Down 70 lbs in 3 months part 2 (5 months)

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Hello again everyone,

I’d like to continue sharing my journey on Reta and figured I’d post another update from this post and the post before it.

About a month ago, I hit a weight plateau of around 248 and was unable to get around it. I assumed after losing 70lbs and hardly eating for about 4 months, my metabolism was struggling. I also started to have fainting spells which I thought was from my blood pressure being low but it was actually my blood sugar.

That being said, I have been off my Reta for around 4 weeks and have only rebounded about 5lbs. Currently at 253. No more fainting spells after eating some sugary snacks and juices.

I plan on going back on Reta in upcoming weeks and starting with 2mg again. This time, I will stretch it out for longer by titrating slower as that was my mistake the first time. I also plan on purchasing some Cagrilintide for better appetite suppression because at around 6-8mg, that had stopped.

I have been on a “whatever” kind of diet because I’m just trying to eat more in general. I aim for 1800 calories a day.

The thing is, after this time on Reta, it has kind of helped my mindset/lifestyle. It’s hard to explain, but I feel like it’s hard to gain weight now even if I try to do it on purpose.

Once I am 200, I will be getting back into the gym. While I was on Reta, I cancelled my membership purely because I just didn’t have the energy from lack of nutrition. My workouts felt very half assed regardless of the caffeine intake that was enough to kill a horse.

More updates and likely a final one to come. My only advice is to do what works for YOU. You are your own person. If you are losing weight by stuffing your face with cheesecake, keep doing your thing until you reach your goal and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
 

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Hello again everyone,

I’d like to continue sharing my journey on Reta and figured I’d post another update from this post and the post before it.

About a month ago, I hit a weight plateau of around 248 and was unable to get around it. I assumed after losing 70lbs and hardly eating for about 4 months, my metabolism was struggling. I also started to have fainting spells which I thought was from my blood pressure being low but it was actually my blood sugar.

That being said, I have been off my Reta for around 4 weeks and have only rebounded about 5lbs. Currently at 253. No more fainting spells after eating some sugary snacks and juices.

I plan on going back on Reta in upcoming weeks and starting with 2mg again. This time, I will stretch it out for longer by titrating slower as that was my mistake the first time. I also plan on purchasing some Cagrilintide for better appetite suppression because at around 6-8mg, that had stopped.

I have been on a “whatever” kind of diet because I’m just trying to eat more in general. I aim for 1800 calories a day.

The thing is, after this time on Reta, it has kind of helped my mindset/lifestyle. It’s hard to explain, but I feel like it’s hard to gain weight now even if I try to do it on purpose.

Once I am 200, I will be getting back into the gym. While I was on Reta, I cancelled my membership purely because I just didn’t have the energy from lack of nutrition. My workouts felt very half assed regardless of the caffeine intake that was enough to kill a horse.

More updates and likely a final one to come. My only advice is to do what works for YOU. You are your own person. If you are losing weight by stuffing your face with cheesecake, keep doing your thing until you reach your goal and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
Thanks for the update and for following up. I think this is exactly what a lot of people were concerned about, and I’m really glad you’re okay.

The fainting and low blood sugar are good reminders of how intense those early losses can be if done too quixkly. Hopefully there was no gallbladder or pancreas stress in the process.

It sounds like you learned a lot from round one, and restarting more slowly with better nutrition will make Part 2 much safer and more sustainable.

Wishing you the best on the next phase..... keep taking care of yourself
 
My only advice is to do what works for YOU. You are your own person. If you are losing weight by stuffing your face with cheesecake, keep doing your thing until you reach your goal and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

A story of no exercise, extreme malnutrition, maladaption, and repeated loss of consciousness from hypoglycemic shock ending with the "advice" of not listening to anyone that tells you otherwise is awe inspiring.

But hey, only 50 more pounds to drop before heading to the gym!
 
This story sounds like the stereotypical Ozempic weight-loss story. Lost a bunch of weight in an extremely unhealthy way and am probably not a whole lot better now than I was because I refuse to do the most basic of things to remain healthy.
 
Thanks for the update and for following up. I think this is exactly what a lot of people were concerned about, and I’m really glad you’re okay.

The fainting and low blood sugar are good reminders of how intense those early losses can be if done too quixkly. Hopefully there was no gallbladder or pancreas stress in the process.

It sounds like you learned a lot from round one, and restarting more slowly with better nutrition will make Part 2 much safer and more sustainable.

Wishing you the best on the next phase..... keep taking care of yourself
I definitely did learn a lot and I appreciate your kind response and gentle concern. I get my bloods done in the next couple weeks. Will be the first time since the second week of Reta. I’m sure I’ll be back with another update. I will obviously let people know if anything negative had occurred.
 
