New cholecystokinin-1 receptor (CCK1R) agonist 鈥榯riggers鈥?were identified using iterative library synthesis. Structural activity relationship studies led to the discovery of compound 10e, a potent CCK1R agonist that demonstrated robust weight loss in a diet-induced obese rat model with very low systemic exposure. Pharmacokinetic data suggest that efficacy is primarily driven through activation of CCK1R鈥檚 located within the intestinal wall.