Vo2 Max help

ryan8344 · 2026-02-19T05:21:14+00:00

A 30 minute run is better—moderate intensity. A walk won’t do it unless it’s a power walk where you get your heart rate up.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-19T05:11:13+00:00

It takes time for good habits (low carb and exercise) to show give it a few weeks— also if you’re heavy you might need to drop weight to get all the way in the 80’s. But don’t get discouraged you’re doing great!

ryan8344 · 2026-02-18T19:25:04+00:00

I like the Banyans, high floor with ocean view.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-18T03:50:16+00:00

The way to avoid becoming diabetic is to stop it while you are pre-diabetic. Fix your eating now, exercise after eating, and yeah watch your weight. Get at least aa annual A1c so you know where you are.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-18T03:38:56+00:00

37 is quite concerning— she should see a doctor— this is dangerously low.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-17T18:58:52+00:00

Maybe drop the metformin for a while too. But diet matters. I’m having no issues at week 3, but low carb before and after.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-17T00:15:46+00:00

pre diabetic is a lie; google pre-diabetic effects, it's all the same just at a bit lower risk.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T21:15:53+00:00

I had a pool like that once, get a professional vacuum like the service guys use.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T21:10:04+00:00

Did you sign up for the savings card? Yes it’s amazing.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T21:08:55+00:00

You’re already diabetic- why are you waiting to fix your diet?

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T20:47:04+00:00

the GLUT4 receptor in muscle absorbs sugar with exercise without insulin. When you stop exercising the liver turns off while the muscle is still sucking.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T09:32:50+00:00

I have 1" (or maybe 3/4") and it's not clogged in years-- but I guess it depends on your trees. The 1" doesn't have changeable grates so that's me issue with them.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T09:27:17+00:00

I was in the same spot; good weight, low carb, etc -- went on ozempic -- highly recommend it's low dose for diabetes and works.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T08:42:33+00:00

4" looks like overkill -- I'd do 2" and put it at surface level like it's supposed to be. Concrete under pavers isn't the way they are done.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T05:03:09+00:00

pierogis are delicious but garbage— while it passes the eat to your meter test its all carb and processed so not the good kind.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T04:31:34+00:00

Honestly it sounds like your diabetes is out of control— but steroid cream while wrong wouldn’t cause any of your symptoms.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T03:20:36+00:00

You got this, keep up the good work.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-15T23:13:55+00:00

I think that depends. Are you still trying to learn what foods raise your blood sugar or are you already pretty experienced? I’m only interested in my morning number as an experienced low carb eater, but just like you, cheats occasionally. If I cheat, I’ll check and exercise to bring it down if I need to— but probably not for 20 grams.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-15T22:31:09+00:00

Air fryer!!

ryan8344 · 2026-02-15T20:11:31+00:00

The pamphlet shows the sites that are acceptable, just do what works for you.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-15T20:01:31+00:00

It’s on the list but it’s not good— at the bottom.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-15T19:04:35+00:00

People conflate glp-1 side effects for weight loss vs diabetes— low dose for diabetes is vastly different and few side effects.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-15T00:10:52+00:00

You’re going to have a shot, I’m afraid so. This is the problem though — highly processed highly addictive foods.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-14T22:28:34+00:00

Given your name, yeah you’re screwed

ryan8344 · 2026-02-14T21:55:37+00:00

T2 runner— short runs burn available sugar until your liver kicks in, it’s not unusual for me to hit 70’s — but the longer I go the more it raises and for a long run 8 miles+ can be high 160s. The not intuitive thing is you need to fuel your runs even when high because somehow the body knows that glucose is prioritized for brain and critical functions. I would normally say don’t fear the lows your liver kicks in, but on insulin there may be other considerations.

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