First Figure Competition Prep — What to Expect from 16 Weeks Out to Stage Day.

Muscle preservation should be the goal not just seeing the lowest number on the scale

Reta is a tool not a replacement for proper training and nutrition

I made the mistake of under-eating and skipping workouts Lost weight but looked flat and weak

Strength training is non-negotiable if you want quality weight loss

Protein lifting and recovery matter just as much as the medication

The best results I’ve seen come from people treating Reta as support for a solid training program not as the entire plan

Hard training gives your body a reason to hold onto muscle while dieting

Resistance training should be part of every fat-loss plan especially on GLP-1 medications

I’d rather lose one pound a week and keep my muscle than lose three and sacrifice strength.

My body composition improved far more once I focused on progressive overload instead of bigger deficits

Curious if anyone has done a direct comparison between AKH-Cu and GHK-Cu.

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I’ve been researching both combinations and can’t decide which makes more sense for a long cutting phase.

I’ve been running MOTS-c with NAD+ injections for about 8 weeks. Honestly, recovery felt noticeably better and my energy in the gym stayed pretty consistent, but it’s hard to say which one was doing the heavy lifting.

For me, MOTS-c by itself was underwhelming. Added a 5-amino blend later and felt a little more endurance during cardio, but nothing crazy.