The Hidden Cost of Thermogenesis ,But where is that energy coming from when fat stores drop?

Made the post cut phase much easier

Joints felt younger that constant stiffness just wasn’t there anymore

Strength stayed pretty solid during the switch

Biggest win was injury prevention joints and connective tissue felt more resilient

Made recomposition feel a lot more doable

Honestly makes that transition feel way smoother

At minimum total test free test SHBG estradiol sensitive CBC CMP lipids HbA1c

Smart move for the ultimate physique

Don’t skip baseline prolactin and thyroid TSH, T3, T4 they matter more than people think

Overall recovery joint health strength in terms of noticeable impact

Body felt more responsive during the switch

Strength gains were steady but recovery was the foundation.

Fasting glucose insulin gives better context than HbA1c alone

Made the whole phase feel more stable

Liver enzymes AST ALT are key GLP 1s can affect appetite which changes diet patterns