Anabolic Atlas: The comeback, Reta edition

[Anabolic Atlas]

Hi all,

Anabolic Atlas here, officially going public with my comeback.

For some context, I’m 33 years old, 175cm tall, and currently sitting at 120kg.

To scratch the surface of who I am: I was very overweight throughout my teenage years, hovering around 115kg while playing rugby. After an injury ended that chapter, I found my way into the gym. What started as rehabilitation slowly became a lifestyle. I leaned out, built muscle, and eventually reached what I’d consider a genuinely athletic physique.

By my mid 20s, I was fully immersed in bodybuilding. I competed in a couple of shows, stepping on stage around 85–90kg naturally, and from there pushed further. Between roughly 2020 and 2025, I was enhanced and maintained around 100kg at relatively low body fat. Physically, I was in the best shape of my life strong, lean, disciplined, and structured.

Then life happened.

Becoming a father, moving states, and taking on new responsibilities slowly took priority. Without fully realising it at the time, my training, nutrition, and identity began to slip. Over the years, I gained 30kg+ and, more frustratingly, lost a significant amount of hard-earned muscle. The routine, focus, and drive I once had just weren’t there anymore.

The past few months have been a real turning point. A doctor’s visit where my blood pressure hit 170 was the wake-up call. I made the decision to take control again back into the gym, cleaning up my nutrition, and rebuilding mental discipline. About five weeks ago, I also began using retatrutide 1.3mg twice a week, and since then I’ve dropped 12kg, going from 132kg to 120kg. More importantly, I feel switched on again mentally sharp, consistent, and motivated.

This isn’t just about weight loss. It’s about reclaiming who I was physically and mentally and showing up for my son. I’ve lived both extremes, and that perspective is what’s driving me now.

This is the next chapter in reclaiming what once was. I’ll be posting regularly the progress, the setbacks, and everything in between.

A huge shout-out to @ZenithHealth @Zenith for sponsoring me with the retatrutide and more importantly believing in me

 

[ZenithHealth]

Hi all,

Anabolic Atlas here, officially going public with my comeback.

For some context, I’m 33 years old, 175cm tall, and currently sitting at 120kg.

To scratch the surface of who I am: I was very overweight throughout my teenage years, hovering around 115kg while playing rugby. After an injury ended that chapter, I found my way into the gym. What started as rehabilitation slowly became a lifestyle. I leaned out, built muscle, and eventually reached what I’d consider a genuinely athletic physique.

By my mid 20s, I was fully immersed in bodybuilding. I competed in a couple of shows, stepping on stage around 85–90kg naturally, and from there pushed further. Between roughly 2020 and 2025, I was enhanced and maintained around 100kg at relatively low body fat. Physically, I was in the best shape of my life strong, lean, disciplined, and structured.

Then life happened.

Becoming a father, moving states, and taking on new responsibilities slowly took priority. Without fully realising it at the time, my training, nutrition, and identity began to slip. Over the years, I gained 30kg+ and, more frustratingly, lost a significant amount of hard-earned muscle. The routine, focus, and drive I once had just weren’t there anymore.

The past few months have been a real turning point. A doctor’s visit where my blood pressure hit 170 was the wake-up call. I made the decision to take control again back into the gym, cleaning up my nutrition, and rebuilding mental discipline. About five weeks ago, I also began using retatrutide 1.3mg twice a week, and since then I’ve dropped 12kg, going from 132kg to 120kg. More importantly, I feel switched on again mentally sharp, consistent, and motivated.

This isn’t just about weight loss. It’s about reclaiming who I was physically and mentally and showing up for my son. I’ve lived both extremes, and that perspective is what’s driving me now.

This is the next chapter in reclaiming what once was. I’ll be posting regularly the progress, the setbacks, and everything in between.

A huge shout-out to @ZenithHealth @Zenith for sponsoring me with the retatrutide and more importantly believing in me

Great to have you on board as part of the team definitely looking forward to following along with your journey, you had an amazing physique while you were younger, lets get you back there

 

[the_alcatraz]

Hi all,

Anabolic Atlas here, officially going public with my comeback.

For some context, I’m 33 years old, 175cm tall, and currently sitting at 120kg.

