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Hi Maasoud, hope you’ve been doing well bro!
No problem at all — I’ll upload some pics later today.
Since my last log when I was running the DHB and test, not much has changed in physique, thankfully!
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No problem at all — I’ll upload some pics later today.
Since my last log when I was running the DHB and test, not much has changed in physique, thankfully!
Hello.
You don't need to create a new cycle log.
Use the one you already have, update when necessary
I will merge everything and change the title for you this time
You don't need to create a new cycle log.
Use the one you already have, update when necessary
I will merge everything and change the title for you this time
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Update
Day 2 / Week 1
Weight:89 kg in the morning
Compounds:
- TRT: 150 mg Test E / week
- IGF-1 LR3: 20 mcg daily (Day 2)
- Retatrutide: first 2 mg injection yesterday
Push day – Creeping Death 2, week 4
Good focus and solid pump, joints felt fine.
Cardio:
25 min LISS post-workout
Diet:
~2,700 kcal (around maintenance)
Observations / Notes:
- Got some redness on the skin around the IGF-1 injection site, but nothing serious. My skin is pretty sensitive anyway, so it could just be that.
- I noticed I wasn’t as hungry during the day — probably just placebo at this point, but we’ll see how it goes.
- No other noticeable effects yet. Still to early.
- Overall feeling fine, energy stable.
why are you using Reta if you're at a maintainance calorie diet?
also i would like to know your goals since im new in this log
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Hi Davy!why are you using Reta if you're at a maintainance calorie diet?
also i would like to know your goals since im new in this log
I’m mainly using Retatrutide to test its effect on metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and nutrient partitioning, not just for appetite control or fat loss.
Even though I’m around maintenance calories, my goal right now is a lean recomposition phase — keeping body fat stable or slightly lower while improving overall metabolic health before the next bulk.
I also want to gain first-hand experience with these compounds, to understand how they respond on my own body, in case I decide to include them in the next cycle.
I want to see if Retatrutide (together with IGF-1 LR3) can help improve glucose handling, fat oxidation, and recovery while on a low-androgen setup (just TRT).
Basically, this phase is about data, experience, and preparation for the next cycle.
Hope that makes sense
For an experiment it makes perfect sense.Hi Davy!
I’m mainly using Retatrutide to test its effect on metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and nutrient partitioning, not just for appetite control or fat loss.
Even though I’m around maintenance calories, my goal right now is a lean recomposition phase — keeping body fat stable or slightly lower while improving overall metabolic health before the next bulk.
I also want to gain first-hand experience with these compounds, to understand how they respond on my own body, in case I decide to include them in the next cycle.
I want to see if Retatrutide (together with IGF-1 LR3) can help improve glucose handling, fat oxidation, and recovery while on a low-androgen setup (just TRT).
Basically, this phase is about data, experience, and preparation for the next cycle.
Hope that makes sense
No hormonal variation so every data you collect will be related to retatrutide/igf1
Try to have an experience without the mix of the two (by removing igf1)
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Week 2 Update
Weight:87.3 kg
Compounds:
- TRT: 150 mg Test E / week
- IGF-1 LR3: started at 20 mcg daily, increased to 40 mcg, now back to 20 mcg
- Retatrutide: none this week (paused to isolate IGF-1 effects)
Leg day – Creeping Death 2
Good focus and intensity, joints felt fine.
Training and overall routine remain consistent.
Cardio:
20–30 min LISS post-workout (daily routine maintained)
Diet:
~2,700 kcal (around maintenance)
Macros and food choices remain the same — clean whole-food approach.
Observations / Notes:
This week I didn’t use Retatrutide — I decided to follow SalvatoreCortuse’s advice and keep only one compound active, but I decide to run IGF-1 LR3 alone.
After increasing the dose to 40 mcg daily, I started noticing some unpleasant sides:
- Heart palpitations
- Shortness of breath even during conversation
- Almost like the onset of a panic attack at times
Also noticed numbness in my hands in the morning, and even had trouble pinning my TRT shot in the glute
I dropped the dose back to 20 mcg, but occasional heart palpitations are still present.
If this doesn’t improve by next week, it’s clear that IGF-1 LR3 isn’t a good fit for my body, and I’ll drop it completely and switch to Retatrutide only.
Visual notes:
Definition has slightly gone down and muscles look a bit less full — but that’s expected given the context. Overall still looks good.
Attaching a photo from this morning
Has anyone here experienced something similar with IGF-1 LR3?
Would be great to hear your feedback or how you managed it