Retatrutide Vlog: Dropping the Dose & Pushing Through Leg Day (Day 43)

Today is Day 43, staying consistent even when the "want to" isn't there. We’re pushing through a fasted leg day, breaking down my specific bloodwork response to the current TRT protocol, and discussing why I’m downgrading my Retatrutide dose next week. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro: Day 43 Stats & Reta Dosage Step-Down 1:02 HGH & GHK-Cu: Injection Sites & Loose Skin Insurance 1:43 TRT Protocol: Switching to IM & Dealing with SubQ Lumps 2:39 Bloodwork Logic: SHBG, Free T Levels & Why I Don't Use an AI 3:35 Mental Game: Pushing Through the "Leg Day Blues" 4:26 Post-Workout: 90mg/dL Fasting Glucose & HGH Insulin Resistance 6:06 Fasted Training: Digestion Issues with Pre-Workout Meals on Reta 6:48 Leg Day Specifics: Pause Reps & Failure Sets 7:27 Lab Update: Freedom Diagnostics, Frozen Shipments & BAC Water 8:39 Work Update: Coding from Home THE MENTAL & PHYSICAL GAME: Leg day is never easy, especially when you wake up not feeling it. But consistency is what has moved the needle from 336 lbs down to the 240s. I stuck to the plan, leg press, extensions, curls, and calf raises—keeping the intensity high with two-second pauses on the press to force failure by the 10th rep. TRT & BLOODWORK DEEP DIVE: I discuss my experience with Alpha MD. I’ve switched from SubQ to Intramuscular injections because SubQ oil was leaving lumps. My bloodwork shows low SHBG, meaning I clear testosterone fast. The 150mg dose puts my Total T in the mid-range (680s) but keeps my Free T high without spiking E2, so no AI is needed. PROTOCOL & METRICS: - Current Weight: 248.4 lbs (Up 2.2 lbs water weight) - Retatrutide: 12mg (Stepping down to 8mg next week) - TRT: 150mg Test Cyp (Alpha MD), split Mon/Thu, IM. - Support: 5IU HGH (Nightly), 2mg GHK-Cu. - Glucose: 90 mg/dL fasted (elevated due to HGH), dropping to 84 mg/dL post-workout. LAB UPDATE: The 30mg sample is with Freedom Diagnostics. The shipment arrived damaged from freezing temps, so we are checking purity. Note on BAC water: I discard the generic water included with kits and stick to "Peptide Test" brand water for safety. RESOURCES: Alpha MD (Save $30): https://www.alphamd.org/referral/pYk0d Peptide Source Guide: https://retatrutidelog.com/s/source-guide-yt Community & COAs: https://retatrutidelog.com ITEMS I USE: RENPHO Smart Scale: https://amzn.to/3Z13TbN NIIMBOT D11 Label Printer: https://amzn.to/4rzfL1b Amazfit Watch: https://amzn.to/45lT2wL Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. This is a documentation of my personal journey and data. Consult a medical professional before changing any protocol.