Lolaa
New member
Hi everyone! I’m currently about six months into my peptide journey, and I’m looking forward to learning from those of you who have been in this space longer than I have. I started researching peptides mainly for weight loss and overall body composition. I’ve been running reta for the past 6 months, and overall, I’ve been really happy with the weight loss results. To help with recovery and skin support, I’ve also tried klow in the past and I’m currently using ghkcu. While reta has been fantastic for dropping weight, my biggest challenge right now is muscle retention and overall volume. Even though I lift consistently and keep my diet clean with a focus on protein, I feel like I’ve lost a bit too much lean tissue and my muscles just look and feel flat. I’m hoping to learn more about body recomposition protocols, specifically tesa or cjc/ipa, to see if adding something like that could help preserve lean mass and bring back some muscle fullness. On top of that, I work 3rd shift. My schedule is pretty flipped, I’m usually in bed by 8:30am. So navigating meal timing, fasting windows, and dosing schedules around night shifts adds an extra layer of planning. I’d love to connect with any fellow night shifters to hear how you manage your timing protocols. I’m really looking forward to being an active part of this group, swapping experiences, and learning together. Thanks for taking the time to read, and I can't wait to jump into the discussions!