Reading this thread on Pilates for core strength hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 263 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.

9 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 38 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.

If you are on the fence about Pilates for core — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️

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Tagging this for the weekly digest. 👍

Relevant to Pilates for core strength — here is my latest bloodwork comparison:

Key improvements: A1C 7.2% → 5.3%, triglycerides 195 → 95 mg/dL, hsCRP 6.0 → 1.3 mg/L. All on tirzepatide for 11 months.

The inflammatory marker drop is what impresses me most. Consistent with the SELECT trial's cardiovascular findings.

Thank you MikeFit_NJ! This is incredibly helpful. Bookmarking for later. 🙏

+1 to anna.melb_AU. Especially the point about "Pilates for core strength is exactly wha..." — I have seen the same in my own experience with Pilates for core strength.