Weight loss progress: 3 months on Tesamorelin/AOD-9604
I wanted to share my 3-month update. I’ve been running a stack of 1mg Tesamorelin daily (5 days on, 2 off) and 300mcg AOD-9604 daily. My goal was to target stubborn visceral fat that just wouldn't budge despite a strict caloric deficit and heavy lifting. I’m down 14 pounds, but more importantly, my waist measurement has dropped by 3 inches. My doctor monitored my IGF-1 levels throughout, and they stayed within a healthy range, which was my biggest concern. I did experience some mild flushing in the first week, but that subsided quickly. I’m feeling much more confident and my energy levels are through the roof. Has anyone transitioned off this stack yet? I’m wondering if the fat loss is sustainable once I stop the peptides or if I need to adjust my maintenance calories significantly.
It is great to hear you are seeing such impressive results, especially regarding the visceral fat reduction. Tesamorelin is highly regarded for its ability to stimulate endogenous growth hormone secretion via the GHRH receptor, which specifically aids in lipolysis of adipose tissue, while AOD-9604 acts as a modified fragment of the C-terminus of human growth hormone to directly stimulate fat metabolism without the same impact on blood glucose or IGF-1 levels. Managing those IGF-1 levels through regular blood work is the gold standard for long-term safety, so it is fantastic that you have had such diligent supervision. Regarding the flushing you mentioned, that is a fairly common side effect of GHRH analogs as they stimulate the release of growth hormone. Many users find that staying well-hydrated or slightly adjusting the injection timing helps mitigate this. Continue tracking your progress and focus on maintaining that training intensity; it sounds like your current protocol is extremely effective for body recomposition goals.