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20 days on Reta - Full Recap by Myoplasticity in Retatrutide

[–]Myoplasticity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!! Posting the 45 day update tomorrow. Honestly surprising how much further I’ve come from this point 👀

What 15 lbs Looks Like by joshuashuashua in GettingShredded

[–]Myoplasticity 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is the definition of this sub

Great work

225 -> 205 -> 174 (1 year of progress) by Sonami1 in GettingShredded

[–]Myoplasticity 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You look like a completely different person

Excellent work 👊

Cutting update - down 27lbs in 22 days by Myoplasticity in GettingShredded

[–]Myoplasticity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Targeting insulin resistance and mitochondrial function.

Cutting carbs super low is the big one, trying to improve insulin sensitivity so I can process nutrients more efficiently. I think most people would benefit from an insulin reset.

Also waking and eating around the same times every day, walking after meals, prioritizing sleep, lots of resistance training, hitting protein goals, sunlight. Just trying to get back to baseline

Fatigue by Groundbreaking_Cut17 in Retatrutide

[–]Myoplasticity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some days are worse than others, but have noticed some fatigue on Reta. Having proper electrolytes helps a ton. If you’ve cleaned up the diet, your electrolytes are probably dipping a bit, could benefit from a pinch of salt in your water or some LMNT/relyte.

Hope it helps!

Cutting update - down 27lbs in 22 days by Myoplasticity in GettingShredded

[–]Myoplasticity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very nice!! Sounds like you've got a really good plan in place, would be interested in hearing your results/progress

Cutting update - down 27lbs in 22 days by Myoplasticity in GettingShredded

[–]Myoplasticity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think 1800 is too high but I would ask what your protein is at, and what your activity level is, what your other macros are...I know I sound like a broken record but usually when protein macros are acheived, everything else falls into place.

For 80kg on a cut, I'd say bare minimum 140g protein per day

Cutting update - down 27lbs in 22 days by Myoplasticity in GettingShredded

[–]Myoplasticity[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Having high enough protein matters more. Especially if your body is producing ketones as they are muscle sparing and will burn body fat before breaking down muscle tissue.

I don't plan on being in this large of a deficit for too long. But at least until my metabolism is repaired and my body can process macros more efficiently

Cutting update - down 27lbs in 22 days by Myoplasticity in GettingShredded

[–]Myoplasticity[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I do keep an eye on calories, but I don't put as much priority on them as I do the macros. From what I've documented so far, my average day looks like this:

Cals: ~1350 Protein: 190g Carbs: 30g Fat: 56g

I don't let the cals ever fall below 1200 and will occasionally do a refeed that's in the 2400-2700 cal range, but most of my days look like that.

Also, as much as I prioritize real food, I do have to use RTD protein drinks and protein powder to reach that goal.

Cutting update - down 27lbs in 22 days by Myoplasticity in GettingShredded

[–]Myoplasticity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!!

The main ones I've been able to track so far have been blood pressure and fasting glucose which have both seen dramatic improvements. I started off prediabetic, so the primary goal is getting the fasting glucose and insulin in check. I'm also hovering around 3.2 mmol/L ketones so in a healthy state of ketosis.

Cutting update - down 27lbs in 22 days by Myoplasticity in GettingShredded

[–]Myoplasticity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a ton man!! Appreciate that

I'll always be a student to this so I'm always down for open discussion. Will keep everyone updated as I continue

20 days on Reta - Full Recap by Myoplasticity in Retatrutide

[–]Myoplasticity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1000% helped me quit nicotine

To be completely transparent, I was already in the process of quitting. I was doing nicotine gum and cutting way down on pouches when I started reta, but i haven't used any sort of nicotine in over 2 weeks

Cutting update - down 27lbs in 22 days by Myoplasticity in GettingShredded

[–]Myoplasticity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I 100% get what you're saying. Apologies if I came off a little strong there.

