Approved Log My Test E and Retatrutide cycle log

[rustle]

This log will detail my recomp cycle as a continuation from my previous thread in relation to gaining weight on retatrutide:
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/weight-gain-on-retatrutide.104518/

Cycle Objective:
Reduce bf% while maintaining/building lean muscle. Cycled off 4yrs of antidepressants and recommencing structured training after many years of neglect.

My stats at start:

• 40 yrs old
• 5'10
• 27% bf

Bloods:

• Total Testosterone (Siemens): 10.1 nmol/L (8.3-29)
• Sex Hormone Binding Globulin: 19 nmol/L (11-71)
• Calculated Free Testosterone: 254.9 pmol/L (255.0-725.0)

Cycle:
125mg Test E - EOD
1mg Retatrutide - EOD
Arimidex as/if needed

Supps:
N2Guard
Multivitamin
Metamucil

Training routine:

• Monday: Lower Body
• Tuesday: Upper body
• Wednesdy: 1hr cardio
• Thursday: Lower Body
• Friday: Upper Body 2

Summary to date:

• Currently 4 weeks into cycle of test E and retatrutide
• Starting weight was 91kg - 27% bf
• Current weight 93kg - 27% bf
• 1400-1700 cals/day

 

[rustle]

Monday 5 May 2025:
Pinned 0.5ml Test E and 1mg of Retatrutide from a new source last night.

Food:
Breakfast: 2x scrambled eggs with cheese, black coffee, metamucil
Morning snack: 1x Banana, 45g protein shake
Skipped all other meals for the day - see below

Training (12:30pm):
Quick blast session on lunch break.
Leg Press: 85kg x 15, 115kg x 15, 145kg x 12, 165kg x 12, 185kg x 8
Lying leg/hamstring curl: 39kg x 12, 46kg x 12, 60kg x 10, 60kg x 8
Standing Calf Raise: 145kg x 12, 185kg x 10, 195kg x 10, 195kg x 10
Leg Extension: 47kg x 15, 61kg x 12, 68kg x 12, 75kg x 10

General Health and Wellbeing:
Felt terrible all day. Had intense heartburn preventing me from eating most of the day and actually induced vomitting post workout.

 

[rustle]

Tuesday 6 May 2025:

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

Training (8:00pm) - Upper Body 1:
Bench Press: 40kg x 15, 60kg x 12, 70kg x 8, 70kg x 8, 80kg x 4
Pec-Dec: 40kg x 12, 60kg x 12, 68kg x 12, 82kg x 8 + dropset 47kg x 12
Incline Dumbell Press: 20kg x 12, 22.5kg x 10, 25kg x 8, 25kg x 5 (failed) + dropset 15kg x 10
Tricep Pushdown: 21.5kg x 15, 28kg x 10, 28kg x 10, 32.5kg x 8, 32.5 x 8 + dropset 17.5kg x 12
Barbell Bicep Curls: 20kg x 12, 25kg x 10, 25kg x10, 30kg x 6 + dropset 15kg 7/7/7

General Health and Wellbeing:
Felt much better today compared to yesterday although body feels tired in general. Feet are in a constant aching state (and have been for a couple of weeks now) and my skin continues to feel overly sensitive (not painful) everywhere below the waist.
Lifts in the gym showed minor improvement although stamina to complete all sets is not there yet. In general strength is returning fairly rapidly, but still a long way off what i used to be able to do.

 

[rustle]

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

 

[Freki]

Great Start rustle,

Get some pics up mate , your very comitted, going to be a great log.

 

[LevButlerov]

This log will detail my recomp cycle as a continuation from my previous thread in relation to gaining weight on retatrutide:
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/weight-gain-on-retatrutide.104518/

Cycle Objective:
Reduce bf% while maintaining/building lean muscle. Cycled off 4yrs of antidepressants and recommencing structured training after many years of neglect.

My stats at start:

• 40 yrs old
• 5'10
• 27% bf

Bloods:

• Total Testosterone (Siemens): 10.1 nmol/L (8.3-29)
• Sex Hormone Binding Globulin: 19 nmol/L (11-71)
• Calculated Free Testosterone: 254.9 pmol/L (255.0-725.0)

Cycle:
125mg Test E - EOD
1mg Retatrutide - EOD
Arimidex as/if needed

Supps:
N2Guard
Multivitamin
Metamucil

Training routine:

• Monday: Lower Body
• Tuesday: Upper body
• Wednesdy: 1hr cardio
• Thursday: Lower Body
• Friday: Upper Body 2

Summary to date:

• Currently 4 weeks into cycle of test E and retatrutide
• Starting weight was 91kg - 27% bf
• Current weight 93kg - 27% bf
• 1400-1700 cals/day

Monday 5 May 2025:
Pinned 0.5ml Test E and 1mg of Retatrutide from a new source last night.

