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Protocol 1: The conservative cut (12-16 weeks) Goal: Lose 15-25 pounds of fat while preserving maximum muscle mass Best for: Bodybuilders at 15-20% body fat targeting 10-12% Retatrutide dosing: Weeks 1-4: 0.5mg weekly Weeks 5-8: 2mg weekly Weeks 9-12: 4mg weekly Weeks 13-16: 4-6mg weekly (optional increase based on response) Nutrition: Calories: 500-750 below maintenance (deficit deepens naturally as appetite suppression increases) Protein: 1.2g per pound of lean body mass minimum Carbs: 150-250g (prioritized around training) Fats: Fill remaining calories (minimum 0.3g per pound bodyweight for hormonal health) Training: 4 days per week, upper/lower split Heavy compounds at 85-95% of pre-cut working weights Reduce total sets by 20% from growth phase volume 10-15 minutes low-intensity cardio post-training or on rest days Expected results: Weeks 1-4: 2-4 pounds total weight loss, minimal visible change Weeks 5-8: 4-8 pounds fat loss, visible midsection changes Weeks 9-12: 6-10 pounds fat loss, significant visual transformation Weeks 13-16: 3-6 pounds fat loss, detail and separation emerging Total: 15-25 pounds lost, 70-80% from fat with proper nutrition and training Protocol 2: The aggressive cut (8-12 weeks) Goal: Lose 20-35 pounds of fat quickly while accepting some muscle loss risk Best for: Bodybuilders at 20-30% body fat who need significant change before a deadline Retatrutide dosing: Weeks 1-2: 0.5mg weekly Weeks 3-4: 2mg weekly Weeks 5-6: 4mg weekly Weeks 7-8: 8mg weekly Weeks 9-12: 8-12mg weekly Nutrition: Calories: 750-1,000 below maintenance Protein: 1.4g per pound of lean body mass (higher to compensate for larger deficit) Carbs: 100-200g (training days only at higher end) Fats: Minimum 0.3g per pound bodyweight Training: 3-4 days per week Heavy compounds remain priority Reduce volume by 30-40% Increase cardio to 20-30 minutes post-training if tolerated Expected results: 20-35 pounds total loss over 8-12 weeks 60-70% from fat (the larger deficit increases lean mass loss risk) Strength may decline 5-10% on key lifts Dramatic visual transformation Protocol 3: The recomposition approach (16-24 weeks) Goal: Gradually lose fat while maintaining or slightly increasing muscle mass Best for: Intermediate lifters at 18-25% body fat who are in no rush Retatrutide dosing: Weeks 1-4: 0.5mg weekly Weeks 5-8: 1-2mg weekly Weeks 9-24: 2-4mg weekly (stay at moderate dose) Nutrition: Calories: Maintenance or slight deficit (200-300 below) Protein: 1.0-1.2g per pound of lean body mass Carbs: Moderate, prioritized around training Fats: Moderate Training: 4-5 days per week Progressive overload maintained, aim for strength gains Full training volume maintained Moderate cardio 2-3 times per week Expected results: 8-15 pounds of fat loss over 16-24 weeks Potential muscle gain of 2-5 pounds (depending on training level) Net body composition improvement without dramatic scale weight change Strength maintenance or modest improvement Reconstitution and practical handling for bodybuilders Retatrutide comes as a lyophilized powder that requires reconstitution before injection

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