EddieK
New member
This isn't medical advice, it's simply what has worked for me.
My Dosing Schedule
I didn't rush the dose increases. I wanted to give my body time to adjust.
Weeks 1–5: 1 mg once weekly
Weeks 6–9: 2 mg once weekly
Week 10 onward: 4 mg once weekly
I've now been at 4 mg for several weeks and plan to stay here until I reach my goal before eventually tapering down.
My Diet...
I didn't follow any complicated meal plan or eliminate entire food groups.
Instead, I focused on a few simple principles:
Prioritize protein at every meal.
Keep calories reasonable without starving myself.
Drink lots of water.
Eat until I'm satisfied—not stuffed.
A typical day looks something like this:
Breakfast!
Premier Protein or Fairlife protein shake
Sometimes a homemade PE Science vanilla shake made with Fairlife 2% milk
Snack Time... Between Breakfast and Lunch
Either,
2 Hard-boiled eggs or a serving of Cottage cheese (low fat) or a Protein bar if I'm on the go
Dinner!
Chicken breast between 120 and 150 grams (occasionally fish) Boneless and Skinless baked with no fats
Lots of vegetables like peas, carrots, green beans, broccoli, or baby corn
Nothing fancy. Just consistent.
I've Learned that Retatrutide has definitely helped reduce my appetite, but it still requires making good choices.
Some days are easier than others.
I've had weeks where the scale barely moved, and even a couple where it went up. Instead of getting discouraged, I kept following the plan because I knew weight loss isn't perfectly linear.
The biggest lesson has been that consistency beats perfection.
My Results this far,
In just 15 weeks, I've lost over 75 pounds.
Even more exciting than the number on the scale:
Clothes that were once tight are now too big, I have more energy, Everyday activities are easier, I finally feel like this is something I can maintain long term.
My Advise..... If you care lol...
If you're just beginning your journey, don't compare your progress to anyone else's. Find a routine you can live with.
Eat enough protein, Stay hydrated.
Trust the process, Some weeks you'll lose a lot, Some weeks you won't.
Just keep showing up.
Fifteen weeks ago I hoped this medication might help change my life, today, I truly believe it already has.
My Dosing Schedule
I didn't rush the dose increases. I wanted to give my body time to adjust.
Weeks 1–5: 1 mg once weekly
Weeks 6–9: 2 mg once weekly
Week 10 onward: 4 mg once weekly
I've now been at 4 mg for several weeks and plan to stay here until I reach my goal before eventually tapering down.
My Diet...
I didn't follow any complicated meal plan or eliminate entire food groups.
Instead, I focused on a few simple principles:
Prioritize protein at every meal.
Keep calories reasonable without starving myself.
Drink lots of water.
Eat until I'm satisfied—not stuffed.
A typical day looks something like this:
Breakfast!
Premier Protein or Fairlife protein shake
Sometimes a homemade PE Science vanilla shake made with Fairlife 2% milk
Snack Time... Between Breakfast and Lunch
Either,
2 Hard-boiled eggs or a serving of Cottage cheese (low fat) or a Protein bar if I'm on the go
Dinner!
Chicken breast between 120 and 150 grams (occasionally fish) Boneless and Skinless baked with no fats
Lots of vegetables like peas, carrots, green beans, broccoli, or baby corn
Nothing fancy. Just consistent.
I've Learned that Retatrutide has definitely helped reduce my appetite, but it still requires making good choices.
Some days are easier than others.
I've had weeks where the scale barely moved, and even a couple where it went up. Instead of getting discouraged, I kept following the plan because I knew weight loss isn't perfectly linear.
The biggest lesson has been that consistency beats perfection.
My Results this far,
In just 15 weeks, I've lost over 75 pounds.
Even more exciting than the number on the scale:
Clothes that were once tight are now too big, I have more energy, Everyday activities are easier, I finally feel like this is something I can maintain long term.
My Advise..... If you care lol...
If you're just beginning your journey, don't compare your progress to anyone else's. Find a routine you can live with.
Eat enough protein, Stay hydrated.
Trust the process, Some weeks you'll lose a lot, Some weeks you won't.
Just keep showing up.
Fifteen weeks ago I hoped this medication might help change my life, today, I truly believe it already has.