Food:
Breakfast: 2x scrambled eggs with cheese, black coffee, metamucil
Morning snack: 1x Banana, 45g protein shake
Skipped all other meals for the day - see below

Training (12:30pm):
Quick blast session on lunch break.
Leg Press: 85kg x 15, 115kg x 15, 145kg x 12, 165kg x 12, 185kg x 8
Lying leg/hamstring curl: 39kg x 12, 46kg x 12, 60kg x 10, 60kg x 8
Standing Calf Raise: 145kg x 12, 185kg x 10, 195kg x 10, 195kg x 10
Leg Extension: 47kg x 15, 61kg x 12, 68kg x 12, 75kg x 10

General Health and Wellbeing:
Felt terrible all day. Had intense heartburn preventing me from eating most of the day and actually induced vomitting post workout.

Tuesday 6 May 2025:

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

Training (8:00pm) - Upper Body 1:
Bench Press: 40kg x 15, 60kg x 12, 70kg x 8, 70kg x 8, 80kg x 4
Pec-Dec: 40kg x 12, 60kg x 12, 68kg x 12, 82kg x 8 + dropset 47kg x 12
Incline Dumbell Press: 20kg x 12, 22.5kg x 10, 25kg x 8, 25kg x 5 (failed) + dropset 15kg x 10
Tricep Pushdown: 21.5kg x 15, 28kg x 10, 28kg x 10, 32.5kg x 8, 32.5 x 8 + dropset 17.5kg x 12
Barbell Bicep Curls: 20kg x 12, 25kg x 10, 25kg x10, 30kg x 6 + dropset 15kg 7/7/7

General Health and Wellbeing:
Felt much better today compared to yesterday although body feels tired in general. Feet are in a constant aching state (and have been for a couple of weeks now) and my skin continues to feel overly sensitive (not painful) everywhere below the waist.
Lifts in the gym showed minor improvement although stamina to complete all sets is not there yet. In general strength is returning fairly rapidly, but still a long way off what i used to be able to do.

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

@rustle now fully welcome to the EVO family we are happy to see you sharing.

What we need is for you to share a picture of you with face blurred so we can see your base, what are we working with. We are a NO judgement zone in the EVO family, you have nothing to worry about.

I did see your diet and training but please keep sharing we need to understand baseline here.

Please share more day to day information with us.

Diet, Training, Cardio
Diet, please share foods and meals and when you eat them, macros would be good
Training, please share actual exercises reps sets and weights, as you go especially get stronger
cardio how much do you do? when etc
If you don't log what you eat or train now, open NOTES on phone and start recording it there and paste here. Very easy.

supplements
what digestive supps you use?
digestive enzymes?
multis?
probiotics?
psyllium husk?

pictures
please share pictures of you face blurred (every 1-2 weeks)
pics of your meals as you go
pics of your training as you go
pics of your supps
pics of your gear

eBooks
download our eBooks and learn more about cycling:
https://irongorillas.com

Podcast
are you listening to our podcast? if not, you should:
https://www.evolutionary.org/podcasts/

thank you and share more

 

[stevesmi]

This log will detail my recomp cycle as a continuation from my previous thread in relation to gaining weight on retatrutide:
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/weight-gain-on-retatrutide.104518/

Cycle Objective:
Reduce bf% while maintaining/building lean muscle. Cycled off 4yrs of antidepressants and recommencing structured training after many years of neglect.

My stats at start:

• 40 yrs old
• 5'10
• 27% bf

Bloods:

• Total Testosterone (Siemens): 10.1 nmol/L (8.3-29)
• Sex Hormone Binding Globulin: 19 nmol/L (11-71)
• Calculated Free Testosterone: 254.9 pmol/L (255.0-725.0)

Cycle:
125mg Test E - EOD
1mg Retatrutide - EOD
Arimidex as/if needed

Supps:
N2Guard
Multivitamin
Metamucil

Training routine:

• Monday: Lower Body
• Tuesday: Upper body
• Wednesdy: 1hr cardio
• Thursday: Lower Body
• Friday: Upper Body 2

Summary to date:

• Currently 4 weeks into cycle of test E and retatrutide
• Starting weight was 91kg - 27% bf
• Current weight 93kg - 27% bf
• 1400-1700 cals/day

@rustle I don't know why you aren't dropping body fat. you should on the reta if you have been on it for 4 weeks. i remember we discussed this on your last thread. might be fake

 

[BodyMonster34]

This log will detail my recomp cycle as a continuation from my previous thread in relation to gaining weight on retatrutide:
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/weight-gain-on-retatrutide.104518/

Cycle Objective:
Reduce bf% while maintaining/building lean muscle. Cycled off 4yrs of antidepressants and recommencing structured training after many years of neglect.

