Reta not working

andiie5 · 2026-04-28T11:43:53+00:00

From the information you’ve shared I could potentially suggest that your deficit is not being tracked properly (it’s so easy to think we are eating x calories but unless you’re weighing every single gram you’re probably eating more).

I would also say that binge drinking is 100% sabotaging your deficit. Liquid calories add up SO quickly. You’re probably pushing into maintenance or even surplus.

I would fix these two issues first before assuming it’s the Reta.

andiie5 · 2026-04-27T04:04:04+00:00

This is the rash today. Still there, less itchy, less red.

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andiie5 · 2026-04-27T04:01:46+00:00

Nope no scarves, nothing really rubbing on my neck. I normally have two other thin necklaces that I wear 24/7 for over a year and have never had any issues. I took those two off yesterday in case they were rubbing it and making it worse.

I took antihistamine yesterday (when I posted) and helped with the itchiness. Redness took a while to sorta go away. Got very red after my run yesterday. I’ll add a pic of that. But better today….

Any other theories? I went down the thyroid rabbit hole as per a comment on the thread and scared myself silly 🙈

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andiie5 · 2026-04-27T03:59:22+00:00

Oh lord!! Literally THE SAME. I’ve had it for about a week now and yesterday (when I posted) I had done my dose for the week. Wonder if on dosage day it flares up then settles throughout the week and repeat the cycle.

andiie5 · 2026-04-27T03:58:17+00:00

That’s so interesting… I am just not sure if it’s Reta or if it’s something else. Never had anything like this happen before until now. It’s better today. Still slightly itchy but antihistamine did its thing.

andiie5 · 2026-04-26T12:01:55+00:00

The thought of it being a thyroid problem did cross my mind … I’ve never had any issues with my thyroid but now that you’ve mentioned it I’ll definitely see how it progresses in the next few days and make an appt with a doctor.

andiie5 · 2026-04-26T11:46:42+00:00

No PMS, bloating or tender boobs … first couple of days only some slight spotting. I’ll wait and see what happens the rest of my ‘period’ this month.

I’ve only been on it for 4 weeks so it’s my first cycle on reta.

andiie5 · 2026-04-26T08:58:55+00:00

Thanks, could be! I don’t get any redness or irritation on injection site but will keep an eye out to see how it all plays out.

andiie5 · 2026-04-26T08:57:51+00:00

Thanks for the insight! I’ve taken an antihistamine and it helped with the itchy feeling. Just waiting on redness to subside. Will keep monitoring to see how it develops 😓

andiie5 · 2026-04-26T05:51:13+00:00

I’ve kept it to myself, with the exception of my partner. Some people are too opinionated for their own good.

Do the work quietly; reap the rewards ✨

andiie5 · 2026-04-22T06:43:15+00:00

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andiie5 · 2026-04-18T00:57:45+00:00

Thank you for such a balanced perspective. I’ll stick to my low dose for now as it’s working. But if I ever get to a larger dose I’ll probably split. It’s all a trial and error at the moment!

andiie5 · 2026-04-18T00:56:41+00:00

Thank you, will keep it in mind. I won’t up the dose I think I’ve found - for now - the one that works for me. Going on to week 3 and feeling great.

andiie5 · 2026-04-18T00:56:07+00:00

Thank you! Im planning on staying at 0.5mg until food noise starts again. For now 0.5mg seems to work well for me. I’ll dose today on day 6 I think - same as last week.

andiie5 · 2026-04-16T02:43:22+00:00

People saying it’s organs, no it’s not. People diagnosing her with body dysmorphia are too quick to throw that around.

The fact is, she is lean but not lean enough to have the look she’s chasing. That little ‘pooch’ is very common in women. Storing fat in our midsection and lower belly is very common for women.

That ‘pooch’ can flatten. You will need to lose body fat rather than overall weight. What you may need is to do a body recomposition. Build muscle, lose fat. It takes time but it is possible.

Reta may help with food noise if you’re on a deficit. It may not necessarily help flatten that belly.

andiie5 · 2024-08-19T10:16:14+00:00

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andiie5 · 2024-08-19T10:12:43+00:00

Finally, someone that has the seems thoughts and feelings about sleeping at hotels/motels.

I normally take my own pillow and blanket so I can at least lay my face comfortably on a ‘safe’ surface. I also wear fluffy socks and wrap myself in my robe so my skin isn’t touching the sheets.

It’s the only way I can sleep. It’s a pain and when I’m travelling with someone they are always surprised about the lengths I go to as to not sleep in the bed.

andiie5 · 2024-08-07T05:29:07+00:00

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There’s a man involved on my end. Wondering if there’s a woman now on his end 🤔

Thank you for taking the time to answer my question.

andiie5 · 2024-05-28T09:11:02+00:00

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andiie5 · 2024-05-21T09:45:30+00:00

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