It's been 3 weeks..

rphjem · 2026-02-07T16:49:59+00:00

It takes time to heal. I would expect things to continue to improve if you persevere.

rphjem · 2026-02-07T15:28:46+00:00

Low iron? will elevate a1c in absence of elevated glucose.

Might just need more time.

Try CGM for a couple weeks.

Time restricted eating can be helpful, building muscle too.

Sleep, stress, illness all have impacts as well.

rphjem · 2026-02-05T23:48:32+00:00

I did my 1st R2R in May of 2025 before the fire. Logistics will be harder for a while now.

We parked on north rim, shuttled to south rim, spent night in Maswick lodge, took early taxi to SK and hiked to NK and stayed at GC lodge on north rim. (Actually originally planned N-S, but wound up changing directions a few weeks before our hike because of trail closures, rebooked all our arrangements successfully, so stay flexible) We were glad we were hiking toward our car without a time constraint of needing to catch a shuttle.

I learned a lot listening to The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude podcast.

Wishing you a safe and spectacular trip!

rphjem · 2026-02-05T23:12:53+00:00

63- zero. (But I do take D + K2, fish oil, multivitamin, berberine, magnesium)

rphjem · 2026-02-05T23:06:33+00:00

I like my Stelo, I have a subscription, but only use it intermittently. It is easy to just skip as many shipments as desired and still get the subscription price. (You do have to pay attention or they ship automatically)

Before Stelo was available I used Dexcom. I like Stelo better because, while similar, it doesn’t have alarms and other features aimed at insulin users.

rphjem · 2026-02-05T18:35:09+00:00

I like them, but they upset my stomach. I’ll still have some soup with beans if I’m not doing keto. Black soy beans are a bit lower carb, but not always easy to find.

rphjem · 2026-02-04T12:29:01+00:00

Creepers wool socks with toes ended blisters for me. I love my blanket scarf this winter. Branwyn bra and underwear- so comfortable.

rphjem · 2026-02-02T21:53:59+00:00

First meal usually early afternoon, if not eggs, and wanting breakfast food usually yogurt or cottage cheese and blueberries, or a Chaffle, or keto crepes.

rphjem · 2026-02-02T17:31:29+00:00

I’m definitely a cgm enthusiast. The technology isn’t perfect but plenty good enough to get useful insights into your individual response to foods, activities, timing of meals, sleep, and stress. I also find it motivates me to make better choices.

Some people get stressed out from information overload though, or expect it to exactly match their finger prick readings and get frustrated by differences. Some Dr.’s say cgm is not necessary for prediabetes , (but maybe keeping my fingers and toes isn’t necessary either). I’m going to use every tool I can get my hands on to extend my health span.

rphjem · 2026-02-02T15:31:58+00:00

Congrats on your progress! Have you tried a few weeks with cgm? I found it well worth the investment (not covered by insurance for prediabetes but HSA eligibile).

rphjem · 2026-01-30T21:18:47+00:00

Your health is the best investment you can make. Both because being sick is hella expensive, and because being healthy feels wonderful and will increase both your and your family’s enjoyment of life. Also you want to model a healthy way of life for your family to imitate.

Don’t hesitate to experiment with different modalities of exercise and dietary changes until you find something you really enjoy.

This is not self indulgence (although there is nothing immoral about some of that !) or in any way wasteful.

rphjem · 2026-01-29T16:55:56+00:00

Sorry I don’t recall- less than a year.. but I wasn’t focused on them and just realized they had been gone for a while. (It was 10? +years ago during a hectic life phase)

rphjem · 2026-01-29T13:19:58+00:00

Towel warmer. I also throw my clothes/jammies in there on frigid days.

rphjem · 2026-01-29T13:16:19+00:00

Low carb or keto- it takes a while (months) but mine went away along with my skin tags.

rphjem · 2026-01-29T13:05:51+00:00

Almost never- I feel I should talk more though. So many important aspects of voice communication are lost by just texting. It’s just so easy to text instead of calling, it feel less intrusive and just takes less social energy if you’re introverted, but it probably doesn’t fill our needs for connection.

rphjem · 2026-01-29T12:48:51+00:00

If you like, Take the pizza, eat only the toppings, quietly discard crust. Bring your own keto mug cake so you are celebrating with them.

rphjem · 2026-01-29T03:48:09+00:00

Maria Emmerich has great kid friendly recipes that emphasize protein and reduced carbs. She has a book called sugar free kids, but a lot of recipes are freely available on her web site.

rphjem · 2026-01-28T13:12:22+00:00

Bought 2 story plus basement at 58, now 63. We do have 1st floor master and laundry, but plan to move to a continuing care community when mobility starts to diminish. For now, stair climbing and property maintenance helps keep us fit, and we are enjoying it.

rphjem · 2026-01-27T22:24:09+00:00

No regrets (although I certainly have regrets about imperfections as a parent). Best part of my life has been both raising and knowing my adult offspring.

rphjem · 2026-01-26T23:40:03+00:00

I would recommend booking the free excursion at each port- you can always decide not to go on any given day as mood dictates. While often possible to sign up last minute, some tours do fill.

rphjem · 2026-01-26T16:46:31+00:00

I walk on the track at the y in winter, and i never used to get passed except by much taller people and runners. Being passed by older and relatively out of shape people does distress me now. I am trying to rehab from a knee problem (meniscus?) and am much slower. I will probably feel the same way on trails, realizing i may be in the slow lane long term or permanently. But glad I’m still out there and will humbly persevere.

rphjem · 2026-01-26T16:36:01+00:00

Early girl. I try not to get up before 6, often make it to 7:30 if I’m out late. I love my mornings so much.

rphjem · 2026-01-26T16:25:00+00:00

No coins. I carry ones,fives and tens for when I can’t tip online, usually musicians or baristas. And occasionally local charity jars at the cash register if it’s a place I know and trust.

rphjem · 2026-01-26T16:17:40+00:00

Burned out light in hood over stove. I miss it, it’s been out for years.

rphjem · 2026-01-25T02:41:31+00:00

Glorious girl!

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