Retatrutide Vlog: Glucose Drops & Pre-DEXA Scale Victories (Day 44)

Today is Day 44, and the scale is finally validating the hard work. We’re discussing my plan to taper Retatrutide down to a maintenance dose, why I’m ignoring my sleep tracker, and the "vanity" workout that keeps the mental game strong. Plus, a deep dive into my post-workout glucose drop and upcoming DEXA scan. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro: Day 44 Stats & The Reta Taper Plan 1:02 GHK-Cu & HGH: Skin Elasticity & Shallow IM Protocol 2:39 TRT Update: Why Alpha MD Was the Right Call 3:08 Tech vs. Reality: The Amazfit Sleep Data Mystery 4:32 Vanity Day: High-Volume Upper Body & Gym Fun 5:32 Metabolic Markers: 71 mg/dL Glucose & Deep Ketosis 6:42 Lab Update: Waiting on Freedom Diagnostics COA 8:40 The Scale Peek: Purging Water & Fat Loss Trends 9:57 DEXA Scan Countdown: Validating 32 Weeks of Progress 11:15 Maintenance Philosophy: Finding the Sweet Spot for Food Noise THE MENTAL & PHYSICAL GAME: This has been the longest and hardest mental cut of my life, moving from 336 lbs down into the 240s. Today was about "vanity" movements—cherry-picking the exercises that feel good and provide a solid pump. It’s not always about hitting a specific powerlifting goal; sometimes it’s about the mental relief and staying active to keep the momentum going. TRT & PROTOCOL EVOLUTION: I’m currently running 150mg of Test Cyp through Alpha MD. It’s been a game-changer for avoiding the "crash" while in such a steep caloric deficit. I’m also detailing my move toward a maintenance phase. I don’t want to test my willpower against a rapid change, so I’m slowly titrating my Retatrutide dose down from 12mg to 8mg, eventually aiming for a 2-4mg "sweet spot" to keep the metabolic benefits and cravings in check. PROTOCOL & METRICS: - Current Weight: 248.4 lbs (Official Saturday weight—trending lower today!) - Retatrutide: 12mg (Dropping to 8mg this Monday) - TRT: 150mg Test Cyp (Alpha MD) - Support: 5IU HGH (Nightly), 2mg GHK-Cu - Glucose: 83 mg/dL fasted / 71 mg/dL post-workout - Ketones: 1.3 mmol/L LAB UPDATE: Still waiting on the 30mg sample results from Freedom Diagnostics. Once the PDF arrives, I’ll be sharing the results (unredacted where possible) with everyone who has the source guide and featuring them in an upcoming vlog. RESOURCES: Alpha MD (Save $30): https://retatrutidelog.com/s/alphamd 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.