-dose prednisolone (80 mg) for an undiagnosed autoimmune-type reaction and gained 15kg. I stayed on it for approx 1 year. Even after stopping steroids, the weight stayed.

I’ve experimented with multiple approaches:

• Keto — not sustainable long term
• Carnivore — also not sustainable
• OMAD — doable, but cravings were intense and I ended up overeating during the one meal, which canceled out the restriction

Felt like my body became resistant to further weight loss despite eating very little.

---

Current Plan​

Medication​

• Starting OptiRip 10 (retatrutride), pre-loaded injection (32G needle)
  Dose: 2.5 mg weekly- Started today 1 Jan 2026

Training​

Weight training — 4 days/week

• Day 1: Chest + Triceps
• Day 2: Back + Biceps
• Day 3: Shoulders + Core
• Day 4: Legs

Cardio

• 30 minutes in the morning ( fasted)
• 30 minutes in the evening ( post workout)
• At least 4 days per week

Skin support​

• Personally stacking GHK-Cu to help support skin elasticity and minimise any loose skin due to weight loss.

---

Diet​

• Protein-rich overall
• Not eliminating carbs — aiming for balance and sustainability
• Focus on staying nourished rather than overly restrictive.

Vitamins and Supplement​

• L-Theanine
  → Calm focus, stress support, may help sleep quality.
• Glutamine — 5 mg
  → Gut support and recovery, especially when appetite fluctuates.
• Colostrum powder — 10 mg
  → Gut barrier and immune support.
• Zinc — 25 mg
  → Important with GHK-Cu — helps balance potential copper overload and supports skin healing.
• Vitamin C — 3 mg
  → Collagen support, antioxidant protection — helpful for skin health while losing fat.
• Magnesium
  → Helps with muscle relaxation, sleep, stress regulation, and may reduce cramps/constipation (useful while on appetite-suppressing meds).

---

Goals​

• Fat loss (especially visceral fat)
• Preserve muscle, strength, and facial fullness
• Reduce inflammation and stay consistent
• Track appetite, energy, and any side effects weekly

Congratulations on getting started with your transformation journey and log @Iron_rose1. Good stuff. Would love to see a comprehensive breakdown on nutrition when you get the chance!

Were you ever able to get your auto immune condition diagnosed? Do you have bloodwork from around the time you had the autoimmune issues?

 

[Iron_rose1]

Congratulations on getting started with your transformation journey and log @Iron_rose1. Good stuff. Would love to see a comprehensive breakdown on nutrition when you get the chance!

Were you ever able to get your auto immune condition diagnosed? Do you have bloodwork from around the time you had the autoimmune issues?

Thank you
I have done all the possible blood work including, genetic testing and seen multiple specialists across Australia and overseas. They couldn't diagnose the etiology and categoriesed it as" Idiopathic".

It could be a major co-incidencr that it started after that magical vaccination. Die to the field I work my arms were twisted to take it ( and then twist more not to speak about it).
It's not getting picked up in the photos but my it was more pronounced in-person. I was like this all over in my body. I was looking like a wagyu steak with marbelling

 

[Sheshredz]

That pen is really cool. I have a re-usable one from @RRRaus and one from @Prymal

Its such a great option.

That skin reaction looks rough. So sorry that happened to you!

 

[stevesmi]

Week 0 Log

Acknowledgment:
Grateful to @ZenithHealth for providing OptiRip and for selecting me as one of the official loggers for this journey.

Age: 36
Height: 160 cm
Current Weight: 53 kg.
Goal Weight: 49 kg (focus on reducing fat, including visceral fat and body composition )

---

Background​

Three years ago I was placed on high-dose prednisolone (80 mg) for an undiagnosed autoimmune-type reaction and gained 15kg. I stayed on it for approx 1 year. Even after stopping steroids, the weight stayed.

I’ve experimented with multiple approaches:

• Keto — not sustainable long term
• Carnivore — also not sustainable
• OMAD — doable, but cravings were intense and I ended up overeating during the one meal, which canceled out the restriction

Felt like my body became resistant to further weight loss despite eating very little.

---

Current Plan​

Medication​

• Starting OptiRip 10 (retatrutride), pre-loaded injection (32G needle)
  Dose: 2.5 mg weekly- Started today 1 Jan 2026

Training​

Weight training — 4 days/week

• Day 1: Chest + Triceps
• Day 2: Back + Biceps
• Day 3: Shoulders + Core
• Day 4: Legs

Cardio

• 30 minutes in the morning ( fasted)
• 30 minutes in the evening ( post workout)
• At least 4 days per week

Skin support​

• Personally stacking GHK-Cu to help support skin elasticity and minimise any loose skin due to weight loss.

---

Diet​

• Protein-rich overall
• Not eliminating carbs — aiming for balance and sustainability
• Focus on staying nourished rather than overly restrictive.

Vitamins and Supplement​

• L-Theanine
  → Calm focus, stress support, may help sleep quality.
• Glutamine — 5 mg
  → Gut support and recovery, especially when appetite fluctuates.
• Colostrum powder — 10 mg
  → Gut barrier and immune support.
• Zinc — 25 mg
  → Important with GHK-Cu — helps balance potential copper overload and supports skin healing.
• Vitamin C — 3 mg
  → Collagen support, antioxidant protection — helpful for skin health while losing fat.
• Magnesium
  → Helps with muscle relaxation, sleep, stress regulation, and may reduce cramps/constipation (useful while on appetite-suppressing meds).

---

Goals​

• Fat loss (especially visceral fat)
• Preserve muscle, strength, and facial fullness
• Reduce inflammation and stay consistent
• Track appetite, energy, and any side effects weekly

@Iron_rose1 I know people who gained 100 pounds on those damn corticos. they are prescribed way too much and should only be done as a last resort. so its not your fault at all. hopefully this log can show how you can overcome that bad hand

 

[BeMe]

Thank you
Yes, I am all good now. Just dealing with the aftermath of being on roids ( Not the good roids )

I am doing incline walks. Usually set it up 11 incline and go for 30 mins around at 4.5 to 5 speed.

At my current level, rowing feels like a proper upper body workout . I am trying to do seperate body part workouts for now

Not the good roids LOL!

Incline walks are a great way to burn some calories and get the heart rate going. Makes sense to save the higher output stuff for later if you reach a plateau with the progress.

 

[BigVelvetG]

Thank you
I have done all the possible blood work including, genetic testing and seen multiple specialists across Australia and overseas. They couldn't diagnose the etiology and categoriesed it as" Idiopathic".

It could be a major co-incidencr that it started after that magical vaccination. Die to the field I work my arms were twisted to take it ( and then twist more not to speak about it).
It's not getting picked up in the photos but my it was more pronounced in-person. I was like this all over in my body. I was looking like a wagyu steak with marbelling

That magical vaccination put me down with severe lethargy for at least 8 months. I spent almost all of 2021 trying to figure out what was going on then it finally lifted after I did 6 months of strict lion diet carnivore. I literally ate nothing but rib eye steaks and water the whole time. I felt like I was getting better after about 3 months into it and then completely better after 6 months. Still don’t know why but that was the only thing I changed. It’s wild all the different ways that thing affected people.

 

[Ulter]

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You look fantastic in these pictures so far. You have a good base to work with. You remind me a lot of my daughter. She has a similar physique. @Iron_rose1

 

[ceo]

Week 0 Log

Acknowledgment:
Grateful to @ZenithHealth for providing OptiRip and for selecting me as one of the official loggers for this journey.

Age: 36
Height: 160 cm
Current Weight: 53 kg.
Goal Weight: 49 kg (focus on reducing fat, including visceral fat and body composition )

---

Background​

Three years ago I was placed on high-dose prednisolone (80 mg) for an undiagnosed autoimmune-type reaction and gained 15kg. I stayed on it for approx 1 year. Even after stopping steroids, the weight stayed.

I’ve experimented with multiple approaches:

• Keto — not sustainable long term
• Carnivore — also not sustainable
• OMAD — doable, but cravings were intense and I ended up overeating during the one meal, which canceled out the restriction

Felt like my body became resistant to further weight loss despite eating very little.

---

Current Plan​

Medication​

• Starting OptiRip 10 (retatrutride), pre-loaded injection (32G needle)
  Dose: 2.5 mg weekly- Started today 1 Jan 2026

Training​

Weight training — 4 days/week

• Day 1: Chest + Triceps
• Day 2: Back + Biceps
• Day 3: Shoulders + Core
• Day 4: Legs

Cardio

• 30 minutes in the morning ( fasted)
• 30 minutes in the evening ( post workout)
• At least 4 days per week

Skin support​

• Personally stacking GHK-Cu to help support skin elasticity and minimise any loose skin due to weight loss.

---

Diet​

• Protein-rich overall
• Not eliminating carbs — aiming for balance and sustainability
• Focus on staying nourished rather than overly restrictive.

Vitamins and Supplement​

• L-Theanine
  → Calm focus, stress support, may help sleep quality.
• Glutamine — 5 mg
  → Gut support and recovery, especially when appetite fluctuates.
• Colostrum powder — 10 mg
  → Gut barrier and immune support.
• Zinc — 25 mg
  → Important with GHK-Cu — helps balance potential copper overload and supports skin healing.
• Vitamin C — 3 mg
  → Collagen support, antioxidant protection — helpful for skin health while losing fat.
• Magnesium
  → Helps with muscle relaxation, sleep, stress regulation, and may reduce cramps/constipation (useful while on appetite-suppressing meds).

---

Goals​

• Fat loss (especially visceral fat)
• Preserve muscle, strength, and facial fullness
• Reduce inflammation and stay consistent
• Track appetite, energy, and any side effects weekly

so, sir, you're going to have some really good results on this. I like your goals. @Iron_rose1 very important to feel good both physically and mentally. I think you have great goals to help yourself boost self-esteem, too

 

[waggat]

Week 0 Log

Acknowledgment:
Grateful to @ZenithHealth for providing OptiRip and for selecting me as one of the official loggers for this journey.

Age: 36
Height: 160 cm
Current Weight: 53 kg.
Goal Weight: 49 kg (focus on reducing fat, including visceral fat and body composition )

---

Background​

Three years ago I was placed on high-dose prednisolone (80 mg) for an undiagnosed autoimmune-type reaction and gained 15kg. I stayed on it for approx 1 year. Even after stopping steroids, the weight stayed.

I’ve experimented with multiple approaches:

• Keto — not sustainable long term
• Carnivore — also not sustainable
• OMAD — doable, but cravings were intense and I ended up overeating during the one meal, which canceled out the restriction

Felt like my body became resistant to further weight loss despite eating very little.

---

Current Plan​

Medication​

• Starting OptiRip 10 (retatrutride), pre-loaded injection (32G needle)
  Dose: 2.5 mg weekly- Started today 1 Jan 2026

Training​

Weight training — 4 days/week

• Day 1: Chest + Triceps
• Day 2: Back + Biceps
• Day 3: Shoulders + Core
• Day 4: Legs

Cardio

• 30 minutes in the morning ( fasted)
• 30 minutes in the evening ( post workout)
• At least 4 days per week

Skin support​

• Personally stacking GHK-Cu to help support skin elasticity and minimise any loose skin due to weight loss.

---

Diet​

• Protein-rich overall
• Not eliminating carbs — aiming for balance and sustainability
• Focus on staying nourished rather than overly restrictive.

Vitamins and Supplement​

• L-Theanine
  → Calm focus, stress support, may help sleep quality.
• Glutamine — 5 mg
  → Gut support and recovery, especially when appetite fluctuates.
• Colostrum powder — 10 mg
  → Gut barrier and immune support.
• Zinc — 25 mg
  → Important with GHK-Cu — helps balance potential copper overload and supports skin healing.
• Vitamin C — 3 mg
  → Collagen support, antioxidant protection — helpful for skin health while losing fat.
• Magnesium
  → Helps with muscle relaxation, sleep, stress regulation, and may reduce cramps/constipation (useful while on appetite-suppressing meds).

---

Goals​

• Fat loss (especially visceral fat)
• Preserve muscle, strength, and facial fullness
• Reduce inflammation and stay consistent
• Track appetite, energy, and any side effects weekly

Welcome to Evo. Really good first post with lots of detail!

I saw you posted your typical diet and it looks good.

That training split is good as well. Can you share some typical workouts including exercises and weights used?

 

[ballin2504]

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@Iron_rose1 welcome to the evo forum we are glad to have you here.

 

[2Thick]

Week 0 Log

Acknowledgment:
Grateful to @ZenithHealth for providing OptiRip and for selecting me as one of the official loggers for this journey.

Age: 36
Height: 160 cm
Current Weight: 53 kg.
Goal Weight: 49 kg (focus on reducing fat, including visceral fat and body composition )

---

Background​

Three years ago I was placed on high-dose prednisolone (80 mg) for an undiagnosed autoimmune-type reaction and gained 15kg. I stayed on it for approx 1 year. Even after stopping steroids, the weight stayed.

I’ve experimented with multiple approaches:

• Keto — not sustainable long term
• Carnivore — also not sustainable
• OMAD — doable, but cravings were intense and I ended up overeating during the one meal, which canceled out the restriction

Felt like my body became resistant to further weight loss despite eating very little.

---

Current Plan​

Medication​

• Starting OptiRip 10 (retatrutride), pre-loaded injection (32G needle)
  Dose: 2.5 mg weekly- Started today 1 Jan 2026

Training​

Weight training — 4 days/week

• Day 1: Chest + Triceps
• Day 2: Back + Biceps
• Day 3: Shoulders + Core
• Day 4: Legs

Cardio

• 30 minutes in the morning ( fasted)
• 30 minutes in the evening ( post workout)
• At least 4 days per week

Skin support​

• Personally stacking GHK-Cu to help support skin elasticity and minimise any loose skin due to weight loss.

---

Diet​

• Protein-rich overall
• Not eliminating carbs — aiming for balance and sustainability
• Focus on staying nourished rather than overly restrictive.

Vitamins and Supplement​

• L-Theanine
  → Calm focus, stress support, may help sleep quality.
• Glutamine — 5 mg
  → Gut support and recovery, especially when appetite fluctuates.
• Colostrum powder — 10 mg
  → Gut barrier and immune support.
• Zinc — 25 mg
  → Important with GHK-Cu — helps balance potential copper overload and supports skin healing.
• Vitamin C — 3 mg
  → Collagen support, antioxidant protection — helpful for skin health while losing fat.
• Magnesium
  → Helps with muscle relaxation, sleep, stress regulation, and may reduce cramps/constipation (useful while on appetite-suppressing meds).

---

Goals​

• Fat loss (especially visceral fat)
• Preserve muscle, strength, and facial fullness
• Reduce inflammation and stay consistent
• Track appetite, energy, and any side effects weekly

@Iron_rose1 I think that you look fantastic already. You have an excellent base to work with. I'm very curious to follow your diet on this and see how you react to the retatrutide.

 

[ROIDDERS]

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I think you look really nice right now. You've got a good physique and I think that you can only improve from here. You'll see some big results. I'm really looking forward to helping support you along the way. @Iron_rose1

 

[Iron_rose1]

That pen is really cool. I have a re-usable one from @RRRaus and one from @Prymal

Its such a great option.

That skin reaction looks rough. So sorry that happened to you!

