When I started this blog, the plan was simple: document my retatrutide experience from 336 lbs to my goal weight. Pure retatrutide journey, nothing else. But my ADHD research obsession has led me down a path I didn't expect, and I need to be transparent about where this is heading. ## How My YouTube Algorithm Betrayed Me I've been obsessively searching peptide information for what feels like forever now, and my YouTube feed has turned into a peptide content wasteland. Every video is about stacking, protocols, and optimization. It's all become noise at this point, but through that noise, one thing kept coming up: tesamorelin for visceral fat targeting. Honestly, I knew about tesamorelin before I even ordered retatrutide. I guess I was using reta as the test case, but the more I research, the more I think I need a different approach for my specific situation. ## The Stubborn Belly Reality Here's the thing: I've lost 31.2 lbs in five weeks, which is incredible. My love handles and midsection are definitely shrinking, and I can see changes in my progress photos. But there's this area starting at my ribcage line and extending through my whole belly that still feels different. Hard to explain, but it's not the soft "pinch an inch" fat. It has a hardness and density that doesn't feel normal. When I lean over to tie my shoes, I can feel my internals squishing together. That's not normal. When I used to be skinnier years ago, I never felt that internal pressure and density throughout my midsection. **The uncomfortable truth:** Deep down, I know that years of heavy drinking and fast food resulted in deep fat buildup. Not just subcutaneous fat around my midsection, but internal visceral fat that's packed around my organs like a dense, uncomfortable vest I can't take off. This explains something that always puzzled me: at 336 lbs, people would consistently guess I was in the high 200s. That's because visceral fat is incredibly dense and heavy but doesn't create the same visible bulk as subcutaneous fat. At the start I was likely carrying 40+ pounds of internal fat that people couldn't see but I could definitely feel. Now here's the thing about visceral fat: it's actually more metabolically active than subcutaneous fat, so it should respond first to weight loss. The fact that I still feel this dense, uncomfortable mass throughout my midsection suggests I started with a massive amount. Even after losing some, there's clearly plenty left to target while I still have substantial amounts of both types of fat to lose. ## Why Retatrutide Alone Might Not Be Enough Retatrutide is incredibly effective for overall weight loss through appetite suppression and metabolic improvements. But while I'm seeing great results, I want to maximize this window while I still have substantial amounts of both subcutaneous and visceral fat to lose. Tesamorelin works as a growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog. It signals my pituitary gland to pump out more of my own growth hormone, which then preferentially targets visceral fat because visceral adipose tissue has more growth hormone receptors than subcutaneous fat. Clinical data from Egrifta SV (brand name tesamorelin) shows significant reductions in excess visceral abdominal fat in randomized, controlled trials. **The logic:** Results won't be instant - visceral fat loss happens over weeks to months, and maintenance depends on continuing healthy habits. But if retatrutide is handling the metabolic side and overall fat loss, and tesamorelin can accelerate the visceral fat component, now is the time to take advantage of it while I have the most fat to lose. Why wait until I'm closer to goal weight when the impact would be smaller? ## The Order is Placed Based on the 99.27% purity results from my Chinese supplier, I've already placed my order: - **600mg additional retatrutide** (nearly 2-year supply at 6mg/week) - **200mg tesamorelin** (3-month targeted cycle) - **Order status:** Shipped and expected delivery next week The Finnrick test results gave me complete confidence to expand my protocol with the same verified source. When you find quality at $1.24/mg instead of $18.75/mg, you stock up. ## Blog Evolution: Staying Transparent I want to be completely upfront about this change. This blog wasn't supposed to evolve beyond retatrutide documentation, but I feel amazing on this journey and want to optimize everything I can while I have the momentum. **Why share this publicly instead of just doing it privately?** Because transparency is everything. If I quietly add tesamorelin and then post final progress photos in 4 months that are better than expected for just retatrutide, I'd lose any trust I might gain in this space. I'm just expanding the toolkit based on what the data and my body are telling me. ## The Updated Protocol Timeline **Current Status:** - Complete Week 6: 4mg retatrutide (by its self) **Next Phase (Week 7):** - Increase to 6mg retatrutide - Begin 3-month tesamorelin cycle when order arrives - Document any synergistic effects **Future Additions:** - Creatine supplementation as workouts intensify - Additional compounds based on progress and research ## What This Means for the Blog This evolution from "pure retatrutide experience" to "systematic optimization protocol" opens up significantly more valuable content: **Documentation opportunities:** - How different compounds target different fat types - Combination timing and interaction effects - Real-world comparison of single vs multiple compound approaches - The decision-making process for adding each element - Workout performance and recovery changes - Cost analysis across multiple peptides **The core mission remains unchanged:** transparent documentation of what actually works, with real data, honest reporting, and systematic verification of quality and effectiveness. ## Moving Forward with Purpose This journey started as getting back to baseline health, but now I'm thinking bigger. Why not use this momentum to optimize everything? Why not target the specific metabolic issues that got me to 336 lbs in the first place? The systematic approach remains: research thoroughly, verify quality, document everything, share honestly. Just with better tools for addressing the root causes of the problem. I see this as the difference between losing weight and actually fixing the underlying issues. Retatrutide is handling the appetite and general fat loss beautifully. Tesamorelin should handle the visceral fat that's been building up for years. **The goal:** Not just reaching a number on the scale, but building a body that feels fundamentally different than the one that got me into this situation. ::subscribe[{"variant":"default"}] --- **Up next:** Tesamorelin arrival, reconstitution process, initial dosing strategy, and first week effects documentation. **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. Do not attempt to obtain or use this compound without proper legal authorization. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making any decisions regarding medications, supplements, or medical treatments. 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