From the other side of the consultation, briefly.
Sharing my comprehensive lab data relevant to lean mass:
| Biomarker | Baseline | Month 3 | Month 6 | Month 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (lbs) | 266 | 251 | 216 | 201 |
| A1C (%) | 7.1 | 6.6 | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| hsCRP (mg/L) | 6.0 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Triglycerides | 236 | 146 | 126 | 96 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 2.4mg/wk, resistance training 3x/week, protein 1.4g/kg/day.
The improvements in lean mass are clearly reflected in these numbers. The inflammatory marker reduction (hsCRP) is particularly striking.
Dr.AddMedPHL said:Sharing my comprehensive lab data relevant to lean mass: Biomarker Baseline Month 3 Month 6 Month 9 Weight (lbs) 266 251 216 201 A1C (%) 7.1 6.6 5.5…
DEXA scan update relevant to lean mass:
Scanned at months 0, 6, and 12. Here are the body comp numbers:
| Baseline | Month 6 | Month 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total mass | 250 lbs | 215 lbs | 207 lbs |
| Fat mass | 110 lbs | 70 lbs | 42 lbs |
| Lean mass | 148 lbs | 153 lbs | 154 lbs |
| Body fat % | 43% | 33% | 21% |
Lean mass preserved — actually GAINED 1-2 lbs thanks to progressive overload + 1.4g/kg protein. The lean mass discussion needs to include body comp data, not just scale weight.
Dr.AddMedPHL said:Sharing my comprehensive lab data relevant to lean mass: Biomarker Baseline Month 3 Month 6 Month 9 Weight (lbs) 266 251 216 201 A1C (%) 7.1 6.6 5.5…
Regarding lean mass: I accidentally injected my dose intramuscularly instead of subcutaneously last week (went in at wrong angle, too deep). Called my pharmacist — they said it's not dangerous but may absorb faster, potentially causing more GI effects.
Sure enough, had worse nausea that day. Lesson learned: pinch the skin properly and use the right needle length for your body composition.
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That reframing is the part I needed.
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