Approved Log My Test E and Retatrutide cycle log

[rustle]

Tuesday 3 June 2025:

Food (1700cals):
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oats, 45g protein, Black coffee, metamucil
Morning snack: 1x Banana
Lunch: Chicken breast, 1 cup mixed vegetables, metamucil
Dinner: chicken curry, white rice, metamucil
PWO 45g protein Shake

Training (8:00pm) - Upper Body 1:
Bench Press: 40kg x 15, 60kg x 12, 80kg x 6, 80kg x 6 + dropset 40kg x 12
Bench Dumbell Flys: 40kg x 10, 50kg x 7, 50kg x 5 + dropset 25kg x 12
Incline Bench Press: 40kg x 12, 50kg x 10, 60kg x 6, 60kg x 6
Tricep Pushdown: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 15, 32.5kg x 12, 35kg x 8
Cable Tricep Extensions: 10kg x 12, 10kg x 10, 10kg x 10
Cable Bicep Curls: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 10, 30kg x 9, 30kg x 9 + dropset 15kg x 10
Rear Delt cable crossover: 10kg x 15, 10kg x 15, 12.5 kg x 12, 15kg x 10, 15kg x 10
Dips: 12, 12, 12, 18

General Health and Wellbeing:
BIg workout today, really pushed myself to limits. Felt completely exhausted after the session (and still feeling it now, the next morning). The reta is having an impact on my quality of sleep, i can only sleep about 4-5 hours at a time, then its difficult to go back to sleep again.
Heartburn is non-existent now. I'm so happy that side effect doesnt seem to have come back. I'll stick with my electrolytes, apple cider vinegar and psyllium husk routine now as it seems to be working.
When i look in the mirror, i can see some new shapes/definition coming out around my shoulders which i like. I've never been one to get "cannonball" shoulders. The fat on my chest/man boobs is decreasing nicely. I feel much more positive about my body, even though im a long way from where i want to be. The belly fat is still very much there, i dont *see* a difference there, although my pants are getting more loose.
Weight on the scales is back to my starting weight. I wanted to be down around 85kg at this point (1kg loss a week). My calorie deficit should have supported this, but i guess im somehow adding good mass even with the deficit.

 

[rodannis789]

Tuesday 3 June 2025:

Food (1700cals):
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oats, 45g protein, Black coffee, metamucil
Morning snack: 1x Banana
Lunch: Chicken breast, 1 cup mixed vegetables, metamucil
Dinner: chicken curry, white rice, metamucil
PWO 45g protein Shake

Training (8:00pm) - Upper Body 1:
Bench Press: 40kg x 15, 60kg x 12, 80kg x 6, 80kg x 6 + dropset 40kg x 12
Bench Dumbell Flys: 40kg x 10, 50kg x 7, 50kg x 5 + dropset 25kg x 12
Incline Bench Press: 40kg x 12, 50kg x 10, 60kg x 6, 60kg x 6
Tricep Pushdown: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 15, 32.5kg x 12, 35kg x 8
Cable Tricep Extensions: 10kg x 12, 10kg x 10, 10kg x 10
Cable Bicep Curls: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 10, 30kg x 9, 30kg x 9 + dropset 15kg x 10
Rear Delt cable crossover: 10kg x 15, 10kg x 15, 12.5 kg x 12, 15kg x 10, 15kg x 10
Dips: 12, 12, 12, 18

General Health and Wellbeing:
BIg workout today, really pushed myself to limits. Felt completely exhausted after the session (and still feeling it now, the next morning). The reta is having an impact on my quality of sleep, i can only sleep about 4-5 hours at a time, then its difficult to go back to sleep again.
Heartburn is non-existent now. I'm so happy that side effect doesnt seem to have come back. I'll stick with my electrolytes, apple cider vinegar and psyllium husk routine now as it seems to be working.
When i look in the mirror, i can see some new shapes/definition coming out around my shoulders which i like. I've never been one to get "cannonball" shoulders. The fat on my chest/man boobs is decreasing nicely. I feel much more positive about my body, even though im a long way from where i want to be. The belly fat is still very much there, i dont *see* a difference there, although my pants are getting more loose.
Weight on the scales is back to my starting weight. I wanted to be down around 85kg at this point (1kg loss a week). My calorie deficit should have supported this, but i guess im somehow adding good mass even with the deficit.

Ayeee good shit bru

 

[LevButlerov]

Sorry guys. been offline for a bit. Still been training and logging though.


Not intentionally. I find that the reta by nature makes me though.

Speaking of which, i took a 4mg dose of reta all at once on sunday night. Going to try single weekly shot vs EOD. There's lots of different opinions on single vs micro dosing and i'd like to seek how it affects me personally from a symptoms perspective. Its day 2 since the injection and i honestly feel no different compared to micro dosing, I can say that since i took a week off between 11 and 18 May that the recommencement of reta has not had the same drastic effect on appetite suppression as it did previously. I can also enjoy a full meal which makes me happy.

Whether it was the break, the fact that ive now been taking reta for about 7 weeks, the metamucil/psyllium husk helping digestion or a combination of all the above, not sure. Lets seen how things progress from here.

As of weigh in day yesterday, weight was 91.7kg which is back to what i was when i started the cycle.

I think you need to wait a few days before you really break and see the high doses build up.

 

[LevButlerov]

Tuesday 3 June 2025:

Food (1700cals):
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oats, 45g protein, Black coffee, metamucil
Morning snack: 1x Banana
Lunch: Chicken breast, 1 cup mixed vegetables, metamucil
Dinner: chicken curry, white rice, metamucil
PWO 45g protein Shake

Training (8:00pm) - Upper Body 1:
Bench Press: 40kg x 15, 60kg x 12, 80kg x 6, 80kg x 6 + dropset 40kg x 12
Bench Dumbell Flys: 40kg x 10, 50kg x 7, 50kg x 5 + dropset 25kg x 12
Incline Bench Press: 40kg x 12, 50kg x 10, 60kg x 6, 60kg x 6
Tricep Pushdown: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 15, 32.5kg x 12, 35kg x 8
Cable Tricep Extensions: 10kg x 12, 10kg x 10, 10kg x 10
Cable Bicep Curls: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 10, 30kg x 9, 30kg x 9 + dropset 15kg x 10
Rear Delt cable crossover: 10kg x 15, 10kg x 15, 12.5 kg x 12, 15kg x 10, 15kg x 10
Dips: 12, 12, 12, 18

General Health and Wellbeing:
BIg workout today, really pushed myself to limits. Felt completely exhausted after the session (and still feeling it now, the next morning). The reta is having an impact on my quality of sleep, i can only sleep about 4-5 hours at a time, then its difficult to go back to sleep again.
Heartburn is non-existent now. I'm so happy that side effect doesnt seem to have come back. I'll stick with my electrolytes, apple cider vinegar and psyllium husk routine now as it seems to be working.
When i look in the mirror, i can see some new shapes/definition coming out around my shoulders which i like. I've never been one to get "cannonball" shoulders. The fat on my chest/man boobs is decreasing nicely. I feel much more positive about my body, even though im a long way from where i want to be. The belly fat is still very much there, i dont *see* a difference there, although my pants are getting more loose.
Weight on the scales is back to my starting weight. I wanted to be down around 85kg at this point (1kg loss a week). My calorie deficit should have supported this, but i guess im somehow adding good mass even with the deficit.

