Heather MacD's Journal, 07 Jan 24

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Fasting Blood Sugar 5.7 mmol/L

Happy New Year Everyone!!

Sorry I haven't been around but my computer basically died and I had to think long and hard as to what password I used for my account. On top of that I've been dealing with an upper respiratory illness since mid December and no it was not Covid, Flu or Pneumonia. Just strictly one of those nasty upper respiratory illnesses that started in my head and went to my throat and then sat at the top of my lungs with a very nasty triggering cough. I could have gone to the Doctor but I would have been told it's a virus and to ride it out by doing exactly what I've been doing. Instead Buckley's and an old tea recipe to sooth symptoms (water, ginger, lemon & honey) have been helpful. I'm all about developing the antibodies ;)

A week ago I started my New Years resolution. I am doing the Carnivore diet for the month of January. I may do it longer since I've read/heard that 90 days is optimal. Problem is my head can't handle that number so I broke it down monthly. Whatever works, right?

Anyways, I did my body measurements & weight in (235 lbs) on 1/1/2024. A week later I have lost 5 pounds. Every Sunday I plan to do my weigh in and then at the end of the month I plan on doing my final weigh in and my body measurements again.

The reasons for doing all this? Sure, loosing more weight is a plus. But I am looking at reducing inflammation, taming my autoimmune conditions as well as I want off of both of my meds or at the very least a reduction of them. Since dealing with this upper respiratory illness I didn't want food for 2-3 weeks and had to come off of my meds because I need to take them with food. It's bad enough to just remember when to do my fasting blood sugar test throughout all this and I know I missed a few days.

Ultimately though, I wanted to give this diet a fair chance and 30 days seems appropriate. And I've tried everything else. So far so good.