Yeah, it wasn't fun but it made me appreciate health even more now.

 

[Iron_rose1]

@Iron_rose1 I know people who gained 100 pounds on those damn corticos. they are prescribed way too much and should only be done as a last resort. so its not your fault at all. hopefully this log can show how you can overcome that bad hand

I agree and I was reluctant to go on it. So the specialist put me on other stuff but it wasn't working. Even lower doses like 25mg of predinisolne wasn't working.
Along with other issues, both of my retinas were starting to detach because of swelling on the backside of my eyeballs.I had to choose between going completely blind at the age of 32 or the bad "roids"

Thanks for being supportive and saying kind words like that

 

[Iron_rose1]

That magical vaccination put me down with severe lethargy for at least 8 months. I spent almost all of 2021 trying to figure out what was going on then it finally lifted after I did 6 months of strict lion diet carnivore. I literally ate nothing but rib eye steaks and water the whole time. I felt like I was getting better after about 3 months into it and then completely better after 6 months. Still don’t know why but that was the only thing I changed. It’s wild all the different ways that thing affected people.

I tried carnivore as well for 3 months. I was very strict as well..only salt and butter. No seasoning, pepper, garlic etc
Didn't enjoy it at all. I was like if I have to live like this what's the point of living .
I learned not to go too strict when it comes to diet or anything in life. Can't sustain it.

 

[stevesmi]

I agree and I was reluctant to go on it. So the specialist put me on other stuff but it wasn't working. Even lower doses like 25mg of predinisolne wasn't working.
Along with other issues, both of my retinas were starting to detach because of swelling on the backside of my eyeballs.I had to choose between going completely blind at the age of 32 or the bad "roids"

Thanks for being supportive and saying kind words like that

they put me on it when i was a teen for like 10 days only. i think it was completely unnecessary and i got lucky they didn't keep me on it.. it was for a wrist injury i got playing football

 

[Iron_rose1]

Welcome to Evo. Really good first post with lots of detail!

I saw you posted your typical diet and it looks good.

That training split is good as well. Can you share some typical workouts including exercises and weights used?

Thank you. I will be doing my 2nd long today. I will be adding all those details today

 

[Iron_rose1]

they put me on it when i was a teen for like 10 days only. i think it was completely unnecessary and i got lucky they didn't keep me on it.. it was for a wrist injury i got playing football

Yeah that's silly. I wish they were this liberal with bpc and tb500

 

[Iron_rose1]

@Iron_rose1 I think that you look fantastic already. You have an excellent base to work with. I'm very curious to follow your diet on this and see how you react to the retatrutide.

Thank you
It is my day 3 and I will see how I go today. Yesterday something has affected me to feel low emotionally and I never feel hungry or eat at all when I am not happy. So I can't say if it was just me or reta. I will be logging on properly today.

 

[stevesmi]

Yeah that's silly. I wish they were this liberal with bpc and tb500

It worked lol.

 

[Iron_rose1]

Week 1 -Log 2

It’s my day 3 of using Reta.
My meals have remained similar over these 3 days.

Additional supplement added :
Liquid glycerol – For cellular hydration. I take it at least 30 mins before the workout.

Also, I am a bit embarrassed to share the weights. The meds didn’t help, as they naturally cause muscle wasting as well as loss of skin collagen and elasticity. I couldn’t train for 3 years, and calorie restriction was my only way to control my weight. But I’m going to share where I’m at, because I absolutely love this community and how supportive everyone has been.
I hope it will help and motivate other ladies who are in the same place as me ; strength-wise or just starting out.

​

---

How I felt

Day 1​

Felt normal. I don’t think it kicked in yet. No skin reactions.

Workout

Fasted cardio: 30 minutes, incline 11, speed 5

Evening workout -Chest and Triceps

All were 10 reps:

• Incline dumbbell bench press -15 lb × 3
• Dumbbell bench press -17.5 lb × 3
• Decline bench press -17.5 lb × 3
• Straight-arm dumbbell pullover -25 lb × 3
• Cable triceps pushdown -10 kg × 3
• Overhead cable triceps -10 kg × 3
• Dumbbell triceps kickback -10 kg × 3

Kettlebell Russian twist -5 kg × 3

30 minutes incline walk (incline 11, speed 4.5)

Food

Breakfast – Protein smoothie

• 30 g oats
• 4 egg whites (around 120 g)
• 1 whole egg
• 50 g blueberries
• 1 scoop hydrolyzed WPI
• 1 scoop collagen protein
• Pinch of cinnamon for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Lunch

• 80 g cooked steamed white rice
• 100 g Woolies roast chicken
• Half a roasted green capsicum and half a tomato relish
• 1 tbsp MCT oil

Snacks

• 100 g cherries
• 1 scoop WPI post-workout

Dinner

• 100 g steak with homemade relish of roasted vegetables (low-carb veggies)

​

---

Day 2​

Felt a bit “stuck” in the morning. Reta can slow down the bowel movement, so I was expecting it but wanted to wait before I would have added Magnesium Citrate. I have been taking magnesium glycinate for muscles and cramps.

Magnesium glycinate -helps with muscle relaxation and sleep.
Magnesium citrate -mild laxative. I take it as last thing before bed.

Food

Breakfast: same as Day 1

Lunch and dinner: something affected me and I was feeling low/stressed after breakfast. I tend not to eat when I’m stressed or sad -it kills my hunger completely. I’m not sure whether it was Reta or just my emotional state.

Just had WPI after training in the evening.

Training

1 tsp instant black coffee as a pre-workout shot in the morning ( Regretted it later)

Morning Fasted cardio: same as Day 1

Evening -Back and Biceps
I had low energy but still dragged myself to the gym.

All 10 reps:

• Seated cable rows -20 kg × 3
• Close-grip lat pulldown -30 kg × 3
• Bent-over barbell row -30 kg × 3
• T-bar row -25 kg × 3
• Barbell deadlift -30 kg × 2 sets, 40 kg × 1 set
• Biceps barbell curl -10 kg × 3
• Dumbbell hammer curl -10 lb × 3

Cardio: 17 minutes (too tired to continue)

Sleep

I don’t drink coffee or tea at all. That little 1 tsp of coffee in the morning kept me awake until 4 am

​

---

Day 3​

Training
Morning fasted cardio: 30 mins incline walk ( No coffee )
Evening -Shoulders and abs
10 reps each

• Lateral DB raises -7lbs× 3 ( hurts my elbows if I go heavier)
• DB Front raise -12.5lbs × 3
• Cable upright row - 7kg x3
• DB Shrugs - 17.5 lbsx3
  
  
• Russian Twist -5kg plate x3
• Dead bugs x4 set
• Leg raises x 4 set
• Cross body crunch x 3 set
  
  Cardio: 30 mins incline walk

Food
Breakfast: same as Day 1
Lunch:
100 g steamed rice, 100 g smoked salmon, soy sauce, 1/2tsp toasted sesame oil
Additional/snacks:
WPI post-workout
Liquid glycerol + BCAA + EAA as intraworkout
Dinner: could only eat 50 g steak.( Probably not sleeping until 4 a.m. didn’t help.)
Hunger: fairly hungry in the morning. I’m not sure if it’s because I didn’t eat properly last night or because it’s my first day of my period. I tend to get very hungry during my periods.

Appetite is definitely on the lower side, but I can still eat. No cravings or food noises though.

​

---

Results

Weighed myself in the morning ( I keep the timing consistent).

I lost1 kg. I’m not sure if it’s from Reta, stopping all the Christmas food (cakes, alcohol, etc.), or a combination of clean eating, cardio, weights, Reta, and not eating much yesterday.

I also feel less bloated, even though I’m on my period. Usually I feel very bloated before and during my period.

It will be good to see if reta affects periods at all. Mine is like a clock work, so it will be good to see if, due to weight loss, nutritional change if anything changes.

 

[ZenithHealth]

Week 1 -Log 2

It’s my day 3 of using Reta.
My meals have remained similar over these 3 days.

Additional supplement added :
Liquid glycerol – For cellular hydration. I take it at least 30 mins before the workout.

Also, I am a bit embarrassed to share the weights. The meds didn’t help, as they naturally cause muscle wasting as well as loss of skin collagen and elasticity. I couldn’t train for 3 years, and calorie restriction was my only way to control my weight. But I’m going to share where I’m at, because I absolutely love this community and how supportive everyone has been.
I hope it will help and motivate other ladies who are in the same place as me ; strength-wise or just starting out.

​

---

How I felt

Day 1​

Felt normal. I don’t think it kicked in yet. No skin reactions.

Workout

Fasted cardio: 30 minutes, incline 11, speed 5

Evening workout -Chest and Triceps

All were 10 reps:

• Incline dumbbell bench press -15 lb × 3
• Dumbbell bench press -17.5 lb × 3
• Decline bench press -17.5 lb × 3
• Straight-arm dumbbell pullover -25 lb × 3
• Cable triceps pushdown -10 kg × 3
• Overhead cable triceps -10 kg × 3
• Dumbbell triceps kickback -10 kg × 3

Kettlebell Russian twist -5 kg × 3

30 minutes incline walk (incline 11, speed 4.5)

Food

Breakfast – Protein smoothie

• 30 g oats
• 4 egg whites (around 120 g)
• 1 whole egg
• 50 g blueberries
• 1 scoop hydrolyzed WPI
• 1 scoop collagen protein
• Pinch of cinnamon for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Lunch

• 80 g cooked steamed white rice
• 100 g Woolies roast chicken
• Half a roasted green capsicum and half a tomato relish
• 1 tbsp MCT oil

Snacks

• 100 g cherries
• 1 scoop WPI post-workout

Dinner

• 100 g steak with homemade relish of roasted vegetables (low-carb veggies)

​

---

Day 2​

Felt a bit “stuck” in the morning. Reta can slow down the bowel movement, so I was expecting it but wanted to wait before I would have added Magnesium Citrate. I have been taking magnesium glycinate for muscles and cramps.

Magnesium glycinate -helps with muscle relaxation and sleep.
Magnesium citrate -mild laxative. I take it as last thing before bed.

Food

Breakfast: same as Day 1

Lunch and dinner: something affected me and I was feeling low/stressed after breakfast. I tend not to eat when I’m stressed or sad -it kills my hunger completely. I’m not sure whether it was Reta or just my emotional state.

Just had WPI after training in the evening.

Training

1 tsp instant black coffee as a pre-workout shot in the morning ( Regretted it later)

Morning Fasted cardio: same as Day 1

Evening -Back and Biceps
I had low energy but still dragged myself to the gym.

All 10 reps:

• Seated cable rows -20 kg × 3
• Close-grip lat pulldown -30 kg × 3
• Bent-over barbell row -30 kg × 3
• T-bar row -25 kg × 3
• Barbell deadlift -30 kg × 2 sets, 40 kg × 1 set
• Biceps barbell curl -10 kg × 3
• Dumbbell hammer curl -10 lb × 3

Cardio: 17 minutes (too tired to continue)

Sleep

I don’t drink coffee or tea at all. That little 1 tsp of coffee in the morning kept me awake until 4 am

​

---

Day 3​

Training
Morning fasted cardio: 30 mins incline walk ( No coffee )
Evening -Shoulders and abs
10 reps each

• Lateral DB raises -7lbs× 3 ( hurts my elbows if I go heavier)
• DB Front raise -12.5lbs × 3
• Cable upright row - 7kg x3
• DB Shrugs - 17.5 lbsx3
  
  
• Russian Twist -5kg plate x3
• Dead bugs x4 set
• Leg raises x 4 set
• Cross body crunch x 3 set
  
  Cardio: 30 mins incline walk

Food
Breakfast: same as Day 1
Lunch:
100 g steamed rice, 100 g smoked salmon, soy sauce, 1/2tsp toasted sesame oil
Additional/snacks:
WPI post-workout
Liquid glycerol + BCAA + EAA as intraworkout
Dinner: could only eat 50 g steak.( Probably not sleeping until 4 a.m. didn’t help.)
Hunger: fairly hungry in the morning. I’m not sure if it’s because I didn’t eat properly last night or because it’s my first day of my period. I tend to get very hungry during my periods.

Appetite is definitely on the lower side, but I can still eat. No cravings or food noises though.

​

---

Results

Weighed myself in the morning ( I keep the timing consistent).

I lost1 kg. I’m not sure if it’s from Reta, stopping all the Christmas food (cakes, alcohol, etc.), or a combination of clean eating, cardio, weights, Reta, and not eating much yesterday.

I also feel less bloated, even though I’m on my period. Usually I feel very bloated before and during my period.

It will be good to see if reta affects periods at all. Mine is like a clock work, so it will be good to see if, due to weight loss, nutritional change if anything changes.

Love this update. And honestly, don’t be embarrassed about the weights at all everyone starts somewhere, and the fact you’re even posting it is what helps other people (especially other women) feel like “ok sweet, I’m not the only one"

On the Reta side, what you’re describing sounds pretty spot on so far, the body needs time to adjust and the main thing I noticed (and love about Reta) is the food noise being completely gone.

Overall though this an amazing log, you’re tracking the exact stuff that matters (bowels, appetite/noise, bloat, period changes) and you’re still getting the work done. Keep these coming, you’re doing awesome.

I'm pretty sure others would agree that this is very typical of Reta (except for the period stuff for obvious reasons) @Pigsy @Allupfromhere agreed?

 

[Pigsy]

Love this update. And honestly, don’t be embarrassed about the weights at all everyone starts somewhere, and the fact you’re even posting it is what helps other people (especially other women) feel like “ok sweet, I’m not the only one"

On the Reta side, what you’re describing sounds pretty spot on so far, the body needs time to adjust and the main thing I noticed (and love about Reta) is the food noise being completely gone.

Overall though this an amazing log, you’re tracking the exact stuff that matters (bowels, appetite/noise, bloat, period changes) and you’re still getting the work done. Keep these coming, you’re doing awesome.

I'm pretty sure others would agree that this is very typical of Reta (except for the period stuff for obvious reasons) @Pigsy @Allupfromhere agreed?

Yes brother, agree with you.mine body took about 2 weeks to settle in with Reta

 

[LevButlerov]

Week 1 -Log 2

It’s my day 3 of using Reta.
My meals have remained similar over these 3 days.

Additional supplement added :
Liquid glycerol – For cellular hydration. I take it at least 30 mins before the workout.

Also, I am a bit embarrassed to share the weights. The meds didn’t help, as they naturally cause muscle wasting as well as loss of skin collagen and elasticity. I couldn’t train for 3 years, and calorie restriction was my only way to control my weight. But I’m going to share where I’m at, because I absolutely love this community and how supportive everyone has been.
I hope it will help and motivate other ladies who are in the same place as me ; strength-wise or just starting out.

​

---

How I felt

Day 1​

Felt normal. I don’t think it kicked in yet. No skin reactions.

