My Tirzepatide Weight Loss Journey: How GLP-1 Led Me to Peptide Research
From calorie counting to peptide research; this is how my journey started.
About Me
Welcome to The Peptide Breakdown.
This page started from a very personal journey — one that began with weight loss but eventually turned into a deep interest in peptide research and education.
I’m 42 years old, married for 17 years, and a mom of two boys (both over 17). Like many people, I spent years trying to manage my weight the traditional way.
Two years ago, I committed to tracking everything.
Every calorie.
Every meal.
Every bite.
And it worked — temporarily.
I went from 180 lbs to 150 lbs in about four months. But the reality was that maintaining it felt exhausting. I was constantly tracking food and honestly felt like I was starving myself just to keep the weight off.
Within three months of stopping strict calorie tracking, I gained back 20 pounds.
That’s when my journey with Tirzepatide began.
Starting Tirzepatide
In April, I started a GLP-1/GIP medication called Tirzepatide at 172 lbs.
The difference for me was huge.
Tirzepatide helped regulate appetite and made it easier to make better choices without feeling like I was constantly fighting hunger.
Instead of obsessively counting calories, I was able to focus on:
Eating healthier
Cooking better meals
Exercising regularly
Building sustainable habits
Today, I’m 126 lbs.
My original goal was actually 135 lbs, so I’m not trying to lose any more weight.
I now microdose for maintenance and focus heavily on working out and fueling my body properly.
And yes — I eat.
I eat healthy.
I cook healthy.
I enjoy food.
For people who say “you’ll gain it all back once you stop” — my personal decision is to stay on a very low maintenance dose rather than return to the cycle of extreme dieting.
How This Led Me Into Peptide Research
Starting a GLP-1 opened the door to something I didn’t expect — a fascination with peptide science.
I started researching:
how peptides work
why they affect metabolism and recovery
what other peptides are being studied for healing, longevity, and performance
The more I learned, the more I realized there was a lot of confusion, hype, and misinformation online.
So I thought:
Why not start sharing what I’m learning?
That’s how The Peptide Breakdown was born.
I created a TikTok page and educational content to break down peptide research in a way that’s easier to understand.
Not hype.
Not sales pitches.
Just information, research, and discussion.
What You’ll Find Here
On this site and my social pages I share:
🧬 Peptide education
🧬 Research summaries
🧬 Peptide comparisons
🧬 Personal experiences
🧬 Protocol discussions (for educational purposes)
I’ll also share parts of my personal journey, including what my Tirzepatide dosing progression looked like, which you’ll see attached in the images on this page.
Science, Not Hype
Facts, Not Fluff
Stronger, Not Smaller
There is a lot of noise in the peptide space.
My goal is to help people understand what research actually says.
Important Disclaimer
This content is not medical advice.
Everything shared here is for educational and research discussion purposes only.
Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making medical decisions.
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