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Well, it was. I was sure it was just a bit after midnight when I awoke, and started getting going. I am sure of it, from five to fifteen after. But, as I sit writing, the clock down here read 1:18? I... did go to the morning bathroom, and checked the thermometer outside (51/52 F, rheumy morning eyes can't see well), then fed Sassy. Oh, and I set the water heating, for coffee. Then filled the french press so all I have to do is pour when ready.
But... those... shouldn't take close to an hour. Hmm. The alarm clock, upstairs, has a button which will change the time zone. If I am pretty sure I didn't bump it. Hmm... Upstairs is 75/78 (warmer near my sleeping pad). Down here it is 72 in the main, 73 in this front room. I had the door closed, and fan off. Still, rather... interesting. It did get to the mid 70s, for sure. I think 76 was the highest I saw, but that doesn't mean it was the high. Still, for this late in this month, it is a cooler temp. I'll take it. Farmers need some heat though, and will get it.
Fasting blood sugar has gone down, well, again? Okay. At 187 fasting, that is a nice drop from 259. I really have to better about controlling my hunger, when in town. There is NO good food to eat in town. Or, no guarantee that on one day the fast food that has been reasonable will be, again, reasonable. I think they put different amounts of sugar in the food, depending on how much the government needs to remove from stocks? Cheap, nearly free, filler... government endorsed. Well see if the sc ruling will change some of this? We can hope.
Coffee. Then some of that steak. A third of half? Right. But that will do well. The whole steak only has ~36 grams of fat, ~200 grams of protein? So half would be 18, and 66, and 500 calories. A third of that would be around 6, 22, and 250 calories? Added to a fatted coffee. A cup has ~950 calories, 3/4 cup would provide 713 calories. Right. So, about half my daily calories. Later on, I'll try for another thousand, between more steak and fatted coffee. But only half a cup of cream, and half other half of the steak (if I doubt I can finish that in one setting). Which is fine. Some days a bit more, some days a bit less. It'll... even out, as my apatite and capacities... moderate, balance.
Oh, something else I have noticed? Almost no dreams. None I remember. It's been... a while. Some day dreams, and maybe slight dreams, not too far back, but no grand dreams. Strange. Personally, I like those grand dreams. I don't always share, and probably share more than I should. But... I do reserve some far too rich for most folk, including me. You may think of me what you will, but I'm not that much different than you. Perhaps even more timid than you might imagine, in truth? Well, unless I have to go there. Then I'll dance like an angel on the head of a pin. Or many. :p I will.
On to... the morning. Water should be hot enough for coffee. And I'm ready for it. Good evening, night, and/or morning.
That bison sirloin I had worked out good. Had a busy night shutting down systems and equipment for a planned power outage. Energy level up, sore tired feet (may need new boots). Appetite back with a vengeance, will HAVE to scale back intake, keep telling myself "little by little" don't want to overdo it.
ReplyDeleteThat said, I'm retaining more water, belly hard, not feeling bloated inside yet, and just checked I have the telltale "top of the sock compression band" on the leg skin. Was trying a dash more salt to stave off cramps (has worked), now fluid... adjust & tweak.
For cramps? I permanently, now, take mega mineral type pills. That takes care of my cramps very well. As well, adding in electrolytes from time to time, added to water or carbonated water.
ReplyDeleteI am down to one waterpill, now. And, so far, that seems to be working. Still not making it official. I hate when they lower meds, then I end up needing more.
Cut my salt use more, using electrolyte powder more instead. Less swelling, and less thirst. And, as for puffin tops? I've gone to compression hose, all the way up. It works a LOT better. Tried knee highs, then thigh highs. Too painful too often. Compression hose really help. As well, I needed them for wound therapy. When I could finally do them, my wound healing improved by leaps and bounds.
Just giving you an idea. I have been where you are, exactly, at various stages, within the last two to six months. That is how I sorted various things. You do you.
It is always adjust and tweak. That will not stop even if... when... I get to ideal wait and then maintain. I wonder if it happens in the grave? Yep, probably... for a while. :p
The Grave... Christian Hell, hot. Nordic Helheim, cold. Heaven, peace and light. Valhalla, partying, drinking,& fighting... I'm good.
ReplyDelete"Any way the wind blows"
If you ever get a peak through the veil? You may try disbelief. I did. Was trying to be atheist. And, since I knew that was blarney, went with Zen or agnosticism.
ReplyDeleteWhen I went there, and back, I simply tried to put it on oxygen deprivation.
The things I saw, understood, understand...
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