Female Log OptiRip 10 (Retatrutide) Female Journal

[HarleyGuy]

@Iron_rose1 My applause to you for going through what you are but here you are still, posting on EVO with your EVO family and keeping your chin up, it shows a lot of mental strength!

I hated the idea of having a scar so prominent and chances of loosing sensation there that I kept delaying it.

My girl, HarleyGirl, had a breast reduction (God how I don't understand that LOL) and she had to have her nipples actually moved around and she still has sensation no issues. You might have heard some horror stories from bad surgeries but I think in general if need be (which good on you that you don't now) you should be fine with sensitivity there if you ever need to.

Hahaha girls on chubby chicks don't count, same as abs don't count on skinny men.

Ok no THIS was funny! Kinda like how estrogen beta males aren't allowed to say they're fat only because it "runs in the family". LOL

 

[toddthelineman]

had a breast reduction

Moment of silence. Sorry for your loss

Sorry ladies, had to. I appreciate all versions of women, but if my father had heard this he would’ve been inconsolable hahahaha

 

[Iron_rose1]

Something happened on the weekend and my relationship is rocky. I can't get over some incident and I haven't seen him since then.
My partner used to give me topical bpc and tb 500, on the back side of my shoulder. I cant reach that area on my own. I dont have much fat, so cant pinch the skin either.

Ask a friend or just inject as near as you can

None of my friends know me and my peptide journey
WIll go to Officeworks today and grab the bulldog clip.

I didnt some ext cuff activation routine yesterday. Feeling better but I wont push it to do weights by doing chest or upper body. Let it heal properly 1st.

 

[Iron_rose1]

You seem to know your body pretty well, which is a good thing. @Iron_rose1 hopefully your sleep can stay consistent. I know that things were rough with me with sleep with my wife but I meditate before bed; that helps.

Yeah meditation helps a lot.
I did some cardio yesterday and realsed some happy hormones.
Sleep better last night.

 

[Iron_rose1]

@Iron_rose1 Shoulder injuries are not good at all. Hopefully you just slept on it wrong. Try and do some circles and see if you can get things more mobile; that can definitely help.

I did some mobility and muscle activation yesterday. Definitely better than before but I would avoid upper body for the time being till its all healed and I get see a physio.

 

[Iron_rose1]

A good bra and your golden

No guy is going to complain, I guarantee it!

Lol I thought about it but wouldnt it be "false advertisement"
It's like a packet of "Lays" or any other chips. Looks big, you get excited but once you open, it's all air

 

[Pigsy]

Lol I thought about it but wouldnt it be "false advertisement"
It's like a packet of "Lays" or any other chips. Looks big, you get excited but once you open, it's all air

All smoke and mirrors

 

[Iron_rose1]

Your damn right there

Lol thanks. You must be not hard to please

 

[Pigsy]

Lol thanks. You must be not hard to please

Very easy to please

 

[Iron_rose1]

I meeeaaaan. There’s skinny guys without abs, and chubby (actually chubby, I wouldn’t say you were ever “chubby”) women with no boobs really. So I have to disagree somewhat.

Lol I mean its a lot easier for skinny guys to have abs, if they have normal amount of test, it will show.
Lol chubby ( I mean fat) girls don't even have to do anything. Eventually it will naturally go to their chest and butt. No hardwork needed, just eat more


Yeah, I will see how I go once I am done with the body recomp. For me, it was a win that from " Need the lift fs" to you definitely dont need a lift. Shows workout, diet and supplements are working.

 

[Iron_rose1]

My applause to you for going through what you are but here you are still, posting on EVO with your EVO family and keeping your chin up, it shows a lot of mental strength

Thank you. I think once you fall off the wagon, it's harder to get up again. So I believe in pushing through when it gets tough. Something is better than nothing. ( As I couldnt post the photos)

breast reduction (God how I don't understand that LOL) and she had to have her nipples actually moved around and she still has sensation no issues.

Hahah I don't understand either. I must be a man inside ( I am straight I promise ). Jk. I know women have problem with the backpain etc. I would just train the fork out of my back muscles and make them stronger, so they can carry with the load in the front

Yeah I have seen some girls boasting about I am a GG cup naturally. I was like yeah but how much are you around your waist and ribcage..size 26! Ofc you have fat everywhere , that's not boobs, thats just extra fat- Like rest of your body.
This applied even to me. Loosing fat, means smaller boobs. It's part of the losing weight/fat.


Yeah I am glad I dont have to remove and re-positinn the nips. They are so preciesly cut, they dont look natural, scar and for me most imporant was the senstation. It's like you are buying a Ferrari but your driving license would be taken away

 

[Iron_rose1]

Moment of silence. Sorry for your loss

Sorry ladies, had to. I appreciate all versions of women, but if my father had heard this he would’ve been inconsolable hahahaha

Lol I agree. Sorry for your loss @HarleyGuy

 

[toddthelineman]

Lol I mean its a lot easier for skinny guys to have abs, if they have normal amount of test, it will show.
Lol chubby ( I mean fat) girls don't even have to do anything. Eventually it will naturally go to their chest and butt. No hardwork needed, just eat more


Yeah, I will see how I got once I am done with the body recomp. For me, it was a win that from " Need the lift fs" to you definitely dont need a lift. Shows workout, diet and supplements are working.

That’s pretty awesome that the peptides are doing that for you! Our modern world is overflowing with scams and people can’t help but fall for them because they want it to be true so badly.

Also, it’s such a shame that women’s hormones are so poorly understood especially when they are soooooo powerful and so many women are far from optimal.

A good friend of mine almost lost his family with the only woman he ever even kissed because he couldn’t control his drinking. Long story short, reality hit him and she came back home with the kids. Now she doesn’t drink either (I would not have said her drinking was ever a problem) and she just… sprouted giant boobs! And lost weight in the rest of her body. Giant. I can’t look at her hahaha. I bet a good amount of that hormonal improvement is from less stress. They’re 40 though! I bet they have another kid soon. Beautiful family, kids are star athletes. Makes me happy. Was worried about my friend a lot.

 

[Iron_rose1]

That’s pretty awesome that the peptides are doing that for you! Our modern world is overflowing with scams and people can’t help but fall for them because they want it to be true so badly.

Also, it’s such a shame that women’s hormones are so poorly understood especially when they are soooooo powerful and so many women are far from optimal.

A good friend of mine almost lost his family with the only woman he ever even kissed because he couldn’t control his drinking. Long story short, reality hit him and she came back home with the kids. Now she doesn’t drink either (I would not have said her drinking was ever a problem) and she just… sprouted giant boobs! And lost weight in the rest of her body. Giant. I can’t look at her hahaha. I bet a good amount of that hormonal improvement is from less stress. They’re 40 though! I bet they have another kid soon. Beautiful family, kids are star athletes. Makes me happy. Was worried about my friend a lot.

I'd say I have seen people, once they stop drinking, the weight just falls off.

I would like to say I am extremely aware of my body. I notice even subtle changes. I rarely drink ( except Chritmas break) because it makes me feel not great upto a week. It's hard to describe what I feel after 2 or 3 days but I am not back to normal.
This week when I went out with my friends - They were drinking and to be social I was having soda water with lime and salt
To make me feel inclusive they even ordered- soda water shots
Stress isn't great for sure- from fat to cellular ageing, stress is the worst thing.

 

[ceo]

I am going to assume you didn't read the complete post. Life and being a woman with emotions is the issue atm.
I do take eletrolytes and other supplement but when you mind is in a mess, it's hard to focus. I am still taking the steps and fixing things as they are coming my way.

Sister, I read it but I think women and men think differently about stuff. Sometimes my wife says I don't understand her so I think that's probably the problem.