Workout

Fasted cardio: 30 minutes, incline 11, speed 5

Evening workout -Chest and Triceps

All were 10 reps:

• Incline dumbbell bench press -15 lb × 3
• Dumbbell bench press -17.5 lb × 3
• Decline bench press -17.5 lb × 3
• Straight-arm dumbbell pullover -25 lb × 3
• Cable triceps pushdown -10 kg × 3
• Overhead cable triceps -10 kg × 3
• Dumbbell triceps kickback -10 kg × 3

Kettlebell Russian twist -5 kg × 3

30 minutes incline walk (incline 11, speed 4.5)

Food

Breakfast – Protein smoothie

• 30 g oats
• 4 egg whites (around 120 g)
• 1 whole egg
• 50 g blueberries
• 1 scoop hydrolyzed WPI
• 1 scoop collagen protein
• Pinch of cinnamon for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Lunch

• 80 g cooked steamed white rice
• 100 g Woolies roast chicken
• Half a roasted green capsicum and half a tomato relish
• 1 tbsp MCT oil

Snacks

• 100 g cherries
• 1 scoop WPI post-workout

Dinner

• 100 g steak with homemade relish of roasted vegetables (low-carb veggies)

​

---

Day 2​

Felt a bit “stuck” in the morning. Reta can slow down the bowel movement, so I was expecting it but wanted to wait before I would have added Magnesium Citrate. I have been taking magnesium glycinate for muscles and cramps.

Magnesium glycinate -helps with muscle relaxation and sleep.
Magnesium citrate -mild laxative. I take it as last thing before bed.

Food

Breakfast: same as Day 1

Lunch and dinner: something affected me and I was feeling low/stressed after breakfast. I tend not to eat when I’m stressed or sad -it kills my hunger completely. I’m not sure whether it was Reta or just my emotional state.

Just had WPI after training in the evening.

Training

1 tsp instant black coffee as a pre-workout shot in the morning ( Regretted it later)

Morning Fasted cardio: same as Day 1

Evening -Back and Biceps
I had low energy but still dragged myself to the gym.

All 10 reps:

• Seated cable rows -20 kg × 3
• Close-grip lat pulldown -30 kg × 3
• Bent-over barbell row -30 kg × 3
• T-bar row -25 kg × 3
• Barbell deadlift -30 kg × 2 sets, 40 kg × 1 set
• Biceps barbell curl -10 kg × 3
• Dumbbell hammer curl -10 lb × 3

Cardio: 17 minutes (too tired to continue)

Sleep

I don’t drink coffee or tea at all. That little 1 tsp of coffee in the morning kept me awake until 4 am

​

---

Day 3​

Training
Morning fasted cardio: 30 mins incline walk ( No coffee )
Evening -Shoulders and abs
10 reps each

• Lateral DB raises -7lbs× 3 ( hurts my elbows if I go heavier)
• DB Front raise -12.5lbs × 3
• Cable upright row - 7kg x3
• DB Shrugs - 17.5 lbsx3
  
  
• Russian Twist -5kg plate x3
• Dead bugs x4 set
• Leg raises x 4 set
• Cross body crunch x 3 set
  
  Cardio: 30 mins incline walk

Food
Breakfast: same as Day 1
Lunch:
100 g steamed rice, 100 g smoked salmon, soy sauce, 1/2tsp toasted sesame oil
Additional/snacks:
WPI post-workout
Liquid glycerol + BCAA + EAA as intraworkout
Dinner: could only eat 50 g steak.( Probably not sleeping until 4 a.m. didn’t help.)
Hunger: fairly hungry in the morning. I’m not sure if it’s because I didn’t eat properly last night or because it’s my first day of my period. I tend to get very hungry during my periods.

Appetite is definitely on the lower side, but I can still eat. No cravings or food noises though.

​

---

Results

Weighed myself in the morning ( I keep the timing consistent).

I lost1 kg. I’m not sure if it’s from Reta, stopping all the Christmas food (cakes, alcohol, etc.), or a combination of clean eating, cardio, weights, Reta, and not eating much yesterday.

I also feel less bloated, even though I’m on my period. Usually I feel very bloated before and during my period.

It will be good to see if reta affects periods at all. Mine is like a clock work, so it will be good to see if, due to weight loss, nutritional change if anything changes.

Good update sister making good progress and 1kg loss is a big change. happy you're less bloated too @Iron_rose1 EVO family love your way


@BeMe @HarleyGuy @s.gentz
@Allupfromhere @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy

 

[Pigsy]

Good update sister making good progress and 1kg loss is a big change. happy you're less bloated too @Iron_rose1 EVO family love your way


@BeMe @HarleyGuy @s.gentz
@Allupfromhere @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy

Once got my digestion sorted. Haven't any bloating

 

[Dreamer]

Week 1 -Log 2

It’s my day 3 of using Reta.
My meals have remained similar over these 3 days.

Additional supplement added :
Liquid glycerol – For cellular hydration. I take it at least 30 mins before the workout.

Also, I am a bit embarrassed to share the weights. The meds didn’t help, as they naturally cause muscle wasting as well as loss of skin collagen and elasticity. I couldn’t train for 3 years, and calorie restriction was my only way to control my weight. But I’m going to share where I’m at, because I absolutely love this community and how supportive everyone has been.
I hope it will help and motivate other ladies who are in the same place as me ; strength-wise or just starting out.

​

---

How I felt

Day 1​

Felt normal. I don’t think it kicked in yet. No skin reactions.

Workout

Fasted cardio: 30 minutes, incline 11, speed 5

Evening workout -Chest and Triceps

All were 10 reps:

• Incline dumbbell bench press -15 lb × 3
• Dumbbell bench press -17.5 lb × 3
• Decline bench press -17.5 lb × 3
• Straight-arm dumbbell pullover -25 lb × 3
• Cable triceps pushdown -10 kg × 3
• Overhead cable triceps -10 kg × 3
• Dumbbell triceps kickback -10 kg × 3

Kettlebell Russian twist -5 kg × 3

30 minutes incline walk (incline 11, speed 4.5)

Food

Breakfast – Protein smoothie

• 30 g oats
• 4 egg whites (around 120 g)
• 1 whole egg
• 50 g blueberries
• 1 scoop hydrolyzed WPI
• 1 scoop collagen protein
• Pinch of cinnamon for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Lunch

• 80 g cooked steamed white rice
• 100 g Woolies roast chicken
• Half a roasted green capsicum and half a tomato relish
• 1 tbsp MCT oil

Snacks

• 100 g cherries
• 1 scoop WPI post-workout

Dinner

• 100 g steak with homemade relish of roasted vegetables (low-carb veggies)

​

---

Day 2​

Felt a bit “stuck” in the morning. Reta can slow down the bowel movement, so I was expecting it but wanted to wait before I would have added Magnesium Citrate. I have been taking magnesium glycinate for muscles and cramps.

Magnesium glycinate -helps with muscle relaxation and sleep.
Magnesium citrate -mild laxative. I take it as last thing before bed.

Food

Breakfast: same as Day 1

Lunch and dinner: something affected me and I was feeling low/stressed after breakfast. I tend not to eat when I’m stressed or sad -it kills my hunger completely. I’m not sure whether it was Reta or just my emotional state.

Just had WPI after training in the evening.

Training

1 tsp instant black coffee as a pre-workout shot in the morning ( Regretted it later)

Morning Fasted cardio: same as Day 1

Evening -Back and Biceps
I had low energy but still dragged myself to the gym.

All 10 reps:

• Seated cable rows -20 kg × 3
• Close-grip lat pulldown -30 kg × 3
• Bent-over barbell row -30 kg × 3
• T-bar row -25 kg × 3
• Barbell deadlift -30 kg × 2 sets, 40 kg × 1 set
• Biceps barbell curl -10 kg × 3
• Dumbbell hammer curl -10 lb × 3

Cardio: 17 minutes (too tired to continue)

Sleep

I don’t drink coffee or tea at all. That little 1 tsp of coffee in the morning kept me awake until 4 am

​

---

Day 3​

Training
Morning fasted cardio: 30 mins incline walk ( No coffee )
Evening -Shoulders and abs
10 reps each

• Lateral DB raises -7lbs× 3 ( hurts my elbows if I go heavier)
• DB Front raise -12.5lbs × 3
• Cable upright row - 7kg x3
• DB Shrugs - 17.5 lbsx3
  
  
• Russian Twist -5kg plate x3
• Dead bugs x4 set
• Leg raises x 4 set
• Cross body crunch x 3 set
  
  Cardio: 30 mins incline walk

Food
Breakfast: same as Day 1
Lunch:
100 g steamed rice, 100 g smoked salmon, soy sauce, 1/2tsp toasted sesame oil
Additional/snacks:
WPI post-workout
Liquid glycerol + BCAA + EAA as intraworkout
Dinner: could only eat 50 g steak.( Probably not sleeping until 4 a.m. didn’t help.)
Hunger: fairly hungry in the morning. I’m not sure if it’s because I didn’t eat properly last night or because it’s my first day of my period. I tend to get very hungry during my periods.

Appetite is definitely on the lower side, but I can still eat. No cravings or food noises though.

​

---

Results

Weighed myself in the morning ( I keep the timing consistent).

I lost1 kg. I’m not sure if it’s from Reta, stopping all the Christmas food (cakes, alcohol, etc.), or a combination of clean eating, cardio, weights, Reta, and not eating much yesterday.

I also feel less bloated, even though I’m on my period. Usually I feel very bloated before and during my period.

It will be good to see if reta affects periods at all. Mine is like a clock work, so it will be good to see if, due to weight loss, nutritional change if anything changes.

Dont be embarassed about any of it, the fact your walking in the gym and doing it daily, is something you should be proud as about, a very small percentage of people will ever get even a quarter of the way to what your about to achieve.

Great updates on this log

 

[Sheshredz]

Great update girl

Good on you for mentioning your period. I talk about mine on my log and I think it’s a super important factor for women’s fitness.

The boys here get it. The enhanced guys have somewhat similar experiences managing sex drive and erections on PEDS. The enhanced fitness world is weirdly progressive

I struggled to have a normal period for a long time on my fitness journey. On Reta, I’ve been able to maintain a way more normal cycle, at a much lower bodyweight and body fat percentage.

Don’t feel embarrassed about your strength levels. We aren’t trying to win strongman competitions. Strength comes pretty fast with consistency in my experience. As women we are also going to be stronger at lower body movements.

You’re off to a good start!

 

[2Thick]

Thank you
It is my day 3 and I will see how I go today. Yesterday something has affected me to feel low emotionally and I never feel hungry or eat at all when I am not happy. So I can't say if it was just me or reta. I will be logging on properly today.

Definitely emotional things do affect your appetite, especially females.

 

[Noah Wixx]

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Very nice qnd detailed opening

 

[waggat]

Week 1 -Log 2

It’s my day 3 of using Reta.
My meals have remained similar over these 3 days.

Additional supplement added :
Liquid glycerol – For cellular hydration. I take it at least 30 mins before the workout.

Also, I am a bit embarrassed to share the weights. The meds didn’t help, as they naturally cause muscle wasting as well as loss of skin collagen and elasticity. I couldn’t train for 3 years, and calorie restriction was my only way to control my weight. But I’m going to share where I’m at, because I absolutely love this community and how supportive everyone has been.
I hope it will help and motivate other ladies who are in the same place as me ; strength-wise or just starting out.

​

---

How I felt

Day 1​

Felt normal. I don’t think it kicked in yet. No skin reactions.

Workout

Fasted cardio: 30 minutes, incline 11, speed 5

Evening workout -Chest and Triceps

All were 10 reps:

• Incline dumbbell bench press -15 lb × 3
• Dumbbell bench press -17.5 lb × 3
• Decline bench press -17.5 lb × 3
• Straight-arm dumbbell pullover -25 lb × 3
• Cable triceps pushdown -10 kg × 3
• Overhead cable triceps -10 kg × 3
• Dumbbell triceps kickback -10 kg × 3

Kettlebell Russian twist -5 kg × 3

30 minutes incline walk (incline 11, speed 4.5)

Food

Breakfast – Protein smoothie

• 30 g oats
• 4 egg whites (around 120 g)
• 1 whole egg
• 50 g blueberries
• 1 scoop hydrolyzed WPI
• 1 scoop collagen protein
• Pinch of cinnamon for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Lunch

• 80 g cooked steamed white rice
• 100 g Woolies roast chicken
• Half a roasted green capsicum and half a tomato relish
• 1 tbsp MCT oil

Snacks

• 100 g cherries
• 1 scoop WPI post-workout

Dinner

• 100 g steak with homemade relish of roasted vegetables (low-carb veggies)

​

---

Day 2​

Felt a bit “stuck” in the morning. Reta can slow down the bowel movement, so I was expecting it but wanted to wait before I would have added Magnesium Citrate. I have been taking magnesium glycinate for muscles and cramps.

Magnesium glycinate -helps with muscle relaxation and sleep.
Magnesium citrate -mild laxative. I take it as last thing before bed.

Food

Breakfast: same as Day 1

Lunch and dinner: something affected me and I was feeling low/stressed after breakfast. I tend not to eat when I’m stressed or sad -it kills my hunger completely. I’m not sure whether it was Reta or just my emotional state.

Just had WPI after training in the evening.

Training

1 tsp instant black coffee as a pre-workout shot in the morning ( Regretted it later)

Morning Fasted cardio: same as Day 1

Evening -Back and Biceps
I had low energy but still dragged myself to the gym.

All 10 reps:

• Seated cable rows -20 kg × 3
• Close-grip lat pulldown -30 kg × 3
• Bent-over barbell row -30 kg × 3
• T-bar row -25 kg × 3
• Barbell deadlift -30 kg × 2 sets, 40 kg × 1 set
• Biceps barbell curl -10 kg × 3
• Dumbbell hammer curl -10 lb × 3

Cardio: 17 minutes (too tired to continue)

Sleep

I don’t drink coffee or tea at all. That little 1 tsp of coffee in the morning kept me awake until 4 am

​

---

Day 3​

Training
Morning fasted cardio: 30 mins incline walk ( No coffee )
Evening -Shoulders and abs
10 reps each

• Lateral DB raises -7lbs× 3 ( hurts my elbows if I go heavier)
• DB Front raise -12.5lbs × 3
• Cable upright row - 7kg x3
• DB Shrugs - 17.5 lbsx3
  
  
• Russian Twist -5kg plate x3
• Dead bugs x4 set
• Leg raises x 4 set
• Cross body crunch x 3 set
  
  Cardio: 30 mins incline walk

Food
Breakfast: same as Day 1
Lunch:
100 g steamed rice, 100 g smoked salmon, soy sauce, 1/2tsp toasted sesame oil
Additional/snacks:
WPI post-workout
Liquid glycerol + BCAA + EAA as intraworkout
Dinner: could only eat 50 g steak.( Probably not sleeping until 4 a.m. didn’t help.)
Hunger: fairly hungry in the morning. I’m not sure if it’s because I didn’t eat properly last night or because it’s my first day of my period. I tend to get very hungry during my periods.

Appetite is definitely on the lower side, but I can still eat. No cravings or food noises though.

​

---

Results

Weighed myself in the morning ( I keep the timing consistent).

I lost1 kg. I’m not sure if it’s from Reta, stopping all the Christmas food (cakes, alcohol, etc.), or a combination of clean eating, cardio, weights, Reta, and not eating much yesterday.

I also feel less bloated, even though I’m on my period. Usually I feel very bloated before and during my period.

It will be good to see if reta affects periods at all. Mine is like a clock work, so it will be good to see if, due to weight loss, nutritional change if anything changes.

Nice update. Your workouts are looking good. You have a good selection of exercises for each of those three days. Looking forward to seeing the leg day.

