I got my glucose/ketone meter in the mail last week (free from Abbott Labs) but I was sad to see that there were NO ketone strips included with the meter. I will have to scour the net for a cheap way to source these ketone strips. However, my lack of progress on the diet front probably means I won’t be able to take full advantage of them until I can stabilize my carb intake.

I gorged on Saturday, ingesting over 2000+ calories, including 3 cobs of corn that didn’t sit well with me. My body is still trying to right itself after that feast–I generally don’t get rid of grain carbs very easily, and my progress on the scale showed this. My morning glucose yesterday was also higher than usual…and my lack of real exercise or sleep probably did not help any. 

I joined a “Shape Up” team at work to keep me extra accountable. Turns out the company I work for is sponsoring a Global Wellness challenge and is sending all of its members a wellness package which includes a free pedometer to get people started. My coworkers and I will be participating to see if we can walk a total of 2500+ miles in 8 weeks.

An expense I am looking to make involves my new weightlifting hobby. It’s been a terrible time trying to lift anything more than a 44lb bar over my head just do a squat–although it makes for a great all-body challenge. However, my space prohibits me from investing in a full power rack–which most of the net consensus seems to agree is the best investment. It appears I will have to go the upgrade route and purchase a stand with the most upgradeability until such a time as my man and I get a new house.

However at $365 + SH, this is still not easy money to come by. But I am doing my research, looking at reviews and price shopping; checking eBay and Craigslist regularly for any great deals. I am also in the market for fractional plates since I am unable to make those 20lb jumps with my current set of bumpers.

Serious foot cramp yesterday trying to squat a bar…I could have sworn I warmed up sufficiently but it didn’t stop cramping up at the 10th set.  So maybe it’s time to wear shoes!

Until next week! 

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