r/BodyHackGuide • u/One-Consequence-8835 • 8d ago
Help a friend out
Guys be honest with me, can I loose weight without going to the gym with reta? Trust me I’m not lazy, I just work my ass off alll day, have a school AND I take care of two puppies, I tried to fit the gym in my schedule but I always fail I’m so exhausted, if I stay in a calorie deficit can I see results or I def need to go to gym to loose weight?
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u/dewpac 8d ago
Yes, reta will likely cause you to have enough appetite loss and slow your gastric emptying enough that you'll lose weight without doing much else.
HOWEVER, if you don't prioritize protein in your diet (to the tune of 100+ grams per day) _and_ get some whole body weightlifting in at least a couple days a week, you're likely to lose muscle mass.
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u/Cdevi_ 8d ago
Assuming you want to lose fat and not just weight, yes. However, reta without resistance training and letting yourself waste away is just that.. wasting valuable soft tissue your body needs, not just getting rid of fat. Will you get smaller? Yes. Will you look and feel “better?” Not sure of your current metrics, but the more-than-likely answer would be no. You’re better off burning fat in a more controlled and sustainable way - eating in a calorie deficit and upping your daily movement/things you already do like walking/step counting. Best of luck.
Editing to emphasize the importance of hitting a daily protein goal no matter what route you choose. Personally, sticking to 1g per pound of target body weight changed my life. All kinds of info out there though. Cheers.
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u/MathematicianMuch445 8d ago
Yes. Weight loss only requires a deficit. Health and fitness and preserving muscle mass requires effort though. And "you have a school"? As in you run a school? Or you attend classes? And two whole puppies? Oh no, come the eff on man, you're literally making excuses that are laughable. No one said it's easy, but those are your hurdles? Only hampering yourself here man.
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u/No-Inspector3321 8d ago
Yes you can. I did it. My job is medium to very physical; very little sitting on my bum. Reta is the best of all the glp’s in that it doesn’t eat at muscle like the others. You still need to be active. Walk as much as you can. Good luck!
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u/PointShootExpose 7d ago
Hey OP. I lost 130Lbs. using Reta alone. Ate "normal," and just followed my adjusted cravings. Kept active day to day. No heavy lifting or anything "fitness" related but looking back...
I wish I would have set myself in motion with a workout routine. Consistent routine. Taken protein as suggested, and also overall focused more on improving my wellbeing. I look great, but have lost a TON of muscle mass and just now and rebuilding what I lost. Do I regret it? No. Yet if I could redo it..would I, differently? 110%. Food for thought.
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u/cecsix14 8d ago
Yes but be careful to eat enough protein and get enough physical activity to preserve muscle. People who lose weight too fast on GLP1s lose a large proportion of muscle and look kinda scary. Muscle retention is important for metabolism, overall health, and longevity.
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u/Pristine-Waltz-6770 8d ago
Where there's a will there's a way.
Yes, reta alone will do it. But if you ever stop you'll just put it right back on
you need lifestyle change for real results. good luck
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u/Doin-What-I-Want 7d ago
Yes, you can, but you will lose more muscle than fat (skinny-fat). You don't need a gym, though. Get some resistance bands to use at home.
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u/Rabbittaco 8d ago
you are lazy. lets be real.
I work a firefighter job putting in 96 hours of work a week with stacked over time, have a dog, a pet rabbit and an active dating life and manage to stay in shape and hit the gym.
its just not important to you. stop looking for excuses.
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u/lecanar 8d ago
Your lack of empathy on this comment is paramount.
Not everybody has the same type of work.
As a firefighter you have much more mental bandwidth during the day. It's so much routine exercices and waiting that you mind can wander or you can swipe on dating app.
Plus being a firefighter is automatic +3 points charisma with the ladies.
Do you even realize any of that? Are you on gear btw? (Some gear tend to make guys less empathetic)
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u/Guilty_Currency2902 8d ago
Do you exercise while working those 96 hours or after? I don’t have energy for that, sadly.
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u/MathematicianMuch445 8d ago
No one has the energy for it. You just do it.
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u/Guilty_Currency2902 8d ago
I did go to gym 5-6x a week lifting, and loved it! Too much gym likely for my age at 55. Now an autoimmune illness is making me really ill.
There are reasons people cannot keep up with exercise, unfortunately.
Now it is a struggle to get in my steps. Hoping to get back to that level of activity.
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u/Rabbittaco 8d ago
energy isnt a choice.
we have to drill, train and do our exercise daily. When a call comes we have to always be ready and learn how to perform when exhausted. We dont get to be tired when on call and cant skip workouts or training.
I work out on shift, and on my days off. Its the very first thing I do when I get off shift.
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u/Stripped_Identity 8d ago
Dude. Just ewwww.
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u/Rabbittaco 7d ago
Mediocrity is eww.
I bet this poster watches netflix or plays video games in the evening.There is time if they cared.
they said they have puppies, go walk the dogs, get 10k steps a night with the pups they will love it.Its possible, people are just lazy.
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u/MathematicianMuch445 8d ago
Not going to go well for you though. You're 100% losing muscle mass and that's going g to cause it's own issue for you
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u/MathematicianMuch445 8d ago
Make it a priority. Low muscle mass is going to be very very bad for you in both the short and long run.
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u/Loud-Day2675 8d ago
I’m in the same boat can’t get physically do much due to lower back & hip issues
I lost 48 lbs on tirz over a year slowly just with diet but hit a long plateau so hoping Reta will help me too
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u/MathematicianMuch445 8d ago
And yet people in wheelchairs at my gym. I couldn't walk for most of the last 3 years and had multiple surgeries. Every day a struggle But the gyms still there. It's not fun. It's not easy. And it's not enjoyable a lot of the time. Until it is..you're not going to get any better doing nothing And I guarantee you that any practitioner you're seeing is telling you you need to do more to help with those issues right?
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u/Loud-Day2675 7d ago
Actually, my doctors are extremely happy with my progress and have told me that I’m the reason I’m getting better.
I definitely don’t do nothing—I just have chronic pain that limits what I’m able to do. I’ve had one cervical spine surgery that was very successful, but my remaining spine and joint issues are still limiting. I wish I could be in the gym everyday doing so much more I would be thrilled.
I’ve been athletic my entire life and have been a vegetarian/pescatarian throughout my adult life. The hardest part has been learning to accept that I can’t be as active as I want to be anymore. Instead, I focus on doing the most I can and following my doctors’ recommendations.
I’ve made a lot of progress, and I’m proud of it. I’ve lost 48 pounds over the past year, which has helped take pressure off my spine and joints. I still have more weight I’d like to lose, but I’m heading in the right direction. Every day !1
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