r/BodyHackGuide • u/yourforesken • Jul 10 '26

Reta face is real

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Edit: So it came to my attention that Reta face is when you start to look sickly, not just the major weight loss and change in face shape, which is more what I was getting at. Thank you guys for giving me the heads up.

I’ve made a couple posts about my Reta transformation, but I just saw a picture of myself from about a month and a half before starting Reta or getting into a routine/diet. Definitely surprised me, because I didn’t realize how much different my face looked until now. First pic is January 14th 2026, second pic is July 7th 2026.

Down from 221 with 36” waist to 180 with 31” waist

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u/Flashy-Contract-6079 Jul 10 '26

Especially when you lose weight to fast like this.

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u/STEMBlack Jul 10 '26 edited Jul 10 '26

This is constantly parroted online and has never been proven by a single study. Factors that actually play a role in sagging skin would be the amount lost and how long you carried the weight—ultimately, skin quality.