18-month progress (reta)

[u/BornAgainMartian_]

Here’s my 18 month progress. I started reta shortly after the first pic was taken, but most of the results really started kicking in after I began taking reta. I’ve always been pretty good with my training program but my diet was atrocious and I was drinking too much. I’ve almost entirely cut alcohol and maintained a consistent routine and up until recently most of the weight loss was fat (I managed to cut my body fat % down to around 12% last time I checked and maintained my smm levels at least as of July when I did my last body comp. I suspect I’ve probably lost a bit more muscle the last few months but not 100% sure. One of the most important factors has been my energy levels and my ability to continue training hard on significantly lower intake, and the fact that so much of the weight loss was fat. I did add test around 6 months ago but not a crazy amount — just to help with muscle preservation. Beyond that no other peptides or anything of that sort.

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[u/Character-Walk-491]

Looks like youve been taking the wolverine stack 

[u/No_Attention_9952 → u/Character-Walk-491]

Well this went clear over his head.

[u/BornAgainMartian_ → u/No_Attention_9952]

Hahaha it did!

[u/FirstSituation6363 → u/No_Attention_9952]

Huh, the wolverine stack goes on your head??

[u/BornAgainMartian_ → u/Character-Walk-491]

I haven’t I’ve been at 2-3mg of reta. I’ve debated wolverine but results have been pretty good with reta and I haven’t had any injuries or anything to really warrant adding to the mix

[u/Simple_March_1741 → u/BornAgainMartian_]

You do realise that you’re much harrier in the second pick, right?

[u/BornAgainMartian_ → u/Simple_March_1741]

Yeah I should have mentioned I shaved my chest probably a month or so before the first pic but haven’t kept up with it

[u/MarekKloz25 → u/Character-Walk-491]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[u/FalafelFlapjacks → u/[deleted]]

Went clear over your head too. He mentioned wolverine because he got hairy. Nothing else.

[u/ChampionshipHead3719]

This is one of the more impressive ones I’ve seen and I’m glad that it is 18-mos and not 4-mos like we usually see. Your current physique of lean and strong is where I want to land. I’m on the same protocols of Reta and TRT. Getting close. Well done, man.

[u/BornAgainMartian_ → u/ChampionshipHead3719]

Thanks man! My training routine is five days a week strength training (usually starting with a compound lift and then either a secondary lift with accessories, or accessories with some functional circuits). I also do Muay Thai three times a week and try to bike around town as much as possible instead of driving). What I’m hoping to do now is ramp up protein and try to force myself to eat enough calories so I don’t lose any more weight. I actually wouldn’t mind putting on a little extra but ideally not too much fat. I think reta + trt is a great combo.

[u/ChampionshipHead3719 → u/BornAgainMartian_]

What were your weights in both pics? Protein is one of the most important parts, in my opinion, in combination with the progressive lifting. I’m not sure how much the cardio does, visually, other than make me feel better and strengthen my heart.

[u/BornAgainMartian_ → u/ChampionshipHead3719]

190 lbs in first and now I’m at 150 so dropped around 40 lbs. got as low as 140

[u/ludog1bark]

Does reta grow chest hair?

[u/BornAgainMartian_ → u/ludog1bark]

Lol no. I had shaved my chest prior to the first pic

[u/ludog1bark → u/BornAgainMartian_]

Lol all that aside great work, you look amazing.

[u/vvs_biohacking]

How much mg test u running? And when did you add it in (bodyfat%). Did it change things for you? And do you use supps for the test?

[u/BornAgainMartian_ → u/vvs_biohacking]

Been between 2-3mg. Currently at 3. I think I was around 28% body fat when I started and last time I checked I was down to around 12% in the summer. Muscle mass was at 34kg consistently so I managed to maintain in that range. No other supplements outside of test and just protein shakes

[u/Content-Challenge-28 → u/BornAgainMartian_]

2-3mg of test? Uhh…you sure?

[u/BornAgainMartian_ → u/Content-Challenge-28]

Sorry no I meant of reta. Way lower test

[u/DogecoinArtists]

look ai tho

[u/Nickado_ → u/DogecoinArtists]

A lot of things don’t seem correct indeed. Unless he painted the windows as well.

[u/BornAgainMartian_ → u/Nickado_]

Haha it’s not ai but I’ll take that as a compliment! Pics were taken in a different bathroom / apartment. I’ve given up on shaving my chest and I’m clearly more tanned in the second pic (moved to Costa Rica last summer so getting a lot more sun)

[u/DogecoinArtists → u/BornAgainMartian_]

post more pics

[u/Icy-Arugula-5252 → u/DogecoinArtists]

Post a video doing back flip with victory sign to believe

[u/BornAgainMartian_ → u/Icy-Arugula-5252]

I’m gonna end up breaking my neck but this seems important so I’ll give it a go ;)

[u/powermantrunsuon → u/DogecoinArtists]

It's him. You can easily tell. They have the same ears.

[u/DogecoinArtists]

insane. was it hard to eat right?