 

[Ulter]

Yeah meditation helps a lot.
I did some cardio yesterday and realsed some happy hormones.
Sleep better last night.

Yeah definitely when my wife died I meditated right after it happened.

 

[Iron_rose1]

Yeah definitely when my wife died I meditated right after it happened.

Omg! I am soo sorry to hear that .
I thought when were fighting/breaking up with your wife.
You are soo strong. Physically, mentally and emotionally.

 

[Sheshredz]

Lol I mean its a lot easier for skinny guys to have abs, if they have normal amount of test, it will show.
Lol chubby ( I mean fat) girls don't even have to do anything. Eventually it will naturally go to their chest and butt. No hardwork needed, just eat more


Yeah, I will see how I go once I am done with the body recomp. For me, it was a win that from " Need the lift fs" to you definitely dont need a lift. Shows workout, diet and supplements are working.

Hopefully the recovery is good. I've heard it can be about 6 weeks.

 

[ballin2504]

Week 4 ( 18 Jan to 23rd Jan)


I am trying to be consistent but this log is not going to be as detailed as usually they are. I am not in a good shape in every way possible.
I hurt my shoulder, don't know if I am sleeping funny or its from the workout but I couldnt do any upper body workout.
It's so bad today, that I couldn't even write on a paper.
I am as genuine as I possible with everything thats why I am saying this here.
Something happened on the weekend and my relationship is rocky. I can't get over some incident and I haven't seen him since then.
My partner used to give me topical bpc and tb 500, on the back side of my shoulder. I cant reach that area on my own. I dont have much fat, so cant pinch the skin either.

Also, no photos this week as he used to take the photos and I need to figure out a way to do these things on my own.
Espcially the back and side photos.
I did my last dose of Reta by @ZenithHealth yesterday. Again no pain.

Diet and sleep- Not great. I couldn't eat, sleep or train. Not hydrated enough either. Not due to Reta or anything else but with whats going on with my life. Probably just eating one meal and a protein shake.

Weight loss- I know it's not ideal but I have lost a fair bit of size. My xs clothes were loose ( like falling off me kinda loose) on me.
I am about size 4 now. I didnt realise, when clothes shrink, they become longer
My friends took me out last night to cheer me up but I had nothing to wear that fits me. Ngl it's a good problem to have

Cleavage- I naturally had fuller cleavage but have noticed it was getting smaller and seeing loss in upper pole fullness.
I was ready for it as you can't eat your cake and have it too.

I always wanted to have smaller waist and bigger boobs. I felt I am at a good spot now so I booked my consult with the plastic surgeon.
To give you some background- I had consult with 4 different surgeons and they all said I naturally have big girls, I will need a lift and an implant. I hated the idea of having a scar so prominent and chances of loosing sensation there that I kept delaying it.
It must be the combination of reta, GHK cu, regular chest workout that it must have lifted my girls and the surgeon said I dont need a lift.
I was soooo happy, as I was absolutely dreading the scar you get from the lift.
For implant alone, scar is not visible and very small. I am planning to have my surgery done in March and by that time, hopefully I will be at my targetted BF %

About my shoulder- I would love to have a recommendation in Sydney- a good excercise physiologist or a coach who can see my form, check what I am doing wrong and correct it. I have tried to work with a couple of PTs but wasn't impressed.

@Iron_rose1 man my shoulder is the same way sleep kills me and and lateral upward movements. I am getting set up for surgery this year to try to get it fixed.

 

[codezz]

Like I said on the other thread, u have made huge changes in ur body and massive respect to u!!! Ur dedication to the weight loss and to achieve ur goals definitely shows!!! Pictures tell a 1000 words!!! Keep at it, ur killing it

 

[Iron_rose1]

Hopefully the recovery is good. I've heard it can be about 6 weeks.

Apparently its a very small incision and I will be up and running within 2 weeks but if I decide to go ahead, I wont be able to do upper body for 6 weeks.
Honestly I will see how I go. My body is surprising me the way it's responding so far.

 

[Iron_rose1]

Like I said on the other thread, u have made huge changes in ur body and massive respect to u!!! Ur dedication to the weight loss and to achieve ur goals definitely shows!!! Pictures tell a 1000 words!!! Keep at it, ur killing it

Thank you for supporting me to post. When I had side to side photo for the collage, I could see the difference as well.

 

[Iron_rose1]

@Iron_rose1 man my shoulder is the same way sleep kills me and and lateral upward movements. I am getting set up for surgery this year to try to get it fixed.

I am sorry to hear that. I have been looking into it. I might give a go to Feldenkrais method as well.

 

[codezz]

Thank you for supporting me to post. When I had side to side photo for the collage, I couldnt see the difference as well.

Ur doing an amazing job!!!

 

[Iron_rose1]

I couldn't upload the photos in my last log on friday. I figured out the set up to take my own photos. I also have some collage photos to compare results so far. Thanks for supporting @ZenithHealth

 

[Pigsy]

I couldn't upload the photos in my last log on friday. I figured out the set up to take my own photos. I also have some collage photos to compare results so far. Thanks for supporting @ZenithHealth

Looking great, changes are coming every Set of checkin pics

 

[ZenithHealth]

I couldn't upload the photos in my last log on friday. I figured out the set up to take my own photos. I also have some collage photos to compare results so far. Thanks for supporting @ZenithHealth

Definitely looking good!

 

[Iron_rose1]

Thank you for keeping me motivated so far. You guys noticed the changes before I good. All of you are amazing ( sorry If I missed someone to tag)

@Kopite67 @Sheshredz @Allupfromhere @LevButlerov @HarleyGuy @Ulter @Pigsy @toddthelineman @fingers86 @Alice_In_Ironland

 

[Iron_rose1]

Definitely looking good!

It has to be your reta!

 

[Kopite67]

I couldn't upload the photos in my last log on friday. I figured out the set up to take my own photos. I also have some collage photos to compare results so far. Thanks for supporting @ZenithHealth

Looking really great @Iron_rose1 . The comparison between earlier pics and these show the progress you have made. Your back, legs and waist improvements in particular are outstanding. So what will the next leg of the journey entail?

 

[Pigsy]

It has to be your reta!

@ZenithHealth has great products

 

[ZenithHealth]

Thank you for keeping me motivated so far. You guys noticed the changes before I good. All of you are amazing ( sorry If I missed someone to tag)

@Kopite67 @Sheshredz @Allupfromhere @LevButlerov @HarleyGuy @Ulter @Pigsy @toddthelineman @fingers86 @Alice_In_Ironland

Wow the side by side comparison is really night and day, amazing transformation in such a short time

 

[Iron_rose1]

Looking really great @Iron_rose1 . The comparison between earlier pics and these show the progress you have made. Your back, legs and waist improvements in particular are outstanding. So what will the next leg of the journey entail?

Lol even I don't know yet.
Every day is a new day to learn about my body and nutrition.

 

[fingers86]

Thank you for keeping me motivated so far. You guys noticed the changes before I good. All of you are amazing ( sorry If I missed someone to tag)

@Kopite67 @Sheshredz @Allupfromhere @LevButlerov @HarleyGuy @Ulter @Pigsy @toddthelineman @fingers86 @Alice_In_Ironland

Dont forget its hard to notice change in urself as u see urself everyday.

 

[Alice_In_Ironland]

Thank you for keeping me motivated so far. You guys noticed the changes before I good. All of you are amazing ( sorry If I missed someone to tag)

@Kopite67 @Sheshredz @Allupfromhere @LevButlerov @HarleyGuy @Ulter @Pigsy @toddthelineman @fingers86 @Alice_In_Ironland

Such an impressive transformation! The glute gains! Especially from the side profile I admire your resilience & ability to keep moving forward. It’s not an easy process, especially when you’ve got to manage other life stressors - but as more time passes you begin to see the training & nutrition as a form of self-love vs sacrifice.

