Something that Made You Feel Good Today
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Poobah1972 wrote: »I test my blood glucose and ketone level every morning. Not cause I'm a diabetic, more because I just wanted to fully invest in the lifestyle and having all those data points allows me to see real progress on a weekly basis. Plus I'm a bit of nerd. ;P
This morning I was pleasantly surprised.
Blood Ketones - 2.7
Blood Glucose - 83 (New Record) (by something like 15 points)
GKI - 1.71 (New Record)
Usually I'm around 110-127 with occasional spiking up to 155 early on... I haven't spiked that high in a couple of months. Over all though, it just keeps improving. YEAH ME!
That is a great incentive and an achievement to continue your new healthy lifestyle!....my doctor gets very excited as my numbers all continue to improve!...the nurse told me he actually did a happy dance when he got my last blood test results!2 -
conniewilkins56 wrote: »Poobah1972 wrote: »I test my blood glucose and ketone level every morning. Not cause I'm a diabetic, more because I just wanted to fully invest in the lifestyle and having all those data points allows me to see real progress on a weekly basis. Plus I'm a bit of nerd. ;P
This morning I was pleasantly surprised.
Blood Ketones - 2.7
Blood Glucose - 83 (New Record) (by something like 15 points)
GKI - 1.71 (New Record)
Usually I'm around 110-127 with occasional spiking up to 155 early on... I haven't spiked that high in a couple of months. Over all though, it just keeps improving. YEAH ME!
That is a great incentive and an achievement to continue your new healthy lifestyle!....my doctor gets very excited as my numbers all continue to improve!...the nurse told me he actually did a happy dance when he got my last blood test results!
Thank you... I'm really glad I went all in on a low carb lifestyle this time including the testing kit (and bread making machine). Its been there the whole time to confirm what I'm doing is working, whether I step on the scales or not. Happy dances are great aren't they. We're (fiancé and I) so content and happy with my entire WOE. We're into the 4th month now and it seems the commitment is only strengthened and our excitement hasn't dulled.
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lauriekallis wrote: »Poobah1972 wrote: »I test my blood glucose and ketone level every morning. Not cause I'm a diabetic, more because I just wanted to fully invest in the lifestyle and having all those data points allows me to see real progress on a weekly basis. Plus I'm a bit of nerd. ;P
This morning I was pleasantly surprised.
Blood Ketones - 2.7
Blood Glucose - 83 (New Record) (by something like 15 points)
GKI - 1.71 (New Record)
Usually I'm around 110-127 with occasional spiking up to 155 early on... I haven't spiked that high in a couple of months. Over all though, it just keeps improving. YEAH ME!
This sounds like fun. I find investing as much "research" into this process as possible really helps me stay on track. Focussing on my science fair project is way more fun than focussing on staying away from treats. I love to track all my macros etc. Tracking Potassium has probably helped me more than tracking calories. Eating all those fruits and vegetables tends to fill me right up.
Does this test require a finger prick? I'm not sure I'm that dedicated....lol
My mom was diabetic and for awhile I would test my own glucose with her so she wouldn't feel so alone. Didn't enjoy that finger pricking process whatsoever!
You are exactly right... I also invest so much time in research and dietary planning and spreadsheets (And let's not forget baking and cooking)... It just totally invests you in the process. Plus it's simple brain mechanics. The more time you sit and ponder anything the more connections your neurons make in the brain strengthening that thought process. So the more you put in the more it becomes physical reality in your brain and in every day reality. That's HUGE!
And yeah, but it's only 1 little prick every morning... Painless, and I rotate on 4 fingers. Finger is never sore, and you can't tell they have ever been pricked. (takes just the smallest bit of blood too, you won't be dripping like a faucet... Eeek!) 😆. For me it's worth the minor inconvenience. 👍2 -
conniewilkins56 wrote: »Poobah1972 wrote: »I test my blood glucose and ketone level every morning. Not cause I'm a diabetic, more because I just wanted to fully invest in the lifestyle and having all those data points allows me to see real progress on a weekly basis. Plus I'm a bit of nerd. ;P
This morning I was pleasantly surprised.
Blood Ketones - 2.7
Blood Glucose - 83 (New Record) (by something like 15 points)
GKI - 1.71 (New Record)
Usually I'm around 110-127 with occasional spiking up to 155 early on... I haven't spiked that high in a couple of months. Over all though, it just keeps improving. YEAH ME!
That is a great incentive and an achievement to continue your new healthy lifestyle!....my doctor gets very excited as my numbers all continue to improve!...the nurse told me he actually did a happy dance when he got my last blood test results!
Nice to have a doctor that cares that much about your health!
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Laurie, we love our family doctor!....he lost over 80 lbs on MFP and is the person that kept urging me to try the program...he had lost a sister my age because of morbid obesity....I have now lost more weight than another one of his star patients....he isn’t a diet doctor but he is very educated in nutrition, calories, etc...he actually cries when I have an appointment and he sees me now!...and he always returns phone calls!...we had another doctor before we found this one and he was very uncaring and cold...I want a professional doctor but I want to at least like them!4
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What made me feel good today was the great weather in GA. I can say that springtime is finally here with all of the flowers coming up and the new leaves on the trees. It was a gorgeous day and that certainly improves my mood since I work from home on a daily basis. Looking forward to a great week!3
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Almost summer here on the Florida Gold Coast!....had some rain over the weekend but today it was hot!....still felt good to get out and about!2
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conniewilkins56 wrote: »Laurie, we love our family doctor!....he lost over 80 lbs on MFP and is the person that kept urging me to try the program...he had lost a sister my age because of morbid obesity....I have now lost more weight than another one of his star patients....he isn’t a diet doctor but he is very educated in nutrition, calories, etc...he actually cries when I have an appointment and he sees me now!...and he always returns phone calls!...we had another doctor before we found this one and he was very uncaring and cold...I want a professional doctor but I want to at least like them!
He is worth his weight x 2 in gold for sure!
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I was proud of myself at supper today. I had lots of cals left for my day so I could have eaten everything I ordered but instead I found myself full when I ate half of my dish so I stopped eating and listened to my body instead of brain (as it was sooo good..I mentally wanted to enjoy all of it). I wonder if this is what it’s like for normal people whom don’t have issues with food?!5
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I had my first appointment with a new doctor yesterday. Long story short, my old doctor's office was switched by the medical group to only taking state sponsored health insurances. So I needed someone new. I was nervous as heck, but it went really well.
She was super excited that I was losing weight and had lost 9lbs already. Also, my blood pressure was ALREADY coming back down to normal! It had been running on the high end of normal into the low end of "high". Yesterday it was perfect!
Now I go back in a month for a full physical and fasting blood work. Will be good to get some numbers to see where I need to focus.6 -
I had my first appointment with a new doctor yesterday. Long story short, my old doctor's office was switched by the medical group to only taking state sponsored health insurances. So I needed someone new. I was nervous as heck, but it went really well.
She was super excited that I was losing weight and had lost 9lbs already. Also, my blood pressure was ALREADY coming back down to normal! It had been running on the high end of normal into the low end of "high". Yesterday it was perfect!
Now I go back in a month for a full physical and fasting blood work. Will be good to get some numbers to see where I need to focus.
Congratulations! Though we live in a culture where we are trying to not look so negatively at obesity - it truly does feel better to carry less extra weight!3