 

[s.gentz]

Week 1 -Log 2

It’s my day 3 of using Reta.
My meals have remained similar over these 3 days.

Additional supplement added :
Liquid glycerol – For cellular hydration. I take it at least 30 mins before the workout.

Also, I am a bit embarrassed to share the weights. The meds didn’t help, as they naturally cause muscle wasting as well as loss of skin collagen and elasticity. I couldn’t train for 3 years, and calorie restriction was my only way to control my weight. But I’m going to share where I’m at, because I absolutely love this community and how supportive everyone has been.
I hope it will help and motivate other ladies who are in the same place as me ; strength-wise or just starting out.

​

---

How I felt

Day 1​

Felt normal. I don’t think it kicked in yet. No skin reactions.

Workout

Fasted cardio: 30 minutes, incline 11, speed 5

Evening workout -Chest and Triceps

All were 10 reps:

• Incline dumbbell bench press -15 lb × 3
• Dumbbell bench press -17.5 lb × 3
• Decline bench press -17.5 lb × 3
• Straight-arm dumbbell pullover -25 lb × 3
• Cable triceps pushdown -10 kg × 3
• Overhead cable triceps -10 kg × 3
• Dumbbell triceps kickback -10 kg × 3

Kettlebell Russian twist -5 kg × 3

30 minutes incline walk (incline 11, speed 4.5)

Food

Breakfast – Protein smoothie

• 30 g oats
• 4 egg whites (around 120 g)
• 1 whole egg
• 50 g blueberries
• 1 scoop hydrolyzed WPI
• 1 scoop collagen protein
• Pinch of cinnamon for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Lunch

• 80 g cooked steamed white rice
• 100 g Woolies roast chicken
• Half a roasted green capsicum and half a tomato relish
• 1 tbsp MCT oil

Snacks

• 100 g cherries
• 1 scoop WPI post-workout

Dinner

• 100 g steak with homemade relish of roasted vegetables (low-carb veggies)

​

---

Day 2​

Felt a bit “stuck” in the morning. Reta can slow down the bowel movement, so I was expecting it but wanted to wait before I would have added Magnesium Citrate. I have been taking magnesium glycinate for muscles and cramps.

Magnesium glycinate -helps with muscle relaxation and sleep.
Magnesium citrate -mild laxative. I take it as last thing before bed.

Food

Breakfast: same as Day 1

Lunch and dinner: something affected me and I was feeling low/stressed after breakfast. I tend not to eat when I’m stressed or sad -it kills my hunger completely. I’m not sure whether it was Reta or just my emotional state.

Just had WPI after training in the evening.

Training

1 tsp instant black coffee as a pre-workout shot in the morning ( Regretted it later)

Morning Fasted cardio: same as Day 1

Evening -Back and Biceps
I had low energy but still dragged myself to the gym.

All 10 reps:

• Seated cable rows -20 kg × 3
• Close-grip lat pulldown -30 kg × 3
• Bent-over barbell row -30 kg × 3
• T-bar row -25 kg × 3
• Barbell deadlift -30 kg × 2 sets, 40 kg × 1 set
• Biceps barbell curl -10 kg × 3
• Dumbbell hammer curl -10 lb × 3

Cardio: 17 minutes (too tired to continue)

Sleep

I don’t drink coffee or tea at all. That little 1 tsp of coffee in the morning kept me awake until 4 am

​

---

Day 3​

Training
Morning fasted cardio: 30 mins incline walk ( No coffee )
Evening -Shoulders and abs
10 reps each

• Lateral DB raises -7lbs× 3 ( hurts my elbows if I go heavier)
• DB Front raise -12.5lbs × 3
• Cable upright row - 7kg x3
• DB Shrugs - 17.5 lbsx3
  
  
• Russian Twist -5kg plate x3
• Dead bugs x4 set
• Leg raises x 4 set
• Cross body crunch x 3 set
  
  Cardio: 30 mins incline walk

Food
Breakfast: same as Day 1
Lunch:
100 g steamed rice, 100 g smoked salmon, soy sauce, 1/2tsp toasted sesame oil
Additional/snacks:
WPI post-workout
Liquid glycerol + BCAA + EAA as intraworkout
Dinner: could only eat 50 g steak.( Probably not sleeping until 4 a.m. didn’t help.)
Hunger: fairly hungry in the morning. I’m not sure if it’s because I didn’t eat properly last night or because it’s my first day of my period. I tend to get very hungry during my periods.

Appetite is definitely on the lower side, but I can still eat. No cravings or food noises though.

​

---

Results

Weighed myself in the morning ( I keep the timing consistent).

I lost1 kg. I’m not sure if it’s from Reta, stopping all the Christmas food (cakes, alcohol, etc.), or a combination of clean eating, cardio, weights, Reta, and not eating much yesterday.

I also feel less bloated, even though I’m on my period. Usually I feel very bloated before and during my period.

It will be good to see if reta affects periods at all. Mine is like a clock work, so it will be good to see if, due to weight loss, nutritional change if anything changes.

Great update!!

 

[Iron_rose1]

Nice update. Your workouts are looking good. You have a good selection of exercises for each of those three days. Looking forward to seeing the leg day.

Thank you. I did legs yesterday. I will be posting the photos and update tomorrow

 

[Iron_rose1]

Week 1 Log 3 ( 4th Jan to 7th Jan)

I am on my day 7 of using Reta. I’m keeping Thursdays as my pinning days for Reta, so I’ll be doing the second dose on the 8th.

My meals have stayed similar to the past three days.

​

---

Adding a new stack

I haven't weight trained most of my life. Now as I understand the importance of muscles, I want to build them otherwise I’ll never change my body composition. Reta is muscle-sparing, yet it can still have a catabolic effect, which is why I’m adding Ipamorelin and CJC.

Why opting CJC and Ipamorelin instead of HGH.
I don’t want my endocrine system to get “lazy” and stop producing hormones altogether because it’s getting “ready-to-use HGH” from an exogenous source. Ipa and cjc triggers your own body to produce the growth hormone.

Tesamorelin – Targets visceral fat in the belly area. Tesa can increase blood sugar by making cells insulin-resistant, which is why I’m stacking it with Reta, as Reta makes cells more insulin-sensitive.

Ipamorelin – Causes short-term increases in GH released by the body. Because it’s short-acting, it needs to be combined with CJC to increase pulses making it longer lasting up to a day. It increases hunger, so I’m stacking it while on Reta to counteract that.

CJC-1295 – Increases GH pulses, supports muscle recovery, fat loss, and anti-aging.

I take the above stack 30 minutes before bedtime, making sure my last meal was at least 3 hours and that I’ve had no carbs for dinner. In the presence of carbs, GH won’t be released.

As I’m training more, I’m noticing more wear and tear (strained elbows and shoulders), so I’ll also be adding BPC-157 and TB-500 at the local site as needed.

I’m replacing magnesium citrate with psyllium husk. Magnesium citrate is a mild laxative and I don’t want my body to become dependent on laxatives. I make sure the psyllium husk is soaked in plenty of water. If not soaked properly, it can absorb water from the gut and cause constipation.

​

---

I want this journey to be sustainable. Now that Christmas break is over and life is back to a normal routine, I’ve realized it’s hard for me to go to the gym both morning and evening. Also, a an hour of cardio is an overkill right now. I want sustained loss and will probably consider morning cardio again if I hit a plateau.

Last night (6th night) I trained and then couldn’t sleep at all because of over-exhaustion. I took a rest day today. Other than today, my food has been exactly the same, so I’m not logging meals.

Hunger has definitely gone down, but not to the point where I can’t eat. On the 5th and 6th I woke up hungry, but still able to make good choices. I’ve also been measuring my food, so I’m naturally getting used to smaller portions knowing they’re still filling. It’s like re-training your system. I realized I’ve been overeating; as the saying goes, “the eyes are bigger than the stomach.”

Mood: No direct effects on mood. I feel empowered and motivated. These logs are helping me stay accountable and consistent.

​

---

Day 4
Morning: Fasted cardio =30 mins
Weight Training: Rest day as I aim to weight train only 4 times a week

Food same as previous days

Day 5

Morning: Fasted cardio =30 mins
Training: Legs

All 10 reps:

• Leg press: 110 lbs - 3 sets
• Leg curls: 45 kg -3 sets
• Kickbacks: 40 kg -3 sets
• Calf raises: 120 lbs -3 sets

Post-weights cardio: 30 minutes incline 11, speed 4.5

Approx macros:
P: 140 g
C: 80 g
F: 40 g

​

---

Day 6

Stopping morning cardio from today. I’ll only be doing 30 minutes of post-weight cardio.

Woke up hungry. Diet was exactly the same as previous days, including macros. Not sure if Reta is due or GH kicking in from Ipamorelin and CJC

I didn’t hydrate properly during the day. I felt weak during the workout and a bit irritable. Not sure if it was because people were hogging benches on their phones during peak hour

Evening: Chest, triceps, and abs
10 reps each- Same weight and reps as Day 1. I tried to push heavier or go for more reps but couldn’t.

Abs- Russian Twists with 10kg
Leg raise
Oblique Crunch

Cardio: 30 mins incline 11, speed 4.5

Food: Same as other days.

​

---

Day 7

It was our Orthodox Christmas today, so I didn’t train or track food. I didn’t binge eat. No sugar or alcohol. Mainly meat, salad, some rice, and watermelon for dessert. I took it as a rest day.

​

---

Results

Lol not sure from where but I lost another kg (checked yesterday). I expect weight loss may slow down since I’ve reduced cardio from 1 hour to 30 minutes, but I’m happy with the progress. I’m not in a rush. Also, to me fast weight loss usually means loose skin.

 

[Sheshredz]

Week 1 Log 3 ( 4th Jan to 7th Jan)

I am on my day 7 of using Reta. I’m keeping Thursdays as my pinning days for Reta, so I’ll be doing the second dose on the 8th.

My meals have stayed similar to the past three days.

​

---

Adding a new stack

I haven't weight trained most of my life. Now as I understand the importance of muscles, I want to build them otherwise I’ll never change my body composition. Reta is muscle-sparing, yet it can still have a catabolic effect, which is why I’m adding Ipamorelin and CJC.

Why opting CJC and Ipamorelin instead of HGH.
I don’t want my endocrine system to get “lazy” and stop producing hormones altogether because it’s getting “ready-to-use HGH” from an exogenous source. Ipa and cjc triggers your own body to produce the growth hormone.

Tesamorelin – Targets visceral fat in the belly area. Tesa can increase blood sugar by making cells insulin-resistant, which is why I’m stacking it with Reta, as Reta makes cells more insulin-sensitive.

Ipamorelin – Causes short-term increases in GH released by the body. Because it’s short-acting, it needs to be combined with CJC to increase pulses making it longer lasting up to a day. It increases hunger, so I’m stacking it while on Reta to counteract that.

CJC-1295 – Increases GH pulses, supports muscle recovery, fat loss, and anti-aging.

I take the above stack 30 minutes before bedtime, making sure my last meal was at least 3 hours and that I’ve had no carbs for dinner. In the presence of carbs, GH won’t be released.

As I’m training more, I’m noticing more wear and tear (strained elbows and shoulders), so I’ll also be adding BPC-157 and TB-500 at the local site as needed.

I’m replacing magnesium citrate with psyllium husk. Magnesium citrate is a mild laxative and I don’t want my body to become dependent on laxatives. I make sure the psyllium husk is soaked in plenty of water. If not soaked properly, it can absorb water from the gut and cause constipation.

​

---

I want this journey to be sustainable. Now that Christmas break is over and life is back to a normal routine, I’ve realized it’s hard for me to go to the gym both morning and evening. Also, a an hour of cardio is an overkill right now. I want sustained loss and will probably consider morning cardio again if I hit a plateau.

Last night (6th night) I trained and then couldn’t sleep at all because of over-exhaustion. I took a rest day today. Other than today, my food has been exactly the same, so I’m not logging meals.

Hunger has definitely gone down, but not to the point where I can’t eat. On the 5th and 6th I woke up hungry, but still able to make good choices. I’ve also been measuring my food, so I’m naturally getting used to smaller portions knowing they’re still filling. It’s like re-training your system. I realized I’ve been overeating; as the saying goes, “the eyes are bigger than the stomach.”

Mood: No direct effects on mood. I feel empowered and motivated. These logs are helping me stay accountable and consistent.

​

---

Day 4
Morning: Fasted cardio =30 mins
Weight Training: Rest day as I aim to weight train only 4 times a week

Food same as previous days

Day 5

Morning: Fasted cardio =30 mins
Training: Legs

All 10 reps:

• Leg press: 110 lbs - 3 sets
• Leg curls: 45 kg -3 sets
• Kickbacks: 40 kg -3 sets
• Calf raises: 120 lbs -3 sets

Post-weights cardio: 30 minutes incline 11, speed 4.5

Approx macros:
P: 140 g
C: 80 g
F: 40 g

​

---

Day 6

Stopping morning cardio from today. I’ll only be doing 30 minutes of post-weight cardio.

Woke up hungry. Diet was exactly the same as previous days, including macros. Not sure if Reta is due or GH kicking in from Ipamorelin and CJC

I didn’t hydrate properly during the day. I felt weak during the workout and a bit irritable. Not sure if it was because people were hogging benches on their phones during peak hour

Evening: Chest, triceps, and abs
10 reps each- Same weight and reps as Day 1. I tried to push heavier or go for more reps but couldn’t.

Abs- Russian Twists with 10kg
Leg raise
Oblique Crunch

Cardio: 30 mins incline 11, speed 4.5

Food: Same as other days.

​

---

Day 7

It was our Orthodox Christmas today, so I didn’t train or track food. I didn’t binge eat. No sugar or alcohol. Mainly meat, salad, some rice, and watermelon for dessert. I took it as a rest day.

​

---

Results

Lol not sure from where but I lost another kg (checked yesterday). I expect weight loss may slow down since I’ve reduced cardio from 1 hour to 30 minutes, but I’m happy with the progress. I’m not in a rush. Also, to me fast weight loss usually means loose skin.

Great update. No need to go overboard with the cardio, you dont want to burn yourself out.

Cool choices for the peptides for muscle growth!

Regarding the HGH, it doesnt stop your bodies natural pulse of HGH. I got blood work before and 4 weeks after starting HGH. It didn't replace my HGH levels, it just increased them.

It also increased my IGF1 levels pretty substantially. Your peptides are awesome choices, but please dont fear HGH

You're looking great in the updates

 

[Iron_rose1]

Great update. No need to go overboard with the cardio, you dont want to burn yourself out.

Cool choices for the peptides for muscle growth!

Regarding the HGH, it doesnt stop your bodies natural pulse of HGH. I got blood work before and 4 weeks after starting HGH. It didn't replace my HGH levels, it just increased them.

It also increased my IGF1 levels pretty substantially. Your peptides are awesome choices, but please dont fear HGH

You're looking great in the updates

I am more worried about when I get off the cycle of exogenous hgh. Whenever body senses something in excess, body starts supressing its production. The signal from pitutary and hypothalmus supress endogenous hgh I know its not permanent but I am trying to bypass it

For the same reason I never took melatonin but give my body tryphtophan; which is a precursor of melatonin.

