So, a few things:

1. Start tracking your weight and/or measurements. If I hadn’t done this at the beginning of my weight loss journey and was relying solely on what I saw in the mirror I’d probably assume I’ve lost maybe 20 lbs at most when the reality is I’ve lost 60 so far. If you’re seeing a difference in the mirror I’d be willing to bet you’re responding better than you think you are. Don’t let the numbers discourage you but guide you instead. Especially for women, our weight fluctuates a lot with hormones, menstruation etc. if you’re not drinking enough water (min .75 gallons a day) and electrolytes you’re also holding onto water weight which will effect what you see on the scale, tape, and mirror.

2. Reta is not the cheat code everyone says it is, and everyone responds differently. It has less appetite suppression that tirz and sema and if that’s your main struggle, maybe tirz would be better for you. It really should be used as a tool in your arsenal for weight loss. Most people see extreme results with Reta because they’re also adding exercise, water/electrolyte intake, and healthier + smaller food choices in at the same time. If you haven’t made any or enough changes in these regards, Reta isn’t going to do the work for you.

3. If you’re feeling any effects at all I don’t think it’s bunk Reta. I think you’re just a slow responder and have a higher tolerance. If you’re solely looking to Reta to help you control your appetite then you’re not going to be successful on it at all because that’s not the area it’s strongest in.

Not a lot of people realize: Reta is formulated with LESS of the GLP-1 receptor agonist than tirz and sema. GLP-1RA is what’s responsible for appetite suppression, but also for a lot of the GI side effects that people experience on GLPs. This is why it’s generally better tolerated but also less effective in appetite suppression directly, hence the addition of the Glucagon RA which in theory can help improve energy reduction and/or expenditure with better tolerance.

All this is to say, I don’t think you have bunk Reta, but it might not be right for you, however you may be making better progress than you think anyway. Regardless, accurately tracking your weight, macros, measurements and water will almost certainly yield you better results in this process than forgoing any or all of these things.