Retatrutide Vlog: Heavy Back Day, Glucose Spikes & Portable Sauna Plans (Day 26)

Day 26: Back & Biceps, Glucose Anomalies & Recovery Tools Today is Day 26 of daily vlogging my retatrutide weight loss journey. It is a cold Tuesday morning, and my voice is shot from a long day of talking yesterday. Despite dehydration and a sore back from standing for 7 hours, I’m heading in for my favorite training day: Back and Biceps. HGH & Glucose Response: Fasting glucose was 84 this morning, which is lower than the 90-100 range I’ve been seeing since bumping HGH to 5IU. Interestingly, my glucose spiked to 92 post-workout despite having zero food in my system for 12 hours. This suggests active gluconeogenesis and fat mobilization during the fasted training session. I have moved my HGH administration to nighttime (5IU Shallow IM) and I am noticing I feel the effects much faster with shallow IM vs SubQ. Workout Performance (Back & Bis): I used new lifting straps today, which made a huge difference. I was able to go up 50lbs on Smith machine bent-over rows and significantly heavier on lat pulldowns. I am focusing on grip involvement for single-arm and seated rows, but the straps were essential for the heavy compound movements. Recovery & Sauna Plans: My back was tight from standing all day yesterday, so I utilized my Chirp pad for relief. Since my current gym lacks amenities, I am seriously considering purchasing a portable steam sauna for the garage to help with recovery and sweating it out post-workout. Lab & Gym Updates: I received an email from the owner of the new gym down the road—bathrooms are being finished, and equipment installation should start soon for a potential month-end opening. On the testing front, still no movement from Finnrick on the "cheap" source purity test. It remains "in process." 📝 Source Guide: https://retatrutidelog.com/s/source-guide-yt ITEMS I USE (The Insurance Policy): ⛺ Foldable Portable Steam Sauna: https://amzn.to/4sIZQPk ⚖️ RENPHO Smart Scale: https://amzn.to/3Z13TbN 🩺 Blood Pressure Monitor: https://amzn.to/49lB6DH ⌚ Amazfit Watch (Sleep/HRV Analytics): https://amzn.to/45lT2wL 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 26, Dehydration & Monster Opening 1:10 Sleep Stats: 6hr 20m & Sleep Cycles 1:25 HGH Protocol: Night Dosing & Shallow IM Benefits 2:15 Fasted Glucose: Reading 84 & Fat Mobilization 3:00 New Gym Update: Construction Progress 3:59 Post-Workout: Heavy Back Day & New Straps 5:10 Glucose Anomalies: Spiking to 92 Fasted 7:50 Recovery: Back Pain & Chirp Pad 8:30 Sauna Plans: Buying a Portable Steam Tent? 10:11 Lab Update: Still Waiting on Finnrick 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.