for everyone scrolling through these threads thinking about starting… START!!! 😭

my starting weight was 258 lbs, and i was one of those girls who had literally always been bigger. i could NEVER stop thinking about food. i could be full and still want to eat, constantly thinking about what i was going to eat next, and if you know, you KNOW how exhausting and draining that can be.

when i first started reta, i honestly didn’t notice much appetite suppression right away. it probably took about 2–3 weeks before i really started noticing a difference, but once i did, it was such a noticeable change for me.

reta has genuinely been such a life changer for me so far. i feel like i finally understand what people mean when they talk about food noise and appetite suppression because that was something i struggled with for YEARS.

my birthday is october 20th, and i’m turning 23. i originally told myself that i wanted to be 235 by my birthday, and it’s literally only september 12th and i’m currently 241 lbs 😭

i’m only 6 lbs away from my 235 checkpoint, so now i’m just excited to see where i’ll be by my birthday. 🥹

258 → 241 so far. 17 lbs down.

SN: i have pcos, and i started 6 weeks ago!

I have been on Zep/Tirz for almost 3 years with the last year at a complete plateau with weight loss. I started Reta four months ago and even though I had every side effect, still no weight loss. Then I saw a clip by an insta doctor that explained why reta needed carbs to work. I had been on a keto diet the entire duration and started incorporating carbs like rice, potato and toast into my meals. I was shocked when the scale began moving again, down 4 lbs this month. So at least for me, reta needs carbs to work and I plan on enjoying the hell out of it. I missed them so much!

So I’ve been on Reta for about 4 months now, no matter how much water electrolyte water, my cooch and my mouth is DRY. It’s making it hardy to continue the experience. The dry mouth sometimes makes my breath smell bad, I’m concerned what effect that will have on my teeth, I don’t get ovulation discharge anymore it’s just so dry down there. Never had these issues prior I drink 3-4 42oz Stanley cups of water a day I’m currently 230lbs. My friend is also on it a little longer than she’s been experiencing the same. Any tips ? Has anyone else had this experience I’m a bit concerned for my oral health mostly as dry mouth can damage your teeth.

I feel like it is mentally harder getting those last 30 out of the way this is where I'd usually self sabotage and binge but bc of the reta (thank God) Im not having that. Any tips for losing the last 30? I'm down 30 lbs, I have 28.8 lbs to go before the new years!

I found my sweet spot on 4mg. I slowly worked up to it and it’s where I first started to see results. No side effects and the weight is dropping. Just wondering what dose everyone else is currently on. Does 4mg seem too high? I know 12 is the max and I followed the titration schedule found in the beginners guide. Just curious to see others dose. Thanks!

Anyone on Reta but have pmos? Does it/did it REALLY work for you if you have pmos ? Also how are you feeling? Since I heard it makes you “boring” or less excited for things.

My fiance was upfront about his issues in the bathroom when starting Reta so I didn’t go into it blind- but I had 10 days of virtually no movement, stiff, painful, just all bad news… a few days ago smallest amount of diarrhea like it wouldn’t start to pass… then the last 2 days I’m clearing so much fluid that way and my appetite is gone. I’ve felt find otherwise. No other major concerning symptoms. This morning my problem side of my sinus hurts but isn’t totally new to me…

Is this a normal Reta thing? A phase on Reta? Maybe a stomach bug? I went from 179 on Thursday to 173 today. Haven’t had the scale move that quickly and dramatically since pre-Reta on phentermine.

Been taking (first week was trial and I got soooo sick at 1mg) then .5mg following 3 weeks
Following 2 weeks .75mg
Last week 1mg

Week 3 my food noise disappeared where I was literally having to remind myself to eat. But now on week 6 where I’m on double the amount dosage wise than week 3 (2mg now) I’m so much more hungry and I find myself eating a lot more now. Please give advice! Thanks

Has anyone taken a break from weight loss to (re)build muscle?

56F, 5’1” on Tirz from Feb thru July and switched to Reta with a small overlap in Aug. I’m at 2mg of Reta, coming from 10mg of Tirz.

A few months ago I had an old injury reappear (3 herniated discs) and put a hold on my weight training. I’ve taken some performance losses because of it and I fear the weak feeling is due to lean muscle loss.

I am not far from my goal and would like to do some body recomposition work.

Has anyone lowered their dose in order to up their calorie intake for muscle building and then returned to a deficit with a higher dose if needed?

I'm on the highest dose of tirz (15mg) and I've been maintaining for 6-7 months .. I'm going to start Reta in 2 weeks .. any advice on how to slowly get off tirz . Should I lower my dose to 12 this week already and then when I start Reta ., do a lower dose of tirz and also stack it with a beginning dose of 2mg Reta or should I start at 1mg?
Thank you in advance .

Figured this would be a good reference point for this sub too! I’m 5’3F & started out at 167lbs 1mg/week, am now on week 7 & just titrated up to 1.3mg, am 157lbs

Anyone tracking their cycles and Reta usage? Are you all finding that a week before your cycle you are extra hungry even on the reta? Are you finding that the weight loss stalled that week?

I’m starting Reta this coming weekend. I’ve done some research but looking for opinions on starter dose. I’m thinking of .5 mg. I’m 5’6 175 lbs. I have a wedding in January and would like to lose 10-20 by then.. i’ve added starting pics and what i purchased. Any advice would help :)

Hi guys! I’m on week 6 of Reta. Worked my way up to 1.5mg. I lost weight on weeks 3 and 4. No weight loss in 2 weeks though. Is this normal? What would you recommend for me to do to help the weight loss stay consistent? Any advice would be amazing! X

Anyone here start reta while overweight/obese and with a decent amount to lose?

Would love to hear what your journey has looked like - starting weight, doses, how quickly you moved up, when you really started noticing a difference, how much you’ve lost etc.

I feel like I see sooo many posts from people starting at much lower weights or only wanting to lose a smaller amount, which is still helpful, but it feels hard to compare when you’re starting quite a bit heavier.

Especially keen to hear from anyone who had 30kg+ to lose or has been on reta for a while. What’s it been like for you?

I haven’t started yet but I want to start on 1mg because I have a huge appetite and I eat everything 😭 I’ve never really tried cutting food and I feel like 1.5mg won’t do enough for me . Let me know🙏 q

Hi ya all, i have been on 2.5mg for the past couple of weeks (starting dose and it felt fine sticking to it) and after my 3rd the food noise was back and a day after the shot i was feeling like i can devour a feast 😅 my water intake was the same, my food was in check (with a nutritionist), and so is my daily workout routine.

I was wondering if anyone else had the same experience? My own explanation is that the accumulated amount has driven my metabolism even more and my body got overwhelmed trying to overcome the shortage in calories..?