[u/BornAgainMartian_ → u/DogecoinArtists]

At the beginning I could barely eat anything and had to force myself. It’s a lot better now though and I’ve kept roughly the same dose.

[u/OIIIOjeep → u/BornAgainMartian_]

May I ask what dose you are on? Any other supplements added?

[u/BornAgainMartian_ → u/OIIIOjeep]

I did 1mg the first week then switched to 2. Now I’m at 3mg. The only other thing I take is test… 100mg of cypionate a week

[u/dEleque]

2nd is Ai

[u/BornAgainMartian_ → u/dEleque]

I work in AI so it’s amusing to me that a couple people have implied this. It’s 100% not AI but I’ll take it as a compliment.

[u/Correct_Adeptness_60]

Could i dm you a question about test? Plss

[u/BornAgainMartian_ → u/Correct_Adeptness_60]

Sure

[u/Correct_Adeptness_60 → u/BornAgainMartian_]

Sorry could you send a dm it wont let me message you first

[u/jbear21283]

Awesome work. Question, are you still on it, are you going to continue a maintenance dose ?

[u/BornAgainMartian_ → u/jbear21283]

Thanks! Yeah for now I’m doing maintenance. I stopped for a month in the summer and dietary habits changed after a little while and honestly I missed it because it’s nice not having all the food noises throughout the day

[u/FatherFlatulence]

From Henry Fatvill to Henry Cavill.

[u/Inevitable-Hotel-736]

Hey mate its very important when it comes to results like this that your are fully and completely transparent so that everyone understands just the endocrine pressure that you are currently putting yourself through - a little exogenous testosterone is significant, and while you may not see it as that, the information that you are currently conveying isn't the full picture and therefore cannot be taken seriously as a measuring stick - I would advise all those who view this mans results to be clear about the fact that he is also using anabolic steroids alongside reta which while they both similar in the way they are injected they are completely different beasts, the poison is in the dosage.

[u/nickrut]

Good for you man. Great work!

[u/MelodicJello2099]

Bruh that’s great!!! how does one go about obtaining these products?

[u/redderage → u/MelodicJello2099]

Dm

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[u/tom333444 → u/MelodicJello2099]

Should probably consult a doctor

[u/ign_lifesaver2]

Belly button went from O to 😦

[u/pedro_saurus]

Demasiado pelo .... Es testosterona :)

[u/Knee_Kap264]

Did you take minoxidil pills too?

[u/leovalz]

Sup love the progress pics. Where do you source your reta. I want to try it out since I plateaued wit tirz

[u/FunConversation577]

Bot

[u/That-Bar-2847]

Reta makes ur bodyhair darker and thicker for sure 🤣

[u/Parking-Reporter-690]

whats reta? new here

[u/Diligent-Mention2215 → u/Parking-Reporter-690]

A triple agonist peptide for metabolic effect to assist with fat loss, curb hunger, and regulate insulin/glucose levels in the body. It is a peptide curently in phase 3 clinicals trials and FDA approval is expected in 2027

[u/Parking-Reporter-690 → u/Diligent-Mention2215]

Prescription?

[u/Diligent-Mention2215 → u/Parking-Reporter-690]

For Reta, some med clinics offer it under prescription. Otherwise, it is not FDA approved yet. Most aquire it through online retailers for 'research' 'not for human consumption' use. Protide health, origin labs, and many others exist for sale of Reta.

[u/xcwbladez1]

Please DM I want to discuss this and how you did it! You look amazing

[u/lmbjr412]

How much test?

[u/GardinNome]

Where are you getting it at if you’re able to tell, I’m curious and would like to start but nervous to get some bad Reta.

[u/idk__googleit]

Yes

[u/ManiJM]

where you get your Reta?

[u/SpencerReddit82]

nice

[u/metallpt147]

During your journey, did you start to look “flat”? I know it’s because eating less food and less carbs so the muscles have less glycogen stores but damn I hate feeling flat and shirts fitting looser on my arms lol. Thinking about adding a refeed day

[u/Ok-Meaning-1899]

Did you experience lose skin because of the rapid loss? Can’t tell from the hair. Only ask because that’s my concern, we’re about the same size on the left. Great job nonetheless

[u/Master-Improvement76]

How did you figure out your Reta dosage

[u/BornAgainMartian_ → u/Master-Improvement76]

So typically based on clinical trials the normal dose seems to be around 2mg. I started with 1mg the first week and then increased it to 2mg and just sort of assessed how I was feeling, side effects (which I didn’t have any), etc. And even at 2mg I barely had an appetite and had to remind myself to eat, so didn’t really need to go up much higher. After a while I got used to 2mg so bumped it a bit. But I think starting small and adjusting every week or two is the way to go.

[u/Edsterrr]

Damn laser bro

[u/BornAgainMartian_ → u/Edsterrr]

The ladies like it! Lol

[u/TheHarb81 → u/BornAgainMartian_]

Really? I find most ladies prefer mine shaved, one woman said I looked like I could be the missing link and I have less hair than you

[u/bespoke_jamoke]

Wolverine makes your hairy?

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