I've been incredibly busy since my last post. I have been on a long-term work assignment in another state and have almost finished my second class at Hawthorn University. Since coming here, my routine had to change a lot. Basically, I traded yoga for CrossFit, thinking I was healthier and lighter and it would go … Continue reading Winter Update
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Interrupting the CGM Data for Breaking News
I learned so much from my continuous glucose monitor (CGM) study and I will continue sharing my data from my Standard American Diet (SAD) experiment, but first, I want to share what happened to me yesterday and a very timely email I received. I've been strict low carb for two-weeks, increasing my amount of intermittent … Continue reading Interrupting the CGM Data for Breaking News
3rd Challenge – 12-Week Goals
I learned in 2nd 90-Day Challenge Goal Results that I'm probably not ready for "soft" goals, so I have decided to go back to SMART goals for this 12-weeks (this planner is a 12-week planner, not a 90-day one, as I am still experimenting with different formats to find a planner I like). The encouragement for … Continue reading 3rd Challenge – 12-Week Goals
2nd 90-Day Challenge Goal Results
I have a confession to make... There was a decline in my personal nutrition during the second 90-day challenge. I assumed my forward progress from the first 90-days would sustain me throughout this period, so I focused my goals in a "softer" area. I don't know if that was bad or good, as it definitely shifted my … Continue reading 2nd 90-Day Challenge Goal Results
CGM Study Results – Controlled Carb Eating
I have shared two blogs related to the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT), The Dreaded Oral Glucose Tolerance Test and Third Time’s A Charm. I actually looked at my insulin response and my husband's on the OGTT and once his study is over, I will share what I learned from my now n=2 study and scholarly articles on … Continue reading CGM Study Results – Controlled Carb Eating
CGM Study Results – Low-Carb Eating
I’ve discussed my glucose tolerance test data in two blog posts, The Dreaded Oral Glucose Tolerance Test and Third Time’s A Charm. Now, I want to start sharing some of the knowledge I have gained from wearing the continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Everything I will discuss will be related to how my blood sugar responded to … Continue reading CGM Study Results – Low-Carb Eating
Coming Soon – Study Results
I have alluded to a research study that I had the opportunity to participate in. I haven't blogged much during the study because I was busy collecting data and I wanted to finish everything before posting. I won't give away too many details yet, but I was able to wear a Continuous Glucose Monitor for … Continue reading Coming Soon – Study Results
What Being Cold Does to Blood Pressure!
I just finished the second semester of anatomy and physiology and one of the topics we studied was the heart. I was hoping one of our final exam essay questions would be on blood pressure because I've been measuring mine for over a year and felt I could eloquently discuss the topic, as well as … Continue reading What Being Cold Does to Blood Pressure!
Second 90-days, End of Month 1
The first month of the second 90-day challenge is never as exciting as the first month when you're just started. Regardless, I've hit that mark and there are some thing I want to share. Here's what I have learned: -DHEA does elevate my blood pressure (see What a Difference a Day Makes). I won't say my … Continue reading Second 90-days, End of Month 1
Sugar Experiment #1
I separated the two components of my weekend nutritional problems to see if I could better understand what is going on. I went to the same restaurant and had the same margarita martini, guacamole, and taco bowls (I ate them this time, as I was hungry), but did not have the chips (full disclosure, I … Continue reading Sugar Experiment #1