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Week 9: Tesamorelin Visceral Changes + 8mg Retatrutide Sweet Spot

September 05, 2025 • 5 min read

Week 9 brings the most visible tesamorelin effects yet - noticeable visceral fat reduction when I "suck in" my gut compared to just a week ago. The 8mg retatrutide dose continues to be the sweet spot for hunger control without overdoing it. Heart rate and body temperature have increased since starting tesamorelin, and I'm prepping to add 5-Amino-1MQ to the stack next week using raw materials from Amazon.

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Why I'm Adding 5-Amino-1MQ to My Stack + Complete Amazon Shopping List

September 03, 2025 • 6 min read

Week 9 Update: I'm adding 5-amino-1MQ to my retatrutide + tesamorelin stack despite breaking my original timeline. Here's why I'm not waiting 12 more weeks, the science behind NNMT inhibition, and my complete $117 Amazon shopping list that saves 60-75% vs commercial capsules.

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Week 8: Retatrutide Up to 8mg + Tesamorelin Deep Sleep Gains & Recovery Boost

August 29, 2025 • 7 min read

Week 8 brings my planned increase to 8mg retatrutide plus second week of tesamorelin. The sleep improvements are remarkable - deeper phases confirmed by Garmin data, but morning grogginess from being pulled out of restorative sleep. Most surprising: complete DOMS elimination and dramatically faster recovery between gym sessions. Body composition changes are becoming more important than scale numbers.

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My Step Count is Trash - Started a Group to Fix It

August 26, 2025 • 3 min read

After discovering my daily step count is embarrassingly low despite consistent 5AM gym sessions, I started a StepUp group for anyone on retatrutide or weight loss journey wanting basic movement accountability. My gym routine is solid, but I'm sedentary the other hours.

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Retatrutide Heart Rate Side Effects: Real User Data Shows Decrease

August 26, 2025 • 4 min read

Clinical trials show retatrutide increases heart rate 5.6-7.5 bpm, but my 9 years of Garmin data reveals the opposite. My resting heart rate decreased from 72 to 64 bpm after starting retatrutide - returning to healthier baseline levels from 2020.

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Low Testosterone: Adding Natural Support to My Protocol

August 22, 2025 • 5 min read

Blood work results are in: testosterone at 243 ng/dL (officially "Low"). Instead of rushing to TRT, I'm testing natural recovery with targeted supplements while continuing retatrutide + tesamorelin. 3-month experiment begins.

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Retatrutide Progress Week 7: 299.3 lbs and Tesamorelin Addition

August 21, 2025 • 8 min read

Week 7 marks a significant milestone - not just because I'm now at 6mg retatrutide, but because I've added tesamorelin to target visceral fat. Oh, and there's this: 299.3 lbs. Back in the 200s for the first time in years. This week covers the fasting requirement myths, blood lab results, and my first tesamorelin injection experience.

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Retatrutide Killed My 8-Year Whiskey Habit in One Week

August 19, 2025 • 14 min read

I thought retatrutide would help me lose weight. I didn't expect it to kill an 8-year nightly whiskey habit in one week. After years of 500ml of Jameson every night, the cravings just disappeared. No white-knuckling, no willpower battles.

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DEXA Scan Results: My Body Composition Data 6 Weeks Into Retatrutide

August 16, 2025 • 7 min read

Real DEXA scan results 6 weeks into retatrutide: 301.2 lbs, 40.1% body fat, 319cm² visceral fat. Perfect baseline data before adding tesamorelin on Monday. Complete scan experience and what the numbers actually mean.

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Week 6 Retatrutide : -3.4 Pounds Down, Source Switch Results, Tesamorelin Prep

August 15, 2025 • 6 min read

Week 6 brings a source switch to Chinese retatrutide with better mixing and eliminated headaches, plus preparation for adding tesamorelin Monday. Despite 34+ pounds lost and clothes fitting completely different, this week's progress photos show the reality that visual changes slow down even when real progress continues.

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The Problem I Didn't See Coming: Why I Need a Labeling System

August 13, 2025 • 6 min read

Adding tesamorelin to my retatrutide protocol created a dangerous mix-up risk: identical unlabeled vials that could be confused. Here's how I solved it with a NIIMBOT D11 thermal printer for under $40.

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Why I'm Evolving Beyond Just Retatrutide: My Research Led Me Here

August 10, 2025 • 6 min read

After losing 31.2 lbs on retatrutide, I'm adding tesamorelin to target stubborn visceral fat. Being transparent about evolving from single peptide documentation to systematic optimization protocol.

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Finnrick Results Are In: My $186 Chinese Retatrutide Tested at 99.27% Purity (part2)

August 09, 2025 • 9 min read

Finnrick test results are in: My $186 Chinese retatrutide tested at 99.27% purity with an 8.5/10 overall score. This validates direct sourcing over paying 15x more ($18.75/mg vs $1.24/mg) for potentially identical quality from US suppliers.

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Week 5 Retatrutide Check-in: 305.4 lbs and Fighting Food Noise

August 08, 2025 • 5 min read

Week 5 on 4mg retatrutide: 305.4 lbs (31.2 total loss), post-injection headaches continue, and solving protein intake with a high-volume shake recipe. Breaking into the 305s feels like a major milestone.

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Week 4 Retatrutide Check-in: 4mg Appetite Suppression Is No Joke

August 01, 2025 • 6 min read

Week 4 on 4mg retatrutide: 4.5 pounds down but appetite suppression became disgust with food. Plus headaches, gym return, and an unexpected benefit - complete elimination of alcohol cravings after years of heavy drinking.

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Testing My $186 Chinese Retatrutide: The Finnrick Process (Part 1)

July 28, 2025 • 5 min read

Step-by-step documentation of Finnrick's free peptide testing process: from submission to sample receipt in 9 days. Complete timeline, communication details, and what to expect when testing your Chinese retatrutide supplier.

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How I Found My Retatrutide Sources (And Made an Expensive Mistake)

July 27, 2025 • 6 min read

My weeks-long detective mission to find reliable retatrutide sources: from Alabama telehealth dead ends to YouTube label investigations to discovering Chinese suppliers at 1/15th the cost. Plus the free testing process that validates quality.

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Week 3 Check-in: Progress Photos, Blood Data, and Moving to 4mg

July 25, 2025 • 5 min read

Week 3 retatrutide update: 4 pounds down, first progress photos showing real changes, glucose/ketone blood data tracking, and moving up to 4mg dose. Plus solving the mystery of overnight ketosis patterns.

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Understanding Your Retatrutide Levels: A Data-Driven Approach to Dosing

July 24, 2025 • 8 min read

A systematic approach to understanding retatrutide compound levels. Learn how half-life accumulation works, why effects intensify at weeks 3-4, and use my interactive calculator to optimize your dosing protocol.

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Week 2 Check-in: Hunger Returns and Sleep Issues

July 18, 2025 • 4 min read

Week 2 on retatrutide: 4.2 more pounds down, hunger timing changes, sleep issues from excess energy, and how my AI calorie tracking app is handling the simple meal routine. Plus some awkward digestive updates.

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