Thank you sooo much

 

[Kopite67]

Week 1 Log 3 ( 4th Jan to 7th Jan)

I am on my day 7 of using Reta. I’m keeping Thursdays as my pinning days for Reta, so I’ll be doing the second dose on the 8th.

My meals have stayed similar to the past three days.

​

---

Adding a new stack

I haven't weight trained most of my life. Now as I understand the importance of muscles, I want to build them otherwise I’ll never change my body composition. Reta is muscle-sparing, yet it can still have a catabolic effect, which is why I’m adding Ipamorelin and CJC.

Why opting CJC and Ipamorelin instead of HGH.
I don’t want my endocrine system to get “lazy” and stop producing hormones altogether because it’s getting “ready-to-use HGH” from an exogenous source. Ipa and cjc triggers your own body to produce the growth hormone.

Tesamorelin – Targets visceral fat in the belly area. Tesa can increase blood sugar by making cells insulin-resistant, which is why I’m stacking it with Reta, as Reta makes cells more insulin-sensitive.

Ipamorelin – Causes short-term increases in GH released by the body. Because it’s short-acting, it needs to be combined with CJC to increase pulses making it longer lasting up to a day. It increases hunger, so I’m stacking it while on Reta to counteract that.

CJC-1295 – Increases GH pulses, supports muscle recovery, fat loss, and anti-aging.

I take the above stack 30 minutes before bedtime, making sure my last meal was at least 3 hours and that I’ve had no carbs for dinner. In the presence of carbs, GH won’t be released.

As I’m training more, I’m noticing more wear and tear (strained elbows and shoulders), so I’ll also be adding BPC-157 and TB-500 at the local site as needed.

I’m replacing magnesium citrate with psyllium husk. Magnesium citrate is a mild laxative and I don’t want my body to become dependent on laxatives. I make sure the psyllium husk is soaked in plenty of water. If not soaked properly, it can absorb water from the gut and cause constipation.

​

---

I want this journey to be sustainable. Now that Christmas break is over and life is back to a normal routine, I’ve realized it’s hard for me to go to the gym both morning and evening. Also, a an hour of cardio is an overkill right now. I want sustained loss and will probably consider morning cardio again if I hit a plateau.

Last night (6th night) I trained and then couldn’t sleep at all because of over-exhaustion. I took a rest day today. Other than today, my food has been exactly the same, so I’m not logging meals.

Hunger has definitely gone down, but not to the point where I can’t eat. On the 5th and 6th I woke up hungry, but still able to make good choices. I’ve also been measuring my food, so I’m naturally getting used to smaller portions knowing they’re still filling. It’s like re-training your system. I realized I’ve been overeating; as the saying goes, “the eyes are bigger than the stomach.”

Mood: No direct effects on mood. I feel empowered and motivated. These logs are helping me stay accountable and consistent.

​

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Day 4
Morning: Fasted cardio =30 mins
Weight Training: Rest day as I aim to weight train only 4 times a week

Food same as previous days

Day 5

Morning: Fasted cardio =30 mins
Training: Legs

All 10 reps:

• Leg press: 110 lbs - 3 sets
• Leg curls: 45 kg -3 sets
• Kickbacks: 40 kg -3 sets
• Calf raises: 120 lbs -3 sets

Post-weights cardio: 30 minutes incline 11, speed 4.5

Approx macros:
P: 140 g
C: 80 g
F: 40 g

​

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Day 6

Stopping morning cardio from today. I’ll only be doing 30 minutes of post-weight cardio.

Woke up hungry. Diet was exactly the same as previous days, including macros. Not sure if Reta is due or GH kicking in from Ipamorelin and CJC

I didn’t hydrate properly during the day. I felt weak during the workout and a bit irritable. Not sure if it was because people were hogging benches on their phones during peak hour

Evening: Chest, triceps, and abs
10 reps each- Same weight and reps as Day 1. I tried to push heavier or go for more reps but couldn’t.

Abs- Russian Twists with 10kg
Leg raise
Oblique Crunch

Cardio: 30 mins incline 11, speed 4.5

Food: Same as other days.

​

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Day 7

It was our Orthodox Christmas today, so I didn’t train or track food. I didn’t binge eat. No sugar or alcohol. Mainly meat, salad, some rice, and watermelon for dessert. I took it as a rest day.

​

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Results

Lol not sure from where but I lost another kg (checked yesterday). I expect weight loss may slow down since I’ve reduced cardio from 1 hour to 30 minutes, but I’m happy with the progress. I’m not in a rush. Also, to me fast weight loss usually means loose skin.

Awesome update @Iron_rose1. Nice volume with your training. Consistency is the key and you seem to be managing it well Sister.

 

[Alice_In_Ironland]

Week 1 -Log 2

It’s my day 3 of using Reta.
My meals have remained similar over these 3 days.

Additional supplement added :
Liquid glycerol – For cellular hydration. I take it at least 30 mins before the workout.

Also, I am a bit embarrassed to share the weights. The meds didn’t help, as they naturally cause muscle wasting as well as loss of skin collagen and elasticity. I couldn’t train for 3 years, and calorie restriction was my only way to control my weight. But I’m going to share where I’m at, because I absolutely love this community and how supportive everyone has been.
I hope it will help and motivate other ladies who are in the same place as me ; strength-wise or just starting out.

​

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How I felt

Day 1​

Felt normal. I don’t think it kicked in yet. No skin reactions.

Workout

Fasted cardio: 30 minutes, incline 11, speed 5

Evening workout -Chest and Triceps

All were 10 reps:

• Incline dumbbell bench press -15 lb × 3
• Dumbbell bench press -17.5 lb × 3
• Decline bench press -17.5 lb × 3
• Straight-arm dumbbell pullover -25 lb × 3
• Cable triceps pushdown -10 kg × 3
• Overhead cable triceps -10 kg × 3
• Dumbbell triceps kickback -10 kg × 3

Kettlebell Russian twist -5 kg × 3

30 minutes incline walk (incline 11, speed 4.5)

Food

Breakfast – Protein smoothie

• 30 g oats
• 4 egg whites (around 120 g)
• 1 whole egg
• 50 g blueberries
• 1 scoop hydrolyzed WPI
• 1 scoop collagen protein
• Pinch of cinnamon for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Lunch

• 80 g cooked steamed white rice
• 100 g Woolies roast chicken
• Half a roasted green capsicum and half a tomato relish
• 1 tbsp MCT oil

Snacks

• 100 g cherries
• 1 scoop WPI post-workout

Dinner

• 100 g steak with homemade relish of roasted vegetables (low-carb veggies)

​

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Day 2​

Felt a bit “stuck” in the morning. Reta can slow down the bowel movement, so I was expecting it but wanted to wait before I would have added Magnesium Citrate. I have been taking magnesium glycinate for muscles and cramps.

Magnesium glycinate -helps with muscle relaxation and sleep.
Magnesium citrate -mild laxative. I take it as last thing before bed.

Food

Breakfast: same as Day 1

Lunch and dinner: something affected me and I was feeling low/stressed after breakfast. I tend not to eat when I’m stressed or sad -it kills my hunger completely. I’m not sure whether it was Reta or just my emotional state.

Just had WPI after training in the evening.

Training

1 tsp instant black coffee as a pre-workout shot in the morning ( Regretted it later)

Morning Fasted cardio: same as Day 1

Evening -Back and Biceps
I had low energy but still dragged myself to the gym.

All 10 reps:

• Seated cable rows -20 kg × 3
• Close-grip lat pulldown -30 kg × 3
• Bent-over barbell row -30 kg × 3
• T-bar row -25 kg × 3
• Barbell deadlift -30 kg × 2 sets, 40 kg × 1 set
• Biceps barbell curl -10 kg × 3
• Dumbbell hammer curl -10 lb × 3

Cardio: 17 minutes (too tired to continue)

Sleep

I don’t drink coffee or tea at all. That little 1 tsp of coffee in the morning kept me awake until 4 am

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Day 3​

Training
Morning fasted cardio: 30 mins incline walk ( No coffee )
Evening -Shoulders and abs
10 reps each

• Lateral DB raises -7lbs× 3 ( hurts my elbows if I go heavier)
• DB Front raise -12.5lbs × 3
• Cable upright row - 7kg x3
• DB Shrugs - 17.5 lbsx3
  
  
• Russian Twist -5kg plate x3
• Dead bugs x4 set
• Leg raises x 4 set
• Cross body crunch x 3 set
  
  Cardio: 30 mins incline walk

Food
Breakfast: same as Day 1
Lunch:
100 g steamed rice, 100 g smoked salmon, soy sauce, 1/2tsp toasted sesame oil
Additional/snacks:
WPI post-workout
Liquid glycerol + BCAA + EAA as intraworkout
Dinner: could only eat 50 g steak.( Probably not sleeping until 4 a.m. didn’t help.)
Hunger: fairly hungry in the morning. I’m not sure if it’s because I didn’t eat properly last night or because it’s my first day of my period. I tend to get very hungry during my periods.

Appetite is definitely on the lower side, but I can still eat. No cravings or food noises though.

​

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Results

Weighed myself in the morning ( I keep the timing consistent).

I lost1 kg. I’m not sure if it’s from Reta, stopping all the Christmas food (cakes, alcohol, etc.), or a combination of clean eating, cardio, weights, Reta, and not eating much yesterday.

I also feel less bloated, even though I’m on my period. Usually I feel very bloated before and during my period.

It will be good to see if reta affects periods at all. Mine is like a clock work, so it will be good to see if, due to weight loss, nutritional change if anything changes.

Those weights that you’re moving are solid! I’m keen to follow along & see you progress them. I really appreciate the level of detail in your logs re: suggestions & evidence behind your supplementation choices too. I’m sure most here will find it really helpful

 

[LevButlerov]

Week 1 Log 3 ( 4th Jan to 7th Jan)

I am on my day 7 of using Reta. I’m keeping Thursdays as my pinning days for Reta, so I’ll be doing the second dose on the 8th.

My meals have stayed similar to the past three days.

​

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Adding a new stack

I haven't weight trained most of my life. Now as I understand the importance of muscles, I want to build them otherwise I’ll never change my body composition. Reta is muscle-sparing, yet it can still have a catabolic effect, which is why I’m adding Ipamorelin and CJC.

Why opting CJC and Ipamorelin instead of HGH.
I don’t want my endocrine system to get “lazy” and stop producing hormones altogether because it’s getting “ready-to-use HGH” from an exogenous source. Ipa and cjc triggers your own body to produce the growth hormone.

Tesamorelin – Targets visceral fat in the belly area. Tesa can increase blood sugar by making cells insulin-resistant, which is why I’m stacking it with Reta, as Reta makes cells more insulin-sensitive.

Ipamorelin – Causes short-term increases in GH released by the body. Because it’s short-acting, it needs to be combined with CJC to increase pulses making it longer lasting up to a day. It increases hunger, so I’m stacking it while on Reta to counteract that.

CJC-1295 – Increases GH pulses, supports muscle recovery, fat loss, and anti-aging.

I take the above stack 30 minutes before bedtime, making sure my last meal was at least 3 hours and that I’ve had no carbs for dinner. In the presence of carbs, GH won’t be released.

As I’m training more, I’m noticing more wear and tear (strained elbows and shoulders), so I’ll also be adding BPC-157 and TB-500 at the local site as needed.

I’m replacing magnesium citrate with psyllium husk. Magnesium citrate is a mild laxative and I don’t want my body to become dependent on laxatives. I make sure the psyllium husk is soaked in plenty of water. If not soaked properly, it can absorb water from the gut and cause constipation.

​

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I want this journey to be sustainable. Now that Christmas break is over and life is back to a normal routine, I’ve realized it’s hard for me to go to the gym both morning and evening. Also, a an hour of cardio is an overkill right now. I want sustained loss and will probably consider morning cardio again if I hit a plateau.

Last night (6th night) I trained and then couldn’t sleep at all because of over-exhaustion. I took a rest day today. Other than today, my food has been exactly the same, so I’m not logging meals.

Hunger has definitely gone down, but not to the point where I can’t eat. On the 5th and 6th I woke up hungry, but still able to make good choices. I’ve also been measuring my food, so I’m naturally getting used to smaller portions knowing they’re still filling. It’s like re-training your system. I realized I’ve been overeating; as the saying goes, “the eyes are bigger than the stomach.”

Mood: No direct effects on mood. I feel empowered and motivated. These logs are helping me stay accountable and consistent.

​

---

Day 4
Morning: Fasted cardio =30 mins
Weight Training: Rest day as I aim to weight train only 4 times a week

Food same as previous days

Day 5

Morning: Fasted cardio =30 mins
Training: Legs

All 10 reps:

• Leg press: 110 lbs - 3 sets
• Leg curls: 45 kg -3 sets
• Kickbacks: 40 kg -3 sets
• Calf raises: 120 lbs -3 sets

Post-weights cardio: 30 minutes incline 11, speed 4.5

Approx macros:
P: 140 g
C: 80 g
F: 40 g

​

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Day 6

Stopping morning cardio from today. I’ll only be doing 30 minutes of post-weight cardio.

Woke up hungry. Diet was exactly the same as previous days, including macros. Not sure if Reta is due or GH kicking in from Ipamorelin and CJC

I didn’t hydrate properly during the day. I felt weak during the workout and a bit irritable. Not sure if it was because people were hogging benches on their phones during peak hour

Evening: Chest, triceps, and abs
10 reps each- Same weight and reps as Day 1. I tried to push heavier or go for more reps but couldn’t.

Abs- Russian Twists with 10kg
Leg raise
Oblique Crunch

Cardio: 30 mins incline 11, speed 4.5

Food: Same as other days.

​

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Day 7

It was our Orthodox Christmas today, so I didn’t train or track food. I didn’t binge eat. No sugar or alcohol. Mainly meat, salad, some rice, and watermelon for dessert. I took it as a rest day.

​

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Results

Lol not sure from where but I lost another kg (checked yesterday). I expect weight loss may slow down since I’ve reduced cardio from 1 hour to 30 minutes, but I’m happy with the progress. I’m not in a rush. Also, to me fast weight loss usually means loose skin.

looking good sister @Iron_rose1 making progress! losing a kg is a big win! EVO family support your way.

@BeMe @HarleyGuy @s.gentz
@Allupfromhere @Pigsy @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy
@Coolguy @toddthelineman
@Trenhead3cc

 

[Trenhead3cc]

Training and diet looks great! You look like you are really dialled in!

 

[s.gentz]

get off the cycle of exogenous hgh. Whenever body senses something in excess, body starts supressing its production.

Nothing to worry about with HGH. I’ve raked pretty hefty doses for extended periods and no issues when I stopped.

 

[s.gentz]

Week 1 Log 3 ( 4th Jan to 7th Jan)

I am on my day 7 of using Reta. I’m keeping Thursdays as my pinning days for Reta, so I’ll be doing the second dose on the 8th.

My meals have stayed similar to the past three days.

​

---

Adding a new stack

I haven't weight trained most of my life. Now as I understand the importance of muscles, I want to build them otherwise I’ll never change my body composition. Reta is muscle-sparing, yet it can still have a catabolic effect, which is why I’m adding Ipamorelin and CJC.

