11/19/2025
DEXA update!!
The update none of you have been waiting for 🤣
It’s been 6 months since my last DEXA body composition scan. And while I’ve made progress, it is smol.
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The details:
DEXA body comp is a self pay service. My local one runs $150 a scan. You can use HSA money to pay for it.
Going to the same place keeps my results so I got about 10 pages comparing first and second scans.
The DEXA bone density scan eventually gets covered by insurance when you reach an age older than 43. It looks for osteoporosis.
The DEXA body comp scan DOES look at bone density so it’s great for determining your baseline bone density when you’re healthier than insurance age.
If you can afford it, it is WORTH IT to get baseline numbers. Especially if osteoporosis runs in your family.
Ok off my soap box.
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My results!
In 6 months I lost 1.2lbs of fat and gained 0.4lbs of muscle.
I managed to balance out my quads. 6 months ago there was a 1.5lb difference between my right and left quads. Now there’s only 0.5lb difference.
How did I get these results?
I did nothing special honestly. I ran a lot. I did Echelon cycling classes. I occasionally did weights.
I did not change much nutritionally. In all honestly I likely ate too much sugar in the form of nerd gummy clusters.
I definitely need to increase my proteins and fiber intakes.
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One thing I did start was Semorelin peptides. You take it before bed and it helps stimulate HGH production.
It helps with retaining muscle mass, improving recovery and sleep quality.
Do I feel good on it, sure.
As you can see it doesn’t give earth shattering results without making nutritional changes.
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So my next order of business is to focus more on nutrition and picking up heavier objects.
Hours of running is going to take the backseat, but don’t worry I’ll continue to get my mile streak every day!
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When are you scheduling your DEXA body composition scan??
