22M: bad sleep schedule, stubborn belly fat, and rebuilding my routine — where should I start?
Hi everyone,
I’m new to this group and I’m looking for advice on where to start.
I’m a 22-year-old male, 173 cm / about 5’8”, around 70 kg / 154 lbs. My main issue is stubborn belly fat. Even in 2024, when I was around 61 kg / 134 lbs and training almost every day with weights, I still had annoying lower belly fat that never really went away.
I recently started training again after a difficult breakup. Right now I swim 3 times per week, about 1 hour and 15 minutes per session. I currently take basic supplements like protein, creatine, vitamins, etc.
My biggest problem is sleep. I usually sleep 7–8 hours, but I go to bed around 3–4 AM, and this affects my daily life a lot. I’ve had sleep issues for around 7 years, and despite doctors’ advice, I’ve never fully solved them.
I’ve also been reading about peptides and compounds such as Selank, Semax, Ipamorelin, GHK-Cu, NAD+, and similar options. I’m not looking for dosages or medical advice, but I’d like to understand whether any of these are actually worth considering, or if it would be smarter to focus first on sleep, training, diet, bloodwork, and routine.
If you were in my situation, what would you prioritize first?
Thanks in advance for your patience and advice.