Plateaued, now what?

[Psicho]

So I've been taking reta for almost 3 months. My weight loss has seemed to level out. I started with 1mg and currently at 5mg every 6 days. Went from never having cravings and avoiding unhealthy food to currently having slight cravings.Currently sitting at 26% body fat so there's plenty room to lose.

Im wondering if I need to up my dose or do I just give it time. So far no side effects, which im afraid will happen if I continue increasing the dose. Whats everyone's take or experience? Do I increase?

 

[MountainsoftheMoon]

Are you currently dieting/ exercising regularly? What does your routine look like in a given week?

 

[bbbilly]

how long have you plateaued for?
when was the last titration?
you still have room to increase the dose if need be. but if you haven't given it time to accumulate to the new dose yet or you have been plateaued for less than like 3 weeks id say to give it anther week to wait and see. also what moon asked, are you currently doing anything or able to something in the way of exercise?

 

[lessthanhalf]

To answer properly , need to know age, start weight , height, target weight etc.
If you have no side effects it is very hard to see any possible reason to not increase doses. Given that GLP drugs have overall beneficial effects on health and more so at higher doses, staying at low doses for no obvious reason does not really make sense.
Usually weight loss at a given dose stops around a year after starting so it may not have really stopped, fluid balance changes can easily make it look like no weight loss is occurring. And it depends a bit on calorie intake and hunger levels as well, if you are eating the same number of calories that caused you to lose weight , then you probably still are but not seeing it on the scales due to fluid balance. 3 months is enough to have some effect on energy expenditure, but only via weight loss, metabolic adaptation typically takes a lot longer.

 

[Psicho]

Are you currently dieting/ exercising regularly? What does your routine look like in a given week?

Yes to dieting and exercising regularly. Greek yogurt every morning with blue berries, high protein lunch(small portion), high protein dinner, with maybe a small snack in the middle of the day(cheese stick). Gym 4-5 days a week lifting weights(need to start doing cardio). Staying the same 2-3 pounds of weight for about 2 weeks. Titrated up to 5mg from 4 little over a week ago.

Only side effect I notice is always being cold and having to get new clothes since my old clothes doesnt fit 🙂.

Water weight is slightly up but not by much. Im 42, at 195 pounds with 26% body fat. Taking TRT and HGH.

 

[2boxers]

Yes to dieting and exercising regularly. Greek yogurt every morning with blue berries, high protein lunch(small portion), high protein dinner, with maybe a small snack in the middle of the day(cheese stick). Gym 4-5 days a week lifting weights(need to start doing cardio). Staying the same 2-3 pounds of weight for about 2 weeks. Titrated up to 5mg from 4 little over a week ago.

Only side effect I notice is always being cold and having to get new clothes since my old clothes doesnt fit 🙂.

Water weight is slightly up but not by much. Im 42, at 195 pounds with 26% body fat. Taking TRT and HGH.

You said you exercise, what's that mean? You need to make it count intense and add weights if you're not already. 🤷🏻‍♂️ (not saying you're not but it works)

 

[BNLFL]

Staying the same 2-3 pounds of weight for about 2 weeks. Titrated up to 5mg from 4 little over a week ago.

I had the same happen when I moved from 5mg to 6mg. Then a couple weeks later, back to losing.

 

[Psicho]

You said you exercise, what's that mean? You need to make it count intense and add weights if you're not already. 🤷🏻‍♂️ (not saying you're not but it works)

Progressive overload lifting till failure. PPLUL routine. Occasional punch bag at home (Fight Camp)

 

[MountainsoftheMoon]

Yes to dieting and exercising regularly. Greek yogurt every morning with blue berries, high protein lunch(small portion), high protein dinner, with maybe a small snack in the middle of the day(cheese stick). Gym 4-5 days a week lifting weights(need to start doing cardio). Staying the same 2-3 pounds of weight for about 2 weeks. Titrated up to 5mg from 4 little over a week ago.

Only side effect I notice is always being cold and having to get new clothes since my old clothes doesnt fit 🙂.

Water weight is slightly up but not by much. Im 42, at 195 pounds with 26% body fat. Taking TRT and HGH.

Sounds like you have a pretty solid routine, and plateaus are definitely part of it, with or without GLPs.

Here are three things I have tried that have worked for me:

1): Weigh in once a week or less instead of frequently. Weight fluctuates, it’s a marathon not a sprint and looking at the scale can be an unnecessary physiological demoralizer.

2): if you are counting calories, and assuming you’re in a deficit, your body will adapt to the change and weight loss can slow or plateau. Try offsetting this by scattering your intake. (Ie: if you’re targeting 1800 cals a day, in a single week, have 2 days that are 2200 cals and a day that’s 1500-1600 only.) (some call this “cycling”)

3): at the risk of becoming this forum’s “Fiber evangelist”, I cannot stress enough the importance of balancing in a lot of daily fiber. Especially if you are taking a GLP, and eating a high protein diet. Try replacing some of your overall protein intake from dairy/ meat, to some plant based options. Replacing rice with quinoa is an easy win. (High protein high fiber). This will help you be more regular, while promoting weight loss and improved overall health.

Hope this helps.

 

[MountainsoftheMoon]

Sounds like you have a pretty solid routine, and plateaus are definitely part of it, with or without GLPs.

Here are three things I have tried that have worked for me:

1): Weigh in once a week or less instead of frequently. Weight fluctuates, it’s a marathon not a sprint and looking at the scale can be an unnecessary physiological demoralizer.

2): if you are counting calories, and assuming you’re in a deficit, your body will adapt to the change and weight loss can slow or plateau. Try offsetting this by scattering your intake. (Ie: if you’re targeting 1800 cals a day, in a single week, have 2 days that are 2200 cals and a day that’s 1500-1600 only.) (some call this “cycling”)

3): at the risk of becoming this forum’s “Fiber evangelist”, I cannot stress enough the importance of balancing in a lot of daily fiber. Especially if you are taking a GLP, and eating a high protein diet. Try replacing some of your overall protein intake from dairy/ meat, to some plant based options. Replacing rice with quinoa is an easy win. (High protein high fiber). This will help you be more regular, while promoting weight loss and improved overall health.

Hope this helps.

Also, yes some light cardio is important. Doesn’t have to be extreme, but jogging 2 miles on your off days is a great way to get some diversity in your routine.

A lot of the gym/ weight lifting crowd seem to be hyper focused on specific outcomes. I really believe that a balanced approach is best for your health and you can look great/ build muscle doing it.

I would also highly recommend looking up the “5 Tibetan rights” a simple daily light yoga/ stretching routine that takes about 15-20 minutes. Great way to wake up. Also the oldest exercise routine in human history, predating yoga. It’s a little funny, but it works wonders. You can do this and everything you’re currently doing. Go against the grain brother and let some alternative options in! lol