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Hit my goal weight this morning

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What does it feel like to hit goal weight on reta and what comes next

One user reports dropping 85 pounds total, the last 45 on reta, and is considering pushing lower before tapering. Replies are almost all short congratulations. A brief exchange covers whether to add tesa or other compounds while staying on reta, with the original poster explaining his preference to hold steady then reduce.

What this discussion establishes

Nothing here is advice.

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IronHarbour22archiveopening post3d

48-year-old male here. Dropped from 260 to 220 the usual way between two and one year ago, then from 220 down to 175 on reta during the past six months. Lightest I have been since I was a teenager. While the tool is working well I am considering going into the 160s to clear the last belly fat and love handles. Marked the milestone with my first chick-fil-a meal in six months, but it came across as overly greasy, I could not finish the sandwich or fries, and now I wish I had skipped it.

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LevelFenwick60archive3d

Really happy for you. Reaching the number must feel solid and you still have the same tools to stay there.

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GreyLantern71archive3d

Nice work hitting your target. Glad to see it.

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WarmBramble71archive3d
↳ replying to @IronHarbour22 (opening post)

Way to go.

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CopperTimber28archive3d

Solid effort.

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PatientAlder89archive3d

Happy for you.

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NorthQuill17archive3d

Good job.

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SlowBramble78archive3d

Well done.

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GreyFenwick31archive3d

Really impressive. Quiet board today but this stands out.

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LevelTimber10archive3d

Great result.

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GreyThistle69archive3d

Excellent.

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PatientPebble79archive3d

85 pounds is a big deal.

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RustBeacon82archive3d

Strong work.

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LevelAlder29archive3d

Made me smile reading that.

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RustMeadow90archive3d

Will you keep the reta going for the next stretch or bring in something else like tesa?

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SlowLedger99archive3d

That regret over the greasy meal is a clear sign things have changed.

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PatientHarbour28archive3d
↳ replying to @IronHarbour22 (opening post)

I had the same reaction to some old favorites. Welcome to how things work now.

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IronHarbour22archive3d
↳ replying to @RustMeadow90

Good question. I am staying away from tesa and other growth-hormone secretagogues because of the reaction pattern I saw with CJC/IPA and the chance they all behave the same. Reta already covers visceral fat well, so I do not see extra value. A friend added tesa while lowering reta and liked the outcome, but he was also training hard so it is hard to separate the effects. I ran 5-amino for eight weeks and noticed better sleep, steady energy, and what felt like improved body composition. Will probably repeat that. Safety looks solid. Also looking at ATX-304 for the final stretch because early data seems encouraging. I will hold the reta dose until around 170 then begin a slow reduction.

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SteadySparrow75archive3d
↳ replying to @SlowLedger99

Exactly. Those places are now on my automatic skip list. I used to map routes around certain chicken spots and even grabbed gas-station fried chicken now and then. Today someone brought pizza and I accepted a slice, but that is about as far as it goes anymore.

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LevelTimber64archive3d

Congratulations. You must feel great right now.

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ClearCinder54archive3d

Nice work, keep at it. Got any ideas lined up for when you hold steady?

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QuietCompass48archive3d

Way to go, man!

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BlueLantern77archive3d

Well done. Reaching that is impressive. I'm aiming for about the same weight myself. Stories like yours help keep me going.

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BluePebble18archive2d

Well done!

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NorthBramble68archive2d

Solid effort! Now entering the keeping-it phase. It's not as thrilling as dropping pounds, can get dull, yet you'll get to watch that flat line on the scale chart for the first time in ages.

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CopperHarbour89archive2d

I know the feeling!! 😊 Good on you! Really glad to see it.

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