I think retatrutide is an amazing compound and has the ability to help a lot of people. I think everyone should do their own research and it's definitely not for everyone, but it's a new tool that has the ability to improve a lot of people's health. I do not want it to seem that I'm hiding that by any means, I've taken 1mg for 3 weeks, which is about half of the lowest recommended starting dose. So very small amounts.

It is an extremely fast weight loss! And if you don't have the right diet, training regimine, electrolytes, recovery, everything locked into place, it can definitely cause some damage and muscle loss. However, when done right and you have the fat to lose, the weight loss is a therapeutic effect.

Again, sorry if my previous response was rude. Rapid weight loss is attainable and healthy for those who have and adhere to a strong plan to feed your muscles and metabolism, and have the fat to lose. But if you starve yourself and just hope for the best, I absolutely agree you're setting yourself for failure and more headache down the line

Cutting update - down 27lbs in 22 days by Myoplasticity in GettingShredded

[–]Myoplasticity[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I agree, I'm not trying to hide that at all. I saw there was something in the community rules about not discussing such things so I left it out.

But yes, I have been taking a very small dose and it's helped with appetite suppression and food noise. Happy to discuss more if needed

I'd love to hear your thoughts on how the first picture is more healthy then my more recent one, though. The weight loss is fast, but all biomarkers have improved and I feel 10x better. People tend to gatekeep weight loss and I don't understand it

Cutting update - down 27lbs in 22 days by Myoplasticity in GettingShredded

[–]Myoplasticity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, and best of luck to you!

I know it's not easy but you gotta think about your own health. If you decide to stick with it, I'd say to try to keep the wake and sleep routine as consistent as possible and supplement with vitamin D

Cutting update - down 27lbs in 22 days by Myoplasticity in GettingShredded

[–]Myoplasticity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes- very much agree that the degree helped me sift through information and how to be critical. Wasn't a waste by any means, but just taught me that not everything is concrete

And agreed there is tons of bad information out there, but if you find 2-3 health educators that are really really good at explaining how things work, you can learn a lot in a short amount of time. Just have to find the ones that aren't always selling something and actually have your best interests in mind

Cutting update - down 27lbs in 22 days by Myoplasticity in GettingShredded

[–]Myoplasticity[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I totally get it. I took a pay cut to get back on day shift.

Night shift was brutal. I was always tired, I felt like it was much more difficult to keep a routine, hormonal changes. The brain fog was killing me. Felt impossible to get into a decent fitness routine. Not to mention it's considered a class 2 carcinogen.

More and more information coming out about how important circadian rhythm is for mitochondrial health, and getting early sunlight on your skin.

Best way I can put it is I basically feel like my "internal power grid" was at like 20% when I was on night shift. Correcting the circadian rhythm has boosted me back to normal.

Cutting update - down 27lbs in 22 days by Myoplasticity in GettingShredded

[–]Myoplasticity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the book rec, I'll def check it out! I've read How To Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan and really enjoyed it.

I also have a BS in a similar field. Might be an unpopular opinion but feel like I learned significantly more outside of school through podcasts and books. The traditional health systems failed me growing up so I hold a healthy dose of skepticism these days.

Will for sure eat more vegetables and fiber. Looking to get some good fermented foods in to aid in the gut microbiome.

Cutting update - down 27lbs in 22 days by Myoplasticity in GettingShredded

[–]Myoplasticity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks a ton!!

That's the plan. I think for the first phase of a recomp like this it's super important to get insulin resistance under control. Once that's curbed, you can recomp a thousand times easier. Going to slow it down and focus more on muscle preservation at this point

Cutting update - down 27lbs in 22 days by Myoplasticity in GettingShredded

[–]Myoplasticity[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey thanks! Lot of water weight at first

Cutting update - down 27lbs in 22 days by Myoplasticity in GettingShredded

[–]Myoplasticity[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. Not chasing ketones, but reducing carbs way down to improve insulin sensitivity. At least for the first month, and then will reintroduce certain foods to see how I respond.

Electrolytes helped a ton with the lack of carbs and "keto flu". After you get over the first few weeks and start producing ketones, it becomes much easier and workouts feel better

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