r/RetatrutideWomen

I’m down a little over 60 pounds, and my goal is to lose about 20 more. I’ll see how I’m looking and feeling at that point and go from there. But all of my clothes are too big now. I went to old navy and was able to buy a medium which was an incredible feeling. I’m probably closer to a large at most stores, but old navy had me feeling excited about that medium 😂 I’m also a size 12 in jeans now which is crazy. The 10 buttoned and would probably work, especially losing more weight. But I just didn’t like the way I looked in any of their jeans.
Anyways, I bought a few things and I’ve been living in them. The temptation to just buy more and size down is so real. I have no idea what size I’ll end up wearing though. I’ve been wearing all of my XXL and XL clothes feeling a bit frumpy. Now that I’ve tried on things in a smaller size, my confidence truly went up. Now I just need to resist the urge to buy more.
I also need to go through my closet and get rid of everything. Most of it isn’t super sentimental, but some of it I might struggle to give up.
These last 20 pounds are going to be rough over the holiday season 🤪 I’ve been on 4mg for months now and it’s not quite as potent anymore. But I’m really liking feeling hunger and cravings again and learning how to be disciplined. Reta is definitely still helping, but not quite as much as it did when the dose was newer.

SW: 231 (December 30th)
CW: 168
GW: 140-145
Height: 5’4

Week 2 on Reta:
Started at 0.5mg and the next day felt fatigue and nausea. First week had to force myself to eat anything

A friend said it was impossible to feel results that quickly so I figured it was all in my head??

But this past Saturday I did my second shot at 1mg and had headaches fatigue and very nauseas for two days straight. I constantly feel like I just ate a huge meal and repulsed by food and even water. Again forcing myself to eat but I can’t even drink half a protein shake without feeling I may puke.

My libido has tanked to the negatives (I’m normally hyper sexual so vast change there) I ordered Maca Root and Saffron Extract to possibly help

I know for fact I’m not eating the calories and protein intake I need to so I’m worried to lose the muscle I’ve built hard for the past year

Does it get better?? Did anyone else experience all of this almost immediately?

Besides that I feel great!! No food noise/cravings. No desire for alcohol or sweets and snacking. Bloat is minimizing and I’ve lost 5 lbs

Anyone having a hard time keeping their BP up after being on Reta and losing weight? I know GLPs are supposed to help with BP but I started from a very low place, so the combo is not ideal for me. Yes, I have talked to my doctor. They are not alarmed but I would like to figure out a sweet spot for using the drug.

Wondering if anyone can help
I'm on 0'5 mg and have been for 5 weeks the appetite suppression is perfect I'm eating meals just not craving sugar every night which is what I wanted to stop
However I feel increasingly low , irritable and a little anxious
I am all ready on medication for anxiety and depression
I'm really loving all the effect of Reta apart from this
Can anyone relate or have any ideas to help

I’ve just ordered a 30 mg bottle of Reta, and I’m planning to use it over the next 9–10 weeks. What would you recommend as a starting dose: 2 mg or 3 mg? I don’t want to start any lower because I’m aiming to lose around 15 kg in two and a half months, so I feel like I need to start relatively aggressively. Any advice? Thank you!

Hello!
Started reta about two weeks ago at 0.5 / week . Not feeling much at all, pinned my second .5 on Monday, it is now Tuesday, should I pin another .5 tomorrow or wait until Monday and do a 1mg?

151 lbs, 25, female, 5'7

I've been on Reta for 5 weeks now at 1mg weekly and haven't felt the need to increase dosage because the appetite suppression is still effective at 1mg.

But I'm experiencing the most intense fatigue ever since week 1. I did my research to find out what helps combat this side effect and implemented these habits into my daily routine, but I am still damn near bed ridden every. single. day.

I make sure I consume a minimum of 1500 calories (I weigh 168, down from 176) and at least 100g of protein. I do not intermittent fast and I eat frequently throughout the day for fuel (carbs included).

I always drink at least a gallon of water (usually more) and added 1-2 packets of LMNT daily when I started Reta. Now I've reached a point of desperation where I'm adding electrolytes to every single water refill. So I'm basically drinking a gallon of electrolytes every day.

I know the importance of exercise and weight training specifically, but right now my workouts are limited to short walks and sessions of resistance band exercises at home (if that) due to the exhaustion. I work from home and barely have enough energy to move from my bed to my desk most mornings. Doing anything at all outside of sleeping has been a real struggle this past month.

