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After several months of consistently using Mind And Body, Oola Shots and following the Stronger You challenge I had to buy new pants formerly -size 22, I now wear a 16/18 depending on the fit.
Weight from 234 to 215 as of this morning (Saturday).

Bonus - my eye doctor said I don’t really need glasses to drive anymore.

And as previously stated A1C dropped from 9.0 to 8.2

Blood pressure has stabilized in the neighborhood of 180/75 and my fasting blood sugars in the range of 140-160 unless I eat late.

I’ll be starting a 30 day challenge Nov 1 to pick up the loose ends. The first five to join me on this challenge will get a digital copy of The Stronger You Companion Journal I'm working on.

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I have officially been a blogger for 15 years. That's a lot of writing and lot of life. Today I added a subscription service for more personal writings and with the intent of expanding my circle.
It's been 4 years and multiple life events to bring me here and I'm very excited for this opening chapter.

“Fool me once… fool me 647 times… wait” #millennials

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My friend gave me a small George Forman griddle! I didn’t burn my bread!!

Thank you Karen!

The time flies so fast. Tomorrow is my live update. Weight this morning 214.8 with wet hair. Started at 236 so the progress is solid and I'm happy about that. My last update 4 days ago, said days 5 & 6 and that was August 19/20 which was actually 8 days or 1 week ago. Here are the stats today:

Wednesday 8/21
127/76, 77 and FBS 122

Thursday 8/22
128/73, 72 and FBS 110

Friday 8/23
124/75, 82 and FBS 124

Saturday (skipped)

Sunday 8/25
102/71, 79 and FBS 134
When I fall into old habits eating close to bed this happens. At least it's consistent.

Monday 8/26
#1 135/82, 81
#2 130/74, 76 and FBS 145, I ate a Kind bar at 11:30 pm

Tuesday 8/27
141/88, 86 and FBS 106, Fasting after 7pm

Wednesday 8/28 (today)
128/77, 73 and FBS 149, snacks before bed
Weight 214

I'm working on publishing a 30 day journal for others to use, in coordination with my team.

Days 5 & 6
Yesterday was a hit the ground running day and I had Taco Johns for lunch - kept it simple with a beef and bean burrito and Junior potatoes with ice water. Here are my stats

Day 5
BP 11479
Resting Heart Rate 78
FBS 147
I'm considering what popped this up. I don't remember what I ate before bed, but it was late.

Day 6
BP 122/74
RHR 74
FBS 112*
Even after the Taco John order at lunch, I stuck to the menu for the rest of the day. My last meal was around 8 and I'm still fasting this morning.

Tomorrow is weigh day - Day 7 of the week, then a new week starts. I have not done the calisthenics but I have walked the dogs every day this week. I'm also low on the water intake. So the biggest change this week was increasing my Mind & Body supplements to 2 (from 1) and it's the 2nd consistent week on Connection.

Healthcare vs. sick care. "healthy food is too expensive". Is it? Have you taken into account the costs of being sick from not feeding your body healthy balanced nutrition? What about the cost of wasting food that isn't eaten?

Years ago I squeezed the food budget to pay for other things. I got really tired of Ramen, peanut butter, pasta and tuna. I decided that I was going to buy delicious, healthy food - and less of it. I used the same amount of money to purchase food I looked forward to preparing and eating and I ate most of it, most of the time.

Examples
Carrots - Ramen, great substitute and carrots can be shredded into a noodle, cooked to nearly tender ad added as a side. Much healthier.

Apples, seasonal Vege and fruits, farmers markets - buy local and in season and it helps keep the costs lower

Mediterranean style eating. You don't need meat every meal. Eggs, beans, legumes and nuts are great subs for meat.

Drink your recommended water!! 50% of your body weight in ounces daily. Often your thirsty, not hungry.

Learn the difference between being hungry and wanting to eat. I love food! I love eating. Choose a great smell-odor. is calorie free. Ask yourself: Am I hungry? When did I eat last? or Does that just remind me how much I enjoy that item?

Let's go. Get your best life! There is no time to waste.