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Greetings, all! I'm 42 and live in southern Alabama... it's only May, yet it's already way too doggone hot to be this doggone fluffy...

About 4 weeks back, I dropped by the weight loss clinic near me, hoping to get a small head start on shedding some of this insulation before the REAL summer arrives... and they persuaded me to give Reta a try, priced at $300 for month 1 (8mg), $350 for month 2, $400 for month 3, and continuing upward..

The clinic handed me a piece of cardstock, marked with the item and dosage, with 3 pre-drawn doses taped onto it.

Right then it hit me: if I dug around enough, I could uncover the answer to every who, what, when, where etc.

After 1 week of searching, I was 7 lbs down, and placed my first order.

Now at 3 weeks in, I'm 13 lbs down, and my husband and best friend chose to join me in losing the fluff and learning everything we can together.

Ever since I started researching, I've been really eager to learn more, particularly about healing peptides.

I'd also truly like to understand more about diet and exercise management.

I'm so happy to be here with you all!
 
FallingAlice said:

Greetings, all! I'm 42 and live in southern Alabama... it's only May, yet it's already way too doggone hot to be this doggone fluffy...

About 4 weeks back, I dropped by the weight loss clinic near me, hoping to get a small head start on shedding some of this insulation before the REAL summer arrives... and they persuaded me to give Reta a try, priced at $300 for month 1 (8mg), $350 for month 2, $400 for month 3, and continuing upward..

The clinic handed me a piece of cardstock, marked with the item and dosage, with 3 pre-drawn doses taped onto it.

Right then it hit me: if I dug around enough, I could uncover the answer to every who, what, when, where etc.

After 1 week of searching, I was 7 lbs down, and placed my first order.

Now at 3 weeks in, I'm 13 lbs down, and my husband and best friend chose to join me in losing the fluff and learning everything we can together.

Ever since I started researching, I've been really eager to learn more, particularly about healing peptides.

I'd also truly like to understand more about diet and exercise management.

I'm so happy to be here with you all!
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Hey there, welcome! 😂 That bit about being "too doggone hot to be this fluffy" cracked me up.

And seriously, the costs at those clinics are wild. Those pre-drawn syringes on cardstock would have had me looking elsewhere too lol.

Still, 13 lbs in 3 weeks is impressive. That's great that your husband and friend got on board as well. Happy you came across the forum
 
308fan said:

FallingAlice said:

Greetings, all! I'm 42 and live in southern Alabama... it's only May, yet it's already way too doggone hot to be this doggone fluffy...

About 4 weeks back, I dropped by the weight loss clinic near me, hoping to get a small head start on shedding some of this insulation before the REAL summer arrives... and they persuaded me to give Reta a try, priced at $300 for month 1 (8mg), $350 for month 2, $400 for month 3, and continuing upward..

The clinic handed me a piece of cardstock, marked with the item and dosage, with 3 pre-drawn doses taped onto it.

Right then it hit me: if I dug around enough, I could uncover the answer to every who, what, when, where etc.

After 1 week of searching, I was 7 lbs down, and placed my first order.

Now at 3 weeks in, I'm 13 lbs down, and my husband and best friend chose to join me in losing the fluff and learning everything we can together.

Ever since I started researching, I've been really eager to learn more, particularly about healing peptides.

I'd also truly like to understand more about diet and exercise management.

I'm so happy to be here with you all!
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Hey there, welcome! 😂 That bit about being "too doggone hot to be this fluffy" cracked me up.

And seriously, the costs at those clinics are wild. Those pre-drawn syringes on cardstock would have had me looking elsewhere too lol.

Still, 13 lbs in 3 weeks is impressive. That's great that your husband and friend got on board as well. Happy you came across the forum
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It's a relief to have stumbled upon this community. Honestly, I'd been quietly reading posts for a while... and it took me some time to gather the courage to say hi 🤣 Having clear rules of engagement actually helps, since without them I'd probably never speak up.