 

[codezz]

Least if u dnt notice, that's what we are here for, to let u know we can see it, and show u too haha, keep at it!!!

 

[Bigdan85]

@Iron_rose1
You’ve absolutely smashed it look amazing you definitely deserve a pat on the back

 

[RegenexPharma]

Proud of your progress sister you are smashing it out of the park. Keep up the hard work.
Big changes already

 

[waggat]

Thank you for keeping me motivated so far. You guys noticed the changes before I good. All of you are amazing ( sorry If I missed someone to tag)

@Kopite67 @Sheshredz @Allupfromhere @LevButlerov @HarleyGuy @Ulter @Pigsy @toddthelineman @fingers86 @Alice_In_Ironland

Wow! Absolutely awesome progress! And wait... is this in only just over three weeks (ie start of log to now)?

Glad you ended up posting in the @RegenexPharma transformation promo!

 

[RegenexPharma]

Wow! Absolutely awesome progress! And wait... is this in only just over three weeks (ie start of log to now)?

Glad you ended up posting in the @RegenexPharma transformation promo!

I'm so glad she did also mate.. was so stoked one of our female members joined in..
Didn't just join in, but smashed her before and after out of the park

 

[codezz]

I'm so glad she did also mate.. was so stoked one of our female members joined in..
Didn't just join in, but smashed her before and after out of the park

Oath she did!!! Still cant believe the side on pics, huge change in the pics,

Anyone on reta or weightless, I always tell them.to track weight, take pics and record everything

 

[Iron_rose1]

Such an impressive transformation! The glute gains! Especially from the side profile I admire your resilience & ability to keep moving forward. It’s not an easy process, especially when you’ve got to manage other life stressors - but as more time passes you begin to see the training & nutrition as a form of self-love vs sacrifice.

Thank you lovely
I thought I saw changes in my glutes but then I was like it must be in my head, cant be that quick

I agree with you. Lately gym has been my happy place. I definitely enjoy working out. Lifts up my mood fr.

 

[Iron_rose1]

Least if u dnt notice, that's what we are here for, to let u know we can see it, and show u too haha, keep at it!!!

Thank you. You guys also keep me accountable to keep going and tracking

 

[Iron_rose1]

Wow! Absolutely awesome progress! And wait... is this in only just over three weeks (ie start of log to now)?

Glad you ended up posting in the @RegenexPharma transformation promo!

Thank you.
Lol yeah it was from 1st Jan vs now.
Wearing the blue undees to compare as well

This is the before- At my biggest. Size 16. Found this photo this arvo

 

[Iron_rose1]

@Iron_rose1
You’ve absolutely smashed it look amazing you definitely deserve a pat on the back

Thank you. I am stoked as well.

 

[kamsikazee]

You are doing an amazing job! The progress you have made from that before photo is a massive transformation!! Congratulation, you should be super proud sister!

 

[Ulter]

Omg! I am soo sorry to hear that .
I thought when were fighting/breaking up with your wife.
You are soo strong. Physically, mentally and emotionally.

Thank you.

 

[HarleyGuy]

Thank you for keeping me motivated so far. You guys noticed the changes before I good. All of you are amazing ( sorry If I missed someone to tag)

@Kopite67 @Sheshredz @Allupfromhere @LevButlerov @HarleyGuy @Ulter @Pigsy @toddthelineman @fingers86 @Alice_In_Ironland

Craaaaazy difference wow!

 

[HarleyGuy]

Thank you. You guys also keep me accountable to keep going and tracking

I find this is the best part of having a log with the EVO family too!

 

[Sheshredz]

Thanks for tagging me girly. I had been taking a break from logging.

You look amazing in your comparison photos.

You already had a great figure, but you are taking it to a whole new level

Hottie with the body

 

[Bigdan85]

Awfully quite all of a sudden

 

[Iron_rose1]

Thanks for tagging me girly. I had been taking a break from logging.

You look amazing in your comparison photos.

You already had a great figure, but you are taking it to a whole new level

Hottie with the body

Aww thank you
I know how you are feeling. I am getting hammared at work atm.
Will be doing logs once a week.

 

[Iron_rose1]

Thanks @ZenithHealth for sponsering this reta vial.
It would be good to compare Optipen vs a vial.

 

[Pigsy]

Thanks @ZenithHealth for sponsering this reta vial.
It would be good to compare Optipen vs a vial.

Nice touchdown

 

[codezz]

@ZenithHealth providing the goods

 

[kamsikazee]

Thanks @ZenithHealth for sponsering this reta vial.
It would be good to compare Optipen vs a vial.

Best quality Reta!!

 

[codezz]

Aww thank you
I know how you are feeling. I am getting hammared at work atm.
Will be doing logs once a week.

No stress or pressure, sometimes our work load can take it out of us, dnt worry, ur log and workouts are still killing it!!!! Keep up the great work

 

[Sheshredz]

Thanks @ZenithHealth for sponsering this reta vial.
It would be good to compare Optipen vs a vial.

I get vials too, and reconstitute it and transfer it into a re-usable peptide pen. Its the best of both worlds

 

[Kopite67]

Thanks @ZenithHealth for sponsering this reta vial.
It would be good to compare Optipen vs a vial.

Yay, gear pics

 

[Iron_rose1]

I will be posting my log today. But I am so excited that I couldn't wait to share this with my evo family. This is the lightest I have been in my life. I am eating more and still loosing. My aim was 49kgs and I am 47.6kg this morning.

 

[codezz]

I will be posting my log today. But I am so excited that I couldn't wait to share this with my evo family. This is the lightest I have been in my life. I am eating more and still loosing. My aim was 49kgs and I am 47.6kg this morning.

Super proud of ya!!!!!! Keep doing what ur doing, its working

 

[ZenithHealth]

I will be posting my log today. But I am so excited that I couldn't wait to share this with my evo family. This is the lightest I have been in my life. I am eating more and still loosing. My aim was 49kgs and I am 47.6kg this morning.

Amazing work!!!!! You are a weightloss machine

 

[Iron_rose1]

Must be your reta @ZenithHealth

 

[Iron_rose1]

Super proud of ya!!!!!! Keep doing what ur doing, its working

Thank you

 

[codezz]

Must be your reta @ZenithHealth

Its the reta, plus ur commitment to it also

 

[fingers86]

I will be posting my log today. But I am so excited that I couldn't wait to share this with my evo family. This is the lightest I have been in my life. I am eating more and still loosing. My aim was 49kgs and I am 47.6kg this morning.

Go you. You have rocked it so far. Cant wait to see what you can achieve. How good is it when you can achieve more than you planned.

 

[Kopite67]

I will be posting my log today. But I am so excited that I couldn't wait to share this with my evo family. This is the lightest I have been in my life. I am eating more and still loosing. My aim was 49kgs and I am 47.6kg this morning.

That is fabulous @Iron_rose1 and is an outstanding achievement. You have worked so hard to achieve this. Bravo
Now.....on to the next journey

 

[Pigsy]

I will be posting my log today. But I am so excited that I couldn't wait to share this with my evo family. This is the lightest I have been in my life. I am eating more and still loosing. My aim was 49kgs and I am 47.6kg this morning.

Woooow it flying off you

 

[LevButlerov]

I will be posting my log today. But I am so excited that I couldn't wait to share this with my evo family. This is the lightest I have been in my life. I am eating more and still loosing. My aim was 49kgs and I am 47.6kg this morning.

very good weight sister lets do it @Iron_rose1

 

[Alice_In_Ironland]

I will be posting my log today. But I am so excited that I couldn't wait to share this with my evo family. This is the lightest I have been in my life. I am eating more and still loosing. My aim was 49kgs and I am 47.6kg this morning.

