Retatrutide Log: The HGH Kill-Switch + Brutal New Year Leg Day (Day 18)

Day 18: Happy New Year. Welcome to 2026. Today we are kicking off the year with a heavy leg session and a critical PSA on vitals. As a developer, I view the body as a system; when the metrics move out of tolerance, you don't "feel" your way through it, you debug the protocol and hit the kill-switch. I’ve officially pulled HGH from the stack today to address water retention and a spike into Stage 1 Hypertension. The "Aldosterone Bug": HGH water retention isn't just cosmetic; it's a cardiovascular tax. Today’s vlog covers the pivot to Telmisartan (40mg AM) to flush the edema and stabilize my baseline. ITEMS I USE (The Insurance Policy): 🩺 Blood Pressure Monitor: https://amzn.to/49lB6DH ⌚ Amazfit Watch (Sleep/HRV Analytics): https://amzn.to/45lT2wL 📝 Source Guide: https://retatrutidelog.com/s/source-guide-yt ACCESS TO SOURCES: If you need access to the ancillary sources mentioned, join the newsletter at https://retatrutidelog.com or send me a message using the contact form on the site. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Happy New Year 2026 & Sleep Stats 1:30 Why I’m "dragging" today (Sober celebrations) 3:00 KILL-SWITCH: Pulling the HGH from the protocol 5:00 Heavy Leg Day Recap (5 Plates & Pause Reps) 7:30 THE PSA: Why you need a $40 Insurance Policy 9:00 The Aldosterone Bug: Water retention & BP mechanics 11:00 Data Over Feelings: Managing Stage 1 Hypertension Vetted research sources and logs: 🌐 https://retatrutidelog.com Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. This is a documentation of my personal journey and data. Consult a medical professional before changing any protocol.