I like the CGM. The immediacy is a great tool. Tonight I got a salad with two little garlic knots. Having not had bread in some time, I thought ‘What a great way to test my response to two garlic knots.’ Well, two ended up being three. (Wife only ate one and was going to throw it out!!!) 😱. I then ate the top off two slices white pizza. My CGM went up to the 160’s. After eating one garlic knot, upon reflection, I discovered I got triggered, and found myself impatiently ‘not giving a rip’.) I am embarrassed that I gave in so easily, but happy to see I recovered in a timely fashion. I shall be more vigilant with myself into the future. The CGM, as a tool, is invaluable. I didn’t believe I would cave with such asperity. Honestly, I am in the process of uncovering my foibles. I am discovering I am full of (irrational) surprises regarding what makes me tick regarding my ‘automatic’ food choices. Attempting to be serious regarding achievement towards the goal of metabolic health, is proving to be a journey of discovery in and of itself. I didn’t realize I can be so IMPULSIVE! lol…. I didn’t think I still had any surprises about myself at the tender age of 67. I am discovering otherwise, and trying to incorporate that which I am uncovering about myself into a plan to have more forbearance. Thank you for letting me share.

Posted by John Taylor at 2024-04-10 05:39:45 UTC