Definition will come, give it time, it will take time to cut up and lean out. you're on the right track with the diet, but I do see protein needs to go a bit up with some carbs. @rustle

 

[Mobster]

Post up a couple of pics

 

[stevesmi]

Tuesday 3 June 2025:

Food (1700cals):
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oats, 45g protein, Black coffee, metamucil
Morning snack: 1x Banana
Lunch: Chicken breast, 1 cup mixed vegetables, metamucil
Dinner: chicken curry, white rice, metamucil
PWO 45g protein Shake

Training (8:00pm) - Upper Body 1:
Bench Press: 40kg x 15, 60kg x 12, 80kg x 6, 80kg x 6 + dropset 40kg x 12
Bench Dumbell Flys: 40kg x 10, 50kg x 7, 50kg x 5 + dropset 25kg x 12
Incline Bench Press: 40kg x 12, 50kg x 10, 60kg x 6, 60kg x 6
Tricep Pushdown: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 15, 32.5kg x 12, 35kg x 8
Cable Tricep Extensions: 10kg x 12, 10kg x 10, 10kg x 10
Cable Bicep Curls: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 10, 30kg x 9, 30kg x 9 + dropset 15kg x 10
Rear Delt cable crossover: 10kg x 15, 10kg x 15, 12.5 kg x 12, 15kg x 10, 15kg x 10
Dips: 12, 12, 12, 18

General Health and Wellbeing:
BIg workout today, really pushed myself to limits. Felt completely exhausted after the session (and still feeling it now, the next morning). The reta is having an impact on my quality of sleep, i can only sleep about 4-5 hours at a time, then its difficult to go back to sleep again.
Heartburn is non-existent now. I'm so happy that side effect doesnt seem to have come back. I'll stick with my electrolytes, apple cider vinegar and psyllium husk routine now as it seems to be working.
When i look in the mirror, i can see some new shapes/definition coming out around my shoulders which i like. I've never been one to get "cannonball" shoulders. The fat on my chest/man boobs is decreasing nicely. I feel much more positive about my body, even though im a long way from where i want to be. The belly fat is still very much there, i dont *see* a difference there, although my pants are getting more loose.
Weight on the scales is back to my starting weight. I wanted to be down around 85kg at this point (1kg loss a week). My calorie deficit should have supported this, but i guess im somehow adding good mass even with the deficit.

yeah i don't know why you are having a bad reaction with reta. it might be something in the product or the quality. i'm not sure
but i can tell you reta should improve sleep as it has been shown to help with sleep apnea

@rustle

 

[ceo]

Tuesday 3 June 2025:

Food (1700cals):
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oats, 45g protein, Black coffee, metamucil
Morning snack: 1x Banana
Lunch: Chicken breast, 1 cup mixed vegetables, metamucil
Dinner: chicken curry, white rice, metamucil
PWO 45g protein Shake

Training (8:00pm) - Upper Body 1:
Bench Press: 40kg x 15, 60kg x 12, 80kg x 6, 80kg x 6 + dropset 40kg x 12
Bench Dumbell Flys: 40kg x 10, 50kg x 7, 50kg x 5 + dropset 25kg x 12
Incline Bench Press: 40kg x 12, 50kg x 10, 60kg x 6, 60kg x 6
Tricep Pushdown: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 15, 32.5kg x 12, 35kg x 8
Cable Tricep Extensions: 10kg x 12, 10kg x 10, 10kg x 10
Cable Bicep Curls: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 10, 30kg x 9, 30kg x 9 + dropset 15kg x 10
Rear Delt cable crossover: 10kg x 15, 10kg x 15, 12.5 kg x 12, 15kg x 10, 15kg x 10
Dips: 12, 12, 12, 18

General Health and Wellbeing:
BIg workout today, really pushed myself to limits. Felt completely exhausted after the session (and still feeling it now, the next morning). The reta is having an impact on my quality of sleep, i can only sleep about 4-5 hours at a time, then its difficult to go back to sleep again.
Heartburn is non-existent now. I'm so happy that side effect doesnt seem to have come back. I'll stick with my electrolytes, apple cider vinegar and psyllium husk routine now as it seems to be working.
When i look in the mirror, i can see some new shapes/definition coming out around my shoulders which i like. I've never been one to get "cannonball" shoulders. The fat on my chest/man boobs is decreasing nicely. I feel much more positive about my body, even though im a long way from where i want to be. The belly fat is still very much there, i dont *see* a difference there, although my pants are getting more loose.
Weight on the scales is back to my starting weight. I wanted to be down around 85kg at this point (1kg loss a week). My calorie deficit should have supported this, but i guess im somehow adding good mass even with the deficit.

bros you looking good on this. big time training. 8pm training maybe not helping sleep here?

@rustle

 

[ROIDDERS]

Tuesday 3 June 2025:

Food (1700cals):
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oats, 45g protein, Black coffee, metamucil
Morning snack: 1x Banana
Lunch: Chicken breast, 1 cup mixed vegetables, metamucil
Dinner: chicken curry, white rice, metamucil
PWO 45g protein Shake

Training (8:00pm) - Upper Body 1:
Bench Press: 40kg x 15, 60kg x 12, 80kg x 6, 80kg x 6 + dropset 40kg x 12
Bench Dumbell Flys: 40kg x 10, 50kg x 7, 50kg x 5 + dropset 25kg x 12
Incline Bench Press: 40kg x 12, 50kg x 10, 60kg x 6, 60kg x 6
Tricep Pushdown: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 15, 32.5kg x 12, 35kg x 8
Cable Tricep Extensions: 10kg x 12, 10kg x 10, 10kg x 10
Cable Bicep Curls: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 10, 30kg x 9, 30kg x 9 + dropset 15kg x 10
Rear Delt cable crossover: 10kg x 15, 10kg x 15, 12.5 kg x 12, 15kg x 10, 15kg x 10
Dips: 12, 12, 12, 18

General Health and Wellbeing:
BIg workout today, really pushed myself to limits. Felt completely exhausted after the session (and still feeling it now, the next morning). The reta is having an impact on my quality of sleep, i can only sleep about 4-5 hours at a time, then its difficult to go back to sleep again.
Heartburn is non-existent now. I'm so happy that side effect doesnt seem to have come back. I'll stick with my electrolytes, apple cider vinegar and psyllium husk routine now as it seems to be working.
When i look in the mirror, i can see some new shapes/definition coming out around my shoulders which i like. I've never been one to get "cannonball" shoulders. The fat on my chest/man boobs is decreasing nicely. I feel much more positive about my body, even though im a long way from where i want to be. The belly fat is still very much there, i dont *see* a difference there, although my pants are getting more loose.
Weight on the scales is back to my starting weight. I wanted to be down around 85kg at this point (1kg loss a week). My calorie deficit should have supported this, but i guess im somehow adding good mass even with the deficit.

i'm looking forward to this one. i like the general health and well being notes. that is a good thing to keep track of
@rustle

 

[BodyMonster34]

Tuesday 3 June 2025:

Food (1700cals):
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oats, 45g protein, Black coffee, metamucil
Morning snack: 1x Banana
Lunch: Chicken breast, 1 cup mixed vegetables, metamucil
Dinner: chicken curry, white rice, metamucil
PWO 45g protein Shake

Training (8:00pm) - Upper Body 1:
Bench Press: 40kg x 15, 60kg x 12, 80kg x 6, 80kg x 6 + dropset 40kg x 12
Bench Dumbell Flys: 40kg x 10, 50kg x 7, 50kg x 5 + dropset 25kg x 12
Incline Bench Press: 40kg x 12, 50kg x 10, 60kg x 6, 60kg x 6
Tricep Pushdown: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 15, 32.5kg x 12, 35kg x 8
Cable Tricep Extensions: 10kg x 12, 10kg x 10, 10kg x 10
Cable Bicep Curls: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 10, 30kg x 9, 30kg x 9 + dropset 15kg x 10
Rear Delt cable crossover: 10kg x 15, 10kg x 15, 12.5 kg x 12, 15kg x 10, 15kg x 10
Dips: 12, 12, 12, 18

