Bookmarked 📌 The Protein requirements info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.
Reading this thread on Protein requirements on hits close to home. Dad of 2 checking in — I started at 261 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
7 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 36 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Protein requirements — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
Adding my data to this Protein requirements on discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 5 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 272 lbs | 222 lbs | 197 lbs |
| A1C | 6.6% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 6.0 | 4.0 | 0.6 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.4g/kg/day.
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View ResultsReading this thread on Protein requirements on hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 283 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
9 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 58 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Protein requirements — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
JakeBK_lifts — that is really helpful context on Protein requirements on. Follow-up question: what labs did your doctor order to monitor this?
I am in a similar situation (just started) and trying to set realistic expectations.