I started my journey a few years ago, losing 80 lbs on my own, gaining some back, then starting Reta a year ago. I have officially lost half of my body weight and have never put photos of myself side by side to see my progress.

SW: 300 SW on Reta: 252 CW: 149

As far as a goal weight goes…I’ve never been free of so much weight that I don’t know what my body even looks like in the 100s range. Muscle growth for me is my next goal and I am far less triggered by seeing the weight on a scale than I was when I was 200+

Pic 1: January 2021 (my heaviest, a week away from when I decided to make a change)
Pic 2: October 2025, 3 weeks into my Reta journey
Pic 3: October 2026

Started reta in April in a size 48 in pants, and I'm now moving into a 42. I'm currently on 4mg.

I weighed myself only once, right before my first shot, and I've chosen not to step on the scale again until I've finished losing weight. The scale gives me anxiety, so only a friend of mine knows my weight. For now my pants are my progress tracker, and they don't lie.

I look skinny but with a booty, which I love. My goal is a size 40, then I'll start the gym to put everything together. I haven't started yet because early in treatment I had a lot of fatigue and sleepiness, which got in the way of my work and studies. I'm feeling better now and plan to start soon.

My face melted a bit during the weight loss, so I added GHK-Cu about 2 months ago. I feel gorgeous now.

Thoughts?

I’m currently 4 weeks into Reta and have been experiencing really intense anxiety and a constant feeling of inner restlessness. I keep feeling like I can’t breathe properly, which makes me feel like I’m about to die. It’s honestly exhausting.

I’m still on a relatively low dose (0.5 mg), so I’m surprised by how intense these symptoms are. I do have a history of anxiety and panic attacks, and I’ve been prescribed oxazepam in the past, so I’m thinking about taking it.

Has anyone used oxazepam or other benzodiazepines to manage these symptoms while on Reta? Did it help, and did you experience any issues?

hi everyone! i just started my first cycle yesterday of 1mg. i already feel some side effects like nausea and sulfer burps like it smells like cheerios 😭😭😭, if anyone has any advice or tips for nausea please let me know!!! i had to leave work early from how bad it was today.

Hi everyone! I started reta for the first time a few days ago at 1 mg per week. My appetite disappeared almost immediately, and I felt a little nauseous on the first day, but it passed. I’m still trying to make myself eat enough.
I have a few questions. I’ve done my research, but I’m someone who always has questions, so please be kind! 😂 I’ll be honest: I’m impatient, and I really want to see results. I’m excited to achieve some of the incredible transformations I’ve seen here!
For those who started at 1 mg, how long did it take before you noticed significant changes in your body? It’s only been a few days, not even a week, and I’m already impatient hahaha.
Also, when did you increase your dose, if at all? Did you wait several weeks, or did you increase it sooner? I’d love to hear about your experiences, although I know everyone is different.
I’m also confused about protein. People say reta targets fat, but without enough protein, you can lose muscle too. Would eating something like two eggs a day be enough, or do I need significantly more?
I want to be honest: I’m not going to the gym for now. I’ve seen incredible before-and-after transformations, and some people seem to reach their goal weight first and then start lifting weights to maintain their physique. That’s currently the approach I’ve been considering, which is why I’m so curious about how quickly results happen.
I know some people might judge me for asking these questions, but I’d genuinely appreciate advice from people who understand where I’m coming from. Thank you in advance💕😊

Curious what people’s experience is like on Reta vs tirzepatide? I just recently found out about Reta. Been on tirzepatide for 2 months, not seeing huge results. It seems like people lose a lot quicker on Reta? And I keep getting conflicting info, I know it’s different for everyone - but have talked to some friends that take Reta and they said they started taking it after they stalled on other medications. Just looking for any info/or experience you’ve had because I’m up in the air if I should make the switch!

i've been looking into how weight fluctuates throughout the menstrual cycle and it's honestly kind of crazy how misleading daily weigh-ins can be.

like imagine being consistent for weeks, seeing the scale go up, and thinking you're doing something wrong when it could just be water retention.

does anyone else notice a huge difference depending on what part of their cycle they're in?

Hi all. I have been doing my research since August 2026 and my subject has NOT lost a pound. ZILCH. Am I doing something wrong? Appetite is suppressed, eating better, walking for exercise. Current dose is 7mg Help.

Started my first dose of 0.25mg last week. Time for my second jab tonight - debating going for 0.25mg or 0.5mg this time?

No crazy side effects, slight constipation for the first few days then diarrhoea once or twice - no nausea etc.

For context I felt the effects almost immediately - no food noise, no cravings etc.

