Today was my 11 year old's Robotic Competition - this has been an after school activity since Sept. She had to compete for a nine man team, maintain all A's in math and science and today was the day to showcase all the team's hardwork. Sydney was a researcher for the team and did the presentation portion. She did awesome! She spoke loud, clear and slow; she was animated, made eye contact and really worked the crowd. I couldn't have been more impressed or proud!
I was sad to see so many overweight children. Each of the teams bought lunch for their kids. It ranged from Chinese, Chick-fil-a, pizza, hot dogs, fries, chips, sodas and candy. After awhile I actually had to leave the room as it was hot, most kids at the 11 year old age range don't grasp the deodarant concept and the combination of that and all the fast food was making me sick.
It still shocks me to see young girls with such big bellies. I mean let's be honest being a fat guy is a whole heck of a lot different than being a fat girl. Being a fat guy you can be funny or play football. Being a fat girl....well you are just the brunt of jokes. Not to mention the damage you are doing to your body and organs at such a young age.
So I have given up lunch...that is my fast each day. It ranges from 6-10 hours. With the introduction of fasting I have been able to keep my blood glucose levels between 76-78, even post-prandial of a meal with carbs (cashew butter or fruit, and even potatoes). The best thing is I eat until I am full - I don't count calories and after the first few days which I will admit my brain was used to that glucose rush at set times, it gets easier and you don't have crippling hunger pains. And I should add that I do eat some nuts in my 6-10 hour fast, along with fish oil, cinnamon and green tea.
I am currently trying to figure out the effects of alcohol on bgl - I already know that alcohol lowers bgl - the reason being is the liver stops metabolizing food and dumping glucose into the blood stream and works on getting the alcohol which is poison out of your body. I tested my friend the morning after she had several drinks (she had a pretty good hangover) and she was at 68 - dangerously low. It was no wonder she felt so crappy. But I want to know more. Once I find it out I will share.
Happy Saturday - domo arigato Mr. Roboto....ha ha ha....my kid thought that was the sooo embarrasing today =) And I thought THAT was hilarious.
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