IronLantern24
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How did you decide your goal weight?
The last time I lost a lot I reached 162 and felt decent but started looking too thin. This round I'm aiming for 165. I'm 5'9" and have a l…
Apr 5
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Weight loss with GLP-1 medicines does not result in a disproportionate loss of muscle mass or function
I've noticed bigger gains in muscle size during my time on reta than across the full year before that. Not sure whether this comes from imp…
Apr 4
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Reta - To Split or not to Split, That is the Question
Appetite control seems a bit stronger when I pin every six days. Haven't tried splitting yet.
Apr 4
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Friday is weigh in day!
Well done, that deserves pride. After dealing with depression and weight issues for nearly forty years I recognise the difficulty. Watching…
Apr 3
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Top of the vial protection
I got some 3mL silicone vial caps online, but they were way too big for my vials.
Apr 3
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Do vial cap removers actually work?
Ugh, I picked up that item while ordering my BAC water. The lengths I go for no cost delivery. 🙄
Apr 2
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GLP-1 lipid changes, high LDL persistence, and statin decisions
Applause all around.
Apr 2
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Growing frustrated and needing some guidance
I feel the frustration. I’ve spent the last week trying to work out who has stock and who is legitimate. My eyes hurt from all the research…
Apr 1
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Daily high protein meal ideas whole foods vs supplements debate
Getting sufficient protein is tough for me personally. Preparing meals isn't something I enjoy, which means I wait until I'm quite famished…
Apr 1
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Recommendations for "skinny fat" folks?
I've got both a mini-trampoline and an oscillating platform, and each one is a favorite. They've been fantastic. Using the trampoline reall…
Apr 1
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Recommendations for "skinny fat" folks?
Back when I dropped a hundred pounds around age thirty, focusing on pilates routines targeting my midsection really helped. For the first t…
Apr 1
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Reta and food noise
I had no food noise at all on reta for the first three or four weeks. After that it wasn't as strong but still enough to keep me on track.
Mar 31
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Deciding how much to buy the very first time
I really dislike paying for delivery and tend to be frugal about it. I'll likely spend enough overall that it won't matter anyway.
Mar 31
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What dose is most effective for you?
Up to 4 mg of reta once a week now. Wednesday will be the third week at that level. Started at 0.5 mg back on 1/5 and have been losing 1-2 …
Mar 31
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Anybody still doubting their success long term?
I have been at this on and off since I was twelve. I must have lost and regained a thousand pounds over the years. I have to keep it off th…
Mar 30
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Pen vs syringe comparison for peptide delivery and maintenance issues
Is a prescription needed to obtain insulin needles? I've relied on the ones left by my deceased mother since a container holding a hundred …
Mar 30
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Might be a stupid question
Over the last eighteen months I've reduced my weight by just one or two pounds every seven days. At fifty two I feel certain that proceedin…
Mar 29
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Apprentice promotions, forum terms, and community progress
The system still showed me as the starting rank when I first jumped into this thread. Still narrowing down the list. I know I'll need anoth…
Mar 29
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Anyone on SSRI's or Antipsychotics?
No.
Mar 29
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Anyone on SSRI's or Antipsychotics?
My major depression is probably why I've always been heavier. I've never taken meds for it consistently, and getting mental health support …
Mar 28