MONDAY MINDSET: Your Nutrition Can Make or Break Your Peptide Protocol You've invested in peptide therapy. You're on GLP-1s, growth hormone peptides, recovery peptides — whatever your protocol looks like. But here's the hard truth most people miss: what you eat determines whether that investment pays off or goes to waste. THE NUTRITION-PEPTIDE CONNECTION Peptides are essentially signaling molecules — they tell your body what to do. But they need the right raw materials (nutrients) to execute the orders. Think of peptides as the construction foreman and nutrition as the building materials. A great foreman can't build anything without quality materials. SPECIFICALLY FOR GLP-1 USERS: 1. Protein is non-negotiable. Clinical research shows 20-40% of weight lost on GLP-1s can come from lean muscle mass — especially when protein intake drops. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon has warned this can compress decades of muscle loss into weeks. Your target: 1.2-2g of protein per kg of body weight daily. 2. Eat protein FIRST at every meal. When your appetite is suppressed, every bite counts. Prioritize lean protein sources before carbs or fats hit your plate. 3. Reduce inflammatory inputs. High-fat, fried, and heavily processed foods slow stomach emptying even more on GLP-1s, which means worse nausea, more digestive issues, and reduced drug effectiveness. 4. Resistance training is the other half of the equation. Nutrition + movement + medication = the trifecta that preserves metabolism, strength, and body composition. WHY THIS MATTERS FOR FX PERFORMANCE LAB MEMBERS: A 2025 joint advisory from multiple medical organizations stated it clearly: nutritional counseling for GLP-1 patients is ESSENTIAL — not optional. Combining peptide therapy with structured nutrition can enhance outcomes by up to 50%. You're not just on a medication. You're building a system. This week, audit your nutrition through the lens of your protocol. Are you fueling the foreman with the right materials? What's one nutrition change you're making this week? Drop it below — let's hold each other accountable.

is thinking the medication itself is the full solution. Honestly, GLP-1s can be incredible tools for the right person. But here’s where people run into problems: • not eating enough protein • not strength training• losing muscle along with weight • not building habits while appetite is lower • relying only on the scale for progress That’s why some people lose weight…but still don’t feel better, stronger, or healthier long term. The real goal shouldn’t just be: 👉 lose weight It should be: 👉 improve body composition, energy, strength, and overall health while building a system you can actually maintain. That’s where structure matters. Quick question: What do you think is the HARDEST part about fat loss right now? • nutrition • consistency • cravings • energy • workouts • recovery • something else? 👇

After building, testing, and refining this behind the scenes… I’ve officially rolled out the full system inside the classroom: REBOOT → REBUILD → REFINE This isn’t just workouts. This is the structure behind: • fixing your foundation • building real strength and consistency • and actually optimizing your results the right way Most people don’t struggle because they aren’t working hard. They struggle because they’re doing the right things at the wrong time. That’s exactly what this system fixes. Inside the classroom you’ll now find: 📁 START HERE (don’t skip this) 📁 WHY THIS METHOD WORKS 📁 REBOOT Phase 📁 REBUILD Phase 📁 REFINE Phase If you’ve ever felt like: • you’re doing a lot but not seeing results • you’ve been stuck or plateaued • you don’t know what to adjust next 👉 this is exactly where to start 🔑 What I want you to do Start with: 👉 START HERE → Lesson 1 Go through it in order. Don’t skip ahead. This will make everything else make sense. ⚠️ Real Talk You can go through this on your own… or you can follow it with guidance and move faster. That’s what the 12-week program is for. 🔥 Next Step Go into the classroom and start. Then drop a comment here once you’ve gone through START HERE. Let me know what phase you’re in 👇

Welcome to the FX Performance Lab. To keep this community high-value and high-energy, we play by a specific set of rules. 1. Researcher vs. Prescriber (The Hard Line) Everything shared in this group—especially regarding peptides and biochemistry—is for research and educational purposes only. * Drew Preiss is a performance coach, not a doctor or a prescriber. - Any protocols discussed are what has worked for Drew personally or what is found in current research. - You are responsible for your own health. Always consult with a medical professional before starting any new protocol. 2. No Soliciting or Self-Promotion We are here to exchange data, not to be sold to. Do not pitch your services, products, or "side hustles" here. If you're caught sliding into members' DMs to sell stuff, you’ll be removed immediately. 3. Adults Only (18+) This is a space for mature conversation about performance and biology. If you aren't 18, this isn't the group for you. 4. Respect the Circle We’re all adults—act like it. Ego-driven bashing, insults, or toxic behavior will result in an immediate ban. We can disagree on protocols, but we do it with respect. 5. Results Over Hype This group is about what actually works. When sharing a win or a protocol, give us the "why" and the data. We want genuine excitement, not "influencer" fluff. 6. Share the Wins & Support the Climb Optimization is a grind, and we’re all in different stages. If you hit a personal record, see a major change in your blood work, or finally have the energy to outrun your kids—post it. * Use the "Wins" category to share your progress. - Your breakthrough might be the exact motivation someone else needs to keep going. - Be the person who claps for others; we’re all here to level up.

I’m Drew Preiss. Most of you know me from FX Fitness or the optimization world, but before I’m a coach or a researcher, I’m a Dad and a Husband. I know the drill: You’re running businesses, managing a household, and trying to stay high-performance without living in the gym for 3 hours a day. Here’s the reality check: You don’t lose your edge because you got older or busier. You lose it because you stopped using the right protocols. I built this community to bridge the gap between High-Density Training (getting in, hitting it hard, and getting out) and Longevity Science (using research like peptides to actually recover like you’re 22 again). To get the ball rolling, drop a comment below: 1. What’s your #1 performance goal right now? (Fat loss, injury recovery, or just having the energy to outrun your kids?) 2. What’s one "biohack" or supplement you’re currently researching? I’ll be in the comments answering questions. Let’s stop guessing and start optimizing. - Drew Founder, FX Performance Lab