Incredible work! Hardest worker

 

[Iron_rose1]

Incredible work! Hardest worker

Thank you. I think reta is doing all the heavy lifting, I am just following my intiuations now about what to eat and when

 

[Iron_rose1]

Week 5- Log 6 ( 24th Jan to 30th Jan)

I finished my Optirip reta dose last week. From tomorrow I will be switching to reta vial given by @ZenithHealth

I have seen some massive changes in this 1 month time.

Body Weight & Measurements

Starting weight: 53 kg

Current weight: 47.6 kg

Total change: ~5–6 kg loss in one month

Clothing size: Changed from size 10 to 4-6 depending on the fabric

I am on 2nd day of periods today, which is typically peak bloating phase for me. I always look and feel my most bloated ( Ladies would understand what I am talking about ). I am not looking bloated this time. I have been feeling soo amazing physically from the past 3-4 days.



Also, my periods are usually like a clock work but this time it arrived 5 days early. I understand as I have been stressed this week and it can greatly affect the periods.



This week I have in my Luteal phase / High progesterone+ high cortisol phase

Focus: Fat loss + recovery rather than muscle gain as recovery was slow, prone to injuries.

Rationale

I structure my training and nutrition around my hormonal fluctuations rather than traditional male-style bulking and cutting cycles. As my cycle

• Follicular / Estrogen-dominant phase – Muscle gain phase
  • Higher carb tolerance
  • Higher insulin sensitivity
  • Focus on muscle building, strength progression, and higher training intensity as better muscle recovery happens naturally.
  • Body is more resistant to exercise stress and cells have high cortisol sensitivity
• Luteal / Progesterone-dominant phase – Fat loss phase
  • Higher fatigue
  • Natural raise BMR
  • Increased need for recovery
  • Focus on fat loss, stress management, and nervous system support

This week I experienced:

• Increased tiredness
• Muscle soreness lasting longer than usual
• Mild cramps and poor recovery from previous leg sessions
• Right shoulder still hurts after the upper body session

Quads on my right foot feels very tight. I tried to go kickback, usually I can do 40kgs , I couldn’t push more than 15 kgs

As a result, I deliberately reduced training intensity and volume to avoid adding stress during a higher-recovery phase.

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Training Summary

Sessions completed: 2

• Focused primarily on upper body
• Avoided pushing through fatigue
• Prioritized recovery over performance

Observations

• Quads still not fully recovered from prior leg press session
• More prone to minor strains and discomfort

Strategy: Reduce volume, extend rest days, and prevent cortisol-driven stress responses by avoiding overtraining during this phase.

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Nutrition & Carb Cycling

130-150gm protein in both the phases

Estrogen Phase Intake

• Higher carb intake
• Typical carbs:
  • ~50g oats
  • ~120g cooked rice

Luteal Phase Adjustment ( This week)

• Slight carb reduction
• Current intake:
  • ~30g oats
  • ~100g cooked rice
  • Added rice for dinner as well.

I ran out of KPV so for the last 1 week I have no been taking any peptides as I get delayed mast cell reactions without kpv. I have plans to go to the beach with the girls and didn’t want any obvious injection mark or swelling



Goal: Support hormones and keep cortisol low. Carbs to blunt the effect of cortisol. If it goes up, fat gain, muscle loss happens

Observations

I am eating way more than before and yet loosing weight ( OMAD – I was starving myself )

Sleep Quality

• Sleep has been good
• Best recovery when in bed before midnight

Night Routine

• Sleep scan meditation every night.
• Blue light filters + amber lights
• Incorporating gratitude practice for each body part, organ, and system

This is a practice I previously used during my autoimmune recovery and have now reintroduced it.

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Next Step

Sports physiologist consult to assess training load, injury risk, and recovery strategy as atm I am spending more time recovering than training. I want to fix the issue than being dependant on bpc and tb500

 

[Pigsy]

Week 5- Log 6 ( 24th Jan to 30th Jan)

I finished my Optirip reta dose last week. From tomorrow I will be switching to reta vial given by @ZenithHealth

I have seen some massive changes in this 1 month time.

Body Weight & Measurements

Starting weight: 53 kg

Current weight: 47.6 kg

Total change: ~5–6 kg loss in one month

Clothing size: Changed from size 10 to 4-6 depending on the fabric

I am on 2nd day of periods today, which is typically peak bloating phase for me. I always look and feel my most bloated ( Ladies would understand what I am talking about ). I am not looking bloated this time. I have been feeling soo amazing physically from the past 3-4 days.



Also, my periods are usually like a clock work but this time it arrived 5 days early. I understand as I have been stressed this week and it can greatly affect the periods.



This week I have in my Luteal phase / High progesterone+ high cortisol phase

Focus: Fat loss + recovery rather than muscle gain as recovery was slow, prone to injuries.

Rationale

I structure my training and nutrition around my hormonal fluctuations rather than traditional male-style bulking and cutting cycles. As my cycle

• Follicular / Estrogen-dominant phase – Muscle gain phase
  • Higher carb tolerance
  • Higher insulin sensitivity
  • Focus on muscle building, strength progression, and higher training intensity as better muscle recovery happens naturally.
  • Body is more resistant to exercise stress and cells have high cortisol sensitivity
• Luteal / Progesterone-dominant phase – Fat loss phase
  • Higher fatigue
  • Natural raise BMR
  • Increased need for recovery
  • Focus on fat loss, stress management, and nervous system support

This week I experienced:

• Increased tiredness
• Muscle soreness lasting longer than usual
• Mild cramps and poor recovery from previous leg sessions
• Right shoulder still hurts after the upper body session

Quads on my right foot feels very tight. I tried to go kickback, usually I can do 40kgs , I couldn’t push more than 15 kgs

As a result, I deliberately reduced training intensity and volume to avoid adding stress during a higher-recovery phase.

​

---

Training Summary

Sessions completed: 2

• Focused primarily on upper body
• Avoided pushing through fatigue
• Prioritized recovery over performance

Observations

• Quads still not fully recovered from prior leg press session
• More prone to minor strains and discomfort

Strategy: Reduce volume, extend rest days, and prevent cortisol-driven stress responses by avoiding overtraining during this phase.

​

---

Nutrition & Carb Cycling

130-150gm protein in both the phases

Estrogen Phase Intake

• Higher carb intake
• Typical carbs:
  • ~50g oats
  • ~120g cooked rice

Luteal Phase Adjustment ( This week)

• Slight carb reduction
• Current intake:
  • ~30g oats
  • ~100g cooked rice
  • Added rice for dinner as well.

I ran out of KPV so for the last 1 week I have no been taking any peptides as I get delayed mast cell reactions without kpv. I have plans to go to the beach with the girls and didn’t want any obvious injection mark or swelling



Goal: Support hormones and keep cortisol low. Carbs to blunt the effect of cortisol. If it goes up, fat gain, muscle loss happens

Observations

I am eating way more than before and yet loosing weight ( OMAD – I was starving myself )

Sleep Quality

• Sleep has been good
• Best recovery when in bed before midnight

Night Routine

• Sleep scan meditation every night.
• Blue light filters + amber lights
• Incorporating gratitude practice for each body part, organ, and system

This is a practice I previously used during my autoimmune recovery and have now reintroduced it.

​

---

Next Step

Sports physiologist consult to assess training load, injury risk, and recovery strategy as atm I am spending more time recovering than training. I want to fix the issue than being dependant on bpc and tb500

Like woow, you a whole different person. Bravo

 

[ZenithHealth]

Week 5- Log 6 ( 24th Jan to 30th Jan)

I finished my Optipen reta last week. From tomorrow I will be switching to reta vial given by @ZenithHealth

I have seen some massive changes in this 1 month time.