Why opting CJC and Ipamorelin instead of HGH.
I don’t want my endocrine system to get “lazy” and stop producing hormones altogether because it’s getting “ready-to-use HGH” from an exogenous source. Ipa and cjc triggers your own body to produce the growth hormone.

Tesamorelin – Targets visceral fat in the belly area. Tesa can increase blood sugar by making cells insulin-resistant, which is why I’m stacking it with Reta, as Reta makes cells more insulin-sensitive.

Ipamorelin – Causes short-term increases in GH released by the body. Because it’s short-acting, it needs to be combined with CJC to increase pulses making it longer lasting up to a day. It increases hunger, so I’m stacking it while on Reta to counteract that.

CJC-1295 – Increases GH pulses, supports muscle recovery, fat loss, and anti-aging.

I take the above stack 30 minutes before bedtime, making sure my last meal was at least 3 hours and that I’ve had no carbs for dinner. In the presence of carbs, GH won’t be released.

As I’m training more, I’m noticing more wear and tear (strained elbows and shoulders), so I’ll also be adding BPC-157 and TB-500 at the local site as needed.

I’m replacing magnesium citrate with psyllium husk. Magnesium citrate is a mild laxative and I don’t want my body to become dependent on laxatives. I make sure the psyllium husk is soaked in plenty of water. If not soaked properly, it can absorb water from the gut and cause constipation.

​

---

I want this journey to be sustainable. Now that Christmas break is over and life is back to a normal routine, I’ve realized it’s hard for me to go to the gym both morning and evening. Also, a an hour of cardio is an overkill right now. I want sustained loss and will probably consider morning cardio again if I hit a plateau.

Last night (6th night) I trained and then couldn’t sleep at all because of over-exhaustion. I took a rest day today. Other than today, my food has been exactly the same, so I’m not logging meals.

Hunger has definitely gone down, but not to the point where I can’t eat. On the 5th and 6th I woke up hungry, but still able to make good choices. I’ve also been measuring my food, so I’m naturally getting used to smaller portions knowing they’re still filling. It’s like re-training your system. I realized I’ve been overeating; as the saying goes, “the eyes are bigger than the stomach.”

Mood: No direct effects on mood. I feel empowered and motivated. These logs are helping me stay accountable and consistent.

​

---

Day 4
Morning: Fasted cardio =30 mins
Weight Training: Rest day as I aim to weight train only 4 times a week

Food same as previous days

Day 5

Morning: Fasted cardio =30 mins
Training: Legs

All 10 reps:

• Leg press: 110 lbs - 3 sets
• Leg curls: 45 kg -3 sets
• Kickbacks: 40 kg -3 sets
• Calf raises: 120 lbs -3 sets

Post-weights cardio: 30 minutes incline 11, speed 4.5

Approx macros:
P: 140 g
C: 80 g
F: 40 g

​

---

Day 6

Stopping morning cardio from today. I’ll only be doing 30 minutes of post-weight cardio.

Woke up hungry. Diet was exactly the same as previous days, including macros. Not sure if Reta is due or GH kicking in from Ipamorelin and CJC

I didn’t hydrate properly during the day. I felt weak during the workout and a bit irritable. Not sure if it was because people were hogging benches on their phones during peak hour

Evening: Chest, triceps, and abs
10 reps each- Same weight and reps as Day 1. I tried to push heavier or go for more reps but couldn’t.

Abs- Russian Twists with 10kg
Leg raise
Oblique Crunch

Cardio: 30 mins incline 11, speed 4.5

Food: Same as other days.

​

---

Day 7

It was our Orthodox Christmas today, so I didn’t train or track food. I didn’t binge eat. No sugar or alcohol. Mainly meat, salad, some rice, and watermelon for dessert. I took it as a rest day.

​

---

Results

Lol not sure from where but I lost another kg (checked yesterday). I expect weight loss may slow down since I’ve reduced cardio from 1 hour to 30 minutes, but I’m happy with the progress. I’m not in a rush. Also, to me fast weight loss usually means loose skin.

Update looks great. Nice work!!!

 

[Iron_rose1]

Nothing to worry about with HGH. I’ve raked pretty hefty doses for extended periods and no issues when I stopped.

Thank you. Upto how many IUs/day have you done?

I was thinking if I decide to do hgh, I can do HGH and when the cycle finishes I can go on Ipa and cjc then ( similar to PCT after a test cycle). Thoughts?

 

[Iron_rose1]

Training and diet looks great! You look like you are really dialled in!

Thank you. I hope that I can remain consistent. I am seeing the results, so I can see it happening

 

[s.gentz]

Thank you. Upto how many IUs/day have you done?

I was thinking if I decide to do hgh, I can do HGH and when the cycle finishes I can go on Ipa and cjc then ( similar to PCT after a test cycle). Thoughts?

I’ve done up to 20iu a few times a week. Last build I did 10iu per day for 15 weeks. Currently just doing 2iu daily.
If you decide to use it you won’t need any type of pct. For you I would recommend 1-2iu daily. Will
Help with skin, hair, nails and will also aid in fat mobilization. Best time to take it would be morning when you wake up fasted. I like to take it and then do 10-15min of cardio before breakfast.

 

[Alice_In_Ironland]

I’ve done up to 20iu a few times a week. Last build I did 10iu per day for 15 weeks. Currently just doing 2iu daily.
If you decide to use it you won’t need any type of pct. For you I would recommend 1-2iu daily. Will
Help with skin, hair, nails and will also aid in fat mobilization. Best time to take it would be morning when you wake up fasted. I like to take it and then do 10-15min of cardio before breakfast.

Agree with this!
+ HGH is also sexually dimorphic in its physiological effects - as a female you’ll get less muscle anabolism, greater lipolysis, AND higher insulin resistance.
I think 1-2iu is fine. I would start with 0.5-1 to ensure it doesn’t trigger too much inflammation.
I take mine pre-bed.
The only thing you might want to watch out for is blood glucose - I’d get a1c tested & measure your fasting glucose every so often.

 

[Ziggie]

Results

Lol not sure from where but I lost another kg (checked yesterday). I expect weight loss may slow down since I’ve reduced cardio from 1 hour to 30 minutes, but I’m happy with the progress. I’m not in a rush. Also, to me fast weight loss usually means loose skin.

Just a helpful tip to track progress is to purchase some body fat calipers (Amazon), pick a couple of spots around your thighs, abs, hips and track thickness (or thinness) as you progress.

This gets around the issue of just taking measurements and not knowing if your growing muscle or losing fat.

 

[ZenithHealth]

Week 1 Log 3 ( 4th Jan to 7th Jan)

I am on my day 7 of using Reta. I’m keeping Thursdays as my pinning days for Reta, so I’ll be doing the second dose on the 8th.

My meals have stayed similar to the past three days.

​

---

Adding a new stack

I haven't weight trained most of my life. Now as I understand the importance of muscles, I want to build them otherwise I’ll never change my body composition. Reta is muscle-sparing, yet it can still have a catabolic effect, which is why I’m adding Ipamorelin and CJC.

Why opting CJC and Ipamorelin instead of HGH.
I don’t want my endocrine system to get “lazy” and stop producing hormones altogether because it’s getting “ready-to-use HGH” from an exogenous source. Ipa and cjc triggers your own body to produce the growth hormone.

Tesamorelin – Targets visceral fat in the belly area. Tesa can increase blood sugar by making cells insulin-resistant, which is why I’m stacking it with Reta, as Reta makes cells more insulin-sensitive.

Ipamorelin – Causes short-term increases in GH released by the body. Because it’s short-acting, it needs to be combined with CJC to increase pulses making it longer lasting up to a day. It increases hunger, so I’m stacking it while on Reta to counteract that.

CJC-1295 – Increases GH pulses, supports muscle recovery, fat loss, and anti-aging.

I take the above stack 30 minutes before bedtime, making sure my last meal was at least 3 hours and that I’ve had no carbs for dinner. In the presence of carbs, GH won’t be released.

As I’m training more, I’m noticing more wear and tear (strained elbows and shoulders), so I’ll also be adding BPC-157 and TB-500 at the local site as needed.

I’m replacing magnesium citrate with psyllium husk. Magnesium citrate is a mild laxative and I don’t want my body to become dependent on laxatives. I make sure the psyllium husk is soaked in plenty of water. If not soaked properly, it can absorb water from the gut and cause constipation.

​

---

I want this journey to be sustainable. Now that Christmas break is over and life is back to a normal routine, I’ve realized it’s hard for me to go to the gym both morning and evening. Also, a an hour of cardio is an overkill right now. I want sustained loss and will probably consider morning cardio again if I hit a plateau.

Last night (6th night) I trained and then couldn’t sleep at all because of over-exhaustion. I took a rest day today. Other than today, my food has been exactly the same, so I’m not logging meals.

Hunger has definitely gone down, but not to the point where I can’t eat. On the 5th and 6th I woke up hungry, but still able to make good choices. I’ve also been measuring my food, so I’m naturally getting used to smaller portions knowing they’re still filling. It’s like re-training your system. I realized I’ve been overeating; as the saying goes, “the eyes are bigger than the stomach.”

Mood: No direct effects on mood. I feel empowered and motivated. These logs are helping me stay accountable and consistent.

​

---

Day 4
Morning: Fasted cardio =30 mins
Weight Training: Rest day as I aim to weight train only 4 times a week

Food same as previous days

Day 5

Morning: Fasted cardio =30 mins
Training: Legs

All 10 reps:

• Leg press: 110 lbs - 3 sets
• Leg curls: 45 kg -3 sets
• Kickbacks: 40 kg -3 sets
• Calf raises: 120 lbs -3 sets

Post-weights cardio: 30 minutes incline 11, speed 4.5

Approx macros:
P: 140 g
C: 80 g
F: 40 g

​

---

Day 6

Stopping morning cardio from today. I’ll only be doing 30 minutes of post-weight cardio.

Woke up hungry. Diet was exactly the same as previous days, including macros. Not sure if Reta is due or GH kicking in from Ipamorelin and CJC

I didn’t hydrate properly during the day. I felt weak during the workout and a bit irritable. Not sure if it was because people were hogging benches on their phones during peak hour

Evening: Chest, triceps, and abs
10 reps each- Same weight and reps as Day 1. I tried to push heavier or go for more reps but couldn’t.

Abs- Russian Twists with 10kg
Leg raise
Oblique Crunch

Cardio: 30 mins incline 11, speed 4.5

Food: Same as other days.

​

---

Day 7

It was our Orthodox Christmas today, so I didn’t train or track food. I didn’t binge eat. No sugar or alcohol. Mainly meat, salad, some rice, and watermelon for dessert. I took it as a rest day.

​

---

Results

Lol not sure from where but I lost another kg (checked yesterday). I expect weight loss may slow down since I’ve reduced cardio from 1 hour to 30 minutes, but I’m happy with the progress. I’m not in a rush. Also, to me fast weight loss usually means loose skin.

This is a really solid update, and exactly the kind of thinking I like to see this early in the process.

First off, your understanding of why you’re adding things and when not to push is on point. You’re not just throwing compounds at the wall, you’re clearly thinking about sustainability, recovery, and long-term body composition, which is the whole goal here.

The sleep disruption after that hard session is actually a good self-awareness moment. That wasn’t a failure, that was feedback. Pulling back, dropping volume, and adjusting cardio instead of trying to “push through” is exactly how you avoid burnout and injury. Cutting cardio from an hour to 30 mins is not a step backwards, it’s a step toward sustainability.

Training-wise, you’re doing the right thing by keeping reps controlled, logging weights, and accepting that progression won’t be linear yet. Strength will come once your nervous system and joints adapt. Right now, consistency > load.

On the nutrition side, this is a big win that shouldn’t be understated. Hunger being present but manageable is exactly where we want Reta to sit. Measuring food and realising portion distortion is one of the biggest long-term breakthroughs people have, and you’ve already had that lightbulb moment. That’s real progress, not just scale weight.

Also worth noting, stopping yourself from bingeing during a social/religious day, with no sugar or alcohol, is a huge behavioural win. That’s discipline without restriction, which is what prevents rebound later.

The extra kilo down is great, but I like your mindset around it even more. No rush, no panic about slowing loss, and awareness that aggressive fat loss can compromise skin and recovery. That tells me you’re playing the long game.

Overall, this is excellent momentum. Keep listening to your body, stay hydrated (especially with GH peptides onboard), and keep the logs honest like this. Week two is usually where things start to feel more settled rather than chaotic, so I’m keen to see how your body responds once the routine locks in, and the progress photos are looking great!

You’re doing very well. Keep going

 

[BeMe]

Week 1 Log 3 ( 4th Jan to 7th Jan)

I am on my day 7 of using Reta. I’m keeping Thursdays as my pinning days for Reta, so I’ll be doing the second dose on the 8th.

My meals have stayed similar to the past three days.

​

---

Adding a new stack

I haven't weight trained most of my life. Now as I understand the importance of muscles, I want to build them otherwise I’ll never change my body composition. Reta is muscle-sparing, yet it can still have a catabolic effect, which is why I’m adding Ipamorelin and CJC.

Why opting CJC and Ipamorelin instead of HGH.
I don’t want my endocrine system to get “lazy” and stop producing hormones altogether because it’s getting “ready-to-use HGH” from an exogenous source. Ipa and cjc triggers your own body to produce the growth hormone.

Tesamorelin – Targets visceral fat in the belly area. Tesa can increase blood sugar by making cells insulin-resistant, which is why I’m stacking it with Reta, as Reta makes cells more insulin-sensitive.

Ipamorelin – Causes short-term increases in GH released by the body. Because it’s short-acting, it needs to be combined with CJC to increase pulses making it longer lasting up to a day. It increases hunger, so I’m stacking it while on Reta to counteract that.

CJC-1295 – Increases GH pulses, supports muscle recovery, fat loss, and anti-aging.

I take the above stack 30 minutes before bedtime, making sure my last meal was at least 3 hours and that I’ve had no carbs for dinner. In the presence of carbs, GH won’t be released.

As I’m training more, I’m noticing more wear and tear (strained elbows and shoulders), so I’ll also be adding BPC-157 and TB-500 at the local site as needed.

I’m replacing magnesium citrate with psyllium husk. Magnesium citrate is a mild laxative and I don’t want my body to become dependent on laxatives. I make sure the psyllium husk is soaked in plenty of water. If not soaked properly, it can absorb water from the gut and cause constipation.

​

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I want this journey to be sustainable. Now that Christmas break is over and life is back to a normal routine, I’ve realized it’s hard for me to go to the gym both morning and evening. Also, a an hour of cardio is an overkill right now. I want sustained loss and will probably consider morning cardio again if I hit a plateau.

Last night (6th night) I trained and then couldn’t sleep at all because of over-exhaustion. I took a rest day today. Other than today, my food has been exactly the same, so I’m not logging meals.

Hunger has definitely gone down, but not to the point where I can’t eat. On the 5th and 6th I woke up hungry, but still able to make good choices. I’ve also been measuring my food, so I’m naturally getting used to smaller portions knowing they’re still filling. It’s like re-training your system. I realized I’ve been overeating; as the saying goes, “the eyes are bigger than the stomach.”

Mood: No direct effects on mood. I feel empowered and motivated. These logs are helping me stay accountable and consistent.