A story of no exercise, extreme malnutrition, maladaption, and repeated loss of consciousness from hypoglycemic shock ending with the "advice" of not listening to anyone that tells you otherwise is awe inspiring.

But hey, only 50 more pounds to drop before heading to the gym!
“no exercise” yes on little fuel it became difficult especially with a decently active job.

I wouldn’t call it Hypoglycemic shock. Are you aware what hypoglycemic shock is my friend?
 
Low blood sugar causing the lights to go out is a textbook symptom of hypoglycemic shock.

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I wouldn’t call it Hypoglycemic shock. Are you aware what hypoglycemic shock is my friend.

I can’t decide if this thread is rage bait, delusion, ignorance, or some combination therein.
 
I don't really have a dog in this fight because I don't care what you do, but I don't exercise because it contributes to my weight loss in any meaningful way. I exercise because it's the OTHER half of "I would like to not look and feel like garbage." When I'm significantly overweight, I am deeply uncomfortable and unwell in general, less so if I'm exercising well and regularly. But being less or not at all overweight isn't enough to not be unwell and lethargic; the exercise is that part that keeps your body in good overall condition.

Same deal with eating a variety of nutritious and minimally processed foods; I've done that while significantly overweight (just ate way too MUCH of it and supplemented it with more junk food than I needed to be shoving into my facehole) and still looked and felt better than when I was mostly just shovelling cheesecake and buttered white bread into my face, and I don't expect that now that I'm not overweight, I'm off the hook for eating food with nutritional value if I want to still feel good.
 
I don't really have a dog in this fight because I don't care what you do, but I don't exercise because it contributes to my weight loss in any meaningful way. I exercise because it's the OTHER half of "I would like to not look and feel like garbage." When I'm significantly overweight, I am deeply uncomfortable and unwell in general, less so if I'm exercising well and regularly. But being less or not at all overweight isn't enough to not be unwell and lethargic; the exercise is that part that keeps your body in good overall condition.

Same deal with eating a variety of nutritious and minimally processed foods; I've done that while significantly overweight (just ate way too MUCH of it and supplemented it with more junk food than I needed to be shoving into my facehole) and still looked and felt better than when I was mostly just shovelling cheesecake and buttered white bread into my face, and I don't expect that now that I'm not overweight, I'm off the hook for eating food with nutritional value if I want to still feel good.
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Thanks for the update and for following up. I think this is exactly what a lot of people were concerned about, and I’m really glad you’re okay.

The fainting and low blood sugar are good reminders of how intense those early losses can be if done too quixkly. Hopefully there was no gallbladder or pancreas stress in the process.

It sounds like you learned a lot from round one, and restarting more slowly with better nutrition will make Part 2 much safer and more sustainable.

Wishing you the best on the next phase..... keep taking care of yourself
Hello! Just wanted to post a little update here.i started Reta again Sunday and I got my blood work back for a comprehensive metabolic panel that I did this week and my blood count. Here are my results. All in all, Reta seems to have done nothing except cause my blood pressure to normalize (now 130/8? With prescribed vyvanse from 148/90 without prescribed Vyvanse), put my resting heart rate at a normal level (now 65 from 78), and obviously help me lose weight. Yes, my blood sugar was low, but that’s something I can prevent myself. Had if I not been on Reta and did that, I would’ve more than likely still had low blood sugar.

I’m also not a diabetic for reference.
 

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Hello! Just wanted to post a little update here.i started Reta again Sunday and I got my blood work back for a comprehensive metabolic panel that I did this week and my blood count. Here are my results. All in all, Reta seems to have done nothing except cause my blood pressure to normalize (now 130/8? With prescribed vyvanse from 148/90 without prescribed Vyvanse), put my resting heart rate at a normal level (now 65 from 78), and obviously help me lose weight. Yes, my blood sugar was low, but that’s something I can prevent myself. Had if I not been on Reta and did that, I would’ve more than likely still had low blood sugar.

I’m also not a diabetic for reference.
Hola, hola 😊
Glad your numbers are looking better and that you’re back under medical supervision! that’s great progress.

Just a reminder though: those fainting spells and low blood sugar happened before you had medical oversight, which shows how intense rapid weight loss can be. Think of it like running 2 miles instead of 1...... it only works safely if your body is fueled and ready. Push too far too fast, and your body will push back.

Since this is a public forum, what gets shared can influence people without medical guidance. Progress is awesome, but showing how to do it safely and sustainably helps everyone, not just the individual.

Keep taking care of yourself as you move into Part 2. 💪😊❤️
 

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