Second injection of the week. I run 0.5 mg (500 mcg) twice per week to reach my 1 mg weekly dose. A lot of bodybuilding coaches prefer splitting certain compounds the same way we split testosterone injections — smaller doses spread out to keep levels more stable instead of big peaks and crashes. Everyone’s protocol is different. Everyone uses retatrutide for different reasons. Some people use it strictly for fat loss. That’s not why I’m using it. I’m using it to optimize nutrient partitioning so when it’s time for a serious push phase my body can process food efficiently and shuttle nutrients where they actually need to go — into muscle tissue. Carbohydrates aren’t the enemy. Used correctly, they’re fuel for growth. Structure. Consistency. Execution. That’s what builds the physique. 🔥 Follow for more real talks about fatherhood, discipline, and growth. #bodybuildinglifestyle #enhancedathlete #physiqueoptimization #musclebuildingjourney #trainwithintent