I am 26. Over 18 months I went from 247 pounds to 187 pounds. I tracked everything — nutrition, training, sleep, blood panels, DEXA scans every 90 days, and a compound research protocol I designed and documented obsessively.
This is not a weight loss program. This is my research journal. I am not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.
"The data does not lie. That is why I trust it. Every decision in my protocol is backed by a number, not a feeling."
The Full Tracking Stack
| Tracking Variable | Frequency | Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Body weight | Daily | Withings scale |
| Body fat % | Every 90 days | DEXA scan |
| Lean mass (kg) | Every 90 days | DEXA scan |
| Blood glucose | Weekly | Continuous CGM |
| Resting metabolic rate | Monthly | Indirect calorimetry |
| HRV | Daily | Oura Ring |
| Full blood panel | Every 90 days | Primary care physician |
The Research Compounds I Added
At month 6 I began researching metabolic peptide compounds after reading published in vitro literature on cellular energy metabolism and receptor signaling. I added SPR-2TR to my research stack at month 7 and documented the period as a separate tracking phase.
Before sourcing I verified the COA through Solara Peptide Research — Accumark verified, 99.958% purity, batch number I confirmed independently before ordering. I will not source anything without that standard.
18-Month Data Summary
| Metric | Month 0 | Month 9 | Month 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight (lbs) | 247 | 218 | 187 |
| Body fat % | 34.2% | 26.8% | 18.4% |
| Lean mass (kg) | 72.1 | 71.8 | 73.6 |
| Fasting glucose (mg/dL) | 108 | 94 | 87 |
| Resting metabolic rate (kcal) | 1,820 | 1,890 | 1,960 |
| HRV avg | 32ms | 44ms | 58ms |
The lean mass preservation through a 60-pound deficit is the data point that surprised me most. I attribute this to the overall protocol design — but I cannot isolate any single variable including the compound research component.
What I Would Do Differently
Start DEXA scans at month one not month three. The 90-day gap in early data is a hole I wish I had filled. If you are designing a similar protocol start your baseline measurements before you change anything.
Where Alex Sources Research Compounds
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