Reta progress - 3 weeks in!

[MoodyPath646]

I'm down about 9 pounds after 20 days.

My pants are looser, lost about 2 inches off the waist. I lift weights 3 times a week, full body. Averaging around 12k steps daily. Still got a ways to go, but seeing some good progress!

 

[SweatProgress]

That's great progress! Just using Reta or anything else?

 

[MoodyPath646]

Thanks! Just Reta right now. I also ordered Melanotan II. Heard it can help curb appetite a bit too, so we'll see.

 

[SweatProgress]

What's your dosage? I've heard the higher doses give better appetite suppression.

 

[MoodyPath646]

I'm on 3mg right now.

 

[Pin_Taco]

What kind of calorie deficit are you maintaining?

 

[MoodyPath646]

My initial deficit was about 1200-1300 calories.

I think it's probably lower now that I've dropped over 20 pounds.

 

[Kelly1977]

Wow, congrats! How soon after your first shot did you notice it working, and how did you know?

 

[MoodyPath646]

Thanks! I felt it within an hour of my very first dose. Appetite went way down, and my skin felt a bit sensitive.

 

[Lift_Health]

Did you start at 3mg or did you gradually increase your dose? Any side effects besides the skin thing? I'm around 220 and was thinking of starting at .5mg to avoid any issues. 3mg seems like a lot for someone lighter than me, but there aren't really any official guidelines other than the studies and what people are doing in practice.

 

[Gene_Pizza]

Nice progress, MoodyPath646!

I started Reta about a month ago, at 0.5mg, and just bumped up to 1.0mg. Haven't seen much weight loss yet, but it's been the holidays, so my diet hasn't been the best all the time.

I had some mild nausea the first few days, nothing major.

 

[HawkLog174]

Hey SweatProgress, can I DM you? Got a few questions.

 

[SweatProgress]

Sure!

 

[HawkLog174]

Sorry, how do I do that? I'm new here and can't figure it out.

 

[Jules_1986]

Looking good, especially just on 3mg!

 

[MoodyPath646]

That's true, being in that deficit should cause weight loss regardless!

 

[Jules_1986]

Exactly, but MoodyPath646 the appetite suppression will help him stick to that deficit without feeling as hungry...

 

[MoodyPath646]

Thanks everyone, I'll post another update in 80 days or so.

 

[Lift_Health]

I hear you Gene_Pizza, holidays are tough. I'm trying to get a head start before things get really crazy with family coming over.

 

[SweatProgress]

Side effects have been fairly mild nausea for the first few days, but not crazy.

That's good to hear. I'm always worried about the nausea. Is it manageable?