Reta: 40lbs gone in 60 days!

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True_Coffee330

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It's almost unbelievable, right?

I started with 15mg of Reta from a place my buddy who's into bodybuilding recommended. I'm on a 20mg vial now and waiting on my first international shipment.

Basically, I was around 325. After a week at 1mg, I just felt full really fast. It was wild. A couple of rolls and sweet teas at Texas Roadhouse, and I couldn't even finish my meal a few days later.

I upped it to 2mg the next week. That day, I saw my doc and got blood work. My BP was high, but that's unrelated. I told her about the Reta, and she said it looked like a GLP-1. Blood work was fine except for low vitamin D and slightly elevated cholesterol, nothing to do with the Reta. She prescribed something for my BP and told me to track my weight and BP for two weeks. That's when I saw the weight coming off quick.

At 2mg, I felt nauseous the next day. But I kind of liked it. It wasn't too bad, just enough to make me eat when I needed to. After that, I'd order Wendy's and toss half the burger because I was sick of it.

I stayed at 2mg for a few weeks, then went to 4mg, which I'm on now. I think I'll go to 5mg soon. It also feels like Reta gets weaker over time. Some say 21-28 days refrigerated, but it feels stronger when it's freshly mixed.

I'm down to 284 as of two days ago. I stopped taking my BP meds because I was getting dizzy when I stood up. I guess losing weight lowered my BP.

For context, I’m 24. I hit the gym a lot. I'm not all fat at 284lbs, but not exactly ripped either. My job keeps me moving.
 
Great job on the progress! My son started reta a while back and he's 25. He doesn’t exercise at all. His body lets him eat whatever he wants while still dropping pounds, unlike his old man. I keep telling him it gets harder when you turn 25. I hope he figures it out.
 
Congrats on ditching the BP meds! I got a terrible cough from that stuff and it took a month to realize it was the cause. Took forever to get rid of it.

My doc prescribed it for high BP too. Didn't say anything about METABOLIC SYNDROME – high BP, overweight...and that I could fix it by taking care of myself.

I'd never heard of it. Metabolic syndrome. Just thought it was a beer belly and bad habits. I cut out the beer, ate better, and exercised. Bye-bye high blood pressure and better blood tests!

I stalled at 200 for months, then started researching peps in July. Current weight is 175.

This forum is FULL of great info and people willing to help. I'm glad I found it.
 
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I went to my PCP because I lost my sense of smell from something I used in a nasal rinse... She googled my question and summarized the search results to me with a shrug. I'm paying $325 for you to google the answer!

And your doctor should know about drugs for metabolic syndrome! GLP-1s aren't just for weight. They treat hormone imbalances. Retatrutide is better than any other GLP-1/GIP right now. It resets your system. It changes your reward system, hunger signals, glucose, insulin, and BMR. It's a huge oversight for a doctor to dismiss it as 'just a GLP-1.' They should know how it's different from other peptide meds. But most doctors are stuck using outdated treatments.

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Thanks, everyone! Just checking the forum now. My order arrived today. The peptide looks whiter and it's at the bottom, unlike the stuff from US sellers.

I trust it though, it looks better. But that might just be me.
 
It should look similar to that. What reseller and vendor did you use? Love your username btw and congrats on losing! I've lost about 47 pounds in 3 months while on tirz and reta.
 
I appreciate the congratulations, but losing 40 lbs in two months is really fast and could be risky without a doctor. It could mean losing water, muscle, or stressing your body.

Healthy weight loss is closer to 1–2 lbs per week, and that depends. We need to stop celebrating unsafe weight loss and focus on healthy living.
 
I've been eating every day on retatrutide, maybe skipped once.

I starved myself for three weeks last year and only lost 15lbs, which came back fast. That was dangerous.

I don't think my weight loss is "unsafe" when I'm eating and working out.

I keep hearing "fast weight loss is unsafe." But it's usually people as big or bigger than me saying that…

Being obese is unsafe. I've been off BP meds for a week after losing 40lbs since starting them two months ago with BP of 16x/9x. My numbers are better now. So, I disagree with the weight loss being unsafe. The only "unsafe" thing was my starting weight.

My water intake isn't great, though. I need to drink more.
 
Yes, rapid weight loss can be dangerous. Your liver has to process the weight you lose, which can cause harm. People who are larger are often told about safe weight loss methods. Just because you can still do things doesn't mean there's no damage.

But, initial weight loss is usually water. If your BP med also had a diuretic, that would speed it up. Also, you said you're not drinking enough water.

You're right about needing to hydrate. Your body needs water to lose fat. Dehydration can stop the process, but the scale might still say you're losing weight.

Finally, if you're dehydrated, you'll gain weight back when you fix it. It doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong or the reta isn't working.
 
Losing weight is great, congrats on making that decision! You didn’t get to 325 overnight, so don't expect to "melt it off" that fast, especially if you want it to last.

It’s awesome your BP is improving, but losing 40 lbs in two months is still super fast, even at a higher starting weight. When that happens, your body is reacting to something intense – not necessarily bad, but something to watch closely.

I'm saying this because I’m a medical professional. I want you to be healthy long-term.

Here’s why rapid weight loss is generally considered unsafe:

  • It's often muscle and water, not just fat. Even eating, rapid weight loss means your body is breaking down muscle.
  • It stresses organs. Liver, kidneys, and heart work harder.
  • It can cause gallstones and imbalance.
  • It can hide dehydration or deficiencies.
  • It's not sustainable.

So, support your body. Focus on water, nutrition, and follow-up with your doctor.
 
Let's not be too judgmental, everyone.

We all have different experiences, including how fast we lose weight - especially early on. It might be a new thing for some of us, so...
 
I agree with In_The_Making, everyone's journey is different. I've seen some people drop a ton of weight quickly and keep it off, while others have a slower, steadier pace. As long as you're monitoring your health and working with a doctor, you should be fine.
 
I've seen people lose a lot in the beginning, like that reddit user who lost almost 16 pounds in a month! It could be inflammation too. It all depends on the person and what they're doing.
 
Sage_1999 said:
I've seen people lose a lot in the beginning, like that reddit user who lost almost 16 pounds in a month! It could be inflammation too. It all depends on the person and what they're doing.
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Yeah, I've def heard about the inflammation reduction aspect with these meds. It's wild how much water we can retain without even realizing it's there!
 
I appreciate the reminders on safe weight loss everyone. I'm definitely trying to stay on top of my health. I'm going to try and increase my water intake, that's my main focus for the next little bit.
 
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