# Retatrutide Week 24: 256.2 lbs - Size 34 Jeans and 120 YouTube Subscribers ## YouTube Summary Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/@Dark.Rebuild if you prefer video format. ::youtube[{"videoId":"FIvhW64hMKw"}] ## Current Stats - **Week 24 Weight:** 256.2 lbs - **Weekly Change:** -4.4 lbs - **Total Progress:** -80.4 lbs - **Retatrutide:** 12mg (Split dosing Monday and Thursday) - **HGH:** 4iu daily (2iu AM fasted before gym, 2iu before bed) - **Testosterone Cypionate:** 150mg weekly (3x 50mg) - **SLU-PP-332:** 10mg daily (5mg AM, 5mg PM) - **GHK-Cu:** 2mg daily - **TB-500:** 1mg a couple times this week only ::gallery[{"images":["https://retatrutidelog.com/uploads/2cf81023-0d60-4578-95f2-3298dad255f5.png","https://retatrutidelog.com/uploads/f309908e-86ee-4a2b-bbc2-1171e1dd3c58.png","https://retatrutidelog.com/uploads/fa2913cd-6cf9-4253-82c8-2f37a967ba77.png","https://retatrutidelog.com/uploads/764159a3-0f11-4eb5-a750-572dd96d215d.png","https://retatrutidelog.com/uploads/7bf19c07-7ead-49ee-8db7-1c1bfe9d2993.png","https://retatrutidelog.com/uploads/dad3fec2-2a31-4ad9-ba0e-51736e613459.png","https://retatrutidelog.com/uploads/5bd34aab-5a68-499e-a068-d86681cec1de.png"],"captions":["","","","","","",""]}] This week was massive. Down 4.4 lbs on the scale to 256.2 lbs, but the RENPHO tells the real story: I lost 4.8 lbs of fat while gaining another 0.4 lbs of lean mass. My waist dropped almost a full inch to 39.17", and I'm fitting into size 34 jeans. At 256 lbs. That's early 20s sizing for me. Let me break down what happened this week. ## The Scale vs Body Composition Story **Week 24 vs Week 23 changes:** - Weight: 256.2 lbs (down from 260.6 lbs, **-4.4 lbs**) - Body Fat Mass: 66.6 lbs (down from 71.4 lbs, **-4.8 lbs fat**) - Muscle Mass: 176.8 lbs (up from 176.4 lbs, **+0.4 lbs**) - Visceral Fat: 12 (down from 13, **-1 level**) - Body Fat %: 26.0% (down from 27.4%, **-1.4% drop**) - Waist Measurement: 39.17" (down from 40.07", **-0.9 inches**) **Note on waist measurement:** I measure consistently at the same spot every week: about 2 inches above my belly button. This is not the same as where I wear my pants (on my hips, like most people). Consistent measurement location matters more than the specific number. This is what body recomposition looks like. The scale says 4.4 lbs down, but I actually lost 4.8 lbs of fat while adding 0.4 lbs of muscle. The difference is water fluctuation, but the trend is clear: fat going down, muscle staying stable or increasing. Visceral fat dropping from 13 to 12 is huge. That's the dangerous fat around your organs. One level down might not sound like much, but it's measurable health improvement. ## Size 34 Jeans at 256 Pounds I just bought new jeans last week, size 36. I wear them on my hips, always have. They were loose this morning. In one of my daily YouTube check-ins this week, I mentioned I could have buttoned the size 34s at the store, but my calves would have been tight so I went with 36s. Now those 36s are already getting loose. To me, at this weight on the scale, that's a crazy size of pants to fit into. I would have been in my early 20s the last time I wore size 34 jeans. The difference is back then I wasn't carrying 176 lbs of muscle mass. The waist measurement tells the story: 39.17 inches this week, down from 40.07" last week. That's almost a full inch (0.9") in one week. Since I started tracking waist measurements on October 10th at 45.31 inches, I'm down **6.14 inches total in just over 2 months**. For reference, I measure at the same spot every week: about 2 inches above my belly button. Not where I wear my pants (on the hips), but at a consistent anatomical landmark. This keeps the measurements reliable week to week. The midsection is shrinking faster than the scale suggests because muscle is maintaining or increasing. That's the whole point of this protocol. ## Shoulder Flare-Up: Showing Up Anyway I had a bit of a flare-up with my shoulder this week. Thursday was leg day, and I just did the bare minimum, really phoned it in. Got in the car after the workout and did the second half of my daily video, told everyone I wouldn't be going to the gym on Friday and it would become an unplanned maintenance day to let my shoulder recover. Well, as the day progressed and my shoulder loosened up, I walked that back. Made plans for a modified lifting plan for Friday and forced my fat ass to get up at 4:15am and go to the gym anyway. I'm so glad I did. I really enjoyed the modified workout and felt amazing afterward. This is a pattern I keep seeing: life rewards