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):

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.

cory_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.

Moderator note: leaving this open. It is being argued well and the disagreement is the useful part. Carry on.