My stats at start:

• 40 yrs old
• 5'10
• 27% bf

Bloods:

• Total Testosterone (Siemens): 10.1 nmol/L (8.3-29)
• Sex Hormone Binding Globulin: 19 nmol/L (11-71)
• Calculated Free Testosterone: 254.9 pmol/L (255.0-725.0)

Cycle:
125mg Test E - EOD
1mg Retatrutide - EOD
Arimidex as/if needed

Supps:
N2Guard
Multivitamin
Metamucil

Training routine:

• Monday: Lower Body
• Tuesday: Upper body
• Wednesdy: 1hr cardio
• Thursday: Lower Body
• Friday: Upper Body 2

Summary to date:

• Currently 4 weeks into cycle of test E and retatrutide
• Starting weight was 91kg - 27% bf
• Current weight 93kg - 27% bf
• 1400-1700 cals/day

@rustle bro the supps look good. n2guard for real men that smart

 

[rustle]

@rustle I don't know why you aren't dropping body fat. you should on the reta if you have been on it for 4 weeks. i remember we discussed this on your last thread. might be fake

Yeah i dont know either. appetite suppression has been very real, to the point of hating/dreading trying to eat. ive never tried tirz or reta before so dont really know sides/effects and how my body should respond. I only know that i see posts of people losing massive amounts of weight over a month and here i am wondering WTF my body is doing.

Started the @Raptor Labs supply of reta from this week though so will be monitoring everything very closely. Fingers crossed i start getting the results im looking for!

 

[LevButlerov]

@rustle now fully welcome to the EVO family we are happy to see you sharing.

What we need is for you to share a picture of you with face blurred so we can see your base, what are we working with. We are a NO judgement zone in the EVO family, you have nothing to worry about.

I did see your diet and training but please keep sharing we need to understand baseline here.

Please share more day to day information with us.

Diet, Training, Cardio
Diet, please share foods and meals and when you eat them, macros would be good
Training, please share actual exercises reps sets and weights, as you go especially get stronger
cardio how much do you do? when etc
If you don't log what you eat or train now, open NOTES on phone and start recording it there and paste here. Very easy.

supplements
what digestive supps you use?
digestive enzymes?
multis?
probiotics?
psyllium husk?

pictures
please share pictures of you face blurred (every 1-2 weeks)
pics of your meals as you go
pics of your training as you go
pics of your supps
pics of your gear

eBooks
download our eBooks and learn more about cycling:
https://irongorillas.com

Podcast
are you listening to our podcast? if not, you should:
https://www.evolutionary.org/podcasts/

thank you and share more

@rustle please answer my questions above and post a pic
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/my-test-e-and-retatrutide-cycle-log.104587/post-1743934

 

[Mobster]

This log will detail my recomp cycle as a continuation from my previous thread in relation to gaining weight on retatrutide:
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/weight-gain-on-retatrutide.104518/

Cycle Objective:
Reduce bf% while maintaining/building lean muscle. Cycled off 4yrs of antidepressants and recommencing structured training after many years of neglect.

My stats at start:

• 40 yrs old
• 5'10
• 27% bf

Bloods:

• Total Testosterone (Siemens): 10.1 nmol/L (8.3-29)
• Sex Hormone Binding Globulin: 19 nmol/L (11-71)
• Calculated Free Testosterone: 254.9 pmol/L (255.0-725.0)

Cycle:
125mg Test E - EOD
1mg Retatrutide - EOD
Arimidex as/if needed

Supps:
N2Guard
Multivitamin
Metamucil

Training routine:

• Monday: Lower Body
• Tuesday: Upper body
• Wednesdy: 1hr cardio
• Thursday: Lower Body
• Friday: Upper Body 2

Summary to date:

• Currently 4 weeks into cycle of test E and retatrutide
• Starting weight was 91kg - 27% bf
• Current weight 93kg - 27% bf
• 1400-1700 cals/day

How do you think that's gone so far? I'm thinking good as taking control of training and food can be empowering.

