Retatrutide Week 27: Gaining Weight? & Why I’m Not Crying About It

83.0 lbs gone. 27 weeks into the Retatrutide "Correction." Apologies for the late upload today, it's been a busy day. The scale shows a 0.8 lb increase this week, bringing me to 253.6 lbs, but the numbers under the hood tell a different story. My fat mass is down 1.6 lbs, while my lean mass spiked by 1.8 lbs. In this video, I break down why chasing the scale is a trap, the reality of "muscle vs. water" during a recomp, and why I’ve officially added HGH back into the stack after last week's blood pressure scare. This is about validating the protocol through data, not just emotions. Peptide & TRT Sources: 📝 Source Guide: https://retatrutidelog.com/s/source-guide-yt 🩺 AlphaMD (TRT Referral): https://www.alphamd.org/referral/Ixzat Items Mentioned: ⌚ Amazfit Active 2 Sport: https://amzn.to/3YTwRu7 ⚖️ RENPHO Smart Scale: https://amzn.to/4q52UDm 🩸 Blood Pressure Monitor (My Unit): https://amzn.to/4jlApPi 🩺 RENPHO Smart BP Monitor (Smart Option): https://amzn.to/4qFpN0g 📏 RENPHO Smart Body Measuring Tape: https://amzn.to/3N4GCTN Research & Blog Posts: 🌐 Week 27 Blog Post: https://retatrutidelog.com/posts/retatrutide-week-27-253-6-lbs-textbook-recomp-scale-up-fat-down 🧪 Retatrutide Research Log: https://retatrutidelog.com 👣 Join the StepUp Challenge: https://join.thestepupapp.com/zW07S5 The Week 27 Audit: * Current Weight: 253.6 lbs (+0.8 lbs this week) * Total Loss: 83.0 lbs since July * Body Fat: 24.5% (-0.7% change) * Visceral Fat: 11 * Recomp Delta: -1.6 lbs Fat Mass / +1.8 lbs Muscle Mass The Week 27 Stack: * Retatrutide: 12mg (Full dose Monday; moving away from splits) * HGH: 5 IUs (Back in the stack; shallow IM in delts) * Test C: 150mg (Switched from SubQ to IM; split Mon/Thurs) * GHK-Cu: 2mg (Loose skin insurance) * ARB: Added for BP and kidney health management Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: July 2024 vs. Today (336 lbs to 253 lbs) 01:45 Progress Photos: Chest shelf and SubQ fat updates 03:50 Week 27 Stats: Why a 0.8lb scale gain is actually a win 06:15 [RANT] Chasing Fat Loss vs. Scale Weight 08:30 HGH is Back: 5 IUs and the Fasted Glucose impact 11:50 TRT Protocol Shift: Moving from SubQ to IM injections 14:40 Blood Pressure & ARBs: Managing the water "evacuation" 16:00 Blood Donation: High Hematocrit and Sleep Apnea recovery 19:10 Future Milestones: Booking the Valentine’s Day DEXA Scan 22:30 Tessa vs. HGH: Addressing the "Reddit Doctors" 24:50 Final Thoughts & How to Reach Out *Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, documenting my personal journey. Always consult with a medical professional before starting any protocol.*