General Health and Wellbeing:
BIg workout today, really pushed myself to limits. Felt completely exhausted after the session (and still feeling it now, the next morning). The reta is having an impact on my quality of sleep, i can only sleep about 4-5 hours at a time, then its difficult to go back to sleep again.
Heartburn is non-existent now. I'm so happy that side effect doesnt seem to have come back. I'll stick with my electrolytes, apple cider vinegar and psyllium husk routine now as it seems to be working.
When i look in the mirror, i can see some new shapes/definition coming out around my shoulders which i like. I've never been one to get "cannonball" shoulders. The fat on my chest/man boobs is decreasing nicely. I feel much more positive about my body, even though im a long way from where i want to be. The belly fat is still very much there, i dont *see* a difference there, although my pants are getting more loose.
Weight on the scales is back to my starting weight. I wanted to be down around 85kg at this point (1kg loss a week). My calorie deficit should have supported this, but i guess im somehow adding good mass even with the deficit.

bro i got mad respect for you. It's a good training session. You push in some good weights
even finishing out with some dips.
@rustle

 

[Ulter]

Tuesday 3 June 2025:

Food (1700cals):
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oats, 45g protein, Black coffee, metamucil
Morning snack: 1x Banana
Lunch: Chicken breast, 1 cup mixed vegetables, metamucil
Dinner: chicken curry, white rice, metamucil
PWO 45g protein Shake

Training (8:00pm) - Upper Body 1:
Bench Press: 40kg x 15, 60kg x 12, 80kg x 6, 80kg x 6 + dropset 40kg x 12
Bench Dumbell Flys: 40kg x 10, 50kg x 7, 50kg x 5 + dropset 25kg x 12
Incline Bench Press: 40kg x 12, 50kg x 10, 60kg x 6, 60kg x 6
Tricep Pushdown: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 15, 32.5kg x 12, 35kg x 8
Cable Tricep Extensions: 10kg x 12, 10kg x 10, 10kg x 10
Cable Bicep Curls: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 10, 30kg x 9, 30kg x 9 + dropset 15kg x 10
Rear Delt cable crossover: 10kg x 15, 10kg x 15, 12.5 kg x 12, 15kg x 10, 15kg x 10
Dips: 12, 12, 12, 18

General Health and Wellbeing:
BIg workout today, really pushed myself to limits. Felt completely exhausted after the session (and still feeling it now, the next morning). The reta is having an impact on my quality of sleep, i can only sleep about 4-5 hours at a time, then its difficult to go back to sleep again.
Heartburn is non-existent now. I'm so happy that side effect doesnt seem to have come back. I'll stick with my electrolytes, apple cider vinegar and psyllium husk routine now as it seems to be working.
When i look in the mirror, i can see some new shapes/definition coming out around my shoulders which i like. I've never been one to get "cannonball" shoulders. The fat on my chest/man boobs is decreasing nicely. I feel much more positive about my body, even though im a long way from where i want to be. The belly fat is still very much there, i dont *see* a difference there, although my pants are getting more loose.
Weight on the scales is back to my starting weight. I wanted to be down around 85kg at this point (1kg loss a week). My calorie deficit should have supported this, but i guess im somehow adding good mass even with the deficit.

@rustle bench press is on point. along with tricep extensions and cable bicep curls. love this setup!

 

[2Thick]

Tuesday 3 June 2025:

Food (1700cals):
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oats, 45g protein, Black coffee, metamucil
Morning snack: 1x Banana
Lunch: Chicken breast, 1 cup mixed vegetables, metamucil
Dinner: chicken curry, white rice, metamucil
PWO 45g protein Shake

Training (8:00pm) - Upper Body 1:
Bench Press: 40kg x 15, 60kg x 12, 80kg x 6, 80kg x 6 + dropset 40kg x 12
Bench Dumbell Flys: 40kg x 10, 50kg x 7, 50kg x 5 + dropset 25kg x 12
Incline Bench Press: 40kg x 12, 50kg x 10, 60kg x 6, 60kg x 6
Tricep Pushdown: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 15, 32.5kg x 12, 35kg x 8
Cable Tricep Extensions: 10kg x 12, 10kg x 10, 10kg x 10
Cable Bicep Curls: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 10, 30kg x 9, 30kg x 9 + dropset 15kg x 10
Rear Delt cable crossover: 10kg x 15, 10kg x 15, 12.5 kg x 12, 15kg x 10, 15kg x 10
Dips: 12, 12, 12, 18

General Health and Wellbeing:
BIg workout today, really pushed myself to limits. Felt completely exhausted after the session (and still feeling it now, the next morning). The reta is having an impact on my quality of sleep, i can only sleep about 4-5 hours at a time, then its difficult to go back to sleep again.
Heartburn is non-existent now. I'm so happy that side effect doesnt seem to have come back. I'll stick with my electrolytes, apple cider vinegar and psyllium husk routine now as it seems to be working.
When i look in the mirror, i can see some new shapes/definition coming out around my shoulders which i like. I've never been one to get "cannonball" shoulders. The fat on my chest/man boobs is decreasing nicely. I feel much more positive about my body, even though im a long way from where i want to be. The belly fat is still very much there, i dont *see* a difference there, although my pants are getting more loose.
Weight on the scales is back to my starting weight. I wanted to be down around 85kg at this point (1kg loss a week). My calorie deficit should have supported this, but i guess im somehow adding good mass even with the deficit.

training is amazing. you are doing good. food looks fantastic as well
@rustle

 

[RoySimpson]

Tuesday 3 June 2025:

Food (1700cals):
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oats, 45g protein, Black coffee, metamucil
Morning snack: 1x Banana
Lunch: Chicken breast, 1 cup mixed vegetables, metamucil
Dinner: chicken curry, white rice, metamucil
PWO 45g protein Shake

Training (8:00pm) - Upper Body 1:
Bench Press: 40kg x 15, 60kg x 12, 80kg x 6, 80kg x 6 + dropset 40kg x 12
Bench Dumbell Flys: 40kg x 10, 50kg x 7, 50kg x 5 + dropset 25kg x 12
Incline Bench Press: 40kg x 12, 50kg x 10, 60kg x 6, 60kg x 6
Tricep Pushdown: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 15, 32.5kg x 12, 35kg x 8
Cable Tricep Extensions: 10kg x 12, 10kg x 10, 10kg x 10
Cable Bicep Curls: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 10, 30kg x 9, 30kg x 9 + dropset 15kg x 10
Rear Delt cable crossover: 10kg x 15, 10kg x 15, 12.5 kg x 12, 15kg x 10, 15kg x 10
Dips: 12, 12, 12, 18

General Health and Wellbeing:
BIg workout today, really pushed myself to limits. Felt completely exhausted after the session (and still feeling it now, the next morning). The reta is having an impact on my quality of sleep, i can only sleep about 4-5 hours at a time, then its difficult to go back to sleep again.
Heartburn is non-existent now. I'm so happy that side effect doesnt seem to have come back. I'll stick with my electrolytes, apple cider vinegar and psyllium husk routine now as it seems to be working.
When i look in the mirror, i can see some new shapes/definition coming out around my shoulders which i like. I've never been one to get "cannonball" shoulders. The fat on my chest/man boobs is decreasing nicely. I feel much more positive about my body, even though im a long way from where i want to be. The belly fat is still very much there, i dont *see* a difference there, although my pants are getting more loose.
Weight on the scales is back to my starting weight. I wanted to be down around 85kg at this point (1kg loss a week). My calorie deficit should have supported this, but i guess im somehow adding good mass even with the deficit.