showing up. Even when you don't feel like it, even when you have a legitimate reason to skip, if you show up and do *something*, you almost always feel better afterward. ## Sleep Quality Continues Sleep wise, I had some really strong days this week. I forced myself to start my nighttime routine sooner to log a couple extra hours of sleep on some of the nights. I know I keep harping on this [Earth Elixir 4-in-1 Sleep Aid supplement](https://amzn.to/4s3hMDT), but I really think it's what is causing all this REM and deep sleep I'm getting. I've got 8 years of Garmin sleep data to compare against, and my current sleep quality is significantly better than baseline. Consistent deep sleep and REM means better recovery, which means I can train harder and more frequently. The compound effect is real. ## Life Rewards Forward Progress A big thing I noticed this week: as long as I'm putting my best foot forward and doing something to make progress, things seem to just even themselves out and work out. I'm a firm believer that if you are actively working on moving forward, life will reward you. It may not be exactly what you had in mind or in the timeframe you had in your head, but in general I tend to believe that **life rewards forward progress**. The shoulder thing is a perfect example. I had a legitimate reason to skip Friday's workout. Shoulder was bothering me, leg day was rough, I was tired. But I showed up anyway with a modified plan, and the workout ended up being great. The same principle applies to this entire journey. Show up consistently, do the work, track the data, make adjustments, and keep moving forward. The results compound over time. Try and stay motivated in your own journey and keep the momentum going. ## YouTube Growth: 120+ Subscribers Huge influx of subscribers on YouTube this week, pushing me well over the 100 subscriber threshold to **120 at the time of writing this**. For a channel that just started daily content 3 weeks ago, this seems crazy to me. Thank you for the support. I really appreciate the subs and all the great comments on my videos (keep them coming). I really just figured I would throw up some videos that I would embed into my weekly posts. I didn't imagine I would get this type of response. The daily content format is working. Pre-gym and post-gym videos uploaded every morning around 6:30-7:30am, with Saturday being the weekly summary. It's raw, unpolished, and authentic. People are responding to that. If you want to follow along with the daily updates, subscribe at [@Dark.Rebuild](https://www.youtube.com/@Dark.Rebuild). ## RENPHO Scale Report: Week 24 Body Composition ![RENPHO Report Week 24](https://retatrutidelog.com/uploads/dd415d62-46df-4250-a37d-d3a77d3f5746.png) The [RENPHO smart scale](https://amzn.to/4rMH6Ok) continues to show the body recomposition happening. Fat mass down 4.8 lbs, muscle mass up 0.4 lbs, visceral fat down one level. **Key metrics Week 24:** - Weight: 256.2 lbs - Body Fat Mass: 66.6 lbs (26.0%) - Muscle Mass: 176.8 lbs - Skeletal Muscle: 109.8 lbs - Body Water: 138.8 lbs - Visceral Fat: 12 - BMI: 32.9 Body fat percentage dropped from 27.4% to 26.0% in one week. That's a massive 1.4% drop. At this rate, I'll be under 25% body fat in the next couple weeks, which puts me in the "fitness" category for body composition. The ab definition that started showing through the fat layer a few weeks ago is getting more pronounced. Upper blocks are clearly visible now, and the oblique lines at the ribs are deepening. All those weighted cable crunches (10 normal, 10 oblique, 10 normal at 85-90 lbs, 3-4 sets, 6 days a week) are building real muscle that will show when I get leaner. ## StepUp Challenge: Week 24 Update
Group Name retatrutidelog
Number of current members 8
Date Range 2025-12-12 to 2025-12-19
Sum of total steps of all members 434,265 steps
Avg daily steps of all members 6,785 steps/day
Total distance covered by group 197.39 miles [317.67 kms]
Weekly Wrap-up: 434K+ steps and 197+ miles covered with 8 members. Average daily steps: 6,785/day.
If you'd like to join our group, you can use the [direct group invite](https://join.thestepupapp.com/zW07S5) or read about [why I started this challenge](https://retatrutidelog.com/posts/my-step-count-is-trash-started-a-group-to-fix-it). ::sourceguide[{ "headline": "Need a source? ", "description": "Quick access to my supplier's contact info.", "buttonText": "Get Contact Info", "variant": "gradient" }] --- **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** 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.