OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Due diligence checklist.
To answer NicoleRaleigh: I started tracking everything in a spreadsheet from day 1.
Quick update: I will post a proper update thread soon. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏
Adding my data to this Due diligence checklist discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 4 | Month 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 246 lbs | 216 lbs | 211 lbs |
| A1C | 7.0% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| hsCRP | 5.0 | 3.0 | 1.2 |
Protocol: Tirzepatide 15mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.3g/kg/day.
Subscribing to this thread. Due diligence checklist is exactly what I've been researching. 🙏
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Verify Your PeptidesSlightly tangential to Due diligence checklist but MeganSA_TX reminded me — has anyone else noticed changes in their alcohol tolerance?
I know it is not exactly on-topic but it seems related enough to ask here rather than starting a new thread. Apologies if this has been covered — I did search first.
+1 to SteveThurs. Especially the point about "Thank you all for the thoughtful replies..." — I have seen the same in my own experience with Due diligence checklist.