Reliable peptide source — 6-month review (no names in title per rules)

The hair loss started around week 9 for me and I panicked. After research and talking to my doctor, it's telogen effluvium — a delayed shed caused by the physiological stress of rapid weight loss, not the medication itself. It slows down around month 4-5. Biotin and collagen peptides haven't hurt. Just wanted to share this so the next person isn't as scared as I was.

Following along — Six months in and down 41 lbs total. Has your sleep changed at all since starting. This is huge. Hang in there.

Down another 1.8 lbs this week and holding steady. Lost 8 lbs my first month and the food noise is gone. Don't weigh daily, the trend line is what matters. Thanks for sharing this. Everyone's different of course.

Late to this but Down 3 lbs since my last shot, slow and steady. The mental side is harder than people admit. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Totally agree. Strength training helped me keep muscle while losing. So glad I'm not alone in this.

Following along, Are you tracking protein or just eating intuitively. Incredible progress. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Reading this and Bumped up to the next dose this week and feeling good. Did your appetite come back at all on the higher dose. I keep a food + weight log to spot the trends, not the daily noise. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

Following along — Meal-prepping kept me from grazing on bad days. That stall messed with my head too, you'll break through. Rooting for you.

Maintenance for three months now and holding. I plateaued until the dose increase kicked things back in gear. Onward!

Reading this and This is huge.

Reading this and Maintenance for three months now and holding. Rooting for you.

Coming back to this thread — How are you finding the higher dose so far.

Reading this and You've got this. Such an inspiration honestly. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

Reading this and Are you pairing it with any walking or strength work. Onward!

Following along — So proud of you. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Totally agree. You're not alone in this, so many of us have been there. A1C came back normal at my last check-up. Everyone's different of course.

That stall messed with my head too, you'll break through. Don't weigh daily, the trend line is what matters. Walking 8k steps a day alongside the meds really compounds.

Electrolytes every morning has been a game changer. This community is the best. Everyone's different of course.

For what it's worth, Did your appetite come back at all on the higher dose. This community is the best.

Following along — How are you finding the higher dose so far. Been there — it does get easier I promise. Everyone's different of course.