INTRO Hey new here..

[Worldtraveller2]

So, reddit brought me here, and googling around, this was the only GLP1Chat that showed up!

A bit about me: I'm in my 40s, obese, with type 2 diabetes that isn't well controlled, plus fatty liver disease. On reta at 2mg, I dropped some weight during the first couple of weeks (mostly water weight), but even after more than 2 months, I never went above 4mg. Why? At 4mg, the energy crashes and sleep problems hit me hard. These days I'm doing split doses—2mg twice weekly—and the energy crashes seem less severe than when I took 4mg once a week. Problem is, no weight is coming off because the dose is so low.

Should I switch to tirze instead?

 

[msyntakz]

Hey, welcome aboard! You've landed in a spot with plenty of solid information.

I'm 37, and I've carried extra weight for as long as I can remember. When it comes to these medications and how they affect energy and fat loss, what I've observed is that everything circles back to how many calories you take in. Sure, these drugs do bring benefits like improved insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control, plus Reta's ability to mobilize fat through the Glucagon receptor, which delivers an energy lift too. That said, diet quality and calorie totals remain hugely important for both dropping weight and keeping energy up.

In my experience, sticking with calorie tracking matters a lot: first, it helps me ensure I reach a daily protein target to protect my lean body mass; second, it keeps me from going too far below or above what I should eat. On the calorie side of things, these meds work as a useful aid when the dose is right, but I've noticed I can still eat too much of hyperpalatable stuff like chips and similar snacks. It really comes down to balance and consistency!

For the first 4 weeks I ran Tirz at 2.5mg, then instead of bumping the Tirz up, I introduced 1m of Reta. The main change I've picked up on is stronger appetite suppression and better energy compared to Tirz by itself. I still have to track so I don't undereat the good stuff or overeat the bad. I'm using good and bad pretty loosely here, mostly meaning nutrient-dense versus not.

Wishing you the very best on your journey!