@rustle awesome work right here! Keep it going bro!

 

[Noah Wixx]

Tuesday 3 June 2025:

Food (1700cals):
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oats, 45g protein, Black coffee, metamucil
Morning snack: 1x Banana
Lunch: Chicken breast, 1 cup mixed vegetables, metamucil
Dinner: chicken curry, white rice, metamucil
PWO 45g protein Shake

Training (8:00pm) - Upper Body 1:
Bench Press: 40kg x 15, 60kg x 12, 80kg x 6, 80kg x 6 + dropset 40kg x 12
Bench Dumbell Flys: 40kg x 10, 50kg x 7, 50kg x 5 + dropset 25kg x 12
Incline Bench Press: 40kg x 12, 50kg x 10, 60kg x 6, 60kg x 6
Tricep Pushdown: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 15, 32.5kg x 12, 35kg x 8
Cable Tricep Extensions: 10kg x 12, 10kg x 10, 10kg x 10
Cable Bicep Curls: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 10, 30kg x 9, 30kg x 9 + dropset 15kg x 10
Rear Delt cable crossover: 10kg x 15, 10kg x 15, 12.5 kg x 12, 15kg x 10, 15kg x 10
Dips: 12, 12, 12, 18

General Health and Wellbeing:
BIg workout today, really pushed myself to limits. Felt completely exhausted after the session (and still feeling it now, the next morning). The reta is having an impact on my quality of sleep, i can only sleep about 4-5 hours at a time, then its difficult to go back to sleep again.
Heartburn is non-existent now. I'm so happy that side effect doesnt seem to have come back. I'll stick with my electrolytes, apple cider vinegar and psyllium husk routine now as it seems to be working.
When i look in the mirror, i can see some new shapes/definition coming out around my shoulders which i like. I've never been one to get "cannonball" shoulders. The fat on my chest/man boobs is decreasing nicely. I feel much more positive about my body, even though im a long way from where i want to be. The belly fat is still very much there, i dont *see* a difference there, although my pants are getting more loose.
Weight on the scales is back to my starting weight. I wanted to be down around 85kg at this point (1kg loss a week). My calorie deficit should have supported this, but i guess im somehow adding good mass even with the deficit.

Pushing oneself and pushing the limits is definitely a good feeling, the pants getting loose is a good sign

 

[rustle]

Bloods in today after 10 weeks of @Raptor Labs Test E @ 150mg EOD. Definitely seems to be doing it's job!

 

[Freki]

Bloods in today after 10 weeks of @Raptor Labs Test E @ 150mg EOD. Definitely seems to be doing it's job!
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E2 is elite, you taking an AI?

 

[rustle]

E2 is elite, you taking an AI?

Arimidex 1mg/wk from week 7 on

 

[Freki]

Arimidex 1mg/wk from week 7 on

Bloody mysterious why your not losing weight bro, lipids are a bit shit but otherwise bloods are looking good

 

[ballin2504]

Tuesday 3 June 2025:

Food (1700cals):
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oats, 45g protein, Black coffee, metamucil
Morning snack: 1x Banana
Lunch: Chicken breast, 1 cup mixed vegetables, metamucil
Dinner: chicken curry, white rice, metamucil
PWO 45g protein Shake

Training (8:00pm) - Upper Body 1:
Bench Press: 40kg x 15, 60kg x 12, 80kg x 6, 80kg x 6 + dropset 40kg x 12
Bench Dumbell Flys: 40kg x 10, 50kg x 7, 50kg x 5 + dropset 25kg x 12
Incline Bench Press: 40kg x 12, 50kg x 10, 60kg x 6, 60kg x 6
Tricep Pushdown: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 15, 32.5kg x 12, 35kg x 8
Cable Tricep Extensions: 10kg x 12, 10kg x 10, 10kg x 10
Cable Bicep Curls: 15kg x 15, 25kg x 10, 30kg x 9, 30kg x 9 + dropset 15kg x 10
Rear Delt cable crossover: 10kg x 15, 10kg x 15, 12.5 kg x 12, 15kg x 10, 15kg x 10
Dips: 12, 12, 12, 18

General Health and Wellbeing:
BIg workout today, really pushed myself to limits. Felt completely exhausted after the session (and still feeling it now, the next morning). The reta is having an impact on my quality of sleep, i can only sleep about 4-5 hours at a time, then its difficult to go back to sleep again.
Heartburn is non-existent now. I'm so happy that side effect doesnt seem to have come back. I'll stick with my electrolytes, apple cider vinegar and psyllium husk routine now as it seems to be working.
When i look in the mirror, i can see some new shapes/definition coming out around my shoulders which i like. I've never been one to get "cannonball" shoulders. The fat on my chest/man boobs is decreasing nicely. I feel much more positive about my body, even though im a long way from where i want to be. The belly fat is still very much there, i dont *see* a difference there, although my pants are getting more loose.
Weight on the scales is back to my starting weight. I wanted to be down around 85kg at this point (1kg loss a week). My calorie deficit should have supported this, but i guess im somehow adding good mass even with the deficit.

@rustle another good update man.

 

[25homes]

Nice update

 

[rustle]

Thursday 12 June 2025:
Weight: 89.1kg
The reta appears to FINALLY be working. Im on 4mg 1x weekly at the moment.

Food (1560cals):
Breakfast (520 cal): 45g protein, cappuccino
Lunch (285 cal): Chicken thigh, 1/2 cup white rice
PWO (400 cal): 45g protein shake
Dinner (340 cal): Teriyaki Chicken thigh, enoki mushrooms, Broccolini, 1/2 cup white rice

2x Electrolyte drinks throughout the day (10 cals)

Training (12:30pm):
Lower Body
Leg Press: 115kg x 20, 145kg x 12, 165kg x 12
Lying leg/hamstring curl: 39kg x 15, 60kg x 10, 60kg x 9
Leg Extensions: 47klg x 12, 68kg x 12, 75kg x 12
Seated Hip Abductor: 35kg x 12, 42kg x 12, 42kg x 15
Seated Hip Adductor: 35kg x 15, 49kg x 12, 49kg x 12

General Health and Wellbeing:
Went a little lighter today on legs. Experiencing some tightness and pain in the groin/inner thigh area which is aggravated by my office job seating all day. Focussing on stretching more to hopefully loosen things up.
Also felt a little flat. This cold weather really impacts motivation and feelings of strength. Jogged to and from the gym to try get some warmth into the body.
I dont normally weigh in on Thursdays, but since i didnt on Monday this week i decided just to see where i am. Was very pleased to see a number in the 80's (just). Maybe thie weekly dose of reta is what my body needs? Maybe theres been some other "adjustment" my body has started to make. not sure. Havent changed my diet/calorie restriction and havent changed my training routine.

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

Bloods in today after 10 weeks of @Raptor Labs Test E @ 150mg EOD. Definitely seems to be doing it's job!
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@rustle 140 estrogen is still high if you ask me bro you can moderate that to 90-100 easy

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

Thursday 12 June 2025:
Weight: 89.1kg
The reta appears to FINALLY be working. Im on 4mg 1x weekly at the moment.

