anders_CPH said:NeuroNate said: ...the muscle loss concern with lean mass...
Body composition tracking via bioimpedance on lean mass (InBody scan every 3 months):
| Metric | Baseline | Month 3 | Month 6 | Month 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skeletal Muscle (lbs) | 71 | 69 | 71 | 75 |
| Body Fat (lbs) | 103 | 85 | 63 | 43 |
| Body Fat % | 43% | 34% | 28% | 22% |
| Visceral Fat (cm²) | 168 | 113 | 88 | 58 |
Note: skeletal muscle mass dipped initially then recovered with consistent resistance training + high protein. The visceral fat reduction is where the metabolic magic happens.
mike_mod said:Agreed on the ranges, with the condition that a single DEXA is not a measurement, it is one draw from a distribution.
Genuinely useful, thank you. I had the facts and not the framework. Adding it to my notes with a link back to this thread.
anders_CPH said:NeuroNate said: ...the muscle loss concern with lean mass...
OMG yes. lean mass + resistance training is the combo. Can confirm.
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Shop Reference Standardscory_ATX said:I lifted three times a week throughout and still lost lean mass.
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.