*How I built a comprehensive tracking system that puts all my retatrutide data in one place* --- ## The Problem: Weekly Posts Weren't Enough Every Friday, I publish my weekly check-in with weight updates, side effects, and observations from my retatrutide protocol. But as the weeks have gone by, I've realized something important: **scattered weekly updates don't tell the complete story**. The weekly blog format, while great for storytelling and detailed experiences, wasn't ideal for **data accessibility**. If someone wanted to see the big picture, compare trends, or access historical data quickly, they'd have to dig through weeks of posts to piece it together. Questions like "What was my body fat percentage in week 3?" or "How much have I actually spent total?" required scrolling through multiple posts and doing mental math. So I did what any developer would do: **I built a solution**. ## Enter the Protocol Dashboard I'm excited to introduce the [RetatrutideLog Protocol Dashboard](https://retatrutidelog.com/dashboard) - a comprehensive, real-time tracking system that aggregates everything from my retatrutide journey in one place. This is just a fancy display of numbers. But it brings more transparency to my journey, giving easy access to the same data I have and used to make protocol decisions. ### What Makes This Different **Real-time updates:** No waiting for Friday posts to see current progress **Historical trends:** Visual charts showing progress over time, not just single data points **Cost transparency:** Exact costs per milligram, total spend, and efficiency analysis **Lab integration:** Complete bloodwork results with reference ranges and flagging **Visual documentation:** Progress photos organized by week with measurements ## The Five Core Sections ### 📊 Overview: The Big Picture The landing page gives you everything at a glance: - **Current stats** vs starting weight (336.4 → 286 lbs) - **Live progress charts** showing weight and body fat trends (BMI calculations...I'm a little lazy) - **Active protocol** display (currently 8mg retatrutide, 2mg tesamorelin, others) - **Recent milestones** like "Down 50lbs" and "Back in the 200s" *No more scrolling through weeks of posts to find basic numbers.* ### 🩸 Lab Results: The Science This is where my technical background really shows. Every lab panel is organized chronologically with: - **Color-coded results** (green = normal, red = flagged) - **Reference ranges** for every test - **Expandable sections** for different test categories - **Before/after comparisons** to track metabolic improvements Want to see how my testosterone levels have responded to treatment? It's all there with proper medical context. ### 🦴 DEXA Scans: Body Composition Reality Beyond just weight loss, the DEXA section tracks: - **Body fat percentage** with optimal/normal ranges - **Lean mass preservation** during weight loss - **Bone density** monitoring for long-term health - **Visceral fat reduction** (the dangerous stuff around organs) This data separates real body composition changes from just "weight loss." ### 📸 Progress Photos: Visual Truth Week-by-week photo documentation organized chronologically: - **Consistent lighting and poses** for accurate comparison - **Weight recorded** at each photo session - **Expandable galleries** for each week - **Before/after sliders** to see changes over time No cherry-picked "transformation" photos here - just consistent documentation. ### 💰 Cost Analysis: Complete Financial Transparency This might be the most valuable section for readers. It tracks: - **Per-peptide costs** with color-coded efficiency ratings - **Cost per milligram** calculations for comparison shopping - **Total spend** vs actual usage (preventing waste) - **Weekly protocol costs** based on current dosing Want to know if that $186 Chinese retatrutide order was actually cost-effective? The math is right there. ## Lessons from Building It **Data beats anecdotes:** While weekly stories are engaging, trends over time tell the real story of what's working. **Transparency builds trust:** Showing everything - including labs, costs, and less-than-perfect weeks - creates genuine credibility. **Tools enable better decisions:** Having all data accessible helps me make better protocol adjustments and helps readers understand the "why" behind changes. **Development skills + health optimization = powerful combination:** Being able to build custom tracking tools provides a significant advantage in understanding what's actually working. ## Check Out the Dashboard Check out the live dashboard at **[retatrutidelog.com/dashboard](https://retatrutidelog.com/dashboard)** and let me know what data you find most valuable. Is there anything you'd want to see added? Any questions about the technical implementation? Use the [contact form](https://retatrutidelog.com/contact) or add a comment to this post. The weekly blog posts will continue with stories, experiences, and detailed analysis. But now you have access to all the underlying data whenever you need it. **Need help building your own tracking solution?** As a software engineer, I'm always interested in helping others solve technical challenges around health optimization and data tracking. If you'd like to discuss a custom solution for your own protocol or business, feel free to reach out and let's set up a call. **Complete transparency, systematic tracking, technical execution.** ::subscribe[{"variant":"default"}] --- **Disclaimer:** The information provided on this site is for **educational and informational purposes only** and reflects my **personal experiences and opinions**. It is **not** intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Retatrutide is an **investigational drug** that is **not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)** for any use outside of clinical trials. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making any decisions regarding medications, supplements, or medical treatments. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links on this site may be affiliate links.