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