Ways I could have better optimized a micro-dosed GLP
GLP-1s (peptides) are showing promising benefits beyond weight loss, including: • Reduced cardiovascular events and hospitalizations • Improved cognition and potential protection against neurodegenerative disease • Kidney protection • Anti-inflammatory and possibly regenerative effects • Reduced cravings for food, alcohol, and nicotine GLP-1s are supplemental. Lifestyle is always the driver. Prioritize 6–8 hours of sleep, consistent whole-food meals built around lean protein and vegetables, and strength training 3–5x/week—this is how you lose fat without losing muscle and how to avoid the fat loss stalling and having to increase the dose and the risk of potentially dangerous side effects. 1. Establish waist-to-hip ratio as a baseline. It’s a useful marker of body composition: reflecting both total body fat distribution and overall muscle mass. 2. Use relative strength baselines as a marker of muscle retention or loss. Options include total push-ups, Z press (load + reps), or split squat (load + reps). 3. Keep a log to ensure daily protein targets are met in order to avoid muscle loss 4. Track calories daily and weight weekly. Cap weight loss at ~1% per week—this is how you lose fat without sacrificing muscle. I know a lot of your are extremely interested in the GLP-1 buzz. Watch the video- you can speed it up and finish it in 13 minutes. Post your questions and comments below!!