Adding my data to this Swimming as primary discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 5 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 268 lbs | 218 lbs | 203 lbs |
| A1C | 7.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 7.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.5g/kg/day.
Reading this thread on Swimming as primary hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 279 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
15 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 54 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Swimming as primary — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
SaraMom3 — that is really helpful context on Swimming as primary. 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.
Reading this thread on Swimming as primary hits close to home. Dad of 2 checking in — I started at 261 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
7 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 36 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Swimming as primary — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
Dr.PeteFamMed — that is really helpful context on Swimming as primary. 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.