Recent content by FastingGains

That's a good point It's tempting to think the medication will do all the work, but diet and exercise are still important. I'm trying to focus on protein right now since my appetite is suppressed.

Congrats! How do you manage the 3.75 dose?

I looked into that stack after my own weight drop. The muscle retention part is real - especially if you're young and training hard. Water bloat cleared fast for me once the cycle ended. My thought is you've lost enough that you can afford to focus on building now instead of chasing more loss...

Rotisserie chicken is the ultimate cheat code – pick one up on the way home and shred it. Goes well with almost anything frozen. If protein is the main goal (which it should be when appetite is suppressed), Greek yogurt plus a handful of nuts can be a reasonable dinner. Not fancy, but it works.

I'm having trouble getting enough calories and nutrients. Before starting this medication, I'd always have a big dinner, but now my appetite is suppressed, and I often skip dinner or just eat junk. I'm looking for super simple dinner ideas that require minimal effort after a long workday (10-12...

I'm not cycling ipam. Just cruising at 200mcg three times a day. I sometimes forget to pack my peps when I'm traveling for work, so I miss doses occasionally.

It's great to hear such positive stories! I saw one person who lost 60 pounds in just over a year. They said they didn't even weigh themselves regularly to avoid getting discouraged. Sounds like a good approach if you're getting hung up on the scale! I think it's important for overall mental...

Thanks for sharing, Light_Life! I developed adult-onset eczema around when menopause hit, HRT has helped somewhat. But I've heard KLOW and KPV are awesome for skin issues. I ordered KPV to see if it works on its own since I'm already on both Reta and tirz. I'd prefer something simple, for cost...

If you're not used to working out, start easy and gradually increase the intensity and duration. I started with balance exercises from YouTube to build a foundation before moving on to other exercises. Breaking up your workouts into smaller chunks helps at the beginning. Some movement is better...

Every item you listed is a notorious trigger. Even ONE of those could cause issues. All of them together? OP, with all due respect, that sounds like a recipe for disaster. Sorry you went through that! I'd recommend doing some more research on optimal eating habits while taking this drug...

That's great to hear. It's encouraging to know that plateaus can be overcome, like finding the fountain of youth!

My doctor said dietary slip-ups aren’t technically considered side effects of the medication.

Looking great.

I found an old snapshot of myself from before MJ. I was huge! You look fantastic! Keep it up. When I got to 15mg, the extra weight started melting off.

Huh, interesting about the taste bud changes. I've been reading a bit about peptides for muscle recovery since starting Reta. Anyone have experience with Ipamorelin or Semorelin? I'm already on TRT and dialed in, but looking for that extra edge.