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It's a powder coat like on a truck bed. I wouldn't know where to begin to take that off. So far no thin spots or anything but a long workout leaves black stuff on my callous spots.

No, any sort of oats or oatmeal is a rapid blood sugar spike. Have you tried pairing it with fat? Like a big spoonful of peanut butter in the oats or something like bacon on the side? Fat slows the absorption of carbs. Carb sensitivity can fluctuate during the day so you can get a quick spike followed by a crash impacting your energy levels. Mornings is a common time for it. As a experiment maybe try a high protein and high fat breakfast with no carbs. Something like bacon and eggs. Make it a big breakfast. Eat more than you typically would or really want to. Give your body something to work on till lunch and see how you feel.

@Harriet Try putting pepperoni slices in the microwave for just a few seconds. They crisp up like meaty potato chips.

Training Halos Shin box with hip extensions 10/15 Incline Pushups 10x5 KB Swings 24 kg Sphinx pose Child pose Wasn't feeling it this morning but got in a decent workout anyway. Water intake is off this weekend but refocus on it today.

Training 10 Getups 16 kg I hadn't planned to do anything this morning but I was bored waiting for everyone to get up.

@Scaly Freak THAT. IS. AWESOME!

I'm suddenly insanely curious about which stickers scaly would choose. 😛

HahahahHaha I live in America, ain't nothing cheap or free, especially diabetes. There is a bill in congress right now that would cap insulin at $35 per month instead of the average $1,000 per month and rising cost currently but of course there isn't enough votes to pass it. If I didn't have a job or insurance I guess I just die. I don't know what you are supposed to do. This. This is the biggest reason I want one to find patterns and insights that can help me plan my life. You're fine, I didn't take it as lecturing. I only just get irritated with people when someone asks me if I have the good kind or the bad kind. And then my personal favorite, Did you eat a lot of sugar as a kid? Is that what gave you diabetes? Grrrrrrrrrrrrr I know those questions and comments come from a place of ignorance but it is still insulting.

Training Halos Shin box Alternating singles and doubles 24 kg 4x1 KB Push Press (per side) 3x2 KB Push Press (per side) 4x1 Goblet Squat 3x2 Goblet Squat Hip Flexer Stretch Sphinx pose Child pose Pigeon Pose Figure 4 with rotation Good workout. Not a lot of volume but definitely got some work in.

Yes control in a stable range is everything. Being consistent with exercise is hugely helpful. A lower carb diet is also helpful. I can indulge occasionally but if it becomes day after day control starts slipping. I have debated with myself forever on if I should get a continuous blood sugar monitor. I have always held off because of the cost and the icky thought of always having something attached to my body. I think I have finally decided to go ahead and see about getting one after the holidays.

Whoa! Where does one get a ranger cloak? I suddenly really want one!

Is beef common in Germany? I've only been once and since I don't speak German and couldn't read the menus I would just randomly point to something and see what I would get. Almost every time it was some kind of pork covered in some kind of gravy. So I came away with the impression that was the common foods. Maybe it was just the luck of the draw.

You'd probably beat me in either comparison. Lol can I interest you in a turkey leg?

I'm not familiar with the old kingdom books but will definitely check them out. Sounds like something that I would like. Following!

Training Halos Shin box 2x12 Incline Pushups 10x4 Swings 24 kg Hip Flexer Stretch Sphinx pose Child pose Piegion Pose First set felt heavy, got better after that. I really need the stretches, hips are so tight. Constitution High protein at 10am. I want more coffee but turned it off and filled my water bottle instead.

I did not. I assumed most people went heavier than that with the 32 kg. I thought that I was way behind on the Strength curve. I can double KB Press the 16 for sets of 10 and honestly I could probably milk some more strength gains out of them but I really want to get comfortable with the 24. The 8 kg jump is no joke. I can strict press it once with my right hand but not my left. Push presses are going to be bread and butter for a while. Off topic The 24 is a kettlebell king so wasn't cheap. The last 16 I purchased was a Cap fitness. Both are coated with the cap one a little rougher and takes chalk better than the king. Honestly looking at both being so similar I was a little underwhelmed by the king. But after some use my hands are black with the coating coming off the cap one every time I use it. I purchased it before the pandemic so it was way cheaper then. The current price is almost as much as the king but the quality is now showing that it it is not going to hold up.

At the first hint of a thaw I made the perolous trek through the frozen pass. The way was still covered by snow and sharp spears of ice but the blessed post yule sun had melted just enough for me to squeeze through, although not with out injuries but I will have time to heal in the village below. The path was clear and I made sure progress to the village down in the valley. Once I had arrived I made straight for the blacksmith I had given a commission to a year earlier. The burly blacksmith and I exchanged greetings and he went and fetched the commissioned weapon. It was a beautiful piece of craftsmanship, jet black with green emeralds on the cross bar, truely a mighty warrior's weapon. He handed it to me and I felt the weight and could barely lift it, much less use it in battle. The blacksmith noticed my struggle and said that it I might own it but it wouldn't be mine until I could swing it properly. I looked him in the eye and said that I would be ready. Goal #1 The Way of the 24 I have a brand new beautiful 24 kg kettlebell that I have used intermittently but it is still a little on the heavy side for me. Several years ago I bought a 16 kg and never used it because it was too heavy. I finally decided to just use it anyway and surprise surprise it became light after a few weeks. I will do the same this time with the 24 kg using a simple plan of Presses, Squats, and Swings three times a week. Rep range will be low and sets will be medium. Goal #2 Jump Rope Cardio So I was dismayed to find out that the average life expectancy of a type 1 diabetic man is 66 years old. A full 11 years sooner than someone who isn't. Of course that is the average so there are outliers on either side but still upsetting since that is not a very long time from my current age. Looking at the data it seems that it is cardiac failure that causes the majority of the deaths. My blood pressure is low and my cholesterol is in the normal range but my cardiovascular fitness is terrible. I will add a jump rope session twice a week to my routine and endeavor to make that a consistent minimum for the future. Goal #3 Constitution Roll A few random lifestyle changes that I want to make to build upon for this year. A. Having a water goal is a nemesis of mine. It just never works, so as a different approach I will now make it a goal to just always carry a water bottle around with me. Maybe I will actually drink out of it if it is just there. B. Intermittent fast until 10am every morning and then begin with a high protein meal. C. No coffee past 10am.

I chickened out and didn't do it. It was such a beautiful (and expensive) cut of meat I was worried about ruining it so went traditional with just garlic and smoked paprika.

It was very good, although I have to admit that the pork roast with sausage, peppers, and white wine gravy I made last year was better. The green bean casserole turned out great especially since it was the first time that I had made it.

What!? I thought it said meathall?

Greetings warriors! The first round is on me

Merry Christmas everyone! And as promised, Food Porn: Beef Roast Roasted broccoli Green Bean Casserole

I'm now off work for a week! To celebrate I went to the store and picked up supplies. Picked up a heafty 6 lb roast with a nice layer of fat on top. This bad boy won't dry out. So excited. No scalloped potatoes. Got regular ones that I am going to boil and mash. A bunch of fresh broccoli and a apple pie. I had my heart set on cherry but no luck. I will try and post some food porn on Christmas.

Happy Yule everyone!

Training Halos Shin box 5x1 KB Push Press 24 kg 5x1 Goblet Squat 24 kg Hip Flexer Stretch Sphinx pose Child pose Piegion Pose Good workout. I sat in the bottom of the Squats and really stretched. It was nice to go heavy with low volume. I want to work on the 24.