To scratch the surface of who I am: I was very overweight throughout my teenage years, hovering around 115kg while playing rugby. After an injury ended that chapter, I found my way into the gym. What started as rehabilitation slowly became a lifestyle. I leaned out, built muscle, and eventually reached what I’d consider a genuinely athletic physique.

By my mid 20s, I was fully immersed in bodybuilding. I competed in a couple of shows, stepping on stage around 85–90kg naturally, and from there pushed further. Between roughly 2020 and 2025, I was enhanced and maintained around 100kg at relatively low body fat. Physically, I was in the best shape of my life strong, lean, disciplined, and structured.

Then life happened.

Becoming a father, moving states, and taking on new responsibilities slowly took priority. Without fully realising it at the time, my training, nutrition, and identity began to slip. Over the years, I gained 30kg+ and, more frustratingly, lost a significant amount of hard-earned muscle. The routine, focus, and drive I once had just weren’t there anymore.

The past few months have been a real turning point. A doctor’s visit where my blood pressure hit 170 was the wake-up call. I made the decision to take control again back into the gym, cleaning up my nutrition, and rebuilding mental discipline. About five weeks ago, I also began using retatrutide 1.3mg twice a week, and since then I’ve dropped 12kg, going from 132kg to 120kg. More importantly, I feel switched on again mentally sharp, consistent, and motivated.

This isn’t just about weight loss. It’s about reclaiming who I was physically and mentally and showing up for my son. I’ve lived both extremes, and that perspective is what’s driving me now.

This is the next chapter in reclaiming what once was. I’ll be posting regularly the progress, the setbacks, and everything in between.

A huge shout-out to @ZenithHealth @Zenith for sponsoring me with the retatrutide and more importantly believing in me

this is before an after bro? like a superstar iw ant to see more bro

 

[Anabolic Atlas]

the after is the fat guy! I’ll be working on getting back to how I once was

 

[Anabolic Atlas]

Anabolic Atlas at it again,

I thought I’d share an update about something a bit different that I’m currently navigating balancing my fitness goals while observing the Orthodox Easter fast.

For those who don’t know, I’m greek orthodox, and during the lead-up to Easter we follow a fasting period that’s pretty strict compared to most diets. For much of it, the rule is essentially vegan, no meat, dairy, eggs, or animal products. It’s meant to be a spiritual discipline first and foremost, but as someone who’s very focused on training and body composition, it definitely adds a layer of difficulty.

Normally my diet would revolve around high-protein foods like meat, eggs, and dairy to support strength training and fat loss. During the fast, all of that is off the table. Suddenly I’m relying on things like legumes, lentils, beans, nuts, and plant proteins just to keep my protein intake respectable. Anyone who tracks macros knows how quickly carbs climb when you do this.

Another challenge is training tecovery. When calories and protein quality drop, you feel it in the gym. Strength dips, pumps aren’t the same, and recovery between sessions takes longer. Mentally it can be frustrating when you’re used to pushing progress every week.

But at the same time, there’s something grounding about it. The fast reminds me that discipline isn’t just about aesthetics or performance. It’s also about humility, restraint.

Right now my approach is:

• Prioritising protein like lentils, chickpeas, tofu, and beans
• Keeping calories controlled so I don’t drift too far into high-carb territory
• Adjusting training expectations slightly during the fasting period
• Focusing on consistency rather than peak performance.

For me it’s definitely a challenge, but it’s also part of the journey.

 

[ZenithHealth]

Anabolic Atlas at it again,

I thought I’d share an update about something a bit different that I’m currently navigating balancing my fitness goals while observing the Orthodox Easter fast.

For those who don’t know, I’m greek orthodox, and during the lead-up to Easter we follow a fasting period that’s pretty strict compared to most diets. For much of it, the rule is essentially vegan, no meat, dairy, eggs, or animal products. It’s meant to be a spiritual discipline first and foremost, but as someone who’s very focused on training and body composition, it definitely adds a layer of difficulty.

Normally my diet would revolve around high-protein foods like meat, eggs, and dairy to support strength training and fat loss. During the fast, all of that is off the table. Suddenly I’m relying on things like legumes, lentils, beans, nuts, and plant proteins just to keep my protein intake respectable. Anyone who tracks macros knows how quickly carbs climb when you do this.