Body Weight & Measurements

Starting weight: 53 kg

Current weight: 47.6 kg

Total change: ~5–6 kg loss in one month

Clothing size: Changed from size 10 to 4-6 depending on the fabric

I am on 2nd day of periods today, which is typically peak bloating phase for me. I always look and feel my most bloated ( Ladies would understand what I am talking about ). I am not looking bloated this time. I have been feeling soo amazing physically from the past 3-4 days.



Also, my periods are usually like a clock work but this time it arrived 5 days early. I understand as I have been stressed this week and it can greatly affect the periods.



This week I have in my Luteal phase / High progesterone+ high cortisol phase

Focus: Fat loss + recovery rather than muscle gain as recovery was slow, prone to injuries.

Rationale

I structure my training and nutrition around my hormonal fluctuations rather than traditional male-style bulking and cutting cycles. As my cycle

• Follicular / Estrogen-dominant phase – Muscle gain phase
  • Higher carb tolerance
  • Higher insulin sensitivity
  • Focus on muscle building, strength progression, and higher training intensity as better muscle recovery happens naturally.
  • Body is more resistant to exercise stress and cells have high cortisol sensitivity
• Luteal / Progesterone-dominant phase – Fat loss phase
  • Higher fatigue
  • Natural raise BMR
  • Increased need for recovery
  • Focus on fat loss, stress management, and nervous system support

This week I experienced:

• Increased tiredness
• Muscle soreness lasting longer than usual
• Mild cramps and poor recovery from previous leg sessions
• Right shoulder still hurts after the upper body session

Quads on my right foot feels very tight. I tried to go kickback, usually I can do 40kgs , I couldn’t push more than 15 kgs

As a result, I deliberately reduced training intensity and volume to avoid adding stress during a higher-recovery phase.

​

---

Training Summary

Sessions completed: 2

• Focused primarily on upper body
• Avoided pushing through fatigue
• Prioritized recovery over performance

Observations

• Quads still not fully recovered from prior leg press session
• More prone to minor strains and discomfort

Strategy: Reduce volume, extend rest days, and prevent cortisol-driven stress responses by avoiding overtraining during this phase.

​

---

Nutrition & Carb Cycling

130-150gm protein in both the phases

Estrogen Phase Intake

• Higher carb intake
• Typical carbs:
  • ~50g oats
  • ~120g cooked rice

Luteal Phase Adjustment ( This week)

• Slight carb reduction
• Current intake:
  • ~30g oats
  • ~100g cooked rice
  • Added rice for dinner as well.

I ran out of KPV so for the last 1 week I have no been taking any peptides as I get delayed mast cell reactions without kpv. I have plans to go to the beach with the girls and didn’t want any obvious injection mark or swelling



Goal: Support hormones and keep cortisol low. Carbs to blunt the effect of cortisol. If it goes up, fat gain, muscle loss happens

Observations

I am eating way more than before and yet loosing weight ( OMAD – I was starving myself )

Sleep Quality

• Sleep has been good
• Best recovery when in bed before midnight

Night Routine

• Sleep scan meditation every night.
• Blue light filters + amber lights
• Incorporating gratitude practice for each body part, organ, and system

This is a practice I previously used during my autoimmune recovery and have now reintroduced it.

​

---

Next Step

Sports physiologist consult to assess training load, injury risk, and recovery strategy as atm I am spending more time recovering than training. I want to fix the issue than being dependant on bpc and tb500

Another amazing update!

6kg in one month is extremely impressive considering your overall bodyweight

Honestly its extremely noticeable in your progress pics, well done I have to say

 

[Pigsy]

Another amazing update!

6kg in one month is extremely impressive considering your overall bodyweight

Honestly its extremely noticeable in your progress pics, well done I have to say

Representing you very well brother

 

[Iron_rose1]

Like woow, you a whole different person. Bravo

I know.. from chubby to hot looking now

 

[ZenithHealth]

Representing you very well brother

Shes blown me away with everything shes been doing, really proud to have her on my team, I feel very blessed to have so many great loggers

 

[Iron_rose1]

Another amazing update!

6kg in one month is extremely impressive considering your overall bodyweight

Honestly its extremely noticeable in your progress pics, well done I have to say

And I am eating more than ever. Body feels nourished!

 

[ZenithHealth]

And I am eating more than ever. Body feels nourished!

Yeah its important to keep the energy levels up, the beauty of Retatrutide is that it increases your metabolism, so even if you are eating more theres a high chance you are in a calorie deficit

 

[Iron_rose1]

Yeah its important to keep the energy levels up, the beauty of Retatrutide is that it increases your metabolism, so even if you are eating more theres a high chance you are in a calorie deficit

I am eating more in the sense - I was doing OMAD, starving myself through the day and yet stalling.
Reta cancelled out the food noises so I know now if I am craving some food or carbs means my body needs it, rather than I am eating because I am bored.
It made me more in-tune with my body.

 

[Pigsy]

I know.. from chubby to hot looking now

Smoking

 

[fingers86]

Wouldnt believe you are the same person after one month. Wow incredible transformation. And to think u are so fresh into the log. Cant wait to see how you morph by the end. So intune with ur body too. Im stealing that as i need to listen to mine and not burnout. Love ur work.

 

[BigVelvetG]

Also, no photos this week as he used to take the photos and I need to figure out a way to do these things on my own.

A cheap tripod from Amazon does the trick for the photos. You can leave it set to the same height and put it in the same spot every week so that your lighting and angles are always the same. It even comes with a Bluetooth button so you don’t have to set the timer for each shot.

 

[codezz]

Week 5- Log 6 ( 24th Jan to 30th Jan)

I finished my Optirip reta dose last week. From tomorrow I will be switching to reta vial given by @ZenithHealth

I have seen some massive changes in this 1 month time.

Body Weight & Measurements

Starting weight: 53 kg

Current weight: 47.6 kg

Total change: ~5–6 kg loss in one month

Clothing size: Changed from size 10 to 4-6 depending on the fabric

I am on 2nd day of periods today, which is typically peak bloating phase for me. I always look and feel my most bloated ( Ladies would understand what I am talking about ). I am not looking bloated this time. I have been feeling soo amazing physically from the past 3-4 days.



Also, my periods are usually like a clock work but this time it arrived 5 days early. I understand as I have been stressed this week and it can greatly affect the periods.



This week I have in my Luteal phase / High progesterone+ high cortisol phase

Focus: Fat loss + recovery rather than muscle gain as recovery was slow, prone to injuries.

Rationale

I structure my training and nutrition around my hormonal fluctuations rather than traditional male-style bulking and cutting cycles. As my cycle

• Follicular / Estrogen-dominant phase – Muscle gain phase
  • Higher carb tolerance
  • Higher insulin sensitivity
  • Focus on muscle building, strength progression, and higher training intensity as better muscle recovery happens naturally.
  • Body is more resistant to exercise stress and cells have high cortisol sensitivity
• Luteal / Progesterone-dominant phase – Fat loss phase
  • Higher fatigue
  • Natural raise BMR
  • Increased need for recovery
  • Focus on fat loss, stress management, and nervous system support

This week I experienced:

• Increased tiredness
• Muscle soreness lasting longer than usual
• Mild cramps and poor recovery from previous leg sessions
• Right shoulder still hurts after the upper body session

Quads on my right foot feels very tight. I tried to go kickback, usually I can do 40kgs , I couldn’t push more than 15 kgs

As a result, I deliberately reduced training intensity and volume to avoid adding stress during a higher-recovery phase.

