Retatrutide vlog: Blood Donation Recovery & Nighttime HGH Protocol (Day 23)

Day 23: Leg Day, HGH Protocol Changes & Lab Decisions Today is Day 23 of daily vlogging my retatrutide weight loss journey. It’s Thursday, which means Leg Day. Blood Donation Update: I donated blood yesterday evening post-work. The process was smooth, and honestly, I don't feel any different today—no fatigue, no sleep issues. My blood pressure is sitting at a normal level, so I suspect the high volume was indeed the issue. Lab Work Decision: I debated going in for some quick labs to check my Ferritin levels (to ensure the donation didn't tank them), but I decided on camera to wait. I have a full workup scheduled for mid-February (Labs + Dexa Scan), so I’ll hold off until then to get the full picture. Protocol Updates (HGH & Reta): * HGH: I brought HGH back into the protocol last night. I have officially moved it to a nighttime administration (post-shower) going forward to see if that mitigates the water retention and BP spikes I felt with morning dosing. * Retatrutide: I'm on Day 4 of the single 12mg dose. The suppression is heavy—I’ve forgotten to eat dinner two nights in a row. No hunger pangs, just a complete lack of food noise. Workout & Diet: Leg day was solid. Hit 5 plates per side on the Leg Press with a pause at the bottom. Quads were smoked by the end. Glucose was stable, but I'm pulling carbs back a bit today to stay on target. ITEMS I USE (The Insurance Policy): ⚖️ RENPHO Smart Scale: https://amzn.to/3Z13TbN 🩺 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 (like the ARB/BP meds), join the newsletter at https://retatrutidelog.com or send me a message using the contact form on the site. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro: Day 23 Leg Day 0:18 Blood Donation Recap (Yesterday Evening) 0:30 Sleep Stats: Short duration, High Quality 1:50 Lab Decision: Why I'm waiting until Feb 2:40 Protocol Change: HGH moved to Nighttime (Started last night) 4:22 Leg Day Workout: 5 Plate Press 5:40 Diet Update: Pulling back carbs 6:15 12mg Reta Update: Forgetting to Eat 7:50 Work Stress & Gym Environment 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.