Retatrutide Vlog: Leg Day Survival, TRT IM vs. SubQ & Sleep Debt (Day 28)

Day 28: Leg Day Struggle, Sleep Stats & Injection Protocols Today is Day 28 of daily vlogging my retatrutide weight loss journey. It’s a chilly 28 degrees in Huntsville. This video is a bit shorter than usual because I was running on a serious sleep deficit—only 4 hours and 45 minutes recorded. Despite the short duration, the quality (Deep and REM) was solid, but physically, my body did not want to be in the gym today. It was a "Brain 1, Body 0" kind of morning where I had to force the discipline over motivation. Sleep & Recovery: Sleep duration was lacking (under 5 hours) due to staying up late, but my recovery metrics were surprisingly decent with 1 hour 15 minutes of Deep sleep and over an hour of REM. I plan to take rest days this coming Saturday and Sunday to catch up on recovery. Protocol Update (TRT & BP): Today’s pin was Testosterone Cypionate, 75mg Intramuscular (IM) in the quad. I discussed why I recently switched back to IM injections after trying SubQ for a while. The SubQ method with oils was leaving lumps and irritation that I just didn't like. Rotating IM sites (thighs, glutes, delts) feels much cleaner with no post-injection lump. * BP: Controlled. Taking 40mg of medication. * Water Retention: None noted; HGH side effects seem to be mitigating. * Glucose: Forgot the meter this morning, so no reading today. Workout Performance (Legs): I dragged myself to Planet Fitness for Leg Day. Despite the fatigue, I managed a solid session. * Leg Press: 4 plates per side with a strict 2-second pause at the bottom to maximize tension without needing excessive weight. * Extensions & Curls: I stopped counting reps and just went for the burn, adding partial reps at the end until failure. * Failure: Reached total failure on calf extensions to the point where my knee actually buckled on the last set. * Skipped: Cable crunches (just wanted to get in and get out). 📝 Source Guide: https://retatrutidelog.com/s/source-guide-yt 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 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 28 & Sleep Stats (4hrs 45m) 1:23 The Motivation Struggle: Discipline over Fatigue 2:40 Protocol Update: 75mg Test Cyp & IM vs. SubQ Issues 4:15 Pre-Workout: Why Leg Day is the hardest when tired 5:35 Post-Workout Update: Brain 1, Body 0 6:08 Leg Press Technique: 4 Plates & Pauses 6:35 Burnout Sets: Curls, Extensions & Knee Buckling 7:10 Upcoming Rest Days & Busy Work Schedule 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.