Started my reta journey on April 10 at around 285 lbs, and I’m currently down to 251. I still have a long way to go, but looking at my most recent picture compared to where I started, I can finally see the progress.
I was honestly nervous to start, but I decided to stop overthinking it and just go for it. I noticed the effects within the first 3 days, mainly with appetite suppression. I vape regularly, and pairing nicotine with reta seemed to amplify that effect, which helped me stay on track. The downside was that in higher-pressure situations, it sometimes made me feel more anxious — not throughout the day, just in certain moments.
One thing that surprised me was the headaches. As a truck driver, I’d usually get headaches after long days on the road, and since starting, they’ve become way less frequent.
Overall, my experience so far has been very positive. I know I’ve still got a lot of work ahead of me, but I’m glad I took the leap and started.