If you're thinking about stopping your GLP-1 for any reason—whether it's cost, you've hit your goal, or something else—please don't quit cold turkey. You've probably heard the claim that you will regain all the weight you lost when stopping a GLP-1, and it's simply not true. Here's why this matters and how to do it right. What's Actually Happening in Your Body GLP-1 peptides work by mimicking a natural hormone that tells your brain "you're full." Over time at higher doses, your body adapts to that level of signaling. When you suddenly remove it, your brain essentially goes from hearing a loud "stop eating" signal to near silence overnight. The result? Your hunger doesn't just return—it often comes back with a vengeance. This is why so many people regain weight rapidly after stopping abruptly. The Smart Approach: Titrate Down The same way you titrated up, titrate back down. Every 2-4 weeks, reduce your dose by roughly half OR drop by 1-2 mg (depending on what you're using). This gives your body time to recalibrate at each level. Example timeline: - Week 1-2: Full dose → Half dose - Week 3-4: Adjust to the new hunger level - Week 5-6: Half again or drop another 1-2 mg - Continue until you're at the lowest dose, then stop Why This Works At each step down, you'll feel a slight increase in hunger—but it's manageable. Your brain gets time to readjust to lower levels of satiety signaling gradually, rather than being thrown into the deep end. Think of it like slowly turning down the volume instead of hitting mute. Stack the Odds in Your Favor As you taper, support your body with lifestyle factors: - Protein first – Aim for 30-40g per meal. Protein is the most satiating macronutrient - Fiber up – Vegetables, legumes, and whole grains keep you fuller longer - Whole foods over processed – Less hyperpalatable foods = fewer cravings - Stay hydrated – Thirst often masquerades as hunger These habits matter MORE as your GLP-1 dose decreases. Build them now while you still have the appetite suppression working in your favor.

RESEARCH USE ONLY: The peptides discussed in this post are for research purposes only and are not intended for human consumption. This information is educational and should not be considered medical advice. Consult with a qualified healthcare provider before starting any peptide protocol. One of the most common questions I get: "Derek, when should I add energy peptides? Which ones? And in what order?" Here's the honest answer most people don't want to hear — if weight is coming off and your energy feels good, you don't need any of these yet. Seriously. Don't fix what isn't broken. GLP-1s are doing their job, your body is responding, ride that wave. Energy peptides are a tool for when the basics aren't enough anymore. They are not a starting point. So let's walk through this the right way, one step at a time. ——————————————— STEP 1: LET THE GLP-1 DO ITS JOB When you first start a GLP-1, your body is adjusting. Appetite drops, eating patterns shift, and yes, energy might fluctuate a little. That's completely normal. Give it time. Ask yourself: → Is my weight consistently trending down week to week? → Can I get through my day without crashing? → Am I sleeping reasonably well? ✅ If things are moving in the right direction, stay right here. There is no trophy for adding more peptides faster. The goal is reaching your target weight, and if you're getting there, you're winning. You do NOT have to move to Step 2. ——————————————— STEP 2: DIAL IN YOUR LIFESTYLE FOUNDATIONS If energy starts dipping or weight loss stalls, your first move is NOT adding a peptide. It's auditing the basics. I can't stress this enough. Nine times out of ten, the issue is one of these three things: 1️⃣ CARDIO Even 20-30 minutes of walking daily makes a massive difference in energy and metabolic health on GLP-1s. You don't need to run marathons. Just move consistently. 2️⃣ NUTRITION This is the big one. On a GLP-1 you're eating less, which means every bite matters more. You need adequate protein (aim for 0.7-1g per pound of bodyweight) to protect muscle mass, and enough carbohydrates around your workouts to actually fuel your training. A lot of the "energy crash" people blame on GLP-1s is actually just underfueling.

Good morning everyone. If you tried to use the price tool on PeptidePrice.store this morning, you probably saw a message saying hosting was temporarily disabled. I want to be fully transparent about what happened. My hosting provider — based overseas in Iceland — flagged the site and asked me to provide additional proof that I don't sell peptides directly. Which is crazy, because you know PeptidePrice.store is a price comparison tool. That's it. If you've been around for a while, this might sound familiar. A couple months ago Netlify completely took down the site and tried to hold the domain hostage over what they called "dangerous activity." That forced me to migrate everything to a new provider, which is the one that just gave me trouble again. The good news — the site is back live. I've already looked into additional hosting options to make sure we have backup plans in place so this doesn't keep disrupting things for you guys. Building a platform like this in the peptide space comes with challenges that most people never see. Censorship, deplatforming, hosting issues — it's a constant battle. But I'm not going anywhere. This community and this tool mean too much to me to let a hosting provider shut us down. Thank you for sticking with me through all these bumps along the way. It means more than you know. ❤️

I want to make sure the content I'm creating actually helps with YOUR goals, so I'm curious—where are you at right now? Drop your answer below, and if you want to share more about your journey so far, I'd love to hear it. As for me: Started at 250, got down to 170 without peptides, and maintained for about four years. Now I'm in a new chapter—intentionally trying to add muscle for the first time. It's 100% a mental game. Yes, I've put on some body fat in the process, but muscle takes way longer to build than fat takes to lose. You have to commit to the long game. And honestly? Muscle mass is the real key to longevity. The other piece I don't talk about as much: I dealt with binge eating for years. That maintenance phase wasn't just about weight—it gave me the foundation to finally have a healthy relationship with food. I still enjoy eating. But now I understand that the daily habits are what separate fat gain from muscle gain. So—where are you at? 👇

For research use only. Not for human consumption. If you've ever tried to draw up L-carnitine or B12 with an insulin syringe and felt like you were trying to suck a milkshake through a coffee grinder—this post is for you. I see people get confused all the time. First, Understand This One Thing The gauge number tells you how thick the needle is. But here's what trips everyone up: Higher gauge = thinner needle So a 31 gauge needle is super thin (like an insulin syringe), while an 18 gauge needle is thick (like what they use to draw blood). Think of it like this: the higher the number, the smaller the hole. Why Insulin Syringes Work Great for Peptides Insulin syringes come with tiny 29-31 gauge needles built in. They're perfect for reconstituted peptides because when you mix a peptide with bacteriostatic water, you get a thin, water-like solution. Thin solution + thin needle = no problem. Why Insulin Syringes Fail with L-Carnitine and B12 These solutions are thicker. They're not mixed with just water—they often have different carriers that make them more viscous. Now you're trying to pull a thick solution through a tiny opening. What happens: You pull back on the plunger and barely anything moves. You're fighting the syringe the whole time. Air bubbles form because of all that resistance. What should take 5 seconds takes over a minute. You might even bend the needle from all that pressure. It's frustrating and unnecessary. The Fix: Draw with a Bigger Needle, Swap for Administration Here's the move that makes life easier: Step 1: Get syringes with removable needles (called luer lock syringes) Step 2: Attach a 22 or 23 gauge needle to draw up your solution. This is a wider opening, so thick solutions pull through easily. Step 3: Once you've drawn what you need, twist off that needle and swap it for a 27-30 gauge needle for administration. Smaller needle = more comfortable. That's it. Draw big, administer small. What Gauge for What? Reconstituted peptides (mixed with bac water): Insulin syringes work perfectly. No need to swap anything. The 29-31 gauge handles it fine.