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Finally in the normal range for everything - first time in 20 years

steve_okc Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 4:40 PM 23 replies 837 viewsPage 1 of 5
steve_okc
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Feb 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM#1

Hot take incoming: finally in the normal range for.

I know this is controversial here but I think the conventional wisdom on this topic might be overly simplistic. Before you grab your pitchforks, hear me out.

My argument is based on conversations with my provider who has a different perspective.

Change my mind. Seriously β€” I want to be wrong about this if I am.

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Feb 5, 2026 at 6:22 PM#2

steve_okc's experience with Finally in the normal resonates deeply with mine. I went through almost the identical process β€” starting dose, titration timeline, side effects, everything.

The main difference: I am on a different medication. But the overall trajectory has been remarkably similar. Down 59 lbs in 14 months.

One thing I would add that steve_okc did not mention: my sleep quality improved dramatically.

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Feb 5, 2026 at 6:39 PM#3

Thanks for sharing this, steve_okc. A few questions about your Finally in the experience:

  1. What dose are you currently on?
  2. How long before you noticed significant changes?
  3. Did your doctor have any specific recommendations about Finally in the?

I am in a similar boat and trying to learn from others' experiences before my next appointment.

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Feb 5, 2026 at 6:56 PM#4

OP here β€” wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Finally in the normal.

To answer mike.trainer_LA: I started tracking everything in a spreadsheet from day 1.

Quick update: I will post a proper update thread soon. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion β€” this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. πŸ™

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Feb 5, 2026 at 7:13 PM#5

Adding my data to this Finally in the normal discussion:

MetricBaselineMonth 5Month 8
Weight242 lbs247 lbs197 lbs
A1C6.6%6.0%5.4%
hsCRP6.04.00.8

Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.4g/kg/day.

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