To think about 2.5 years ago I was about 380lbs. Lost a ton of weight, started hear shit like “I think he dying” “he must have cancer” etc. to “dang you’re pretty jacked for an old guy” (41). I did my first bulk, than cut to this. Set my goal to be around 11-12% started April 19th took this scan today, because I just could t diet anymore my body was fighting me for foods every single day! I was like damn I don’t think I hit my goal so I’ll just bulk to a certain weight and cut and bulk and cut. To anyone struggling or starting out, just stack days. This was all done living out a hotel (because of my work situation) commuting long hours driving back home on weekends and than again back to work, minimal sleep etc. I’m excited to see how things gonna be when I get my transfer back home and I’m actually sleeping and recovering properly!

If you had to choose just one peptide for the rest of your life, which would you pick? Mine would be Ipamorelin which supports the body's natural growth hormone production, promotes recovery, helps maintain lean muscle, improves sleep quality, and supports healthy aging without replacing the body's own hormones.

We usually talk about GLP-1s in terms of weight loss and appetite control. But what’s not talked about enough is what happens to your cravings — not just for food, but for everything. People are reporting things like: - Suddenly not wanting alcohol - Losing interest in smoking - No urge to binge shop online - Skipping their daily coffee habit - Even stopping nervous habits like nail biting That’s not willpower. That’s neurobiology. GLP-1 receptors aren’t only in the gut. They’re also located in key areas of the brain that control reward and motivation — especially the nucleus accumbens and the ventral tegmental area. These are the same dopamine pathways involved in: - Addiction - Compulsive behaviors - Habit loops When GLP-1 receptor agonists activate these areas, they appear to blunt the dopamine surge that drives reward-seeking behavior. In simple terms: The “pull” toward the behavior gets weaker. Whether that behavior is: - Overeating - Drinking - Nicotine - Impulse spending - Late-night snacking The volume on the craving turns down. Researchers are now studying GLP-1 receptor agonists for: - Alcohol use disorder - Substance use disorders - Compulsive and OCD-related behaviors The early findings are promising and biologically plausible. So I’m curious — What’s the most unexpected thing a GLP-1 made you lose interest in? Drop it below. I think this conversation is going to surprise a lot of people.