Yeah, I was trying not to spell it out. It was weird, really. I often work out on an empty stomach bc I’m not hungry in the AM — which is when I usually work out.
I guess just a 2-week break undid any “shape” I might’ve been in before we left, and I probz pushed myself too hard 
Also had a pounding headache for a hot minute. Won’t do that again.
How long did you wait before you worked out post coffee?
Hopefully it was a one-off. I’ve bought some medjool dates and am planning to have a couple as a high energy snack before my next workout.
'bout an hour? TBH I’ve felt nauseous during or after workouts back home, too.
I didn’t really warm up slowly, though. Back home we often try to get 10 min of brisk walking on the treadmill in before our PTs torture us.
Instead… we kinda just jumped right in. And I don’t do things half-assed 
Oof, that sucks 
Back when I hit the gym on the reg(3 times a week min) I’d have a large coffee a couple/three of hours pre workout, and nothing else. Never felt nauseous but still had that good caffeine rush going.
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Oh, no black coffee for me (unless it’s espresso) — I take mine with a healthy shake of full fat milk (half & half at home) & but a dusting of brown sugar (Splenda at home).
Well, the Fodzyme has helped quite a bit. Not 100% sure, but I’m thinking that fructan/fructose are my kryptonite, which is just the worst. Looking at a list of food high in those is looking at most of my favorites. The Fodzyme literature specifically states that it works on alliums, which isn’t a problem with me, so I recommend either giving it a try- or at least do an online search as to what alliums cause problems and which digestive enzymes help that sensitivity, and go from there.
EDIT- I meant to say which components of alliums cause problems, it was explained that they were all inedible.
I continue to plug away.
The good news is that I’ve lost around 4 kg since May.
I’m eating less carbs, less refined sugar, and less junk. I’m exercising more. I have built muscle. I’ve lost 2 dress sizes/ jean sizes.
The bad news is that my A1C went up over the past 6 months. I am wearing a continuous glucose monitor, and I have been paying attention to the numbers which looked lower the last 2 months, compared to the numbers in May and June. The A1C is supposed to be an average glucose representing the average glucose over the past 3 months.
It’s possible there was an error at the lab.
Apparently some people have a physiological response to losing weight which causes the A1C to go up.
I’m still pre-diabetic but this A1C is a little closer to diabetic, and it’s the worst reading I’ve had.
It’s a disappointment to have been working harder at lowering my A1C for the past 6 months, and have the A1C go up.
Hmmm. That’s strange. Is the A1C measurement the one estimated by your monitor or separately from a lab?
Ozempic FTW!!!
This reading was from a lab’s blood test yesterday. My random glucose was 5.7.
I have been going over my numbers from the Libre CGM with my registered dietician every month. According to my RD, it looked like I was averaging 5.7-5.9 on the GCM. My blood test at the lab said 6.3. When I’ve had my blood tested, I have usually been 6.0-6.1 over the past 6 years. I did get my A1C down from 6.1 to 5.8 in 2014 and 2018.
(Americans, prediabetes is 6.0-6.4 in Canada and the UK)
I’ll test again in 3 months. I might go to a different lab next time.
On your Libre app, is your estimated A1C the 5.7-5.9? You should be able to access this info via the app?
But well done for gaining muscle while shedding some kilograms - that is never easy.
My estimated A1C on the Libre app is 5.4%. I had thought my A1C at the lab would be 5.9 or 6.0, based on what I’ve been seeing on the app.
Thank you , I am happy with having whittled my waist! lol.
Once a doctor told me that if you eat a plate of spaghetti the night before your labs your A1C will be higher.
Also it’s advised to be well hydrated when you do your labs.
yes, thanks. Those are good tips.
I have veins that make drawing blood very difficult, at least for most nurses and techs over the past 5 years, often resulting in 4 or 5 tries, so I have been drinking a lot of water beforehand lately.
