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Adaptive response to caloric restriction is well-documented. The pace slowdown at lower intakes is that mechanism - predictable, not a malfunction.

The refrigerated window for reconstituted Reta varies based on what it was reconstituted in and how it is stored. BAC water extends stability compared to sterile water. The variables to control: draw from a cold vial, minimize any freeze-thaw cycles, and keep it upright. If you are...

That study has been coming up in a few threads lately. The age-response relationship is worth understanding before drawing conclusions either way.

This is my third year on it. Just finished my first quarter on the 10mg dose. A1C was 6.5. Weight loss has been slow—best results were actually on the 7.5 dose.

Did you take "before" pictures? Like, real pictures, not posed ones with makeup and a nice outfit! If you did, take them again. I don't see much difference in the mirror, but when I compared my before pics, I saw a difference, especially in my back.

Just adding that prioritizing protein won't prevent muscle loss without weight-bearing exercise. I'm sure you know that, but add it if you aren't doing any. Also, visceral fat and fat around organs often goes first. It doesn't make much visible difference but has a big health impact.

First shot of 0.25 Ozempic on Wednesday. Feeling good, way less hunger. I go to the gym 4x/week and lift, so protein is huge. So far I've had 2 eggs, a coffee, 2 protein shakes, and a ham and cheese toastie - 780 calories, 92g protein. It's 7:20 PM and I'm not hungry but feel like I should eat more.

Split dosing's the easiest move when the med's working but effects don't last the full week. Worth trying before adding anything else.

those doses sound really low. i did 500mcg of bpc-157 twice a day plus 2.5mg tb-500 on monday and thursday and it fixed my golfer's elbow and shoulder stuff i kept reinjuring. found the protocol online and stuck with it.

went from general advice to TMI real fast lol. wasn't expecting the muscle soreness next morning so i dug into it. turns out it's a known but rare side effect—one source called it 'flu-like aches' which is exactly what i had. all cleared up after a couple hours though.

Hey, a little off topic here, but how is everyone disposing of the needles when traveling? I'm going to be overseas for a month and wanna be safe.

No, it doesn't :-D had zero effect for me.

Where exactly can you inject there?

It might not be the BAC water itself. Reta can cause a delayed histamine reaction that lines up with when you injected. I always get that. Maybe the other thing is interacting with it or triggering something. It started for me when I started something else as well. Definitely try Hospira first...

Good to know! I've been keeping my unmixed stuff in a dark cabinet, but I'll move it to the fridge now, just in case.