## Current Stats - **Week 13 Weight:** 283.5 lbs - **Weekly Loss:** 2.5 lbs - **Total Progress:** -52.9 lbs - **Retatrutide:** 8mg (Split dosing Monday and Thursday) - **Tesamorelin:** 2mg daily - **5-Amino-1MQ:** 15mg daily injections - **Testosterone Cypionate:** 150mg weekly (3x 50mg) ::gallery[{"images":["https://retatrutidelog.com/uploads/e37e36a9-b18b-4fb5-911e-ee04d5cfaa9c.png","https://retatrutidelog.com/uploads/1175a4bd-77de-447c-9176-13efd730d108.png","https://retatrutidelog.com/uploads/20c278ca-cb6c-491a-9d79-f73620f543bc.png"],"captions":["","",""]}] This week brought tons of energy and the first real test of split dosing. At 283.5 pounds, I'm now down 52.9 pounds total and feeling better than I have in years. ## 5-Amino-1MQ: All-Day Clean Energy I'm really loving the boost that 5-Amino-1MQ is giving me at 15mg daily. The energy effect seems to last all day, and it's distinctly different from any stimulant I've tried. It takes about 40-45 minutes to kick in, starting very subtly. It's hard to explain - I don't feel jittery or buzzed like after taking a stimulant. I just feel awake with an overall sense of wellbeing. No crash. The effect seems to last for hours. This clean, sustained energy at the higher dose (up from 10mg last week) has been exceptional for productivity and gym performance. I have 2 more weeks on the 5-Amino-1MQ titration protocol before I need to take a break from it for a bit. I'm also looking at ordering supplies to make injectable SLU-PP-332. I won't be blogging about that process unless I hear demand for that type of content from readers. ## Sleep Quality: Deep Sleep Phase Improvements My sleep continues to be amazing with the [Earth Elixir sleep supplement](https://amzn.to/46DHDJX). I fall asleep very quickly, but I find I need to force myself to go to bed - which is different from past years when I'd start dozing on the couch and use that as my cue to head to bed. I wear my [Garmin Fenix 5X](https://amzn.to/46dbDvQ) and I'm noticing that I now hit deep sleep shortly after falling asleep. Even on short sleep nights where I get just under 6 hours, I hit a 20-minute deep sleep phase. When that 4:30am alarm goes off, I don't wake up thinking "I need more sleep." ![Garmin sleep tracking showing deep sleep phase](https://retatrutidelog.com/uploads/67e22ef5-e2f7-4b5b-bd83-a54a6d88e823.png) I've always been a low-hour sleep person - I don't think the military did that to me, it's just how I naturally tend to be. But the quality of sleep has improved dramatically with the supplement stack. ## Under-Desk Treadmill Integration My [under-desk treadmill](https://amzn.to/46oFNMS) arrived and fits perfectly under my desk. Lately the weather has been amazing as summer ends and humidity drops here, so I really do enjoy walking around the office complexes. However, this is much more efficient - if I walk outside at work, each lap on my route is about 20 minutes away from my desk. ![Under-desk treadmill setup](https://retatrutidelog.com/uploads/c5d8c947-73c6-4334-8c00-9512b9d55022.jpg) The treadmill allowed me to add an easy 10 minutes to each of my walks without leaving the office. I realized a little too late that I needed to move my watch from wrist to pocket to better track the steps while walking on it. ## Split Dosing: Week 1 Assessment First week of splitting my 8mg retatrutide dose into 4mg on Monday and 4mg on Thursday. The aggressive hunger signals that prompted this change seem more manageable with the split schedule, though it's early to draw definitive conclusions. I'll continue monitoring how this affects appetite control throughout the week compared to the single weekly dose approach. ## New Tracking Tools: Leveling Up Data Collection This week I invested in better tracking equipment. While the scale movements are still trending down (2.5 lbs this week), I want more comprehensive data. **New body composition scale:** [RENPHO Scale for Body Weight and Fat Percentage](https://amzn.to/4ntBQwm) with 8 electrodes and larger platform. It tracks BMI, body fat, muscle mass with high precision up to 400lbs. ![RENPHO body composition scale](https://retatrutidelog.com/uploads/f53c4636-1384-4261-bcd6-987d7aeb39cc.png) I know these bioelectrical impedance scales aren't the most accurate method of tracking body composition, but it has really well-formatted reports built in. I want to compare it to what my next DEXA scan shows in November. Starting next week, all check-ins will use the new scale and include the reports. **Smart body measuring tape:** [RENPHO Smart Body Measuring Tape](https://amzn.to/4mKQZbp) - this should have been part of my toolkit from the start. I'll be tracking measurements weekly starting next week alongside the scale data. ![RENPHO smart measuring tape](https://retatrutidelog.com/uploads/246f15b7-48ce-41dc-98eb-7fc8b9b7774d.png) I still have a lot of fat to lose, but adding these tools will create a better picture for me instead of hanging my hat on just the scale metrics week to week. I'm sure a slowdown is inevitable at some point, so having multiple data points will help track actual progress even when the scale isn't moving as quickly. ## StepUp Challenge: Maintaining Momentum No new members this week - we're still at 3 people in the group. The consistency continues though.
Group Name retatrutidelog
Number of current members 3
Group creation date 2025-08-26
Date Range 2025-09-26 to 2025-10-03
Sum of total steps of all members 225,137 steps
Avg daily steps of all members 9,380 steps/day
Total distance covered by group 102.33 miles [164.68 kms]
Weekly Wrap-up: 225K+ steps and 102+ miles covered with improved daily average. The under-desk treadmill is already making a difference!
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). ## Looking Ahead: Enhanced Tracking & Protocol Refinement Next week marks the start of comprehensive body composition tracking with the new scale and measuring tape. Combined with November's DEXA scan, I'll have multiple data points to validate how accurately these consumer tools track actual changes. The split dosing experiment continues, and I'll be watching closely for patterns in hunger signals throughout the week. The 5-Amino-1MQ titration continues as well - next week moves to 20mg daily. Energy levels are exceptional, sleep quality is dialed in, and the combination of compounds continues to deliver steady progress without side effects. Thirteen weeks in and the systematic approach keeps paying dividends. ::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.