Bookmarked 📌 The Can we normalize info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.
Reading this thread on Can we normalize being hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 287 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
13 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 62 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Can we normalize — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
Adding my data to this Can we normalize being discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 5 | Month 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 258 lbs | 238 lbs | 203 lbs |
| A1C | 7.2% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| hsCRP | 7.0 | 4.0 | 0.8 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.5g/kg/day.
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Verify Your PeptidesReading this thread on Can we normalize being hits close to home. Dad of 2 checking in — I started at 269 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
15 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 44 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Can we normalize — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
MaxMetOK — that is really helpful context on Can we normalize being. Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose?
I am in a similar situation (week 4) and trying to set realistic expectations.