birdwhacker said:
Powerslide said:
Took my 3rd dose (1mg) on Saturday night (day 6) right before going to sleep, and it seemed to reduce the mild side effects I'd been having. That first night I slept well, but the following night I couldn't fall asleep and woke up a few hours later. It definitely appears to be accumulating in my system — even at 1mg I can't consume nearly as much as before. I'm thinking about junk food, soda, and similar stuff less and less, and for the most part I'm making better choices at the grocery store. This morning the scale showed 229. The khaki pants and black shorts I wear to work, which used to be stretched tight, no longer feel like they're cutting off my circulation, and trimming my toenails is a bit less uncomfortable.
Weeks 1 through 3 are the toughest stretch. Don't skip your supplements: a methylated B complex, trace minerals, magnesium taken at night, plus electrolytes — those are the floor, not the ceiling.
Since I'm clearly wired a little differently, here come the product links. In my view these are extremely helpful, maybe even mandatory, so that whatever side effects show up can be blamed on bad nutrition instead of the reta.
- https://a.co/d/09wqgsjj 1 pill after your evening meal; work up to 2 as your stool softness permits. Add fiber wherever you can — psillium husk (metamucil) works wonders.
- https://a.co/d/07E78CCj Honestly, buying most of these separately would be better. Still, not everyone is as into vitamins as I am, so here's a middle ground. Take it with food or without, however you tolerate it.
- https://a.co/d/08mqDPmk 2 every morning before eating.
That list is the floor. If side effects hit you and you haven't covered these basics, I've got no sympathy. NOW Foods liquid fish oil plus whatever psilium husk brand you like are also hugely helpful.
Now, back to those first 3 weeks...
Sleep problems will get worse before they get better. Eventually they settle down. Avoid carbs in the evening. Anything you eat past 5pm deserves caution, because it rides with you into sleep. Carbs make sleep worse. A little low fat cheese or casein protein powder before bed keeps you asleep and delivers solid lowfat, lowcarb protein. Casein breaks down slowly, so your body won't jolt you awake from insulin crashing (carbs gone) or cortisol (body acting like it's starving) surging overnight.
Your skin may get sensitive. If it's severe, an antihistamine can help, though it shouldn't reach that point. I also found my sense of smell permanently sharpened a touch.
During the first few weeks you might feel wiped out, stay in bed, and even like it — because for the first time in years you've stopped overeating. Don't settle in there. Time to show up and get 3+ balanced meals daily with enough protein. Time to learn TDEE, BMI, and cardio zones. Don't burn this chance.
Reta nudges your heartrate up slightly. Not a problem. If it ever turns noticeable or uncomfortable, that's probably an electrolyte imbalance — you need more sodium, potassium, or magnesium. Follow Daddy's instructions above and magnesium is covered.
Start doing cardio. It brings blood pressure down and keeps things moving as you get healthier.
At goal weight, that's when you can add testosterone and pleasure your wife 4 to 6 times a day.
Good luck on your journey!
P.S.
One more thing...
In my opinion, injecting reta weekly is idiotic. Reta's appetite suppression fades after 4-5 days. I inject every 3 days and I pity anyone going more than 5 days between injections. Anyone calling this bad information is wrong and should feel bad.
Starting weight, 236, current weight 207. 10 weeks. That's 3lbs a week, which is a little unhealthy. Began at 0.5mg, raised by 0.5mg every 2 days until reaching 2.33mg per week (1mg every 3 days). Bumped to 4.66mg/wk at week 5 (2mg every 3 days) and see no reason to increase dose further at this time. 27y/o male