My husband and a friend are both 1 week in and down about 8 - 10 lbs each.

Neither of them believed I was serious about this Easter egg hunt until I pulled out the card stock.

Right now I'm dealing with some unexpected diet-related problems. I gave chat GPT a shot to help me track macros and make sure I'm getting protein, carbs, fats, and electrolytes. At this point I'm wondering if I'll need to switch to an ADA or gastric bypass diet, because my blood sugar is all over the place.
 
FallingAlice said:

Greetings, all! I'm 42 and live in southern Alabama... it's only May, yet it's already way too doggone hot to be this doggone fluffy...

About 4 weeks back, I dropped by the weight loss clinic near me, hoping to get a small head start on shedding some of this insulation before the REAL summer arrives... and they persuaded me to give Reta a try, priced at $300 for month 1 (8mg), $350 for month 2, $400 for month 3, and continuing upward..

The clinic handed me a piece of cardstock, marked with the item and dosage, with 3 pre-drawn doses taped onto it.

Right then it hit me: if I dug around enough, I could uncover the answer to every who, what, when, where etc.

After 1 week of searching, I was 7 lbs down, and placed my first order.

Now at 3 weeks in, I'm 13 lbs down, and my husband and best friend chose to join me in losing the fluff and learning everything we can together.

Ever since I started researching, I've been really eager to learn more, particularly about healing peptides.

I'd also truly like to understand more about diet and exercise management.

I'm so happy to be here with you all!
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Happy you're here! I'm located in central AL, and lately the weather's been all over the place. Still, I can tell what's coming as summer gets nearer — and the less fluffy we get, the better we're bound to feel!
 
FallingAlice said:

Greetings, all! I'm 42 and live in southern Alabama... it's only May, yet it's already way too doggone hot to be this doggone fluffy...

About 4 weeks back, I dropped by the weight loss clinic near me, hoping to get a small head start on shedding some of this insulation before the REAL summer arrives... and they persuaded me to give Reta a try, priced at $300 for month 1 (8mg), $350 for month 2, $400 for month 3, and continuing upward..

The clinic handed me a piece of cardstock, marked with the item and dosage, with 3 pre-drawn doses taped onto it.

Right then it hit me: if I dug around enough, I could uncover the answer to every who, what, when, where etc.

After 1 week of searching, I was 7 lbs down, and placed my first order.

Now at 3 weeks in, I'm 13 lbs down, and my husband and best friend chose to join me in losing the fluff and learning everything we can together.

Ever since I started researching, I've been really eager to learn more, particularly about healing peptides.

I'd also truly like to understand more about diet and exercise management.

I'm so happy to be here with you all!
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Hi there, and welcome! I spent my childhood in Birmingham, then relocated to Florida. I'm a newcomer to this space as well—best of luck with your path.
 
Ravenclawblues said:

FallingAlice said:

Greetings, all! I'm 42 and live in southern Alabama... it's only May, yet it's already way too doggone hot to be this doggone fluffy...

About 4 weeks back, I dropped by the weight loss clinic near me, hoping to get a small head start on shedding some of this insulation before the REAL summer arrives... and they persuaded me to give Reta a try, priced at $300 for month 1 (8mg), $350 for month 2, $400 for month 3, and continuing upward..

The clinic handed me a piece of cardstock, marked with the item and dosage, with 3 pre-drawn doses taped onto it.

Right then it hit me: if I dug around enough, I could uncover the answer to every who, what, when, where etc.

After 1 week of searching, I was 7 lbs down, and placed my first order.

Now at 3 weeks in, I'm 13 lbs down, and my husband and best friend chose to join me in losing the fluff and learning everything we can together.

Ever since I started researching, I've been really eager to learn more, particularly about healing peptides.

I'd also truly like to understand more about diet and exercise management.

