amsterdam_pete said:Athlete body recomp DEXA, is not that straightforward in my experience
This is exactly right. amsterdam_pete articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The Athlete body recomp aspect is the most important factor.
Reading this thread on Athlete body recomp hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 291 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
7 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 66 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Athlete body recomp — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
SarahChen_PharmD — that is really helpful context on Athlete body recomp . 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.
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Verify Your PeptidesTo answer NurseLeah_Nash's question specifically:
From a clinical standpoint, Athlete body recomp DEXA, is an area where we have good evidence.
The short answer: baseline labs + quarterly monitoring is the standard of care.
The longer answer involves understanding the mechanism of action at the receptor level, which I am happy to elaborate on if helpful.
Bookmarked 📌 The Athlete body recomp info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.