Stagnation on low-dose Reta

I will let the more experienced users answer, but you are only four weeks in on a starter amount. You ran 1 mg twice and 1.5 mg twice and are now at 2 mg? Is that right?

To raise the amount smoothly but more quickly you can split the new weekly total into two injections spaced three and a half days apart. Many people find starting at half a milligram does little and can even raise appetite for some. Two milligrams is still just the adjustment phase, not a level that produces big losses. If supply is running low there are other sources mentioned in the reviews area.

The main point with Reta is that it does not work like the other GLP drugs. You can still eat past the point of fullness. Do not assume the medication removes the need to track intake. Even at twelve milligrams, without a deficit the weight will not come off. Three pounds is still progress, especially while your body is adjusting at a low dose. If I read the schedule right you are only at one and a half milligrams, which is below the amount used in the trials.

Are you combining the medication with anything else? Tracking macros, adding cardio, cutting portions, or lifting weights are all things that help maximize results. It is possible to eat so little that metabolism slows, so aim for a moderate daily deficit of a few hundred calories rather than a very low intake.

After four weeks the most you would be taking is the two-milligram starting level. Plenty of people show no response at that amount, and it does not indicate anything about how you will react later. Raising the dose is required before expecting results.

From the replies it sounds like I need to move to a higher amount, so I will do that once I order more. I also did not realize eating too little could be an issue; yesterday I only had two pieces of toast and two glasses of milk. I will work on that. Thanks to everyone who answered.

One more question: I have about five milligrams left and plan to order more mid-week. I usually inject on Sundays, so how should I handle the remaining amount before the new supply arrives?

You are on a tiny amount and wondering why progress is slow. Raise the dose, and if that still does nothing then replace the current vial with better material.

When I began I used only one milligram a week and felt strong effects right away: appetite disappeared, small meals filled me up, and I dropped about a kilogram each week. That lasted until week four, then hunger and food noise returned. Moving to two milligrams brought the effects back quickly. My body seems to adapt after roughly four weeks on any given amount, so further increases became necessary. I am now at six milligrams and prefer not to go much higher than eight. I have thought about stopping for a full month and restarting at one milligram to regain sensitivity.

Spend more time reading the older threads. Start at two milligrams for three weeks. If weight is still coming off, stay there longer. Once progress stops, move to three milligrams and repeat the same three-week minimum. A pound a week is acceptable; faster loss is not ideal. Reta mainly makes you feel full sooner rather than killing appetite, so use the effect to choose higher-protein and higher-fiber foods. It also helps regulate blood sugar and increases calorie burn during sleep. Take it slowly and results will follow.