Hot take incoming: glp-1 and self-image looking for input.
I know this is controversial here but I think the conventional wisdom on this topic might be overly simplistic. Before you grab your pitchforks, hear me out.
My argument is based on conversations with my provider who has a different perspective.
Change my mind. Seriously — I want to be wrong about this if I am.
RunnerRach's experience with GLP-1 and self-image resonates deeply with mine. I went through almost the identical process — starting dose, titration timeline, side effects, everything.
The main difference: I started 3 months later. But the overall trajectory has been remarkably similar. Down 30 lbs in 5 months.
One thing I would add that RunnerRach did not mention: the mental health improvements were just as significant.
Thanks for sharing this, RunnerRach. A few questions about your GLP-1 and self-image experience:
I am in a similar boat and trying to learn from others' experiences before my next appointment.
OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on GLP-1 and self-image .
To answer MASHdoc_SA: I get my labs done through Quest every 3 months.
Quick update: my latest labs came back even better. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏
Relevant to GLP-1 and self-image looking — here is my latest bloodwork comparison:
Key improvements: A1C 8.0% → 5.3%, triglycerides 223 → 93 mg/dL, hsCRP 6.0 → 1.1 mg/L. All on tirzepatide for 15 months.
The inflammatory marker drop is what impresses me most. Consistent with the SELECT trial's cardiovascular findings.