Another challenge is training tecovery. When calories and protein quality drop, you feel it in the gym. Strength dips, pumps aren’t the same, and recovery between sessions takes longer. Mentally it can be frustrating when you’re used to pushing progress every week.

But at the same time, there’s something grounding about it. The fast reminds me that discipline isn’t just about aesthetics or performance. It’s also about humility, restraint.

Right now my approach is:

• Prioritising protein like lentils, chickpeas, tofu, and beans
• Keeping calories controlled so I don’t drift too far into high-carb territory
• Adjusting training expectations slightly during the fasting period
• Focusing on consistency rather than peak performance.

For me it’s definitely a challenge, but it’s also part of the journey.

Massive props to you my bro, I can't imagine getting by without meat or dairy, dinner alone I eat about 3 steaks.... That would be alot of legumes

 

[the_alcatraz]

Anabolic Atlas at it again,

I thought I’d share an update about something a bit different that I’m currently navigating balancing my fitness goals while observing the Orthodox Easter fast.

For those who don’t know, I’m greek orthodox, and during the lead-up to Easter we follow a fasting period that’s pretty strict compared to most diets. For much of it, the rule is essentially vegan, no meat, dairy, eggs, or animal products. It’s meant to be a spiritual discipline first and foremost, but as someone who’s very focused on training and body composition, it definitely adds a layer of difficulty.

Normally my diet would revolve around high-protein foods like meat, eggs, and dairy to support strength training and fat loss. During the fast, all of that is off the table. Suddenly I’m relying on things like legumes, lentils, beans, nuts, and plant proteins just to keep my protein intake respectable. Anyone who tracks macros knows how quickly carbs climb when you do this.

Another challenge is training tecovery. When calories and protein quality drop, you feel it in the gym. Strength dips, pumps aren’t the same, and recovery between sessions takes longer. Mentally it can be frustrating when you’re used to pushing progress every week.

But at the same time, there’s something grounding about it. The fast reminds me that discipline isn’t just about aesthetics or performance. It’s also about humility, restraint.

Right now my approach is:

• Prioritising protein like lentils, chickpeas, tofu, and beans
• Keeping calories controlled so I don’t drift too far into high-carb territory
• Adjusting training expectations slightly during the fasting period
• Focusing on consistency rather than peak performance.

For me it’s definitely a challenge, but it’s also part of the journey.

easter fast bro? when is this day?

 

[Anabolic Atlas]

easter fast bro? when is this day?

We “fast” in the sense of obtaining from certain food for 50 days before Easter so will be doing this until the 12th of April

 

[ZenithHealth]

We “fast” in the sense of obtaining from certain food for 50 days before Easter so will be doing this until the 12th of April

Damn that is intense haha, cant wait to see how that diet meshes with Retatrutide, at least you have a shit load of fibre so it might actually be quite good

 

[Anabolic Atlas]

Damn that is intense haha, cant wait to see how that diet meshes with Retatrutide, at least you have a shit load of fibre so it might actually be quite good

Definitely notice the insides are working much better with the change in foods if you know what I mean

 

[the_alcatraz]

We “fast” in the sense of obtaining from certain food for 50 days before Easter so will be doing this until the 12th of April

what foods?

 

[Anabolic Atlas]

No meat
No dairy
No animal products
No oils (final week)

 

[the_alcatraz]

No meat
No dairy
No animal products
No oils (final week)

So this your log bro?

 

[ZenithHealth]

So this your log bro?

Nah i think he was replying to your previous message, he'll be doing a log update shortly

 

[the_alcatraz]

Nah i think he was replying to your previous message, he'll be doing a log update shortly

He confused me bro lol

 

[abolone]

Welcome back bro

 

[Anabolic Atlas]

Week 1 back on Retatrutide definitely what I expected like a powerful tool for appetite control. The biggest adjustment so far is simply remembering to eat and enough protein.

Training has been steady, weight is trending down, and digestion has actually been fine even with the higher legumes intake.

The orthodox Easter fasting period definitely makes things more interesting nutritionally, but it’s also forcing me to get creative with plant protein.

I’ll continue logging bi weekly updates, training progress, weight changes, and how the Retatrutide continues to feel as the weeks go on.