Food (1560cals):
Breakfast (520 cal): 45g protein, cappuccino
Lunch (285 cal): Chicken thigh, 1/2 cup white rice
PWO (400 cal): 45g protein shake
Dinner (340 cal): Teriyaki Chicken thigh, enoki mushrooms, Broccolini, 1/2 cup white rice

2x Electrolyte drinks throughout the day (10 cals)

Training (12:30pm):
Lower Body
Leg Press: 115kg x 20, 145kg x 12, 165kg x 12
Lying leg/hamstring curl: 39kg x 15, 60kg x 10, 60kg x 9
Leg Extensions: 47klg x 12, 68kg x 12, 75kg x 12
Seated Hip Abductor: 35kg x 12, 42kg x 12, 42kg x 15
Seated Hip Adductor: 35kg x 15, 49kg x 12, 49kg x 12

General Health and Wellbeing:
Went a little lighter today on legs. Experiencing some tightness and pain in the groin/inner thigh area which is aggravated by my office job seating all day. Focussing on stretching more to hopefully loosen things up.
Also felt a little flat. This cold weather really impacts motivation and feelings of strength. Jogged to and from the gym to try get some warmth into the body.
I dont normally weigh in on Thursdays, but since i didnt on Monday this week i decided just to see where i am. Was very pleased to see a number in the 80's (just). Maybe thie weekly dose of reta is what my body needs? Maybe theres been some other "adjustment" my body has started to make. not sure. Havent changed my diet/calorie restriction and havent changed my training routine.

@rustle i was reading you were posting about retatrutide and weight gain bro i have a theory that you gaining muscl emass with it
looking at your intake above you fairly close intake
but no omega 3 fats?

 

[stevesmi]

Thursday 12 June 2025:
Weight: 89.1kg
The reta appears to FINALLY be working. Im on 4mg 1x weekly at the moment.

Food (1560cals):
Breakfast (520 cal): 45g protein, cappuccino
Lunch (285 cal): Chicken thigh, 1/2 cup white rice
PWO (400 cal): 45g protein shake
Dinner (340 cal): Teriyaki Chicken thigh, enoki mushrooms, Broccolini, 1/2 cup white rice

2x Electrolyte drinks throughout the day (10 cals)

Training (12:30pm):
Lower Body
Leg Press: 115kg x 20, 145kg x 12, 165kg x 12
Lying leg/hamstring curl: 39kg x 15, 60kg x 10, 60kg x 9
Leg Extensions: 47klg x 12, 68kg x 12, 75kg x 12
Seated Hip Abductor: 35kg x 12, 42kg x 12, 42kg x 15
Seated Hip Adductor: 35kg x 15, 49kg x 12, 49kg x 12

General Health and Wellbeing:
Went a little lighter today on legs. Experiencing some tightness and pain in the groin/inner thigh area which is aggravated by my office job seating all day. Focussing on stretching more to hopefully loosen things up.
Also felt a little flat. This cold weather really impacts motivation and feelings of strength. Jogged to and from the gym to try get some warmth into the body.
I dont normally weigh in on Thursdays, but since i didnt on Monday this week i decided just to see where i am. Was very pleased to see a number in the 80's (just). Maybe thie weekly dose of reta is what my body needs? Maybe theres been some other "adjustment" my body has started to make. not sure. Havent changed my diet/calorie restriction and havent changed my training routine.

@rustle

reta seems to treat people a bit different
i've been on it myself for 8 weeks. things have been trending good on my end

 

[ROIDDERS]

Thursday 12 June 2025:
Weight: 89.1kg
The reta appears to FINALLY be working. Im on 4mg 1x weekly at the moment.

Food (1560cals):
Breakfast (520 cal): 45g protein, cappuccino
Lunch (285 cal): Chicken thigh, 1/2 cup white rice
PWO (400 cal): 45g protein shake
Dinner (340 cal): Teriyaki Chicken thigh, enoki mushrooms, Broccolini, 1/2 cup white rice

2x Electrolyte drinks throughout the day (10 cals)

Training (12:30pm):
Lower Body
Leg Press: 115kg x 20, 145kg x 12, 165kg x 12
Lying leg/hamstring curl: 39kg x 15, 60kg x 10, 60kg x 9
Leg Extensions: 47klg x 12, 68kg x 12, 75kg x 12
Seated Hip Abductor: 35kg x 12, 42kg x 12, 42kg x 15
Seated Hip Adductor: 35kg x 15, 49kg x 12, 49kg x 12

General Health and Wellbeing:
Went a little lighter today on legs. Experiencing some tightness and pain in the groin/inner thigh area which is aggravated by my office job seating all day. Focussing on stretching more to hopefully loosen things up.
Also felt a little flat. This cold weather really impacts motivation and feelings of strength. Jogged to and from the gym to try get some warmth into the body.
I dont normally weigh in on Thursdays, but since i didnt on Monday this week i decided just to see where i am. Was very pleased to see a number in the 80's (just). Maybe thie weekly dose of reta is what my body needs? Maybe theres been some other "adjustment" my body has started to make. not sure. Havent changed my diet/calorie restriction and havent changed my training routine.

you are the best my man. the food looks great!
2 solid meals is what i like to see
@rustle

 

[Mobster]

Thursday 12 June 2025:
Weight: 89.1kg
The reta appears to FINALLY be working. Im on 4mg 1x weekly at the moment.

Food (1560cals):
Breakfast (520 cal): 45g protein, cappuccino
Lunch (285 cal): Chicken thigh, 1/2 cup white rice
PWO (400 cal): 45g protein shake
Dinner (340 cal): Teriyaki Chicken thigh, enoki mushrooms, Broccolini, 1/2 cup white rice

2x Electrolyte drinks throughout the day (10 cals)

Training (12:30pm):
Lower Body
Leg Press: 115kg x 20, 145kg x 12, 165kg x 12
Lying leg/hamstring curl: 39kg x 15, 60kg x 10, 60kg x 9
Leg Extensions: 47klg x 12, 68kg x 12, 75kg x 12
Seated Hip Abductor: 35kg x 12, 42kg x 12, 42kg x 15
Seated Hip Adductor: 35kg x 15, 49kg x 12, 49kg x 12

General Health and Wellbeing:
Went a little lighter today on legs. Experiencing some tightness and pain in the groin/inner thigh area which is aggravated by my office job seating all day. Focussing on stretching more to hopefully loosen things up.
Also felt a little flat. This cold weather really impacts motivation and feelings of strength. Jogged to and from the gym to try get some warmth into the body.
I dont normally weigh in on Thursdays, but since i didnt on Monday this week i decided just to see where i am. Was very pleased to see a number in the 80's (just). Maybe thie weekly dose of reta is what my body needs? Maybe theres been some other "adjustment" my body has started to make. not sure. Havent changed my diet/calorie restriction and havent changed my training routine.

Good news. It can be dose dependent.

 

[2Thick]

Thursday 12 June 2025:
Weight: 89.1kg
The reta appears to FINALLY be working. Im on 4mg 1x weekly at the moment.

Food (1560cals):
Breakfast (520 cal): 45g protein, cappuccino
Lunch (285 cal): Chicken thigh, 1/2 cup white rice
PWO (400 cal): 45g protein shake
Dinner (340 cal): Teriyaki Chicken thigh, enoki mushrooms, Broccolini, 1/2 cup white rice

2x Electrolyte drinks throughout the day (10 cals)

Training (12:30pm):
Lower Body
Leg Press: 115kg x 20, 145kg x 12, 165kg x 12
Lying leg/hamstring curl: 39kg x 15, 60kg x 10, 60kg x 9
Leg Extensions: 47klg x 12, 68kg x 12, 75kg x 12
Seated Hip Abductor: 35kg x 12, 42kg x 12, 42kg x 15
Seated Hip Adductor: 35kg x 15, 49kg x 12, 49kg x 12

General Health and Wellbeing:
Went a little lighter today on legs. Experiencing some tightness and pain in the groin/inner thigh area which is aggravated by my office job seating all day. Focussing on stretching more to hopefully loosen things up.
Also felt a little flat. This cold weather really impacts motivation and feelings of strength. Jogged to and from the gym to try get some warmth into the body.
I dont normally weigh in on Thursdays, but since i didnt on Monday this week i decided just to see where i am. Was very pleased to see a number in the 80's (just). Maybe thie weekly dose of reta is what my body needs? Maybe theres been some other "adjustment" my body has started to make. not sure. Havent changed my diet/calorie restriction and havent changed my training routine.

training training is on point. I'm seeing a lot of really good leg workouts today. This one might be the best one of all keep it up.
@rustle

 

[BodyMonster34]

Thursday 12 June 2025:
Weight: 89.1kg
The reta appears to FINALLY be working. Im on 4mg 1x weekly at the moment.

