Retatrutide Week 30: I Gained 2 lbs but My Waist is Smaller?

88.2 lbs gone. 30 weeks into the Retatrutide "Correction." This week was a lesson in patience and the reality that weight loss isn't linear. After two massive back-to-back weeks (losing 6.4 lbs total), the scale showed a 2.2 lb increase this morning, weighing in at 248.4 lbs. While the scale "laughed at me" this week, the data tells a different story: my waist is down another 0.19 inches (36.85"), and body fat percentage actually dipped by 0.2%. I’m clearly holding water in my midsection—likely an overcorrection from the 1.5-gallon hydration focus last week. Despite the "emotional backlash" of a scale increase, the goal is to keep doing what has worked for 30 weeks. No crazy changes, just consistency. In this video, I also discuss moving my peptide testing from Finnrich to Freedom for faster turnaround, my experience switching from SubQ to IM for TRT (and why I'm never going back), and a look at the current stack including 12mg Reta and 5 IUs of HGH. Peptide & TRT Sources: 📝 Source Guide: https://retatrutidelog.com/s/source-guide-yt 🩺 AlphaMD (TRT Referral): https://www.alphamd.org/referral/Ixzat 🔬 Freedom Diagnostics (New Lab): https://freedomdiagnosticstesting.com/ Items Mentioned: 💧 Free Water Tracker Tool: https://retatrutidelog.com/water ⚖️ RENPHO Smart Scale: https://amzn.to/4q52UDm 🩸 Blood Pressure Monitor: https://amzn.to/4jlApPi 📏 RENPHO Smart Body Measuring Tape: https://amzn.to/3N4GCTN ⌚ Amazfit Watch: https://amzn.to/3YTwRu7 💊 Earth Elixir 4-in-1 Sleep Aid: https://amzn.to/49VulZw Research & Blog Posts: 🌐 Week 30 Blog Post: https://retatrutidelog.com/posts/retatrutide-week-30-dealing-with-fluctuations 🔬 How to Filter Peptides (Guide): https://retatrutidelog.com/posts/how-to-filter-peptides The Week 30 Audit: * Current Weight: 248.4 lbs (+2.2 lbs this week) * Total Loss: 88.2 lbs since July 3rd * Body Fat: 22.5% (Down 0.2%) * Visceral Fat: 9 (Holding steady) * Waist: 36.85" (-0.19" change) The Week 30 Stack: * Retatrutide: 12mg (Single Monday dose) * HGH: 5 IUs (Post-gym recovery focus) * Test C: 150mg (75mg/75mg Split IM - Mon/Thu) * GHK-Cu: 2mg (Mixed from raw, filtered) Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: The 336 lbs vs. 248 lbs Reality 02:15 Sourcing Strategy: Direct from China & Bulk Stashing 04:47 The Week 30 Stats: Scale Increase vs. Waist Reduction 07:04 Water Fluctuations: Why I’m Not Panicking 09:20 Progress Photos: Natural Light vs. Bathroom Comparison 11:00 Stack Update: 12mg Reta & Side Effect Profile 12:40 HGH vs. Tessa: Recovery Gains & Water Retention Issues 14:50 TRT: Switching from SubQ Knots to IM Injections 16:40 Mental Game: Dealing with "Hard Cut" Exhaustion 19:30 Lab Testing: Moving to Freedom Labs for 48hr Turnaround 23:10 Future Content: New Gym & Changing Up the Vlogs 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.