​

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Day 4
Morning: Fasted cardio =30 mins
Weight Training: Rest day as I aim to weight train only 4 times a week

Food same as previous days

Day 5

Morning: Fasted cardio =30 mins
Training: Legs

All 10 reps:

• Leg press: 110 lbs - 3 sets
• Leg curls: 45 kg -3 sets
• Kickbacks: 40 kg -3 sets
• Calf raises: 120 lbs -3 sets

Post-weights cardio: 30 minutes incline 11, speed 4.5

Approx macros:
P: 140 g
C: 80 g
F: 40 g

​

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Day 6

Stopping morning cardio from today. I’ll only be doing 30 minutes of post-weight cardio.

Woke up hungry. Diet was exactly the same as previous days, including macros. Not sure if Reta is due or GH kicking in from Ipamorelin and CJC

I didn’t hydrate properly during the day. I felt weak during the workout and a bit irritable. Not sure if it was because people were hogging benches on their phones during peak hour

Evening: Chest, triceps, and abs
10 reps each- Same weight and reps as Day 1. I tried to push heavier or go for more reps but couldn’t.

Abs- Russian Twists with 10kg
Leg raise
Oblique Crunch

Cardio: 30 mins incline 11, speed 4.5

Food: Same as other days.

​

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Day 7

It was our Orthodox Christmas today, so I didn’t train or track food. I didn’t binge eat. No sugar or alcohol. Mainly meat, salad, some rice, and watermelon for dessert. I took it as a rest day.

​

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Results

Lol not sure from where but I lost another kg (checked yesterday). I expect weight loss may slow down since I’ve reduced cardio from 1 hour to 30 minutes, but I’m happy with the progress. I’m not in a rush. Also, to me fast weight loss usually means loose skin.

I like the new stack additions and the logic behind them. Being a medical sciences student really helps with compound selection I'm sure. The progress photos look great. No signs of loose skin at all and I don't think you're the type of person who'd be left with loose skin. Really you don't have all that much weight to loose.

 

[Allupfromhere]

Week 1 Log 3 ( 4th Jan to 7th Jan)

I am on my day 7 of using Reta. I’m keeping Thursdays as my pinning days for Reta, so I’ll be doing the second dose on the 8th.

My meals have stayed similar to the past three days.

​

---

Adding a new stack

I haven't weight trained most of my life. Now as I understand the importance of muscles, I want to build them otherwise I’ll never change my body composition. Reta is muscle-sparing, yet it can still have a catabolic effect, which is why I’m adding Ipamorelin and CJC.

Why opting CJC and Ipamorelin instead of HGH.
I don’t want my endocrine system to get “lazy” and stop producing hormones altogether because it’s getting “ready-to-use HGH” from an exogenous source. Ipa and cjc triggers your own body to produce the growth hormone.

Tesamorelin – Targets visceral fat in the belly area. Tesa can increase blood sugar by making cells insulin-resistant, which is why I’m stacking it with Reta, as Reta makes cells more insulin-sensitive.

Ipamorelin – Causes short-term increases in GH released by the body. Because it’s short-acting, it needs to be combined with CJC to increase pulses making it longer lasting up to a day. It increases hunger, so I’m stacking it while on Reta to counteract that.

CJC-1295 – Increases GH pulses, supports muscle recovery, fat loss, and anti-aging.

I take the above stack 30 minutes before bedtime, making sure my last meal was at least 3 hours and that I’ve had no carbs for dinner. In the presence of carbs, GH won’t be released.

As I’m training more, I’m noticing more wear and tear (strained elbows and shoulders), so I’ll also be adding BPC-157 and TB-500 at the local site as needed.

I’m replacing magnesium citrate with psyllium husk. Magnesium citrate is a mild laxative and I don’t want my body to become dependent on laxatives. I make sure the psyllium husk is soaked in plenty of water. If not soaked properly, it can absorb water from the gut and cause constipation.

​

---

I want this journey to be sustainable. Now that Christmas break is over and life is back to a normal routine, I’ve realized it’s hard for me to go to the gym both morning and evening. Also, a an hour of cardio is an overkill right now. I want sustained loss and will probably consider morning cardio again if I hit a plateau.

Last night (6th night) I trained and then couldn’t sleep at all because of over-exhaustion. I took a rest day today. Other than today, my food has been exactly the same, so I’m not logging meals.

Hunger has definitely gone down, but not to the point where I can’t eat. On the 5th and 6th I woke up hungry, but still able to make good choices. I’ve also been measuring my food, so I’m naturally getting used to smaller portions knowing they’re still filling. It’s like re-training your system. I realized I’ve been overeating; as the saying goes, “the eyes are bigger than the stomach.”

Mood: No direct effects on mood. I feel empowered and motivated. These logs are helping me stay accountable and consistent.

​

---

Day 4
Morning: Fasted cardio =30 mins
Weight Training: Rest day as I aim to weight train only 4 times a week

Food same as previous days

Day 5

Morning: Fasted cardio =30 mins
Training: Legs

All 10 reps:

• Leg press: 110 lbs - 3 sets
• Leg curls: 45 kg -3 sets
• Kickbacks: 40 kg -3 sets
• Calf raises: 120 lbs -3 sets

Post-weights cardio: 30 minutes incline 11, speed 4.5

Approx macros:
P: 140 g
C: 80 g
F: 40 g

​

---

Day 6

Stopping morning cardio from today. I’ll only be doing 30 minutes of post-weight cardio.

Woke up hungry. Diet was exactly the same as previous days, including macros. Not sure if Reta is due or GH kicking in from Ipamorelin and CJC

I didn’t hydrate properly during the day. I felt weak during the workout and a bit irritable. Not sure if it was because people were hogging benches on their phones during peak hour

Evening: Chest, triceps, and abs
10 reps each- Same weight and reps as Day 1. I tried to push heavier or go for more reps but couldn’t.

Abs- Russian Twists with 10kg
Leg raise
Oblique Crunch

Cardio: 30 mins incline 11, speed 4.5

Food: Same as other days.

​

---

Day 7

It was our Orthodox Christmas today, so I didn’t train or track food. I didn’t binge eat. No sugar or alcohol. Mainly meat, salad, some rice, and watermelon for dessert. I took it as a rest day.

​

---

Results

Lol not sure from where but I lost another kg (checked yesterday). I expect weight loss may slow down since I’ve reduced cardio from 1 hour to 30 minutes, but I’m happy with the progress. I’m not in a rush. Also, to me fast weight loss usually means loose skin.

Awesome update mate and great detail. I love the visual you give behind your decision making also
Im glad you are looking into resistance training and wanting to build muscle. Sometimes we get so caught up in fat loss that our understand towards muscle mass and it influence on forcing a strong metabolism. Thus easier keeping fat off and creating a stronger, healthier better functioning body.

I can tell you like to build education with everything your trying to do. Have you looked into mitochondrial health and upregulation?

Keep up the amazing work.

The only thing you might want to watch out for is blood glucose - I’d get a1c tested & measure your fasting glucose every so often.

This is soo over looked by many. Insulin sensitivity should be a priority in any phase whether it be fat loss or growth. If our food sources arent being optimally utilised.... well guess what lol.

 

[Iron_rose1]

Agree with this!
+ HGH is also sexually dimorphic in its physiological effects - as a female you’ll get less muscle anabolism, greater lipolysis, AND higher insulin resistance.
I think 1-2iu is fine. I would start with 0.5-1 to ensure it doesn’t trigger too much inflammation.
I take mine pre-bed.
The only thing you might want to watch out for is blood glucose - I’d get a1c tested & measure your fasting glucose every so often.

Thank you
I will keep it in mind.

 

[Iron_rose1]

Just a helpful tip to track progress is to purchase some body fat calipers (Amazon), pick a couple of spots around your thighs, abs, hips and track thickness (or thinness) as you progress.

This gets around the issue of just taking measurements and not knowing if your growing muscle or losing fat.

I have used those plastic measuring things in the past and not gonna lie I would manage to cheat on them
I would pinch the less flabier skin( in the same body part) and get happy that I have lost fat .
I am more focused on gaining muscles and how I overall look then what it says on the scale. I mentioned weight for some sort of tracking my progress but I will rely more on the photos to see how I am going

 

[Iron_rose1]

This is a really solid update, and exactly the kind of thinking I like to see this early in the process.

First off, your understanding of why you’re adding things and when not to push is on point. You’re not just throwing compounds at the wall, you’re clearly thinking about sustainability, recovery, and long-term body composition, which is the whole goal here.

The sleep disruption after that hard session is actually a good self-awareness moment. That wasn’t a failure, that was feedback. Pulling back, dropping volume, and adjusting cardio instead of trying to “push through” is exactly how you avoid burnout and injury. Cutting cardio from an hour to 30 mins is not a step backwards, it’s a step toward sustainability.

Training-wise, you’re doing the right thing by keeping reps controlled, logging weights, and accepting that progression won’t be linear yet. Strength will come once your nervous system and joints adapt. Right now, consistency > load.

On the nutrition side, this is a big win that shouldn’t be understated. Hunger being present but manageable is exactly where we want Reta to sit. Measuring food and realising portion distortion is one of the biggest long-term breakthroughs people have, and you’ve already had that lightbulb moment. That’s real progress, not just scale weight.

Also worth noting, stopping yourself from bingeing during a social/religious day, with no sugar or alcohol, is a huge behavioural win. That’s discipline without restriction, which is what prevents rebound later.

The extra kilo down is great, but I like your mindset around it even more. No rush, no panic about slowing loss, and awareness that aggressive fat loss can compromise skin and recovery. That tells me you’re playing the long game.

Overall, this is excellent momentum. Keep listening to your body, stay hydrated (especially with GH peptides onboard), and keep the logs honest like this. Week two is usually where things start to feel more settled rather than chaotic, so I’m keen to see how your body responds once the routine locks in, and the progress photos are looking great!

You’re doing very well. Keep going

Thank you soo much. Words and support like this keeps me motivated

 

[Iron_rose1]

I like the new stack additions and the logic behind them. Being a medical sciences student really helps with compound selection I'm sure. The progress photos look great. No signs of loose skin at all and I don't think you're the type of person who'd be left with loose skin. Really you don't have all that much weight to loose.

Thank you
At one point I was 68kgs . I guess fasting, autophagy, right supplements and nutrition helped me I think. I have been mindful of skin health all along this journey. I don't have much to loose anymore but by now it has become a habit to take care of my skin

 

[Iron_rose1]

Awesome update mate and great detail. I love the visual you give behind your decision making also
Im glad you are looking into resistance training and wanting to build muscle. Sometimes we get so caught up in fat loss that our understand towards muscle mass and it influence on forcing a strong metabolism. Thus easier keeping fat off and creating a stronger, healthier better functioning body.

I can tell you like to build education with everything your trying to do. Have you looked into mitochondrial health and upregulation?

Keep up the amazing work.

This is soo over looked by many. Insulin sensitivity should be a priority in any phase whether it be fat loss or growth. If our food sources arent being optimally utilised.... well guess what lol.

Thank you.
Hahah yes you are smart.
Before trying reta, I have tried mots-c but I used to get burning sensation and reactions in my skin.
I was going to mention in my next log about Slupp 332 ( along with kpv and thymosin alpha). I haven't got it yet, that'a why didn't mention in this log.

Since gh can trigger some inflammatory reactions, considering my auto-immune and inflammatory history I am going to start kpv and thymosin alpha as a prophylactic measure.

 

[Iron_rose1]

Today I have pinned my reta's second dose. Not exaggerating I honestly thought how comfortable is this. The needle is so small- Didn't feel a thing ! The magic is in the guage and length of the needle.

Thank you @ZenithHealth

 

[waggat]

Week 1 Log 3 ( 4th Jan to 7th Jan)

I am on my day 7 of using Reta. I’m keeping Thursdays as my pinning days for Reta, so I’ll be doing the second dose on the 8th.

My meals have stayed similar to the past three days.

​

---

Adding a new stack

I haven't weight trained most of my life. Now as I understand the importance of muscles, I want to build them otherwise I’ll never change my body composition. Reta is muscle-sparing, yet it can still have a catabolic effect, which is why I’m adding Ipamorelin and CJC.

Why opting CJC and Ipamorelin instead of HGH.
I don’t want my endocrine system to get “lazy” and stop producing hormones altogether because it’s getting “ready-to-use HGH” from an exogenous source. Ipa and cjc triggers your own body to produce the growth hormone.

Tesamorelin – Targets visceral fat in the belly area. Tesa can increase blood sugar by making cells insulin-resistant, which is why I’m stacking it with Reta, as Reta makes cells more insulin-sensitive.

Ipamorelin – Causes short-term increases in GH released by the body. Because it’s short-acting, it needs to be combined with CJC to increase pulses making it longer lasting up to a day. It increases hunger, so I’m stacking it while on Reta to counteract that.

CJC-1295 – Increases GH pulses, supports muscle recovery, fat loss, and anti-aging.

I take the above stack 30 minutes before bedtime, making sure my last meal was at least 3 hours and that I’ve had no carbs for dinner. In the presence of carbs, GH won’t be released.

As I’m training more, I’m noticing more wear and tear (strained elbows and shoulders), so I’ll also be adding BPC-157 and TB-500 at the local site as needed.

I’m replacing magnesium citrate with psyllium husk. Magnesium citrate is a mild laxative and I don’t want my body to become dependent on laxatives. I make sure the psyllium husk is soaked in plenty of water. If not soaked properly, it can absorb water from the gut and cause constipation.

​

---

I want this journey to be sustainable. Now that Christmas break is over and life is back to a normal routine, I’ve realized it’s hard for me to go to the gym both morning and evening. Also, a an hour of cardio is an overkill right now. I want sustained loss and will probably consider morning cardio again if I hit a plateau.

Last night (6th night) I trained and then couldn’t sleep at all because of over-exhaustion. I took a rest day today. Other than today, my food has been exactly the same, so I’m not logging meals.

Hunger has definitely gone down, but not to the point where I can’t eat. On the 5th and 6th I woke up hungry, but still able to make good choices. I’ve also been measuring my food, so I’m naturally getting used to smaller portions knowing they’re still filling. It’s like re-training your system. I realized I’ve been overeating; as the saying goes, “the eyes are bigger than the stomach.”

Mood: No direct effects on mood. I feel empowered and motivated. These logs are helping me stay accountable and consistent.

​

---

Day 4
Morning: Fasted cardio =30 mins
Weight Training: Rest day as I aim to weight train only 4 times a week

Food same as previous days

Day 5

Morning: Fasted cardio =30 mins
Training: Legs

All 10 reps:

• Leg press: 110 lbs - 3 sets
• Leg curls: 45 kg -3 sets
• Kickbacks: 40 kg -3 sets
• Calf raises: 120 lbs -3 sets

Post-weights cardio: 30 minutes incline 11, speed 4.5

Approx macros:
P: 140 g
C: 80 g
F: 40 g

​

---

Day 6

Stopping morning cardio from today. I’ll only be doing 30 minutes of post-weight cardio.

Woke up hungry. Diet was exactly the same as previous days, including macros. Not sure if Reta is due or GH kicking in from Ipamorelin and CJC

I didn’t hydrate properly during the day. I felt weak during the workout and a bit irritable. Not sure if it was because people were hogging benches on their phones during peak hour

Evening: Chest, triceps, and abs
10 reps each- Same weight and reps as Day 1. I tried to push heavier or go for more reps but couldn’t.