Food (1560cals):
Breakfast (520 cal): 45g protein, cappuccino
Lunch (285 cal): Chicken thigh, 1/2 cup white rice
PWO (400 cal): 45g protein shake
Dinner (340 cal): Teriyaki Chicken thigh, enoki mushrooms, Broccolini, 1/2 cup white rice

2x Electrolyte drinks throughout the day (10 cals)

Training (12:30pm):
Lower Body
Leg Press: 115kg x 20, 145kg x 12, 165kg x 12
Lying leg/hamstring curl: 39kg x 15, 60kg x 10, 60kg x 9
Leg Extensions: 47klg x 12, 68kg x 12, 75kg x 12
Seated Hip Abductor: 35kg x 12, 42kg x 12, 42kg x 15
Seated Hip Adductor: 35kg x 15, 49kg x 12, 49kg x 12

General Health and Wellbeing:
Went a little lighter today on legs. Experiencing some tightness and pain in the groin/inner thigh area which is aggravated by my office job seating all day. Focussing on stretching more to hopefully loosen things up.
Also felt a little flat. This cold weather really impacts motivation and feelings of strength. Jogged to and from the gym to try get some warmth into the body.
I dont normally weigh in on Thursdays, but since i didnt on Monday this week i decided just to see where i am. Was very pleased to see a number in the 80's (just). Maybe thie weekly dose of reta is what my body needs? Maybe theres been some other "adjustment" my body has started to make. not sure. Havent changed my diet/calorie restriction and havent changed my training routine.

@rustle bro no red meat for the day what the deal with that?
want to see more red meat. hit it hard!

 

[Ulter]

Thursday 12 June 2025:
Weight: 89.1kg
The reta appears to FINALLY be working. Im on 4mg 1x weekly at the moment.

Food (1560cals):
Breakfast (520 cal): 45g protein, cappuccino
Lunch (285 cal): Chicken thigh, 1/2 cup white rice
PWO (400 cal): 45g protein shake
Dinner (340 cal): Teriyaki Chicken thigh, enoki mushrooms, Broccolini, 1/2 cup white rice

2x Electrolyte drinks throughout the day (10 cals)

Training (12:30pm):
Lower Body
Leg Press: 115kg x 20, 145kg x 12, 165kg x 12
Lying leg/hamstring curl: 39kg x 15, 60kg x 10, 60kg x 9
Leg Extensions: 47klg x 12, 68kg x 12, 75kg x 12
Seated Hip Abductor: 35kg x 12, 42kg x 12, 42kg x 15
Seated Hip Adductor: 35kg x 15, 49kg x 12, 49kg x 12

General Health and Wellbeing:
Went a little lighter today on legs. Experiencing some tightness and pain in the groin/inner thigh area which is aggravated by my office job seating all day. Focussing on stretching more to hopefully loosen things up.
Also felt a little flat. This cold weather really impacts motivation and feelings of strength. Jogged to and from the gym to try get some warmth into the body.
I dont normally weigh in on Thursdays, but since i didnt on Monday this week i decided just to see where i am. Was very pleased to see a number in the 80's (just). Maybe thie weekly dose of reta is what my body needs? Maybe theres been some other "adjustment" my body has started to make. not sure. Havent changed my diet/calorie restriction and havent changed my training routine.

@rustle general health and well being is very strong.
training is on point.
i love the electrolyte drinks throughout the day. very much on point to hyrdate

 

[ceo]

Thursday 12 June 2025:
Weight: 89.1kg
The reta appears to FINALLY be working. Im on 4mg 1x weekly at the moment.

Food (1560cals):
Breakfast (520 cal): 45g protein, cappuccino
Lunch (285 cal): Chicken thigh, 1/2 cup white rice
PWO (400 cal): 45g protein shake
Dinner (340 cal): Teriyaki Chicken thigh, enoki mushrooms, Broccolini, 1/2 cup white rice

2x Electrolyte drinks throughout the day (10 cals)

Training (12:30pm):
Lower Body
Leg Press: 115kg x 20, 145kg x 12, 165kg x 12
Lying leg/hamstring curl: 39kg x 15, 60kg x 10, 60kg x 9
Leg Extensions: 47klg x 12, 68kg x 12, 75kg x 12
Seated Hip Abductor: 35kg x 12, 42kg x 12, 42kg x 15
Seated Hip Adductor: 35kg x 15, 49kg x 12, 49kg x 12

General Health and Wellbeing:
Went a little lighter today on legs. Experiencing some tightness and pain in the groin/inner thigh area which is aggravated by my office job seating all day. Focussing on stretching more to hopefully loosen things up.
Also felt a little flat. This cold weather really impacts motivation and feelings of strength. Jogged to and from the gym to try get some warmth into the body.
I dont normally weigh in on Thursdays, but since i didnt on Monday this week i decided just to see where i am. Was very pleased to see a number in the 80's (just). Maybe thie weekly dose of reta is what my body needs? Maybe theres been some other "adjustment" my body has started to make. not sure. Havent changed my diet/calorie restriction and havent changed my training routine.

bros keep us updated on the retatrutide
the training looks on point and its helping the leg training
seated hip abductor something i gotta do more of

@rustle

 

[Noah Wixx]

Thursday 12 June 2025:
Weight: 89.1kg
The reta appears to FINALLY be working. Im on 4mg 1x weekly at the moment.

Food (1560cals):
Breakfast (520 cal): 45g protein, cappuccino
Lunch (285 cal): Chicken thigh, 1/2 cup white rice
PWO (400 cal): 45g protein shake
Dinner (340 cal): Teriyaki Chicken thigh, enoki mushrooms, Broccolini, 1/2 cup white rice

2x Electrolyte drinks throughout the day (10 cals)

Training (12:30pm):
Lower Body
Leg Press: 115kg x 20, 145kg x 12, 165kg x 12
Lying leg/hamstring curl: 39kg x 15, 60kg x 10, 60kg x 9
Leg Extensions: 47klg x 12, 68kg x 12, 75kg x 12
Seated Hip Abductor: 35kg x 12, 42kg x 12, 42kg x 15
Seated Hip Adductor: 35kg x 15, 49kg x 12, 49kg x 12

General Health and Wellbeing:
Went a little lighter today on legs. Experiencing some tightness and pain in the groin/inner thigh area which is aggravated by my office job seating all day. Focussing on stretching more to hopefully loosen things up.
Also felt a little flat. This cold weather really impacts motivation and feelings of strength. Jogged to and from the gym to try get some warmth into the body.
I dont normally weigh in on Thursdays, but since i didnt on Monday this week i decided just to see where i am. Was very pleased to see a number in the 80's (just). Maybe thie weekly dose of reta is what my body needs? Maybe theres been some other "adjustment" my body has started to make. not sure. Havent changed my diet/calorie restriction and havent changed my training routine.

Reta kicking in is a beautiful thing

 

[rustle]

Monday 16 June 2025:
Quick morning update to get back on track with weekly weigh ins.
Weight: 88.7kg

Yes only minor variance from Thursday, but still a decline and gives me hope that whatever adjustments my body has been going through as far as adapting to diet, training and reta is now fully taking effect.

