Title: 52M | GLP-3 + peptide stack | ~8 lb down in ~3 weeks | low movement | carb vs fat fuel?

52M, 5’8”.

Alcohol-free: 155 days

Weight at alcohol cessation: ~242 lb

GLP-3 start: ~212 lb

Current: ~203–204 lb

Timeline (current cut): just under 3 weeks

Peptides / meds

   •   GLP-3 (retatrutide) — 2 mg q5d (sometimes 1 mg depending on appetite suppression)

   •   Wolverine stack (BPC-157 + TB-4)

   •   MOTS-C (5 on / 2 off)

   •   NAD+ (3× weekly)

   •   Epitalon (cycled)

   •   GHK-Cu (recently reduced dose due to local irritation)

   •   TRT — 200 mg q2 weeks (Rx)

Diet

   •   ~1,750–1,850 kcal/day

   •   Protein ~180–190 g

   •   Currently 80–100 g carbs/day

   •   Fat fills remainder (olive oil, yogurt, chicken fat)

   •   Foods are very repetitive: chicken thighs, protein shakes, Greek yogurt, blueberries, squash/fruit

Movement

   •   Low structured exercise

   •   On feet at work but minimal cardio/lifting (aware this is a limiter)

Weight loss is steady despite low movement. Early water drop is obvious, but fat loss appears ongoing.

Question for those with GLP-1 / GLP-3 experience

   •   Did you feel better on lower carb + higher fat or moderate carb?

   •   Any benefit pushing protein >200 g vs ~180 g?

   •   Energy, mood, adherence differences?

   •   Anyone find going too low carb backfired on GLP-1s?

Not chasing extremes — looking for what actually feels sustainable long-term.