​

---

Training Summary

Sessions completed: 2

• Focused primarily on upper body
• Avoided pushing through fatigue
• Prioritized recovery over performance

Observations

• Quads still not fully recovered from prior leg press session
• More prone to minor strains and discomfort

Strategy: Reduce volume, extend rest days, and prevent cortisol-driven stress responses by avoiding overtraining during this phase.

​

---

Nutrition & Carb Cycling

130-150gm protein in both the phases

Estrogen Phase Intake

• Higher carb intake
• Typical carbs:
  • ~50g oats
  • ~120g cooked rice

Luteal Phase Adjustment ( This week)

• Slight carb reduction
• Current intake:
  • ~30g oats
  • ~100g cooked rice
  • Added rice for dinner as well.

I ran out of KPV so for the last 1 week I have no been taking any peptides as I get delayed mast cell reactions without kpv. I have plans to go to the beach with the girls and didn’t want any obvious injection mark or swelling



Goal: Support hormones and keep cortisol low. Carbs to blunt the effect of cortisol. If it goes up, fat gain, muscle loss happens

Observations

I am eating way more than before and yet loosing weight ( OMAD – I was starving myself )

Sleep Quality

• Sleep has been good
• Best recovery when in bed before midnight

Night Routine

• Sleep scan meditation every night.
• Blue light filters + amber lights
• Incorporating gratitude practice for each body part, organ, and system

This is a practice I previously used during my autoimmune recovery and have now reintroduced it.

​

---

Next Step

Sports physiologist consult to assess training load, injury risk, and recovery strategy as atm I am spending more time recovering than training. I want to fix the issue than being dependant on bpc and tb500

As I said before, farrkkk u should be so proud, just look at ur before and after pics!!! Absolutely killing it!!!!!!

 

[Kopite67]

Week 5- Log 6 ( 24th Jan to 30th Jan)

I finished my Optirip reta dose last week. From tomorrow I will be switching to reta vial given by @ZenithHealth

I have seen some massive changes in this 1 month time.

Body Weight & Measurements

Starting weight: 53 kg

Current weight: 47.6 kg

Total change: ~5–6 kg loss in one month

Clothing size: Changed from size 10 to 4-6 depending on the fabric

I am on 2nd day of periods today, which is typically peak bloating phase for me. I always look and feel my most bloated ( Ladies would understand what I am talking about ). I am not looking bloated this time. I have been feeling soo amazing physically from the past 3-4 days.



Also, my periods are usually like a clock work but this time it arrived 5 days early. I understand as I have been stressed this week and it can greatly affect the periods.



This week I have in my Luteal phase / High progesterone+ high cortisol phase

Focus: Fat loss + recovery rather than muscle gain as recovery was slow, prone to injuries.

Rationale

I structure my training and nutrition around my hormonal fluctuations rather than traditional male-style bulking and cutting cycles. As my cycle

• Follicular / Estrogen-dominant phase – Muscle gain phase
  • Higher carb tolerance
  • Higher insulin sensitivity
  • Focus on muscle building, strength progression, and higher training intensity as better muscle recovery happens naturally.
  • Body is more resistant to exercise stress and cells have high cortisol sensitivity
• Luteal / Progesterone-dominant phase – Fat loss phase
  • Higher fatigue
  • Natural raise BMR
  • Increased need for recovery
  • Focus on fat loss, stress management, and nervous system support

This week I experienced:

• Increased tiredness
• Muscle soreness lasting longer than usual
• Mild cramps and poor recovery from previous leg sessions
• Right shoulder still hurts after the upper body session

Quads on my right foot feels very tight. I tried to go kickback, usually I can do 40kgs , I couldn’t push more than 15 kgs

As a result, I deliberately reduced training intensity and volume to avoid adding stress during a higher-recovery phase.

​

---

Training Summary

Sessions completed: 2

• Focused primarily on upper body
• Avoided pushing through fatigue
• Prioritized recovery over performance

Observations

• Quads still not fully recovered from prior leg press session
• More prone to minor strains and discomfort

Strategy: Reduce volume, extend rest days, and prevent cortisol-driven stress responses by avoiding overtraining during this phase.

​

---

Nutrition & Carb Cycling

130-150gm protein in both the phases

Estrogen Phase Intake

• Higher carb intake
• Typical carbs:
  • ~50g oats
  • ~120g cooked rice

Luteal Phase Adjustment ( This week)

• Slight carb reduction
• Current intake:
  • ~30g oats
  • ~100g cooked rice
  • Added rice for dinner as well.

I ran out of KPV so for the last 1 week I have no been taking any peptides as I get delayed mast cell reactions without kpv. I have plans to go to the beach with the girls and didn’t want any obvious injection mark or swelling



Goal: Support hormones and keep cortisol low. Carbs to blunt the effect of cortisol. If it goes up, fat gain, muscle loss happens

Observations

I am eating way more than before and yet loosing weight ( OMAD – I was starving myself )

Sleep Quality

• Sleep has been good
• Best recovery when in bed before midnight

Night Routine

• Sleep scan meditation every night.
• Blue light filters + amber lights
• Incorporating gratitude practice for each body part, organ, and system

This is a practice I previously used during my autoimmune recovery and have now reintroduced it.

​

---

Next Step

Sports physiologist consult to assess training load, injury risk, and recovery strategy as atm I am spending more time recovering than training. I want to fix the issue than being dependant on bpc and tb500

A fabulous transformation in a relatively short period of time. The work you put in to get this far is a credit to you and your tenacity. Aren't you doing another log now?

 

[fingers86]

Week 4 ( 18 Jan to 23rd Jan)


I am trying to be consistent but this log is not going to be as detailed as usually they are. I am not in a good shape in every way possible.
I hurt my shoulder, don't know if I am sleeping funny or its from the workout but I couldnt do any upper body workout.
It's so bad today, that I couldn't even write on a paper.
I am as genuine as I possible with everything thats why I am saying this here.
Something happened on the weekend and my relationship is rocky. I can't get over some incident and I haven't seen him since then.
My partner used to give me topical bpc and tb 500, on the back side of my shoulder. I cant reach that area on my own. I dont have much fat, so cant pinch the skin either.

Also, no photos this week as he used to take the photos and I need to figure out a way to do these things on my own.
Espcially the back and side photos.
I did my last dose of Reta by @ZenithHealth yesterday. Again no pain.

Diet and sleep- Not great. I couldn't eat, sleep or train. Not hydrated enough either. Not due to Reta or anything else but with whats going on with my life. Probably just eating one meal and a protein shake.

Weight loss- I know it's not ideal but I have lost a fair bit of size. My xs clothes were loose ( like falling off me kinda loose) on me.
I am about size 4 now. I didnt realise, when clothes shrink, they become longer
My friends took me out last night to cheer me up but I had nothing to wear that fits me. Ngl it's a good problem to have

Cleavage- I naturally had fuller cleavage but have noticed it was getting smaller and seeing loss in upper pole fullness.
I was ready for it as you can't eat your cake and have it too.

I always wanted to have smaller waist and bigger boobs. I felt I am at a good spot now so I booked my consult with the plastic surgeon.
To give you some background- I had consult with 4 different surgeons and they all said I naturally have big girls, I will need a lift and an implant. I hated the idea of having a scar so prominent and chances of loosing sensation there that I kept delaying it.
It must be the combination of reta, GHK cu, regular chest workout that it must have lifted my girls and the surgeon said I dont need a lift.
I was soooo happy, as I was absolutely dreading the scar you get from the lift.
For implant alone, scar is not visible and very small. I am planning to have my surgery done in March and by that time, hopefully I will be at my targetted BF %

About my shoulder- I would love to have a recommendation in Sydney- a good excercise physiologist or a coach who can see my form, check what I am doing wrong and correct it. I have tried to work with a couple of PTs but wasn't impressed.