 

[ceo]

This log will detail my recomp cycle as a continuation from my previous thread in relation to gaining weight on retatrutide:
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/weight-gain-on-retatrutide.104518/

Cycle Objective:
Reduce bf% while maintaining/building lean muscle. Cycled off 4yrs of antidepressants and recommencing structured training after many years of neglect.

My stats at start:

• 40 yrs old
• 5'10
• 27% bf

Bloods:

• Total Testosterone (Siemens): 10.1 nmol/L (8.3-29)
• Sex Hormone Binding Globulin: 19 nmol/L (11-71)
• Calculated Free Testosterone: 254.9 pmol/L (255.0-725.0)

Cycle:
125mg Test E - EOD
1mg Retatrutide - EOD
Arimidex as/if needed

Supps:
N2Guard
Multivitamin
Metamucil

Training routine:

• Monday: Lower Body
• Tuesday: Upper body
• Wednesdy: 1hr cardio
• Thursday: Lower Body
• Friday: Upper Body 2

Summary to date:

• Currently 4 weeks into cycle of test E and retatrutide
• Starting weight was 91kg - 27% bf
• Current weight 93kg - 27% bf
• 1400-1700 cals/day

@rustle bros we love this. you won't go wrong with this training routine

 

[ROIDDERS]

This log will detail my recomp cycle as a continuation from my previous thread in relation to gaining weight on retatrutide:
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/weight-gain-on-retatrutide.104518/

Cycle Objective:
Reduce bf% while maintaining/building lean muscle. Cycled off 4yrs of antidepressants and recommencing structured training after many years of neglect.

My stats at start:

• 40 yrs old
• 5'10
• 27% bf

Bloods:

• Total Testosterone (Siemens): 10.1 nmol/L (8.3-29)
• Sex Hormone Binding Globulin: 19 nmol/L (11-71)
• Calculated Free Testosterone: 254.9 pmol/L (255.0-725.0)

Cycle:
125mg Test E - EOD
1mg Retatrutide - EOD
Arimidex as/if needed

Supps:
N2Guard
Multivitamin
Metamucil

Training routine:

• Monday: Lower Body
• Tuesday: Upper body
• Wednesdy: 1hr cardio
• Thursday: Lower Body
• Friday: Upper Body 2

Summary to date:

• Currently 4 weeks into cycle of test E and retatrutide
• Starting weight was 91kg - 27% bf
• Current weight 93kg - 27% bf
• 1400-1700 cals/day

@rustle Really looking forward to this one. You're gonna do a great job on this. The training routine is on point.

 

[stevesmi]

Yeah i dont know either. appetite suppression has been very real, to the point of hating/dreading trying to eat. ive never tried tirz or reta before so dont really know sides/effects and how my body should respond. I only know that i see posts of people losing massive amounts of weight over a month and here i am wondering WTF my body is doing.

Started the @Raptor Labs supply of reta from this week though so will be monitoring everything very closely. Fingers crossed i start getting the results im looking for!

@rustle well now that you are logging things we will be able to see what is going on.

 

[Ulter]

This log will detail my recomp cycle as a continuation from my previous thread in relation to gaining weight on retatrutide:
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/weight-gain-on-retatrutide.104518/

Cycle Objective:
Reduce bf% while maintaining/building lean muscle. Cycled off 4yrs of antidepressants and recommencing structured training after many years of neglect.

My stats at start:

• 40 yrs old
• 5'10
• 27% bf

Bloods:

• Total Testosterone (Siemens): 10.1 nmol/L (8.3-29)
• Sex Hormone Binding Globulin: 19 nmol/L (11-71)
• Calculated Free Testosterone: 254.9 pmol/L (255.0-725.0)

Cycle:
125mg Test E - EOD
1mg Retatrutide - EOD
Arimidex as/if needed

Supps:
N2Guard
Multivitamin
Metamucil

Training routine:

• Monday: Lower Body
• Tuesday: Upper body
• Wednesdy: 1hr cardio
• Thursday: Lower Body
• Friday: Upper Body 2

Summary to date:

• Currently 4 weeks into cycle of test E and retatrutide
• Starting weight was 91kg - 27% bf
• Current weight 93kg - 27% bf
• 1400-1700 cals/day

@rustle only been 4 weeks on the reta. give it more time

you are taking a big dose

 

[2Thick]

This log will detail my recomp cycle as a continuation from my previous thread in relation to gaining weight on retatrutide:
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/weight-gain-on-retatrutide.104518/

Cycle Objective:
Reduce bf% while maintaining/building lean muscle. Cycled off 4yrs of antidepressants and recommencing structured training after many years of neglect.

