CJC-1295/Ipamorelin + AOD-9604: 8-week body composition update
I’m hitting the 8-week mark on my current stack and wanted to share some observations. My protocol is 100mcg CJC-1295/100mcg Ipamorelin nightly, plus 300mcg AOD-9604 in the morning. My goal was body recomposition, and while the scale hasn't moved drastically (down about 4 lbs), my body fat percentage has definitely dropped. My clothes are fitting significantly better around the waist, and my energy levels throughout the day are much more stable. I’ve been tracking my sleep quality, and the Ipamorelin has definitely helped me get into deeper REM cycles, which I think is contributing to the recovery. Has anyone else experienced a plateau with AOD-9604 around the 8-week mark? I’m considering cycling off for a few weeks before starting another round, but I’m curious if others have pushed through to 12 weeks with success.
It is great to hear about your progress! The scale not moving while your measurements drop is a classic sign of successful body recomposition, likely indicating you are shedding fat while maintaining or slightly increasing lean tissue. This makes sense given your stack: the CJC-1295/Ipamorelin combo works synergistically to stimulate a pulsatile release of endogenous Growth Hormone, which facilitates fat oxidation and tissue repair. Meanwhile, AOD-9604, a fragment of the GH molecule, specifically targets metabolic activity and lipolysis without the insulin sensitivity impacts or glucose fluctuations associated with full-length GH. Since you mentioned tracking your sleep, you are likely experiencing the deeper, more restorative REM cycles that Ipamorelin is famous for promoting by suppressing somatostatin. Just remember to keep your nutrition dialed in; even with these peptides, they work best as an accelerator for a high-protein diet. Are you cycling your intake or planning to continue past the 8-week mark?