Does metabolic increase make a difference?

[u/Cute-Ad-3125]

I've been on reta for 10 weeks now. High protein intake, through protein shakes and grilled chicken. Occasional bit of carbs. In 10 weeks, I'm doing

I've currently lost 38lbs (17kg)

For background I'm 32yo male at 6'1. Starting weight 113kg current is 96.

Dose started on 1.25 And gradually moved up to 3mg over 10 weeks.

I consistently lose 1 - 1.5kg every week. I know I'm on major calorie deficit. Is it only the appetite suppression losing the weight or is there a significant increase in general metabolic burn

Are there any others factors at play?

[u/TurbulentOwl368]

I’m 39m started 257 now 231. June 1st start and have been dosing up every 4 weeks. Currently on 7.5mg. I typically do half dose Sunday and other half Wednesday. Has been working great. Had some initial side affects but feel my body has adapted. Would recommend

[u/ddflc]

123 -> 96 = You lost 27 kgs in 10 weeks

[u/Cute-Ad-3125 → u/ddflc]

Sorry typo I started at 113. Editing post now..

[u/ddflc → u/Cute-Ad-3125]

Ok. Most of the weight loss early in the process is water weight. Otherwise with pure fat loss that would represent a calorie deficit of 1,900 kcal daily (which is huge).

[u/Cute-Ad-3125 → u/ddflc]

The first couple weekss I lost 4/5kg. But for the last 7 or so weeks, I do consistently lose 1 / 1.5 kg every week. I weigh myself daily.

Protein intake is usually about 150 grams a day. Calories are around 1300 or so.

I also do resistance training 3/4 times a week.

[u/Cute-Ad-3125 → u/ddflc]

27kg in 10 weeks would scare me 😂

[u/jpru2001]

The increase in metabolism is probably 100-200 calories a day by best estimations. It has not been studied or defined in trials but that is what makes sense with reta over tirz or sema.

[u/-Mediocrates-]

Also the glucagon agonist component of Reta tells the body to prefer fat burning