My stats at start:

• 40 yrs old
• 5'10
• 27% bf

Bloods:

• Total Testosterone (Siemens): 10.1 nmol/L (8.3-29)
• Sex Hormone Binding Globulin: 19 nmol/L (11-71)
• Calculated Free Testosterone: 254.9 pmol/L (255.0-725.0)

Cycle:
125mg Test E - EOD
1mg Retatrutide - EOD
Arimidex as/if needed

Supps:
N2Guard
Multivitamin
Metamucil

Training routine:

• Monday: Lower Body
• Tuesday: Upper body
• Wednesdy: 1hr cardio
• Thursday: Lower Body
• Friday: Upper Body 2

Summary to date:

• Currently 4 weeks into cycle of test E and retatrutide
• Starting weight was 91kg - 27% bf
• Current weight 93kg - 27% bf
• 1400-1700 cals/day

@rustle Proud of you, man. Keep up the good work.

Nice structure to your training during the week. I like the split routine and the cardio for 1 hour.

 

[Noah Wixx]

This log will detail my recomp cycle as a continuation from my previous thread in relation to gaining weight on retatrutide:
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/weight-gain-on-retatrutide.104518/

Cycle Objective:
Reduce bf% while maintaining/building lean muscle. Cycled off 4yrs of antidepressants and recommencing structured training after many years of neglect.

My stats at start:

• 40 yrs old
• 5'10
• 27% bf

Bloods:

• Total Testosterone (Siemens): 10.1 nmol/L (8.3-29)
• Sex Hormone Binding Globulin: 19 nmol/L (11-71)
• Calculated Free Testosterone: 254.9 pmol/L (255.0-725.0)

Cycle:
125mg Test E - EOD
1mg Retatrutide - EOD
Arimidex as/if needed

Supps:
N2Guard
Multivitamin
Metamucil

Training routine:

• Monday: Lower Body
• Tuesday: Upper body
• Wednesdy: 1hr cardio
• Thursday: Lower Body
• Friday: Upper Body 2

Summary to date:

• Currently 4 weeks into cycle of test E and retatrutide
• Starting weight was 91kg - 27% bf
• Current weight 93kg - 27% bf
• 1400-1700 cals/day

Awesome start and congratulations on the log

 

[rustle]

Wednesday 7 May 2025:
Pinned 0.5ml Test E and 1mg of Retatrutide last night.

Food (1500cals):
Breakfast: 3x scrambled eggs with cheese, 1 slice bacon, black coffee, metamucil
Morning snack: 1x Banana, 45g protein shake
Lunch: Chicken Breast
Dinner: 200g Scotch Fillet, Sweet potato, zucchini

Training:
Today was to be my regular cardio session but once again i just generally felt sick and exhausted, Decided to take a rest day.

General Health and Wellbeing:
Felt terrible all day. Had intense heartburn once again. This hasnt been common for me prior to this cycle. Given reta is the only thing ive never taken before, i have to assume its related to that. going to keep pushing through though and try to find a suitable solution to resolve the symptoms.
Additionally still suffering from sore, aching feet. Seems very much related to the heels of my feet. Again this has only started since running this cycle, however there is a high likelihood my form on squats is contributing to this. I'll make some adjustments and see how things go.

 

[rustle]

Thursday 8 May 2025:

Food (700cals):
Breakfast: cappuccino, metamucil
Morning snack: 1x Banana, 1x Redbull
Lunch: 45g protein shake
Dinner: nothing

Training:
Skipped training today - see below

General Health and Wellbeing:
Still felt terrible all day. Heartburn didnt return today however body just feels exhausted. Slept funny overnight and have pain in left shoulder/neck area causing discomfort when turning my head to the right.
Had a flu shot at work at lunch time and by 2pm severe exhausting took over. Struggled to stay awake all afternoon. Took food home for the family and went straight to bed.

 

[rustle]

How do you think that's gone so far? I'm thinking good as taking control of training and food can be empowering.

So far ive seen no drastic side effects of coming off. That said, things that i used to just let slide, are now bothering me more. Honestly part of the reason i was on antidepressants was to try keep the peace at home with the wife - it would de-sensitise me to the sh!t im expected to put up with.

Not a healthy reason to be medicated and really is just an enabler for unacceptable behaviour.

I needed to feel more like a man, and less like a slave/bitch. On that front, this is definitely a step in the right direction. Taking control of my health, my body and my general sense of worth is critical.