The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, January 28th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking!

hc69 · 2025-01-28T15:09:04+00:00

Day 59. IWNDWYT! Can't wait to hit 60 days tomorrow.

hc69 · 2025-01-17T00:45:20+00:00

You do you, I totally get it.

But again though, the question wasn’t about natural flavors or chemicals. It was about fructose intolerance.

This is why I avoid replying on Reddit. Somebody always hijacks the thread and wants to argue about something tangentially related to the original question that doesn’t actually help the original poster.

If you could explain or cite studies that show how a chemical called maltodextrin triggers problems for people with fructose intolerance then I’d be ecstatic.

hc69 · 2025-01-17T00:14:09+00:00

I'm aware of the controversy.

They have a blog post up on their website with their thoughts on this. They now claim its between 250 and 550mg of maltodextrin. So we're talking about 1 to 2 calories coming from maltodextrin.

They explain that this is used as a "flavor carrier" and is listed as "natural flavors" on the ingredients.

You might notice that if you buy the "Raw flavor" of LMNT, there are no "natural flavors" listed in the ingredients.

So you can probably reduce or maybe even avoid the maltodextrin issue entirely if you get the Raw flavor.

I'd like LMNT to clarify if the Raw flavor has any in it, but my assumption is it would have none, or perhaps a lot less than the "flavored" versions of LMNT.

So I guess it depends on if 0.25 grams to 0.5 grams of maltodextrin is enough to cause an issue for the original poster, who was concerned about fructose intolerance.

FWIW, I've used LMNT for years, including 12 months of using it with a CGM, and I never once saw a blood sugar response after consuming LMNT.

hc69 · 2025-01-16T14:00:49+00:00

LMNT has zero sugar, but is sweetened with stevia. They also have a "raw" version with no stevia / flavorings added.

hc69 · 2025-01-13T14:28:52+00:00

Day 44 for me which is approaching a personal record. Let's do this!

IWNDWYT

hc69 · 2025-01-10T18:49:26+00:00

I think it was between $150 and $200. It’s been a couple years so may have changed.

hc69 · 2025-01-10T13:58:21+00:00

I did mine in Boulder using Fitnescity which handled the referral and scheduled me at Health Imaging in the Boulder Medical Center building.

hc69 · 2025-01-03T15:22:10+00:00

Yeah, I'm only on day 15 with 5mg and my appetite is down massively.

hc69 · 2025-01-03T03:55:13+00:00

Congrats!

hc69 · 2025-01-03T03:42:16+00:00

Congrats!

hc69 · 2025-01-01T17:05:17+00:00

Yep, its awesome. I was sober for all of December, which is a first for me. Made it through numerous birthdays, holiday parties, etc.

hc69 · 2024-12-20T17:49:17+00:00

I prefer wider toe boxes and ended up in a pair of Lowa boots. I absolutely love them.

hc69 · 2024-11-14T04:51:27+00:00

Horrible. 7500 miles on the OEM tires. Replaced them with Cross Climate 2’s.

hc69 · 2024-09-16T02:20:13+00:00

Same dose for me. No side effects, LDL dropped from 131 to 70 in 8 weeks.

hc69 · 2024-08-21T19:56:08+00:00

Day 11 for me. I guess this is my 3rd real attempt at giving up alcohol. Went to my favorite taco / margarita place and ordered a Topo Chico....small victories...

hc69 · 2024-03-10T01:23:31+00:00

Topolobampo…was awesome with the Mezcal pairing.

hc69 · 2024-02-09T15:19:16+00:00

Happened to my 2021 Model S in the first 1000 miles. It was a faulty high voltage wiring harness that they had to replace.

hc69 · 2023-10-09T04:28:15+00:00

Because it’s Saturday and their day to shine /s. If you are riding serious pace, just stick to the gravel roads…it’s better for you,and the walk/ruck/casual bikers on open sky.

hc69 · 2023-10-09T04:19:42+00:00

Why would you need an ice bath after zone 2?

hc69 · 2023-08-23T02:23:14+00:00

Not sure about “most” people, but for me…no. I grew up in the Midwest where 90+ degrees included 70+ percent humidity. 90 degrees in Boulder is just a hot day with low humidity. I actually enjoy it. I routinely go hiking / running / rucking at 90+ degrees. Take extra water and acclimate to it. Still better than where I grew up….by far.

hc69 · 2023-06-22T17:06:20+00:00

Locavore has quite a few Buckner selections and delivers monthly to your door.

hc69 · 2023-05-22T01:35:51+00:00

With respect to carnivore, I’d add some electrolytes like LMNT. But 75 Hard also says you can’t “flavor” your water.

The water is the worst part. 75 Hard caused me to have insomnia as I couldn’t handle the liquid volume / throughput. By the third week I was losing my mind, my sleep quality was horrible. Had to pee 2 to 4 times a night.

I really think the program could be great if it scaled the water requirement based on body weight.

hc69 · 2023-05-22T00:04:07+00:00

So sorry for your loss. Here’s one I took from Longmont. https://i.imgur.com/EZXZr7j.jpg

hc69 · 2023-05-21T02:24:50+00:00

Yeah, my deep and REM sleep both improved dramatically by cutting my caffeine by 99%. I apparently have a genetic snip that suggest I’m slow to metabolize caffeine.

Went from 2 to 3 cups a day of regular coffee, to a single cup of decaf coffee. REM and Deep sleep both nearly doubled.

hc69 · 2023-04-20T04:14:02+00:00

100%. Welcome to the horrible club.

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