Retatrutide Vlog: Weak Pressing, Bad Sleep & Waiting on Finnrick (Day 25)

Day 25: Chest Day, Protocol Adjustments & Purity Testing Today is Day 25 of daily vlogging my retatrutide weight loss journey. It is Monday morning, and despite a short night of sleep (only 4 hours), I hit the gym for Chest Day. HGH & Fasted Glucose: My fasted glucose was 90 this morning, dropping to 83 post-workout. Since restarting HGH and ramping up to 5IU, I have seen a consistent elevation in my fasting numbers (90-100 range). Even with a low-carb diet (carbs only at breakfast), this elevation is expected as the GH mobilizes fat, causing temporary insulin resistance. Workout Performance: Chest day was a mixed bag. While energy was fine, my pressing strength was noticeably lower today, likely due to the cold weather or lack of sleep. I required extra warm-up sets to get into the working weight. The gym remains packed with the January crowd. Protocol Update (Pin Day): Today is injection day. I pinned 12mg of Retatrutide and 75mg of Testosterone Cypionate (IM) before heading out. I have officially decided to stick to a single weekly dose for Retatrutide rather than split dosing. The 12mg single shot is providing sustainable appetite suppression through the week, so I see no need to complicate it until it stops working. Sourcing & Purity Testing: I am still waiting on updates from Finnrick regarding the "cheap" source ($1/mg Retatrutide) I submitted for testing back in December. Other people who submitted around the same time are getting results, so hopefully, mine will arrive this week. 📝 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 25, Sleep Stats & Cold Weather 1:25 Nutrition: Strip Steak Lunch & Macros 2:10 Post-Workout: Glucose Drop (90 to 83) 2:25 HGH Impact: Why Fasting Glucose is Elevated 3:07 Chest Day: Strength Dip & Gym Crowd 4:05 Protocol Day: 12mg Retatrutide & 75mg Test C 4:28 Dosing Strategy: Why I Stopped Split Dosing 5:23 Lab Update: Still Waiting on Finnrick Results 6:20 Wrap Up: Ab Wheel & Breakfast 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.