First reta cycle checklist — am I missing anything
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first_vialMember
12d ago · 435 views
Starting in 2 weeks. Here's my plan:
- Baseline bloods drawn this week (CBC, CMP, lipids, A1c, fasting insulin, lipase/amylase, thyroid, cortisol AM).
- Starting dose 2mg Sunday AM, titrate every 4 weeks if stable.
- Protein 180g minimum, resistance training 3x/week.
- Weight + waist weekly, bloods at week 12.
- Subjective log: mood, sleep, HR trend from Oura.
- DEXA at week 0 and week 16.
What am I not thinking of?
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slow_titrateMember
11d ago
Add BP cuff. Home measurements, 3x/week. HR from Oura is fine but BP needs a cuff.
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panel_maxerRegular
10d ago
Your bloodwork panel is good. Add hs-CRP and homocysteine if you can — reta affects inflammation markers and it's a useful trend.
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cardinal_ruleMember
9d ago
Plan looks clean. One add: stopping criteria. What would make you stop? HR >80 sustained? BP >135/90? Mood flat for >3 weeks? Write them down before you start so you're not negotiating with yourself under the influence of a weight-loss compound that affects mood.
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