Mate, hang in there and just keep doing you for you, not for anyone else. I know what rocky relationships are all about. Fucks with your head. But stay strong.

 

[Alice_In_Ironland]

I am eating more in the sense - I was doing OMAD, starving myself through the day and yet stalling.
Reta cancelled out the food noises so I know now if I am craving some food or carbs means my body needs it, rather than I am eating because I am bored.
It made me more in-tune with my body.

That’s a great pickup I think that delaying carbs too far away from the training window can impact recovery - you want to replenish glycogen after training as well to enable the muscles to repair faster.

 

[Iron_rose1]

Smoking

Haha thank you

 

[Iron_rose1]

Wouldnt believe you are the same person after one month. Wow incredible transformation. And to think u are so fresh into the log. Cant wait to see how you morph by the end. So intune with ur body too. Im stealing that as i need to listen to mine and not burnout. Love ur work.

Thanks. I disn't expect these changes so quick as well. If I wasnt tracking with photos, I wouldnt have believed it myself

 

[Iron_rose1]

A cheap tripod from Amazon does the trick for the photos. You can leave it set to the same height and put it in the same spot every week so that your lighting and angles are always the same. It even comes with a Bluetooth button so you don’t have to set the timer for each shot.

It was fresh and from the last 2 times I am taking my photos . Android can do voice commands, so dont need blue tooth either

 

[Iron_rose1]

As I said before, farrkkk u should be so proud, just look at ur before and after pics!!! Absolutely killing it!!!!!!

Thank you, yes am super happy. I am waaaaaaay more confident even in the gym. Before days when I used to feel chubbier, I would shy away from going to thw gym. It was worse than a bad hair day for women

 

[Iron_rose1]

A fabulous transformation in a relatively short period of time. The work you put in to get this far is a credit to you and your tenacity. Aren't you doing another log now?

Thank you. I give credit to reta and understanding the human physiology and to utlise its own hormonal phases to help with the fat loss
I will be doing another log as well.

 

[codezz]

Thank you, yes am super happy. I am waaaaaaay more confident even in the gym. Before days when I used to feel chubbier, I would shy away from going to thw gym. It was worse than a bad hair day for women

I hear ya, but good on you for getting more confident though thats awesome!!! Just think if u had of started before instead of saying away,

But either way, that doesnt matter, what matters is, ur confident and killing ur goals, and ur motivating more people than u know

 

[Iron_rose1]

That’s a great pickup I think that delaying carbs too far away from the training window can impact recovery - you want to replenish glycogen after training as well to enable the muscles to repair faster.

I Agree. As women, to avoid cortisol spike ; we should be having some carbs within 60 mins of our workout. Always done that - wpi +carbs.

My issue is workout technique as I never lifted before and I dont know how to lift properly and form. I keep injuring myself and I know I need help. I have taken the appointment from a sports physio for this friday

 

[LevButlerov]

Week 5- Log 6 ( 24th Jan to 30th Jan)

I finished my Optirip reta dose last week. From tomorrow I will be switching to reta vial given by @ZenithHealth

I have seen some massive changes in this 1 month time.

Body Weight & Measurements

Starting weight: 53 kg

Current weight: 47.6 kg

Total change: ~5–6 kg loss in one month

Clothing size: Changed from size 10 to 4-6 depending on the fabric

I am on 2nd day of periods today, which is typically peak bloating phase for me. I always look and feel my most bloated ( Ladies would understand what I am talking about ). I am not looking bloated this time. I have been feeling soo amazing physically from the past 3-4 days.



Also, my periods are usually like a clock work but this time it arrived 5 days early. I understand as I have been stressed this week and it can greatly affect the periods.



This week I have in my Luteal phase / High progesterone+ high cortisol phase

Focus: Fat loss + recovery rather than muscle gain as recovery was slow, prone to injuries.

Rationale

I structure my training and nutrition around my hormonal fluctuations rather than traditional male-style bulking and cutting cycles. As my cycle

• Follicular / Estrogen-dominant phase – Muscle gain phase
  • Higher carb tolerance
  • Higher insulin sensitivity
  • Focus on muscle building, strength progression, and higher training intensity as better muscle recovery happens naturally.
  • Body is more resistant to exercise stress and cells have high cortisol sensitivity
• Luteal / Progesterone-dominant phase – Fat loss phase
  • Higher fatigue
  • Natural raise BMR
  • Increased need for recovery
  • Focus on fat loss, stress management, and nervous system support

This week I experienced:

• Increased tiredness
• Muscle soreness lasting longer than usual
• Mild cramps and poor recovery from previous leg sessions
• Right shoulder still hurts after the upper body session

Quads on my right foot feels very tight. I tried to go kickback, usually I can do 40kgs , I couldn’t push more than 15 kgs

As a result, I deliberately reduced training intensity and volume to avoid adding stress during a higher-recovery phase.

​

---

Training Summary

Sessions completed: 2

• Focused primarily on upper body
• Avoided pushing through fatigue
• Prioritized recovery over performance

Observations

• Quads still not fully recovered from prior leg press session
• More prone to minor strains and discomfort

Strategy: Reduce volume, extend rest days, and prevent cortisol-driven stress responses by avoiding overtraining during this phase.

​

---

Nutrition & Carb Cycling

130-150gm protein in both the phases

Estrogen Phase Intake

• Higher carb intake
• Typical carbs:
  • ~50g oats
  • ~120g cooked rice

Luteal Phase Adjustment ( This week)

• Slight carb reduction
• Current intake:
  • ~30g oats
  • ~100g cooked rice
  • Added rice for dinner as well.

I ran out of KPV so for the last 1 week I have no been taking any peptides as I get delayed mast cell reactions without kpv. I have plans to go to the beach with the girls and didn’t want any obvious injection mark or swelling



Goal: Support hormones and keep cortisol low. Carbs to blunt the effect of cortisol. If it goes up, fat gain, muscle loss happens

Observations

I am eating way more than before and yet loosing weight ( OMAD – I was starving myself )

Sleep Quality

• Sleep has been good
• Best recovery when in bed before midnight

Night Routine

• Sleep scan meditation every night.
• Blue light filters + amber lights
• Incorporating gratitude practice for each body part, organ, and system

This is a practice I previously used during my autoimmune recovery and have now reintroduced it.

​

---

Next Step

Sports physiologist consult to assess training load, injury risk, and recovery strategy as atm I am spending more time recovering than training. I want to fix the issue than being dependant on bpc and tb500

47kg good weight drop sister very happy to see this and i'm happy to see you're pushing the trianing would be nice to see the sets reps too @Iron_rose1

 

[Iron_rose1]

47kg good weight drop sister very happy to see this and i'm happy to see you're pushing the trianing would be nice to see the sets reps too @Iron_rose1

Thank you.
I always do 3 sets, 8-10 reps working set.
But I need to fix my issues 1st. I know I am not training to my capacity because of the injuries.
Either I don't commit and if I do, then I am all in. Because if the injuries, I am not all in with the tracking. My focus atm is fixing my lifts and seeking help. I will get there though soon.

 

[LevButlerov]

Thank you.
I always do 3 sets, 8-10 reps working set.
But I need to fix my issues 1st. I know I am not training to my capacity because of the injuries.
Either I don't commit and if I do, then I am all in. Because if the injuries, I am not all in with the tracking. My focus atm is fixing my lifts and seeking help. I will get there though soon.

yes lets fix it first I agree sister

 

[stevesmi]

Yeah its important to keep the energy levels up, the beauty of Retatrutide is that it increases your metabolism, so even if you are eating more theres a high chance you are in a calorie deficit

I also think that reta does a lot of benefits in the body overall. This makes a person healthier on the inside, which can over time increase a person's appetite. A sick body won't have appetite but a healthy and happy body will.