Abs- Russian Twists with 10kg
Leg raise
Oblique Crunch

Cardio: 30 mins incline 11, speed 4.5

Food: Same as other days.

​

---

Day 7

It was our Orthodox Christmas today, so I didn’t train or track food. I didn’t binge eat. No sugar or alcohol. Mainly meat, salad, some rice, and watermelon for dessert. I took it as a rest day.

​

---

Results

Lol not sure from where but I lost another kg (checked yesterday). I expect weight loss may slow down since I’ve reduced cardio from 1 hour to 30 minutes, but I’m happy with the progress. I’m not in a rush. Also, to me fast weight loss usually means loose skin.

Awesome update. Love the breakdown of why you are doing certain things and the commentary on how you are feeling etc.

 

[Iron_rose1]

Week 2 log 4 ( 8th Jan to 11th Jan)

Sleep and Mood
I have not been able to sleep since the last log. Feeling really bloated. In the previous log I have mentioned insomnia and thought the reason might be exhaustion. But my rest days debunked it. Before that I thought it was coffee ( In all fairness coffee has done that to me in the past )
I have been avoiding nap during the day so I can I have a proper sleep but I could sleep only for 2 to 4 hours max. No overthinking or distractive thoughts but can’t fall sleep.


Appetite & Eating
Feeling really hungry in the morning from the last 2 days. In fact today I woke up at 6am after 2 hours of sleep because I was starving and my tummy was churning
A massive plus to Reta that I don’t have cravings and if I don’t feel hungry at night I skip dinner. I have slow digesting protein for recovery instead of a proper meal.
Not sure if its because of Ipa and cjc, I am working out harder than before including weights so my body needs more fuel for recovery or if I need to up my dosage of reta.
In saying so, my goal is to build muscles and I don’t want to supress my appetite completely I am still eating clean and under my 1800kcal and above 130gm of protein.

If its because of CJC and Ipa , can’t believe how hungry I would have been without reta!
My meal remained the same as previous logging except on Friday evening- had dinner out; its hard to track and on Sat had an icecream of 130 kcal, stayed well under my calories and overall macros. These exceptions are to maintain sustainability.

Energy & Workout
I have been pushing the same weight in the gym- same reps however my form is better now. Still going to the gym 4 times a week as originally posted

I am going to take melatonin precursor- tryptophan ( 5gm ) tonight and see if it fixes my sleep and circadian rhythm. It has helped me in the past. Used to make me feel sleepy within 2 hours of taking it and wake me up around 6 am.
Also I am getting some minor delayed reaction at Ipa, tesa and cjc injection site. Will be attaching photos- Multiple small itchy bumps . It doesn’t happen on the same day but a day later. I have been injecting KPV as well to calm the reaction close to the site. I have been topically applying Crotamiton 100mg/g to help with the itching sensation.

 

[Iron_rose1]

Special thanks to @ZenithHealth for supporting me and encouraging me.

 

[LevButlerov]

Week 2 log 4 ( 8th Jan to 11th Jan)

Sleep and Mood
I have not been able to sleep since the last log. Feeling really bloated. In the previous log I have mentioned insomnia and thought the reason might be exhaustion. But my rest days debunked it. Before that I thought it was coffee ( In all fairness coffee has done that to me in the past )
I have been avoiding nap during the day so I can I have a proper sleep but I could sleep only for 2 to 4 hours max. No overthinking or distractive thoughts but can’t fall sleep.


Appetite & Eating
Feeling really hungry in the morning from the last 2 days. In fact today I woke up at 6am after 2 hours of sleep because I was starving and my tummy was churning
A massive plus to Reta that I don’t have cravings and if I don’t feel hungry at night I skip dinner. I have slow digesting protein for recovery instead of a proper meal.
Not sure if its because of Ipa and cjc, I am working out harder than before including weights so my body needs more fuel for recovery or if I need to up my dosage of reta.
In saying so, my goal is to build muscles and I don’t want to supress my appetite completely I am still eating clean and under my 1800kcal and above 130gm of protein.

If its because of CJC and Ipa , can’t believe how hungry I would have been without reta!
My meal remained the same as previous logging except on Friday evening- had dinner out; its hard to track and on Sat had an icecream of 130 kcal, stayed well under my calories and overall macros. These exceptions are to maintain sustainability.

Energy & Workout
I have been pushing the same weight in the gym- same reps however my form is better now. Still going to the gym 4 times a week as originally posted

I am going to take melatonin precursor- tryptophan ( 5gm ) tonight and see if it fixes my sleep and circadian rhythm. It has helped me in the past. Used to make me feel sleepy within 2 hours of taking it and wake me up around 6 am.
Also I am getting some minor delayed reaction at Ipa, tesa and cjc injection site. Will be attaching photos- Multiple small itchy bumps . It doesn’t happen on the same day but a day later. I have been injecting KPV as well to calm the reaction close to the site. I have been topically applying Crotamiton 100mg/g to help with the itching sensation.

the bloating is due to lack of digestive aids, add probiotics digestive enzymes and psyllium husk ED sister and you'll see a difference @Iron_rose1

@BeMe @HarleyGuy @s.gentz
@Allupfromhere @Pigsy @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy
@Coolguy @toddthelineman @Sheshredz
@Trenhead3cc

 

[Freki]

I have not been able to sleep since the last log.

Hi @Iron_rose1
Ive seen a lot of posts of ruined sleep on retatrutide.
Also bloat is common at the beginning due to delayed gastric emptying

 

[Pigsy]

Special thanks to @ZenithHealth for supporting me and encouraging me.

He is a good bloke

 

[Sheshredz]

Week 2 log 4 ( 8th Jan to 11th Jan)

Sleep and Mood
I have not been able to sleep since the last log. Feeling really bloated. In the previous log I have mentioned insomnia and thought the reason might be exhaustion. But my rest days debunked it. Before that I thought it was coffee ( In all fairness coffee has done that to me in the past )
I have been avoiding nap during the day so I can I have a proper sleep but I could sleep only for 2 to 4 hours max. No overthinking or distractive thoughts but can’t fall sleep.


Appetite & Eating
Feeling really hungry in the morning from the last 2 days. In fact today I woke up at 6am after 2 hours of sleep because I was starving and my tummy was churning
A massive plus to Reta that I don’t have cravings and if I don’t feel hungry at night I skip dinner. I have slow digesting protein for recovery instead of a proper meal.
Not sure if its because of Ipa and cjc, I am working out harder than before including weights so my body needs more fuel for recovery or if I need to up my dosage of reta.
In saying so, my goal is to build muscles and I don’t want to supress my appetite completely I am still eating clean and under my 1800kcal and above 130gm of protein.

If its because of CJC and Ipa , can’t believe how hungry I would have been without reta!
My meal remained the same as previous logging except on Friday evening- had dinner out; its hard to track and on Sat had an icecream of 130 kcal, stayed well under my calories and overall macros. These exceptions are to maintain sustainability.

Energy & Workout
I have been pushing the same weight in the gym- same reps however my form is better now. Still going to the gym 4 times a week as originally posted

I am going to take melatonin precursor- tryptophan ( 5gm ) tonight and see if it fixes my sleep and circadian rhythm. It has helped me in the past. Used to make me feel sleepy within 2 hours of taking it and wake me up around 6 am.
Also I am getting some minor delayed reaction at Ipa, tesa and cjc injection site. Will be attaching photos- Multiple small itchy bumps . It doesn’t happen on the same day but a day later. I have been injecting KPV as well to calm the reaction close to the site. I have been topically applying Crotamiton 100mg/g to help with the itching sensation.

Reta does give me some insomnia, and i've not found a way to avoid it 100%. Its only random though, some nights i get it, some i dont.

The HGH really does help with sleep. I've heard those growth hormone releasing peptides can make you very hungry.

I do take melatonin rarely, if my insomia is too bad.

Fingers crossed you get some good rest!

 

[HarleyGuy]

Week 2 log 4 ( 8th Jan to 11th Jan)

Sleep and Mood
I have not been able to sleep since the last log. Feeling really bloated. In the previous log I have mentioned insomnia and thought the reason might be exhaustion. But my rest days debunked it. Before that I thought it was coffee ( In all fairness coffee has done that to me in the past )
I have been avoiding nap during the day so I can I have a proper sleep but I could sleep only for 2 to 4 hours max. No overthinking or distractive thoughts but can’t fall sleep.


Appetite & Eating
Feeling really hungry in the morning from the last 2 days. In fact today I woke up at 6am after 2 hours of sleep because I was starving and my tummy was churning
A massive plus to Reta that I don’t have cravings and if I don’t feel hungry at night I skip dinner. I have slow digesting protein for recovery instead of a proper meal.
Not sure if its because of Ipa and cjc, I am working out harder than before including weights so my body needs more fuel for recovery or if I need to up my dosage of reta.
In saying so, my goal is to build muscles and I don’t want to supress my appetite completely I am still eating clean and under my 1800kcal and above 130gm of protein.

If its because of CJC and Ipa , can’t believe how hungry I would have been without reta!
My meal remained the same as previous logging except on Friday evening- had dinner out; its hard to track and on Sat had an icecream of 130 kcal, stayed well under my calories and overall macros. These exceptions are to maintain sustainability.

Energy & Workout
I have been pushing the same weight in the gym- same reps however my form is better now. Still going to the gym 4 times a week as originally posted

I am going to take melatonin precursor- tryptophan ( 5gm ) tonight and see if it fixes my sleep and circadian rhythm. It has helped me in the past. Used to make me feel sleepy within 2 hours of taking it and wake me up around 6 am.
Also I am getting some minor delayed reaction at Ipa, tesa and cjc injection site. Will be attaching photos- Multiple small itchy bumps . It doesn’t happen on the same day but a day later. I have been injecting KPV as well to calm the reaction close to the site. I have been topically applying Crotamiton 100mg/g to help with the itching sensation.

Great updates and clearly a lot of effort in your log. Your really getting results at a fast pace and you look night and day from your first pics. Your abs are coming and your lower back fat is just, well, gone it seems! Even the accumulated fat around your bra/top is gone too. Great work and results already! I applaud you for putting everything out there for us including how you're feeling.

Reactions at injection sites are part of the game and I've learned to just ignore it but it's interesting to read some of these hacks you're using to help others who it may affect more.

I don’t think any of our seasoned loggers and users here are scared of needles , but if anyone is on the fence as a complete beginner, this pen will absolutely get rid of that fear.

This was a great review!

I’m replacing magnesium citrate with psyllium husk

This is a good call for sure. It will help with bloating too. For bloating I use psyllium husk, apple cider vinegar (with the mother) as a prebiotic and then take a brand called "Digest Gold" probiotic and I do this each meal and bloating for me has all but disappeared.

I will rely more on the photos to see how I am going

Best way to do it!

No overthinking or distractive thoughts but can’t fall sleep.

Have you tried Valerian Root?

 

[BeMe]

Week 2 log 4 ( 8th Jan to 11th Jan)

Sleep and Mood
I have not been able to sleep since the last log. Feeling really bloated. In the previous log I have mentioned insomnia and thought the reason might be exhaustion. But my rest days debunked it. Before that I thought it was coffee ( In all fairness coffee has done that to me in the past )
I have been avoiding nap during the day so I can I have a proper sleep but I could sleep only for 2 to 4 hours max. No overthinking or distractive thoughts but can’t fall sleep.


Appetite & Eating
Feeling really hungry in the morning from the last 2 days. In fact today I woke up at 6am after 2 hours of sleep because I was starving and my tummy was churning
A massive plus to Reta that I don’t have cravings and if I don’t feel hungry at night I skip dinner. I have slow digesting protein for recovery instead of a proper meal.
Not sure if its because of Ipa and cjc, I am working out harder than before including weights so my body needs more fuel for recovery or if I need to up my dosage of reta.
In saying so, my goal is to build muscles and I don’t want to supress my appetite completely I am still eating clean and under my 1800kcal and above 130gm of protein.

If its because of CJC and Ipa , can’t believe how hungry I would have been without reta!
My meal remained the same as previous logging except on Friday evening- had dinner out; its hard to track and on Sat had an icecream of 130 kcal, stayed well under my calories and overall macros. These exceptions are to maintain sustainability.

Energy & Workout
I have been pushing the same weight in the gym- same reps however my form is better now. Still going to the gym 4 times a week as originally posted

I am going to take melatonin precursor- tryptophan ( 5gm ) tonight and see if it fixes my sleep and circadian rhythm. It has helped me in the past. Used to make me feel sleepy within 2 hours of taking it and wake me up around 6 am.
Also I am getting some minor delayed reaction at Ipa, tesa and cjc injection site. Will be attaching photos- Multiple small itchy bumps . It doesn’t happen on the same day but a day later. I have been injecting KPV as well to calm the reaction close to the site. I have been topically applying Crotamiton 100mg/g to help with the itching sensation.

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Week 2 log 4 ( 8th Jan to 11th Jan)

Sleep and Mood
I have not been able to sleep since the last log. Feeling really bloated. In the previous log I have mentioned insomnia and thought the reason might be exhaustion. But my rest days debunked it. Before that I thought it was coffee ( In all fairness coffee has done that to me in the past )
I have been avoiding nap during the day so I can I have a proper sleep but I could sleep only for 2 to 4 hours max. No overthinking or distractive thoughts but can’t fall sleep.


Appetite & Eating
Feeling really hungry in the morning from the last 2 days. In fact today I woke up at 6am after 2 hours of sleep because I was starving and my tummy was churning
A massive plus to Reta that I don’t have cravings and if I don’t feel hungry at night I skip dinner. I have slow digesting protein for recovery instead of a proper meal.
Not sure if its because of Ipa and cjc, I am working out harder than before including weights so my body needs more fuel for recovery or if I need to up my dosage of reta.
In saying so, my goal is to build muscles and I don’t want to supress my appetite completely I am still eating clean and under my 1800kcal and above 130gm of protein.

If its because of CJC and Ipa , can’t believe how hungry I would have been without reta!
My meal remained the same as previous logging except on Friday evening- had dinner out; its hard to track and on Sat had an icecream of 130 kcal, stayed well under my calories and overall macros. These exceptions are to maintain sustainability.

Energy & Workout
I have been pushing the same weight in the gym- same reps however my form is better now. Still going to the gym 4 times a week as originally posted

I am going to take melatonin precursor- tryptophan ( 5gm ) tonight and see if it fixes my sleep and circadian rhythm. It has helped me in the past. Used to make me feel sleepy within 2 hours of taking it and wake me up around 6 am.
Also I am getting some minor delayed reaction at Ipa, tesa and cjc injection site. Will be attaching photos- Multiple small itchy bumps . It doesn’t happen on the same day but a day later. I have been injecting KPV as well to calm the reaction close to the site. I have been topically applying Crotamiton 100mg/g to help with the itching sensation.

Sorry to hear about the sleep issues they really suck. I wish I had answer for these but I honestly think specialist sleep therapy might need to considered. The small red bumps is a delayed allergic reaction of some description. Do you inject Ipa, tesa and cjc combined in the same injection? Or all 3 separately in the same spot?
Your training is going well by the looks of it and if you are improving your form each time there is nothing but gold in that. Great log and detail as usual @Iron_rose1