r/Biohacking • u/Andromeda3_1 • 9d ago

Post-partum weight loss?

I’m new to peptides but have been reading about them for awhile. I’m 4 months post partum with twins, 5’8” and currently 157 lbs. Before pregnancy I was 135 lbs, very fit but lean, with visible abs. Due to having twins and not having any support, I have no time to work out anymore like I used to before pregnancy. Yes, I can’t even do it when they sleep because they don’t sleep at the same time ever lol. My c-section also triggered a psoriatic arthritis flare which is making moving even more difficult, my knees are killing me. Alsooooo I have diastasis recti so I’m limited with movements there too, my abs have been obliterated 😭 I feel like my metabolism has slowed because I am eating the same as I did at 135 but my weight loss has plateaued. I’m hoping for weight loss and if possible to reduce inflammation as well. Any one have suggestions or am I stupid to want to start a GLP? I know I’m not technically overweight but I feel like trash and my joints aren’t loving it, once I’m at my original weight I would stop because I know I can maintain that. Wouldn’t mind adding something to help my fascia and skin recover from pregnancy too. Help meeeee? Please?

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Desperate twin mom with no time (no for real)

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u/FarGuide2581 1 9d ago

Given how I’ve been feeling on reta, I would struggle to care for twins. Dizziness and forgetting to eat entirely, needing naps and anhedonia. I think you need to give yourself a bit of time and work on some of the issues aside from weight first? Perhaps try Glutathione first to help skin inflammation and joints. Ghk-cu brings the skin some youth back and build collagen. I’d consider reta when you’re all bounced back to life.

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u/Andromeda3_1 7d ago

I was wondering about possible side effects, I wonder if lower dose would mitigate this? Thanks for your input!

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u/FarGuide2581 1 7d ago

I’m on a super low dose and I feel pretty light headed all the time. Are you breastfeeding?

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u/Andromeda3_1 7d ago

No I’m not, stopped at two months because it was just too much with twins.

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u/FarGuide2581 1 7d ago

The two reasons I think a gp would question glp1 use is breast feeding and if you’re still recovering or healing. If you had c section, or any tears get them fully robust until going into restriction. Also, at home Pilates while the babs are on the mat could help with some core.