Retatrutide Vlog: Shoulder Day, HGH Fat Mobilization & Lab Test Delays (Day 27)

Day 27: Shoulders, Glucose Trends & Lab Turnaround Times Today is Day 27 of daily vlogging my retatrutide weight loss journey. My voice is still recovering from a marathon day of talking at work, but sleep quality bounced back with over 7 hours recorded. Today was Shoulders day, and despite the heavy back session yesterday, recovery feels dialed in. HGH, Glucose & Physiology: Fasted glucose was 92 mg/dL this morning. I’ve noticed a trend where my fasted glucose sits higher (mid-90s) on my current HGH protocol compared to when I split the dose or run lower amounts. This aligns with the expected fat mobilization and temporary insulin resistance effects of HGH. However, Retatrutide seems to be keeping this well in check, preventing it from spiking over 100. My resting heart rate has ticked up slightly, likely returning to my pre-obesity baseline (low 60s) rather than a stress response. Protocol Update: No pins this morning. I am currently dosing HGH nightly and Retatrutide (12mg) once weekly. I’ve been on an ARB for blood pressure for two days now, and it has successfully mitigated the spikes I saw earlier without crashing my normal levels. No major water retention noted. Workout Performance (Shoulders): Hit the gym for a focused shoulder session targeting the delts. The gym was completely empty, which allowed for a smooth workout. I felt strong, and surprisingly, I have zero DOMS in my back despite the heavy load and new straps used yesterday. Lab Testing Rant: Still silence from Finnrick regarding the purity test results. While I appreciate that they offer free testing credits, the turnaround time is dragging out significantly—basically double the advertised time. If you need results fast, paying the premium for Janoshik ($300) is the only reliable way to go right now. 📝 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 27 & Sleep Recovery (7hrs+) 1:25 Physiology: Resting Heart Rate & Baseline Trends 2:00 Hunger Pains & Meal Plan Effectiveness 3:30 BP Update: ARB Medication Effects & Water Retention 4:40 Fasted Glucose (92): HGH & Fat Mobilization Logic 6:28 Workout Plan: Shoulder Session 7:11 Workout Montage (Shoulders) 8:42 Post-Workout Glucose (90) & Breakfast Plans 9:50 Lab Update: Finnrick Delays vs. Janoshik 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.