 

[ceo]

Week 5- Log 6 ( 24th Jan to 30th Jan)

I finished my Optirip reta dose last week. From tomorrow I will be switching to reta vial given by @ZenithHealth

I have seen some massive changes in this 1 month time.

Body Weight & Measurements

Starting weight: 53 kg

Current weight: 47.6 kg

Total change: ~5–6 kg loss in one month

Clothing size: Changed from size 10 to 4-6 depending on the fabric

I am on 2nd day of periods today, which is typically peak bloating phase for me. I always look and feel my most bloated ( Ladies would understand what I am talking about ). I am not looking bloated this time. I have been feeling soo amazing physically from the past 3-4 days.



Also, my periods are usually like a clock work but this time it arrived 5 days early. I understand as I have been stressed this week and it can greatly affect the periods.



This week I have in my Luteal phase / High progesterone+ high cortisol phase

Focus: Fat loss + recovery rather than muscle gain as recovery was slow, prone to injuries.

Rationale

I structure my training and nutrition around my hormonal fluctuations rather than traditional male-style bulking and cutting cycles. As my cycle

• Follicular / Estrogen-dominant phase – Muscle gain phase
  • Higher carb tolerance
  • Higher insulin sensitivity
  • Focus on muscle building, strength progression, and higher training intensity as better muscle recovery happens naturally.
  • Body is more resistant to exercise stress and cells have high cortisol sensitivity
• Luteal / Progesterone-dominant phase – Fat loss phase
  • Higher fatigue
  • Natural raise BMR
  • Increased need for recovery
  • Focus on fat loss, stress management, and nervous system support

This week I experienced:

• Increased tiredness
• Muscle soreness lasting longer than usual
• Mild cramps and poor recovery from previous leg sessions
• Right shoulder still hurts after the upper body session

Quads on my right foot feels very tight. I tried to go kickback, usually I can do 40kgs , I couldn’t push more than 15 kgs

As a result, I deliberately reduced training intensity and volume to avoid adding stress during a higher-recovery phase.

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Training Summary

Sessions completed: 2

• Focused primarily on upper body
• Avoided pushing through fatigue
• Prioritized recovery over performance

Observations

• Quads still not fully recovered from prior leg press session
• More prone to minor strains and discomfort

Strategy: Reduce volume, extend rest days, and prevent cortisol-driven stress responses by avoiding overtraining during this phase.

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Nutrition & Carb Cycling

130-150gm protein in both the phases

Estrogen Phase Intake

• Higher carb intake
• Typical carbs:
  • ~50g oats
  • ~120g cooked rice

Luteal Phase Adjustment ( This week)

• Slight carb reduction
• Current intake:
  • ~30g oats
  • ~100g cooked rice
  • Added rice for dinner as well.

I ran out of KPV so for the last 1 week I have no been taking any peptides as I get delayed mast cell reactions without kpv. I have plans to go to the beach with the girls and didn’t want any obvious injection mark or swelling



Goal: Support hormones and keep cortisol low. Carbs to blunt the effect of cortisol. If it goes up, fat gain, muscle loss happens

Observations

I am eating way more than before and yet loosing weight ( OMAD – I was starving myself )

Sleep Quality

• Sleep has been good
• Best recovery when in bed before midnight

Night Routine

• Sleep scan meditation every night.
• Blue light filters + amber lights
• Incorporating gratitude practice for each body part, organ, and system

This is a practice I previously used during my autoimmune recovery and have now reintroduced it.

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Next Step

Sports physiologist consult to assess training load, injury risk, and recovery strategy as atm I am spending more time recovering than training. I want to fix the issue than being dependant on bpc and tb500

Sister, seems like you're trim up for sure. I think you're making good progress and slow and steady wins the race. @Iron_rose1

 

[Sheshredz]

Week 5- Log 6 ( 24th Jan to 30th Jan)

I finished my Optirip reta dose last week. From tomorrow I will be switching to reta vial given by @ZenithHealth

I have seen some massive changes in this 1 month time.

Body Weight & Measurements

Starting weight: 53 kg

Current weight: 47.6 kg

Total change: ~5–6 kg loss in one month

Clothing size: Changed from size 10 to 4-6 depending on the fabric

I am on 2nd day of periods today, which is typically peak bloating phase for me. I always look and feel my most bloated ( Ladies would understand what I am talking about ). I am not looking bloated this time. I have been feeling soo amazing physically from the past 3-4 days.



Also, my periods are usually like a clock work but this time it arrived 5 days early. I understand as I have been stressed this week and it can greatly affect the periods.



This week I have in my Luteal phase / High progesterone+ high cortisol phase

Focus: Fat loss + recovery rather than muscle gain as recovery was slow, prone to injuries.

Rationale

I structure my training and nutrition around my hormonal fluctuations rather than traditional male-style bulking and cutting cycles. As my cycle

• Follicular / Estrogen-dominant phase – Muscle gain phase
  • Higher carb tolerance
  • Higher insulin sensitivity
  • Focus on muscle building, strength progression, and higher training intensity as better muscle recovery happens naturally.
  • Body is more resistant to exercise stress and cells have high cortisol sensitivity
• Luteal / Progesterone-dominant phase – Fat loss phase
  • Higher fatigue
  • Natural raise BMR
  • Increased need for recovery
  • Focus on fat loss, stress management, and nervous system support

This week I experienced:

• Increased tiredness
• Muscle soreness lasting longer than usual
• Mild cramps and poor recovery from previous leg sessions
• Right shoulder still hurts after the upper body session

Quads on my right foot feels very tight. I tried to go kickback, usually I can do 40kgs , I couldn’t push more than 15 kgs

As a result, I deliberately reduced training intensity and volume to avoid adding stress during a higher-recovery phase.

​

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Training Summary

Sessions completed: 2

• Focused primarily on upper body
• Avoided pushing through fatigue
• Prioritized recovery over performance

Observations

• Quads still not fully recovered from prior leg press session
• More prone to minor strains and discomfort

Strategy: Reduce volume, extend rest days, and prevent cortisol-driven stress responses by avoiding overtraining during this phase.

​

---

Nutrition & Carb Cycling

130-150gm protein in both the phases

Estrogen Phase Intake

• Higher carb intake
• Typical carbs:
  • ~50g oats
  • ~120g cooked rice

Luteal Phase Adjustment ( This week)

• Slight carb reduction
• Current intake:
  • ~30g oats
  • ~100g cooked rice
  • Added rice for dinner as well.

I ran out of KPV so for the last 1 week I have no been taking any peptides as I get delayed mast cell reactions without kpv. I have plans to go to the beach with the girls and didn’t want any obvious injection mark or swelling



Goal: Support hormones and keep cortisol low. Carbs to blunt the effect of cortisol. If it goes up, fat gain, muscle loss happens

Observations

I am eating way more than before and yet loosing weight ( OMAD – I was starving myself )

Sleep Quality

• Sleep has been good
• Best recovery when in bed before midnight

Night Routine

• Sleep scan meditation every night.
• Blue light filters + amber lights
• Incorporating gratitude practice for each body part, organ, and system

This is a practice I previously used during my autoimmune recovery and have now reintroduced it.

​

---

Next Step

Sports physiologist consult to assess training load, injury risk, and recovery strategy as atm I am spending more time recovering than training. I want to fix the issue than being dependant on bpc and tb500

Looking awesome babes.

Skin is glowing too! Get some sun with the new hot body?