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Follow Up on “Date with the Devil”

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If you are not familiar with my ‘Date with the Devil’ posts, you should read Day 1  and Day 2 before proceeding.

In brief, I went very high carb for 24 hours, ‘the devil’ was high carbohydrates.

I received quite a few comments and questions regarding my experiment …  which told me I needed to . . . → Read More: Follow Up on “Date with the Devil”

Date with the Devil… Day 2 and Summary

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I had a … date with the devil???

YES!!! … and by devil I mean… Carbohydrates!!!

Now…I”m not talking about eating an orange wedge… or even a baked potato!

We are talking full BORE high carb eating!!! ………… however I remained GLUTEN FREE! :)

Note: If you are not drug / insulin free and if . . . → Read More: Date with the Devil… Day 2 and Summary

Date with the Devil… my High Carb Experiment – Day 1

Foods eaten during the experiment Apples, White Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Bananas, rice, -0- fat greek yogurt and 2% milk

Foods eaten during the experiment Apples, White Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Bananas, rice, -0- fat greek yogurt and 2% milk… and a roast not shown.

Why a new experiment? … To gain knowledge of course!

My experiment was only 24 hours, from Noon to noon, 12/5 and 12/6/2011 …. but that was long enough.

This post . . . → Read More: Date with the Devil… my High Carb Experiment – Day 1

THANKS for DIABETES!?

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When I sit down to think about all the things that I can give thanks for, it’s a long list… RELAX I am NOT going to list them. I want this post to be different!

As sincerely as I can say it … I am so thankful for … DIABETES!

Why would I be . . . → Read More: THANKS for DIABETES!?

Who’s Side are YOU on?

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Which side are you on?

 

This post originated from an online discussion I engaged in recently…. I urge YOU to read this and think about ‘who’s side are you on?”

My only reason for participating  in ‘online discussions’ …  I’m hoping a few lurkers may be persuaded to at least check out a . . . → Read More: Who’s Side are YOU on?

Pelican Videos and More

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This post has Pelican videos and additional links regarding past vacations at Wrightsville Beach/Wilmington, NC.

Some may be asking … what does pelican videos have to do with diabetes?

A LOT! :)

It’s further evidence or proof.  When I say that I am ‘thriving, not just surviving’ … I want to demonstrate that as much . . . → Read More: Pelican Videos and More

I am a Barefoot Runner, with Diabetes

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Click to enlarge. The one scar on my left food is from an accident as a teenager.

I am now… a BAREFOOT RUNNER!!! … argh!!! :)   I have been running sprints, jogging and performing exercises barefooted for almost two years, however… I never considered myself a ‘barefoot runner’ until last night.

Last night . . . → Read More: I am a Barefoot Runner, with Diabetes

My Primal Update, Part II

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In the previous post I showed an updated picture and shared workout videos, click here if you missed that post.

I am a type 2 diabetic, with normal blood sugar who is drug and insulin free. :)

This post is primarily a pictorial of the rest of my day, highlighting my ‘challenges’ and the . . . → Read More: My Primal Update, Part II

My Primal Update, with Vids and Pics 10/15/11

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Wearing a Size Small T-shirt… never thought that would happen. Click to Enlarge

The picture to the right was taken yesterday fasted and right before my workout.  It’s about 11:00 Am and other than Heavy Cream and Coconut Oil I had not eaten since the prior day.

I love fasted workouts, I seem to . . . → Read More: My Primal Update, with Vids and Pics 10/15/11

Primal Living and Diabetes

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This post is not about food… the picture to the right is just to show you the satisfying and nutritious foods I eat. :)

This post is about  living primally and diabetes.

 

For most diabetics cuts or even scrapes and bruises are a BIG DEAL!

Why?   Most diabetics do not have normal . . . → Read More: Primal Living and Diabetes