I'm so happy to be here with you all!
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Happy you're here! I'm located in central AL, and lately the weather's been all over the place. Still, I can tell what's coming as summer gets nearer — and the less fluffy we get, the better we're bound to feel!
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Yep! The pattern's been all over the place, though that's just how AL goes. I didn't look at the forecast today. Still, yesterday evening the word was that Central AL was in for a nasty night. So to everybody out there: keep an eye on the sky and stay safe!
 
SilentNoble said:

FallingAlice said:

Greetings, all! I'm 42 and live in southern Alabama... it's only May, yet it's already way too doggone hot to be this doggone fluffy...

About 4 weeks back, I dropped by the weight loss clinic near me, hoping to get a small head start on shedding some of this insulation before the REAL summer arrives... and they persuaded me to give Reta a try, priced at $300 for month 1 (8mg), $350 for month 2, $400 for month 3, and continuing upward..

The clinic handed me a piece of cardstock, marked with the item and dosage, with 3 pre-drawn doses taped onto it.

Right then it hit me: if I dug around enough, I could uncover the answer to every who, what, when, where etc.

After 1 week of searching, I was 7 lbs down, and placed my first order.

Now at 3 weeks in, I'm 13 lbs down, and my husband and best friend chose to join me in losing the fluff and learning everything we can together.

Ever since I started researching, I've been really eager to learn more, particularly about healing peptides.

I'd also truly like to understand more about diet and exercise management.

I'm so happy to be here with you all!
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Hi there, and welcome! I spent my childhood in Birmingham, then relocated to Florida. I'm a newcomer to this space as well—best of luck with your path.
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Thanks, and best of luck to you too.

Birmingham is a lovely place, but living there? No thanks! The traffic is completely INSANE! We head to Bham often for wrestling tournaments, and just the thought of navigating that chaos makes me incredibly anxious! Lol
 
Thanks! With all this fluff, it's like I come with my own flotation device. 🤣 Trying to become less buoyant. Quietly, my aim is to drop weight and tone up to the point where I can compete in the mom's division at the Alabama State Games next summer. The weight loss part seems doable. 😆
 
Ericsrix said:


I’m in Bama too! I also went to weight loss clinic and dropped $500 for four pre-drawn triz and 50mg GHK-Cu. What a rip off.

I have lost 15 pounds in the past two weeks! I have also attempted to immerse myself in all things peptides! Fingers crossed!!!!

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Wow, 15 lbs is fantastic! Wishing you the best of luck!
 
FallingAlice said:

Greetings, all! I'm 42 and live in southern Alabama... it's only May, yet it's already way too doggone hot to be this doggone fluffy...

About 4 weeks back, I dropped by the weight loss clinic near me, hoping to get a small head start on shedding some of this insulation before the REAL summer arrives... and they persuaded me to give Reta a try, priced at $300 for month 1 (8mg), $350 for month 2, $400 for month 3, and continuing upward..

The clinic handed me a piece of cardstock, marked with the item and dosage, with 3 pre-drawn doses taped onto it.

Right then it hit me: if I dug around enough, I could uncover the answer to every who, what, when, where etc.

After 1 week of searching, I was 7 lbs down, and placed my first order.

Now at 3 weeks in, I'm 13 lbs down, and my husband and best friend chose to join me in losing the fluff and learning everything we can together.

Ever since I started researching, I've been really eager to learn more, particularly about healing peptides.

I'd also truly like to understand more about diet and exercise management.

I'm so happy to be here with you all!
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Crikey, that's a hefty price tag. Over in the UK, I've never seen reta being offered so openly anywhere. Congrats on the weight you've dropped.
 
Yep, the cost is absolutely brutal...honestly I'm completely fed up with how Healthcare works around here. Sure, having decent insurance helps, but even then you usually end up going to a dr over and over before anyone actually gives you a diagnosis. A lot of Dr's act like you're clueless, and on top of that, whatever they prescribe has to match what the insurance is willing to cover. It makes me genuinely glad to see people dedicating their time and energy to managing their own health. And I'm really glad I found gray along with the community inside it.
 
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