Just had to share this with someone who would understand — dad bod to fit dad anyone.
Got my latest A1C and I am genuinely emotional right now. 12 months in and the progress is real.
Details in the comments but wanted to start this thread because I think others going through the same thing need to see that it works.
tane_welly's experience with Dad bod to fit dad resonates deeply with mine. I went through almost the identical process — starting dose, titration timeline, side effects, everything.
The main difference: I titrated faster. But the overall trajectory has been remarkably similar. Down 60 lbs in 5 months.
One thing I would add that tane_welly did not mention: the relationship with food fundamentally changed.
Thanks for sharing this, tane_welly. A few questions about your Dad bod to fit dad experience:
I am in a similar boat and trying to learn from others' experiences before my next appointment.
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Verify Your PeptidesOP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Dad bod to fit dad .
To answer ben_calgary: yes, I am on compounded sema from a 503B pharmacy.
Quick update: things are still going well. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏
Relevant to Dad bod to fit dad anyone — here is my latest bloodwork comparison:
Key improvements: A1C 7.6% → 5.5%, triglycerides 213 → 113 mg/dL, hsCRP 8.0 → 1.3 mg/L. All on tirzepatide for 17 months.
The inflammatory marker drop is what impresses me most. Consistent with the SELECT trial's cardiovascular findings.
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