I just got a full panel of bloodwork done in May and everything came back normal except ferritin on the lower end of normal (but still within normal range). My doctor prescribed ferrous sulfate just to be safe, which I've been taking. I've been on ADHD medication for 10+ years, but that has lost all effectiveness since starting Reta. I also track my sleep every night, which has been optimal. Not only do I sleep more than enough hours, I'm actually getting quality restorative sleep. So there is no reason I shouldn't be well rested every day. I tried adding a saffron supplement after seeing that mentioned on Reddit a few times, but that hasn't helped at all.

Has anyone experienced this and have any suggestions? I don't know whether to continue taking 1mg and hope it eventually gets better, lower the dose to 0.5mg and hope the appetite suppression is still there, or quit altogether.

I know Anhedonia is a side effect for some….. but I’m feeling that way towards food. Even my favorite foods don’t seem enjoyable, I’m eating to eat with no enjoyment in food. Still getting my calories in because I don’t want to lose my gym progress but getting that protein in has been a challenge.

I’ve been on Reta for 18 days so 2½ weeks (started July 31st), and the difference in my appetite/food noise is honestly insane. the fact that i genuinely don’t get hungry anymore is actually so crazy to me 😭

like… i don’t think i’ve ever experienced this before. i’ve never felt this comfortable just… not being hungry?? there’s no stomach growling, no constant “what am i gonna eat next?” thoughts, no feeling like i NEED to snack on something. the food noise is literally DOWN.

and don’t worry guys, i’m still making sure i eat even when i’m not feeling hungry!. it’s just so wild to me that food doesn’t feel like something i constantly have to think about anymore.

i honestly LOVE this for me, it genuinely feels so good to finally understand what it’s like to just… not be consumed by food all the time.

I started Retatrutide close to two weeks ago and have debilitating fatigue. I’ve read this is fairly common. How do people deal with it? Thanks for any input.

Okay so I accidentally did 2mg instead of 1mg 3 days ago and I’ve had no appetite for the last two days. Struggling to eat and now struggling with energy and brain fog because of it. How do I get out of this feeling quickly? I am going to take a break off Reta because of how I currently feel. I can’t barely take more than 2 bites of every food I try to eat and it’s scaring me.

Please don’t come at me for dosing incorrectly, it was an accident

Hi! I’m looking to try Reta. Would love to hear stories of how it’s compared to other GLP 1s in effectiveness and side effects! (Looking for individual stories, I know the general data).

I have one 15mg vial I already put BAC water into that’s in the fridge but my other 15mg vial is just the powder not constituted, i’ve had it in my room tempature/slightly hot room, should I put it in the fridge too?

Hi! I’d been on wegovy for 2 years at the max of 2.5 mg and lost 80 pounds. Insurance stopped covering it and then I lost my job and I was off of it for a year. Gained 25 pounds back and my insulin resistance returned (PCOS). Got back on it in January and haven’t lost a single pound. Started Reta today at 1mg bc I know many people start at .25 but was wondering if anyone else who was on a glp1 for a long time has had to titrate up faster due to having been already exposed? If so when/what dose did you start to see results? I see so many people who do well at even 2mg but I’m wondering if bumping up to 2 next week is even worth it or if I should go higher.

I am on Day42 of 2mg/week of reta in two divided 1mg doses...the first week/10 days, my digestion was fairly silent but since then, tormented by reta-rrhea 2-3x/week. In exchange, I am getting very little appetite suppression, hm.

I was on sema 2mg/week for two years previously but stalled (down 65lbs; current BMI still 31 tho); on sema, I was marginally constipated pretty much constantly.

WHAT IF I backed the reta down to 1mg/week and added sema 1mg/week? Maybe sema up to 1.5-2mg/week after allowing a month (to do the build-up thing).

Any advice y'all have would be much appreciated!

//Ps: Yes, Imodium/loperamide works. Taking it preventatively makes me soooo drowsy, tho.//

I’ve been on spiro for cystic acne but ran out a few wks ago.
I started Reta 3 wks ago and realised my skin - with little pimples/redness/small inflammation areas is CLEAR. And SMOOTH. My makeup slides over it.

Realised I’d not dermaplanrd my face the past couple weeks and did a feel over my neck and chin and realised there was simply no growth.
(I’ve never had PCOS diagnosis - my mother had same thing and would veet regularly).

This is so unexpected but wanted to share.

hi, I want to start macrodosing reta, I am 37f and my hormones are a bit messy and my cycle started to shorten. my husband and I are ttc but I want to microdose reta and give my body a few months of reset, losing weight, lowering inflammation hopefully. my question is which phase of my cycle I should start to pin not to interfere too much with my hormones? Would it make a difference at all? I would appreciate any comments.