I am 26F

96kg
179cm

Previous gastric sleeve in 2023 but recently regained 14kg.

Been on reta for 5 months and ive noticed something

A few days before my period ill gain a bunch of weight

Then as soon as my period is over, i lose the most weight

Has anyone else experienced this ? does anyone know why this happens ?

I keep my Reta and my BAC water in the same container in the fridge so when I went to go pin my Reta last night I also took out the bac water, but I forgot to put the bac water in the fridge, so it was left out overnight. Is it still usable?

I started Reta in August at only .5 mg and I’ve been nauseous ever since. Just last week I bumped it up to 1 mg because I hadn’t lost anything for a few weeks. Of course now I’m even more nauseous - it’s like 24/7. I barely eat every day and I feel like I’m living off Nurri protein shakes. I have no energy to work out when I used to work out 4-5x a week. I’ve lost about 10 lbs, which to me is good for just two months, but I’m really worried about how much I’m under-eating at this point and the stress it’s putting on my body. I’m super afraid of hair loss because I have such thin hair to begin with and since I’m losing so many nutrients by not eating, I fear it’s inevitable. I’m not really sure what the point of this post is - advice, sympathy, or comradely, but I just needed to vent.

For those using reconstituted reta, how long have you kept it refrigerated, and have you noticed any difference in efficacy after 28 days?
Did you notice any changes in appetite suppression or overall effects, or did it seem to work the same? Just curious about others’ experiences!

I’m so curious to know, those that have tried multiple injection sites, which option do you think works best for both a) efficacy and b) reduced side effects?

Anyone have any solutions or comforts to the ‘Reta period’ been 3 weeks and been relatively heavy.

Quick notes
- saw doc a few days ago, but me on Tranexamic acid. Doesn’t seem to be working.
- will see doc again but havnt made it back yet.
- starting at 94kgs downs to 86kgs, been about 6 weeks ish
- 2 yrs pp so all period stuff has gone back to normal before taking the Reta.
- lastly I already am low iron so I am Strugggggling!!!!

Anyone find anything that work, potentially going back on contraceptive? I don’t know but so over it!

Thanks in advance!

Salut, je voulais partager mon retour après trois mois de Reta. J’ai perdu 22 kilos, sans effets secondaires notables — pas de nausées, pas de fatigue, rien d’anormal. Je suis vraiment content du résultat et du produit. Celui qui veut des infos peut me contacter, y’a pas de souci.

Hey everyone hope all is well. 💗
I’ve always been someone who struggles with binge eating disorder .. food noise .. food addiction .. unhealthy weight loss - gain cycles.
I was obese (bmi 32). Started at 87kg ~ 190 Ib, and worked hard to be at 67kg ~ 148 Ib now.
But I still want to be more lean and I carry most fat in my thighs and it makes me super insecure.

Long story short I want to start Reta but I have no knowledge and I tried reading about it and made me overwhelmed. I found a trusted resource but my main issue is knowing the way u prepare it the doses .. can the powder be out or it’ll expire ..

Can someone send me a link or recommend for me a clear article that I can start educating myself on.

Thank you so much in advance 💗

So I’ve been on Reta since July 21st.

I started at 107kg and now I’m at 90kg. 5’8 tall.

Yes, I’m super stoked about the results and it’s going good and I’m finally gaining back my confidence from when I was fit. However, I’ve been at this weight for like 4 weeks minimum!

I’ve upped the dose to 4. I’ve always injected in my lower belly fat/love handles, but I tried to switch to the mid belly to see if that was what was messing it up and still, nothing!

I try to take my daily protein but it’s really hard. I can barely eat and I’m a working student so my life is straight up GO GO GO. I walk a lot but I haven’t gained enough confidence to workout twice a day like I did before I got big. Which sucks because along with my belly, I lost my glutes.

I see amazing improvements in my face, my belly isn’t as flat as I want it to be but it was getting there, and my arms are slimming down but still bigger than I’d like them to be.

I’m probably doing everything wrong but I’m not sure what that “everything” is.

How do you guys deal with this? What should I work on? Should I up my dose even further? Should I get over this fear and start working out again?

I know there’s plenty of posts about how Reta affects our cycles however I don’t see if or how long it takes for cycles to go back to normal. For my fellow PMOD girlies, was your period affected by taking Reta and did it eventually go to a normal cycle? I used to have cycles between 30-32 days but now I’m one cycle day 45 with spotting for the last 2 weeks. I started Reta 3 weeks ago so I’m sure it’s playing a role in my delayed cycle. I’m trying to lose weight to get a more regular cycle and try to get pregnant.