4mg seems to be the right dosage "for me, right now" it would seem. Seems to match some of the studies as well. Considering i started at a higher body fat than probably most of the people on here that have been microdosing it, its possible thats what i wasnt responding at lower doses?

 

[ballin2504]

Thursday 12 June 2025:
Weight: 89.1kg
The reta appears to FINALLY be working. Im on 4mg 1x weekly at the moment.

Food (1560cals):
Breakfast (520 cal): 45g protein, cappuccino
Lunch (285 cal): Chicken thigh, 1/2 cup white rice
PWO (400 cal): 45g protein shake
Dinner (340 cal): Teriyaki Chicken thigh, enoki mushrooms, Broccolini, 1/2 cup white rice

2x Electrolyte drinks throughout the day (10 cals)

Training (12:30pm):
Lower Body
Leg Press: 115kg x 20, 145kg x 12, 165kg x 12
Lying leg/hamstring curl: 39kg x 15, 60kg x 10, 60kg x 9
Leg Extensions: 47klg x 12, 68kg x 12, 75kg x 12
Seated Hip Abductor: 35kg x 12, 42kg x 12, 42kg x 15
Seated Hip Adductor: 35kg x 15, 49kg x 12, 49kg x 12

General Health and Wellbeing:
Went a little lighter today on legs. Experiencing some tightness and pain in the groin/inner thigh area which is aggravated by my office job seating all day. Focussing on stretching more to hopefully loosen things up.
Also felt a little flat. This cold weather really impacts motivation and feelings of strength. Jogged to and from the gym to try get some warmth into the body.
I dont normally weigh in on Thursdays, but since i didnt on Monday this week i decided just to see where i am. Was very pleased to see a number in the 80's (just). Maybe thie weekly dose of reta is what my body needs? Maybe theres been some other "adjustment" my body has started to make. not sure. Havent changed my diet/calorie restriction and havent changed my training routine.

@rustle nice update man. Keep after it.

 

[25homes]

Nice update

 

[LevButlerov]

Monday 16 June 2025:
Quick morning update to get back on track with weekly weigh ins.
Weight: 88.7kg

Yes only minor variance from Thursday, but still a decline and gives me hope that whatever adjustments my body has been going through as far as adapting to diet, training and reta is now fully taking effect.

4mg seems to be the right dosage "for me, right now" it would seem. Seems to match some of the studies as well. Considering i started at a higher body fat than probably most of the people on here that have been microdosing it, its possible thats what i wasnt responding at lower doses?

You are up to 4mgs/week on retatrutide? but are you dosing daily? @rustle

 

[rustle]

You are up to 4mgs/week on retatrutide? but are you dosing daily? @rustle

All in a single dose

 

[LevButlerov]

All in a single dose

Split it 1mg 4x/week try that to start. @rustle

 

[rustle]

Split it 1mg 4x/week try that to start. @rustle

Not sure whether it's related, but I'm actually losing weight now since moving to the single, high dose. I'll probably just keep it this way as I'm not seeing any different sides. In fact I haven't had any heartburn in a quite a while now actually.

 

[LevButlerov]

Not sure whether it's related, but I'm actually losing weight now since moving to the single, high dose. I'll probably just keep it this way as I'm not seeing any different sides. In fact I haven't had any heartburn in a quite a while now actually.

You should listen to the experts and try going with 1mg 4x/week instead of a large dose, trust us on this. @rustle

 

[rustle]

Been quiet lately, sorry. Missed all training sessions after last monday. Got RSV last week which has since escalated. I'm now in hospital with pneumonia.

Cycle Over

Once i'm better i'll go back to my prescribed TRT @ 100mg/wk and figure out how to move forward.

 

[zeenote313]

Test E and current supply of retratrutide care of @Raptor Labs
No bloods done since starting cycle, but test e pins well and has shrunk my testicles significantly.

note: the first 4 weeks of retatrutide was through another vendor as per my linked previous discussion. Although the appetite suppression was VERY real, i did not experience any weight loss. I am keen to see how things go with the new supply from @Raptor Labs

Should run some hcg alongside, get more outside ur testosterone as well as fuller testes, and crazy libido

 

[LevButlerov]

Been quiet lately, sorry. Missed all training sessions after last monday. Got RSV last week which has since escalated. I'm now in hospital with pneumonia.

Cycle Over

Once i'm better i'll go back to my prescribed TRT @ 100mg/wk and figure out how to move forward.

Cycle is not over, you should start doing TRT for now slowly @rustle
how bad is your condition?

 

[rustle]

Cycle is not over, you should start doing TRT for now slowly @rustle
how bad is your condition?

They're keeping me in here for another day of anti-biotic treatment, all going to plan I should head home after lunch tomorrow hopefully.
Will mean another week of training lost though.

Will start on my TRT dose on thursday then.

 

[LevButlerov]

They're keeping me in here for another day of anti-biotic treatment, all going to plan I should head home after lunch tomorrow hopefully.
Will mean another week of training lost though.

Will start on my TRT dose on thursday then.

You will lose some time but you can come back don't give up, EVO family supports you @rustle

 

[rustle]

Back from the hospital and on the mend. Just for interests sake i jumped on the scales this morning to see what has happened over the past 1.5 weeks. I definitely see massive changes in my body from when i first started the cycle. Not much muscle change, but my belt is 2 holes looser (tighter?) than it was when i started the cycle.

Weight today: 83.6kg

Obviously being sick and a lack of training and proper nutrition has taken its toll and i expect it to move back up a bit over the coming days. I took my first shot of 50mg Test E today for my TRT dose (50mg Mon and Thurs) and plan to be back in the gym from next monday, pending health.

 

[LevButlerov]

Back from the hospital and on the mend. Just for interests sake i jumped on the scales this morning to see what has happened over the past 1.5 weeks. I definitely see massive changes in my body from when i first started the cycle. Not much muscle change, but my belt is 2 holes looser (tighter?) than it was when i started the cycle.

Weight today: 83.6kg

Obviously being sick and a lack of training and proper nutrition has taken its toll and i expect it to move back up a bit over the coming days. I took my first shot of 50mg Test E today for my TRT dose (50mg Mon and Thurs) and plan to be back in the gym from next monday, pending health.

@rustle welcome back to the EVO family happy you're back lets start working it and dont worry you'll get back on the horse soon.

 

[rustle]

@rustle welcome back to the EVO family happy you're back lets start working it and dont worry you'll get back on the horse soon.

Appreciate your support

Latest update - my 4yr old boy has covid....so i guess ive got that to look forward to as well haha. I dont know how much more of this my immune system can take!

 

[LevButlerov]

Appreciate your support

Latest update - my 4yr old boy has covid....so i guess ive got that to look forward to as well haha. I dont know how much more of this my immune system can take!

sorry about your 4yr old, but don't worry, you just up your vitamins and minerals and push forward. Don't give up and dont assume you willb e sick. @rustle

 

[rustle]

Given i'm normally on TRT, what's the general consensus on how long between cycles? Obviously i dont feel like i maximised this cycle with all that has gone on the last few weeks.

Is it still considered time on = time off, or is different if im on TRT? Should i just do bloods after say 6 weeks and if everything has levelled out back to Pre-cycle levels, would I be fine to start up again?

 

[LevButlerov]

Given i'm normally on TRT, what's the general consensus on how long between cycles? Obviously i dont feel like i maximised this cycle with all that has gone on the last few weeks.

Depends on the situation. I think long cycles not an issue.

Is it still considered time on = time off, or is different if im on TRT? Should i just do bloods after say 6 weeks and if everything has levelled out back to Pre-cycle levels, would I be fine to start up again?

