Looking to TRANSFORM!

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Think of any diet.. you got it? Yup. I've probably tried it ha. I, like many on this planet, have been trying to find The All Spark as it relates to diet and exercise. I feel like I've come close so many times only to be left disappointed by restrictive eating and gnarly side effects. Deep down I understand that consistent daily effort at any of these lifestyles has the ability to create results.. I just haven't identified a strong enough "Why" to keep with them.

When I was first introduced to weight loss peptides, I was over the moon at the results I began to see. The problem I ran into was not prioritizing the right food and exercise so I hit a plateau and had poor digestion that ultimately led me to abandoning peptides.

Now, I'm looking to uncover a better peptide stack that not only helps with weighloss/muscle gain; but also helps me mental break poor decision making that ties to my ADHD, anxiety and depression. My goal is long term consistency with the right tools so I can break the "quick fix" mentality.

I’m pumped to be here, learn from your wins and mistakes, and share my own. Holding each other accountable is half the battle; let’s do this!

Current Metrics:
Height: 6'3
Weight: 277

 

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If glp1's didn't curb your impulse control the first time around, you're going to need traditional medication and therapy for your adhd or depression. Peptides won't fix that.

You're probably on that line of where glp1s are worth it, so I wouldn't discourage you from using them. But repetitively losing and gaining 20-30lbs because you don't stick with it will be way worse for your health (and loss in muscle mass) than if you just stayed the same weight you are now.

How's the rest of your health? A1C, lipid, or blood pressure issues?
Tell us more about what didn't work the first time. What medication, what doses, how long, side effects, etc...

 

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Think of any diet.. you got it? Yup. I've probably tried it ha. I, like many on this planet, have been trying to find The All Spark as it relates to diet and exercise. I feel like I've come close so many times only to be left disappointed by restrictive eating and gnarly side effects. Deep down I understand that consistent daily effort at any of these lifestyles has the ability to create results.. I just haven't identified a strong enough "Why" to keep with them.

When I was first introduced to weight loss peptides, I was over the moon at the results I began to see. The problem I ran into was not prioritizing the right food and exercise so I hit a plateau and had poor digestion that ultimately led me to abandoning peptides.

Now, I'm looking to uncover a better peptide stack that not only helps with weighloss/muscle gain; but also helps me mental break poor decision making that ties to my ADHD, anxiety and depression. My goal is long term consistency with the right tools so I can break the "quick fix" mentality.

I’m pumped to be here, learn from your wins and mistakes, and share my own. Holding each other accountable is half the battle; let’s do this!

Current Metrics:
Height: 6'3
Weight: 277

I've seen some people have success combining glps and traditional stuff like naltrexone or bupropion. May want to consider that. Also, identifying why you overeat is important. I've been on glps, but also have been reading through books on trauma and eating as well as compulsive overeating.

 

[Tdizzle]

If glp1's didn't curb your impulse control the first time around, you're going to need traditional medication and therapy for your adhd or depression. Peptides won't fix that.

You're probably on that line of where glp1s are worth it, so I wouldn't discourage you from using them. But repetitively losing and gaining 20-30lbs because you don't stick with it will be way worse for your health (and loss in muscle mass) than if you just stayed the same weight you are now.

How's the rest of your health? A1C, lipid, or blood pressure issues?
Tell us more about what didn't work the first time. What medication, what doses, how long, side effects, etc...

I really appreciate your candor. It means a lot, especially since I want to get this right this time around. I’ve started working with both a therapist and an ADHD coach, which honestly feels like the missing piece for me.

I’ve read that Retatrutide might have some potential benefits for people with ADHD. Curious if you’ve seen or experienced that firsthand?

I do need to get updated labs before restarting. I’m currently unemployed due to a company layoff and don’t have insurance, so I was planning to just pay out of pocket. If you or anyone here has tips on how to get labs done affordably, especially for those of us testing regularly, I’d really appreciate it. My blood pressure has always been solid.

As for what didn’t work last time, I lost a good amount of weight by eating better in a general sense, but slowly slipped into my old patterns with smaller portions. That led to some gut issues and eventually bloody stool, which honestly freaked me out. My wife encouraged me to get off it, so I did.

I first did semaglutide through a local IV spa, then switched to tirzepatide about 6 to 9 months later. Tirzepatide definitely felt more effective. I also take Trazodone for sleep, Adderall for ADHD, and occasionally use THC or L-theanine gummies for anxiety and stress.

 

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I've seen some people have success combining glps and traditional stuff like naltrexone or bupropion. May want to consider that. Also, identifying why you overeat is important. I've been on glps, but also have been reading through books on trauma and eating as well as compulsive overeating.

Thank you. I really appreciate you taking the time to share this. I hadn’t thought much about combining GLP-1s with something like bupropion or naltrexone, but it makes a lot of sense given how much of this journey is mental, not just physical. I’ll definitely bring it up with my doctor.

I’m also really glad you mentioned the importance of understanding why we overeat. That’s something I’ve only recently started unpacking through therapy and coaching, and hearing that others are doing the same work is incredibly validating.

If you have any favorite books or resources that helped you, I’d love to check them out.

 

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I really appreciate your candor. It means a lot, especially since I want to get this right this time around. I’ve started working with both a therapist and an ADHD coach, which honestly feels like the missing piece for me.

I’ve read that Retatrutide might have some potential benefits for people with ADHD. Curious if you’ve seen or experienced that firsthand?

I do need to get updated labs before restarting. I’m currently unemployed due to a company layoff and don’t have insurance, so I was planning to just pay out of pocket. If you or anyone here has tips on how to get labs done affordably, especially for those of us testing regularly, I’d really appreciate it. My blood pressure has always been solid.

As for what didn’t work last time, I lost a good amount of weight by eating better in a general sense, but slowly slipped into my old patterns with smaller portions. That led to some gut issues and eventually bloody stool, which honestly freaked me out. My wife encouraged me to get off it, so I did.

I first did semaglutide through a local IV spa, then switched to tirzepatide about 6 to 9 months later. Tirzepatide definitely felt more effective. I also take Trazodone for sleep, Adderall for ADHD, and occasionally use THC or L-theanine gummies for anxiety and stress.

I have ADHD as well. I wasn't diagnosed until late in life though. Stimulants actually really helped my impulsive eating for a while. Tirzepatide really screwed with the extended release adderall and messed up my sleep at first. Had to switch to instant release. I've heard of some people claiming Reta helps but it didn't do anything for my ADHD.

Yeah bloody stool sucks. I got some anal fissures at one point myself because I wasn't getting enough fiber. I took daily magnesium for a while and still take daily metamucil to fix that problem and Reta also just gives me less side effects than tirz. The best thing to do to avoid side effects though is go VERY slow with your dose. Give your body a long time to adjust (at least a month) and only move up in small increments (10-20%).

For self ordering labwork, drsays or fitomics. Fitomics is usually cheaper but requires a monthly subscription.