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Plateaued, now what?

9 replies6 peopleApr 4, 2026☆ Follow
Summary

What should I do about a weight loss plateau on reta after three months at 5 mg?

The original poster reports stalled scale progress for two weeks after titrating to 5 mg, while maintaining a high-protein diet, lifting four to five days a week, and taking TRT plus HGH. Other users note that two weeks is too short to judge and suggest waiting longer at the current dose, adding light cardio, varying calories, or increasing fiber before raising the dose. Several point out that fluid shifts and metabolic adaptation can mask ongoing loss even when calories remain controlled.

What this discussion establishesStill open

Whether the stall will resolve without a dose increase or if the user should titrate up now.

Nothing here is advice.

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IronMeadow77archiveopening postApr 4

Been on reta nearly three months and the scale has flattened out. Started at 1 mg and now take 5 mg every six days. Used to have zero cravings and skip junk food but lately mild ones have returned. Sitting at 26 % body fat with more to drop. Not sure if I should raise the dose or just wait longer. No sides so far but worried they might appear if I go higher. Anyone share their own experience? Should I bump it?

GreenAlder74archiveApr 4

Are you currently dieting or exercising on a regular basis? What does a typical week look like for you?

PlainQuill53archiveApr 4

How long has the stall lasted and when was your last dose increase? You still have room to go higher if needed. If you have not waited long enough for the new dose to settle or the flat period is under about three weeks, give it another week first. Also, are you doing any exercise or able to add some?

CopperSignal27archiveApr 4

To give a useful answer we would need age, starting weight, height, and goal weight. With zero side effects there is little reason not to increase. These drugs tend to show more health benefits at higher doses, so staying low without cause does not make much sense. Loss at any given dose often continues for around a year, so it may not have truly stopped. Fluid shifts can hide ongoing fat loss on the scale. It also depends on whether calorie intake and hunger have changed. Three months can affect energy use but mainly through the weight already lost; bigger metabolic slowdown usually takes longer.

IronMeadow77archiveApr 4
↳ replying to @GreenAlder74

Yes I am dieting and lifting regularly. Greek yogurt with blueberries in the morning, high-protein lunch in a small portion, high-protein dinner, and maybe a cheese stick snack midday. Gym four or five days a week doing weights, though I need to add cardio. Weight has stayed within two to three pounds for about two weeks. Moved from 4 mg to 5 mg a little over a week ago. Only side effect noticed is feeling cold all the time and needing new clothes because the old ones are loose. Water weight is a bit higher but not much. I am 42, 195 pounds at 26 % body fat, and also on TRT plus HGH.

BlueCompass77archiveApr 4
↳ replying to @IronMeadow77

When you say you exercise, what does that actually involve? It needs to be intense and include weights if you are not already doing that.

PlainAlder11archiveApr 4
↳ replying to @IronMeadow77

Same thing happened to me when I went from 5 mg to 6 mg. A couple weeks later the loss picked back up.

IronMeadow77archiveApr 4
↳ replying to @BlueCompass77

I do progressive overload lifting to failure on a PPLUL split and sometimes hit the heavy bag at home with Fight Camp.

GreenAlder74archiveApr 4
↳ replying to @IronMeadow77

Your routine sounds solid and plateaus happen with or without these meds. Three things that helped me: weigh yourself once a week or less because daily numbers fluctuate and can mess with your head. If you track calories and are in a deficit, your body adapts, so try cycling intake within the week, like two days at 2200 and one at 1500-1600 if your target is 1800. Also, add plenty of fiber daily, especially on a high-protein plan with a GLP. Swap some dairy or meat protein for plant sources and try quinoa instead of rice for both protein and fiber. That helps keep things regular.

GreenAlder74archiveApr 4
↳ replying to @GreenAlder74

Light cardio helps too. A couple miles jogging on rest days adds variety without going overboard. Many lifters focus only on weights, but balance seems better for overall health and still lets you build muscle. Look into the 5 Tibetan Rites, a short daily stretch routine of about 15-20 minutes that is one of the oldest exercise systems around. It is simple, a bit unusual, but effective and fits with everything else you are already doing.

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