Breakdown of my foods this week

Meal 1 Tofu bowl

• 300g firm tofu
• 200g cooked quinoa
• 100g edamame
• Mixed greens & vegetables
• 10g olive oil

Macros:

Calories: 820
Protein: 63g
Carbs: 65g
Fat: 35g

Meal 2 lentil and seitan

• 200g seitan
• 200g cooked lentils
• 150g brown rice
• Spinach, tomato, onion
• 10g olive oil
  
  Calories: ~880
  Protein: 80g
  Carbs: 90g
  Fat: 20g

Meal 3 stir fry

• 250g tempeh
• 200g chickpeas
• 150g jasmine rice
• Mixed stir fry vegetables
• 10g sesame oil

Macros

Calories: 800
Protein: 62g
Carbs: 85g
Fat: 28g

Daily totals
Calories 2500
Protein 205g
Carbs 240g
Fats 83g

Follow along, should be an interesting run.

— Anabolic Atlas

 

[ZenithHealth]

Week 1 back on Retatrutide definitely what I expected like a powerful tool for appetite control. The biggest adjustment so far is simply remembering to eat and enough protein.

Training has been steady, weight is trending down, and digestion has actually been fine even with the higher legumes intake.

The orthodox Easter fasting period definitely makes things more interesting nutritionally, but it’s also forcing me to get creative with plant protein.

I’ll continue logging bi weekly updates, training progress, weight changes, and how the Retatrutide continues to feel as the weeks go on.

Breakdown of my foods this week

Meal 1 Tofu bowl

• 300g firm tofu
• 200g cooked quinoa
• 100g edamame
• Mixed greens & vegetables
• 10g olive oil

Macros:

Calories: 820
Protein: 63g
Carbs: 65g
Fat: 35g

Meal 2 lentil and seitan

• 200g seitan
• 200g cooked lentils
• 150g brown rice
• Spinach, tomato, onion
• 10g olive oil
  
  Calories: ~880
  Protein: 80g
  Carbs: 90g
  Fat: 20g

Meal 3 stir fry

• 250g tempeh
• 200g chickpeas
• 150g jasmine rice
• Mixed stir fry vegetables
• 10g sesame oil

Macros

Calories: 800
Protein: 62g
Carbs: 85g
Fat: 28g

Daily totals
Calories 2500
Protein 205g
Carbs 240g
Fats 83g

Follow along, should be an interesting run.

— Anabolic Atlas

Great update brother, would be great to see how your body adapts to all these different food groups, definitely try to take some pics of some of your meals throughout the week if you can, im curious what it looks like

 

[the_alcatraz]

Week 1 back on Retatrutide definitely what I expected like a powerful tool for appetite control. The biggest adjustment so far is simply remembering to eat and enough protein.

Training has been steady, weight is trending down, and digestion has actually been fine even with the higher legumes intake.

The orthodox Easter fasting period definitely makes things more interesting nutritionally, but it’s also forcing me to get creative with plant protein.

I’ll continue logging bi weekly updates, training progress, weight changes, and how the Retatrutide continues to feel as the weeks go on.

Breakdown of my foods this week

Meal 1 Tofu bowl

• 300g firm tofu
• 200g cooked quinoa
• 100g edamame
• Mixed greens & vegetables
• 10g olive oil

Macros:

Calories: 820
Protein: 63g
Carbs: 65g
Fat: 35g

Meal 2 lentil and seitan

• 200g seitan
• 200g cooked lentils
• 150g brown rice
• Spinach, tomato, onion
• 10g olive oil
  
  Calories: ~880
  Protein: 80g
  Carbs: 90g
  Fat: 20g

Meal 3 stir fry

• 250g tempeh
• 200g chickpeas
• 150g jasmine rice
• Mixed stir fry vegetables
• 10g sesame oil

Macros

Calories: 800
Protein: 62g
Carbs: 85g
Fat: 28g

Daily totals
Calories 2500
Protein 205g
Carbs 240g
Fats 83g

Follow along, should be an interesting run.

— Anabolic Atlas

you can eat a lot on reta bro
why you eating all this tofu and estrogenic food?

 

[ZenithHealth]

you can eat a lot on reta bro
why you eating all this tofu and estrogenic food?

Hes fasting for lent, its a Greek orthodox religious practice i believe

 

[the_alcatraz]

Hes fasting for lent, its a Greek orthodox religious practice i believe

i didnt know bro thanks