u/Humble_Singer_6723

I’ve been thinking about retatrutide lately as I’ve gained around 15 lbs and I really just don’t feel like myself in my body anymore. My goal isn’t really to get super skinny, I more so want body recomp… lose fat, feel toned again, etc. (19f, ~150lbs currently).

I’ve been trying to be better with the gym, walking more, eating more consciously, drinking more water, all of that, but I still feel really uncomfortable with how I look right now and it’s affecting my confidence more than I want to admit. I feel like I avoid dressing up or going places sometimes because of it. I’m in the gym about 4 days a week and in a small calorie deficit for context.

I keep going back and forth on whether trying something like reta would actually help me or if it’s just unnecessary for only about 15 lbs. I’m also scared of losing muscle, looking “flat,” gaining the weight back after, or messing up my metabolism/body long term. I also don’t know how much I should be dosing and how I can cycle off, as I’ve seen people use it for more major weight loss goals. If I did want to use it to help me with what I have in mind, what’s the best way I could do it?

If anyone is in a similar position or has advice I would really appreciate it. Thanks!!

I’ve been struggling a lot with my appearance lately and honestly I’m completely disgusted with how I look. I’ve been trying to invest more into my health and physical appearance like going to the gym, being more aware of what I eat, trying to take care of myself more… but I still feel terrible about myself.

I don’t even enjoy dressing up anymore. Wearing cute outfits, doing my hair, makeup, etc. all of it just feels pointless because I feel like nothing actually makes me look or feel better. I know this probably sounds shallow, but before I gained weight (about 15lbs, I weigh about 150lbs now) I used to get a lot more attention, and while that wasn’t the only thing I valued myself off of, it definitely gave me confidence and reassurance that I looked as good as I felt.

Lately it’s gotten to the point where I don’t even want to go to the grocery store because none of my clothes look good on me, my hair feels awful, and my skin is breaking out. I know these seem like small issues compared to what other people go through, but it genuinely affects my ability to function normally and enjoy things.

I don’t like swimming anymore because I feel so insecure. I avoid crop tops, tank tops, tight clothes, pretty much anything that makes me feel exposed. I just miss feeling comfortable in myself. I’ve always enjoyed dressing up and stuff but now I find that I just hide behind baggy clothes and look unpresentable all the time because I don’t think there is anything that could make me look better anyways. I would really appreciate some advice on what to do if anyone has been in a similar position. I’m looking to seek therapy as this has become an issue amongst other things, but I’m not sure how that could help. I would appreciate any advice on this please.