There is no such thing as time on = time off, this is broscience. @rustle

 

[rustle]

Sigh. My turn

 

[Freki]

Sigh. My turn

First time?

 

[rustle]

First time?

Yep. Never had it before

 

[Freki]

Yep. Never had it before

Hopefully doesn't hit you to hard and go easy afterwards it can drain you for quite a while

 

[LevButlerov]

Sigh. My turn

Yep. Never had it before

take extra NAC and extra vitamins, you'll get better fast, add aspirin ed. @rustle and you know those kits can false positive for Flu so I wouldn't worry.

 

[rustle]

Long time no update. have just been cruising on TRT dose. Focussed on recovery following covid.
Weight has continued to slowly drop. I'm down to 82kg now. Have not been strict on the diet, but hasn't had an impact. I dropped the reta for 2 weeks and just started again this monday @ 2mg. I think i will continue to cut until i get down below 80kg. I'm nearly back into my 34" waist pants.

 

[LevButlerov]

Long time no update. have just been cruising on TRT dose. Focussed on recovery following covid.
Weight has continued to slowly drop. I'm down to 82kg now. Have not been strict on the diet, but hasn't had an impact. I dropped the reta for 2 weeks and just started again this monday @ 2mg. I think i will continue to cut until i get down below 80kg. I'm nearly back into my 34" waist pants.

@rustle COVID recovery is like a week, what happened to you?

 

[rustle]

@rustle COVID recovery is like a week, what happened to you?

When I came back to work after covid, my employer advised me that my client contract was terminated due to my absence.

The next day my employer told me that redundancy might be on the cards if we dont secure new business soon. As a result there's been a few significant distractions over the past month that's stopped me putting much effort into logging.

I have still been hitting the gym 4 times a week, but my motivation has been slightly down due to these external factors. Still pushing through and making sure I hit my goal weights and reps though.

Have had some great meetings with potential new employers over the past week so the anxiety of the potential redundancy has all but subsided now.

Side effect of my recent efforts in training and weigh loss is that I carried myself with more confident in these meetings.

 

[LevButlerov]

When I came back to work after covid, my employer advised me that my client contract was terminated due to my absence.

The next day my employer told me that redundancy might be on the cards if we dont secure new business soon. As a result there's been a few significant distractions over the past month that's stopped me putting much effort into logging.

I have still been hitting the gym 4 times a week, but my motivation has been slightly down due to these external factors. Still pushing through and making sure I hit my goal weights and reps though.

Have had some great meetings with potential new employers over the past week so the anxiety of the potential redundancy has all but subsided now.

Side effect of my recent efforts in training and weigh loss is that I carried myself with more confident in these meetings.

Sorry about that, that's messed up. Is that even legal to get rid of someone when they sick? I hope you keep trying to get lean and big and feel strong when you have to sell. @rustle

 

[rustle]

Sorry about that, that's messed up. Is that even legal to get rid of someone when they sick? I hope you keep trying to get lean and big and feel strong when you have to sell. @rustle

Yeh it's legal here. Client can terminate contracts for just about any reason.

Down to 81kg this week. The lower stomach is still retaining a little pocket of fat, but each week I'm feeling better about my appearance.

I intend to keep cutting until October. If i can maintain current losses, I should be able to get close to 75kg and fairly lean and be ready to go ahead with the next cycle to start building mass.

 

[LevButlerov]

Yeh it's legal here. Client can terminate contracts for just about any reason.

Down to 81kg this week. The lower stomach is still retaining a little pocket of fat, but each week I'm feeling better about my appearance.

I intend to keep cutting until October. If i can maintain current losses, I should be able to get close to 75kg and fairly lean and be ready to go ahead with the next cycle to start building mass.

I'd like to see you shred up, get to about 70-75kg with abs, we can do it @rustle

 

[rustle]

Sitting on 79kg now.
Couple of progress pictures and comparison from when I started.

 

[LevButlerov]

Sitting on 79kg now.
Couple of progress pictures and comparison from when I started.

Before and after is impressive you really leaned out big time! @rustle we should work on your recomp stack.

 

[rustle]

Before and after is impressive you really leaned out big time! @rustle we should work on your recomp stack.

2 months till my next bloods for TRT.
I've just started with @Gains Man for coaching aswell.

I'm thinking a growth phase comprising test e, EQ and NPP from from Nov - Feb. I think i'll need to drop the reta if i want to be able to consume enough food to actually grow,

 

[LevButlerov]

2 months till my next bloods for TRT.
I've just started with @Gains Man for coaching aswell.

I'm thinking a growth phase comprising test e, EQ and NPP from from Nov - Feb. I think i'll need to drop the reta if i want to be able to consume enough food to actually grow,

@Gains Man is a good coach you made the right choice

I think you should be looking at Test EQ mainly with good cardio and food/training control. @rustle

 

[Gains Man]

Time to level up bro!

 

[Mobster]

Sitting on 79kg now.
Couple of progress pictures and comparison from when I started.

Deffo an improvement

 

[LevButlerov]

Time to level up bro!

Level up to the top

 

[stevesmi]

Sitting on 79kg now.
Couple of progress pictures and comparison from when I started.

big improvements man. you are making good progress. keep it going and keep setting new goal posts @rustle

 

[BodyMonster34]

Sitting on 79kg now.
Couple of progress pictures and comparison from when I started.

bro you look before and after. i think you got a good look @rustle keep up the grind

 

[2Thick]

Sitting on 79kg now.
Couple of progress pictures and comparison from when I started.

you are looking amazing ! @rustle keep up the good work i love your improvements.

 

[ROIDDERS]

Sitting on 79kg now.
Couple of progress pictures and comparison from when I started.

@rustle 79kg is solid. you looking good if you ask me. keep putting on lean muscle and losing body fat. its coming on strong

 

[madcap71]

Sitting on 79kg now.
Couple of progress pictures and comparison from when I started.

Lean!

 

[ceo]

Sitting on 79kg now.
Couple of progress pictures and comparison from when I started.

@rustle bros good work on this one. you happy at 79kg? seem like you look good!

 

[Ulter]

Sitting on 79kg now.
Couple of progress pictures and comparison from when I started.

@rustle proud of you man. this is a good one! nice work and keep it rolling

 

[rustle]

big improvements man. you are making good progress. keep it going and keep setting new goal posts @rustle

bro you look before and after. i think you got a good look @rustle keep up the grind

you are looking amazing ! @rustle keep up the good work i love your improvements.

@rustle 79kg is solid. you looking good if you ask me. keep putting on lean muscle and losing body fat. its coming on strong

Lean!

@rustle bros good work on this one. you happy at 79kg? seem like you look good!

@rustle proud of you man. this is a good one! nice work and keep it rolling

Thanks all. after discussing with @Gains Man i'm going to keep the cut going until the next cycle starts end of October. I think i can get to 75kg with more hard work in that time.

I found an old picture from when i was last around 73-75kg (15 years ago). I'm not sure i'll get to this point now, but close to that is my aim for the starting point for my growth phase.

 

[LevButlerov]

Thanks all. after discussing with @Gains Man i'm going to keep the cut going until the next cycle starts end of October. I think i can get to 75kg with more hard work in that time.

I found an old picture from when i was last around 73-75kg (15 years ago). I'm not sure i'll get to this point now, but close to that is my aim for the starting point for my growth phase.

Smart move, keep the cut going and stay lean, @Gains Man is right
@rustle good lean look, you tightening up!

 

[Noah Wixx]

Sitting on 79kg now.
Couple of progress pictures and comparison from when I started.

Plenty of progress made so far

 

[ballin2504]

Sitting on 79kg now.
Couple of progress pictures and comparison from when I started.

@rustle looking killer big fella! Way to put that work in