lisa_labSD said:lean mass + resistance training is the combo.
Sharing my comprehensive lab data relevant to lean mass:
| Biomarker | Baseline | Month 3 | Month 6 | Month 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (lbs) | 260 | 235 | 210 | 215 |
| A1C (%) | 6.5 | 6.0 | 5.7 | 5.2 |
| hsCRP (mg/L) | 5.0 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| Triglycerides | 220 | 160 | 120 | 90 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/week, protein 1.2g/kg/day.
The improvements in lean mass are clearly reflected in these numbers. The inflammatory marker reduction (hsCRP) is particularly striking.
lisa_labSD said:lean mass + resistance training is the combo.
DEXA scan update relevant to lean mass:
Scanned at months 0, 6, and 12. Here are the body comp numbers:
| Baseline | Month 6 | Month 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total mass | 254 lbs | 244 lbs | 201 lbs |
| Fat mass | 104 lbs | 74 lbs | 51 lbs |
| Lean mass | 157 lbs | 153 lbs | 158 lbs |
| Body fat % | 39% | 33% | 25% |
Lean mass preserved — actually GAINED 1-2 lbs thanks to progressive overload + 1.4g/kg protein. The lean mass discussion needs to include body comp data, not just scale weight.
lisa_labSD said:lean mass + resistance training is the combo.
Thank you — that is the clearest version of this I have read, and I have read a lot of them. Printing the relevant bit and taking it with me.
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Shop Reference StandardsAdding the clinical framing, because it changes how the question reads.
Regarding lean mass: I accidentally injected my dose intramuscularly instead of subcutaneously last week (went in at wrong angle, too deep). Called my pharmacist — they said it's not dangerous but may absorb faster, potentially causing more GI effects.
Sure enough, had worse nausea that day. Lesson learned: pinch the skin properly and use the right needle length for your body composition.
roxy_nash said:Regarding lean mass: I accidentally injected my dose intramuscularly instead of subcutaneously last week (went in at wrong angle, too deep).
Same experience, arrived at from the opposite direction. Nothing to add that would improve it.