End of the line

[Epiphany Jordan]

Today is our last day of this round. It's been a super fun time, and I hope that y'all have gotten something out of it, be it more information about yourself, weight loss, healthier habits, new friends or some fun email exchanges. :)

Please please please try to get me your scores by tomorrow night at the very latest. Brian and I are hopping on a plane early on Thursday morning, and we will be off the grid until Monday. If I can't get the winner announced prior to that time, y'all are going to have to wait with baited breath until we're back in range.

Also, please mark your calendars for a potluck at Casa de Piph on Sunday, August 18, 2013, late afternoon. GO food is appreciated, but not necessary. This is our chance to eat, drink and be merry. Bring something to share!

xo, Piph

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the East Coast be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the West Coast.

-- Viktor Frankl, "Man's Search for Meaning"

[Steve Rogers]

I was wondering if I was hosting the party! But now I know.

So I'm in Raleigh today and I travelled last night - saving my meal and my day off for travel! Yay. Gotta say the food tasted bad at lunch today - the tortilla chips tasted like chemicals, the salsa - bad and the quesadilla just wrong! Been 10 days since my day off. How will I eat normal food ever again? Good luck to all!

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[Epiphany Jordan]

If you want to host the party, Steve Rogers, I will not say no. It's always a blast to play at your tasty digs!

I'm guessing that the food in Raleigh tastes bad because DUDE! you're eating Mexican food in N. Carolina! I say you get what you deserve....

But seriously - yeah, food does start to taste different after being on this diet for a while. Actually, a lot of times I go to restaurants and the food tastes good and I snarf it all down but then I feel like ass after the fact. At the very least, if I have eaten a few meals over the course of the day, I will not eat as much of it. When we went out to dinner on Friday night, both Andrea and I walked out with leftovers (actually, I think that happened because we were saving room for pie...).

Did you figure out how to weigh in in the morning?

[Steve Rogers]

I have my weights from Friday, Saturday and Monday. There are no scales in the workout room at the hotel or office. I may have to use Monday's weigh in.

Yeah we can do the party at the house if everyone would like to.

[Epiphany Jordan]

I'm cool with you doing it that way.

And YAY! Party at Steve Rogers' house! Let me know if you need any help cleaning up and setting up and the like (though I suspect this group will tread lightly...).

[Steve Rogers]

Thanks - I think we will need a little help setting up and cleaning.

[Paul Brune]

I have learned more about my body. I have always wondered how the actual combination of diet, exercise, rest and stress will affect the blood sugar of a Type II diabetic. There seems to be little data or research regarding this issue. I believe that the general consensus is that a diabetic tends to be sedentary and must be encouraged, no, forced to accept the diabetic way as directed by those that know what is best for them. They put you on an 1800 calorie a day diet that is composed of mostly highly refined foods. It tends to be high in carbs, low protein and almost no fat. It pays no attention to the glycemic index/glycemic load and provides no consideration for a high energy life style.

Over the years I have learned how to forge a reasonable diet for a Type II diabetic with a high energy lifestyle. My diet consists of  roughly 50% carbs, 30% protein & 20% fat. I also have traditionally eaten 5 meals a day. 3 of those being more of a heavy snack (300 calories + containing fruits, cheeses & nuts). However there would be times when my sugar would go low (without warning) and I would have to take drastic measures to quickly raise it. This is always hard on the body and isn't a pleasant experience. So I have always attempted to prevent the incidents. 

During this game I have fought low sugar (especially at night). There have been at least 6 episodes. I have jacked with my diet continuously through the game. I have had to raise my carb and fat intake to offset my calorie burn rate that I currently have. This allows me to level out the insulin demand of my body. I have to carefully balance my glycemic load (carbs) and fat intake. The 8 hour period of sleep is also a factor (fasting). I have also had issues during the day. I have to be aware of my body sugar demands versus food type. 

This exercise has made me aware of what I am doing or about to do (activity) versus food type and amounts. I have also had to plan my bedtime snack much more carefully to have a more even sugar load in my blood.

This phenomenon absolutely prevents me from doing a crash diet to lose weight. If I am not careful the diet in this game will allow that. 

I would do Game On again to further the journey. I am convinced that no matter what I do, I will not be able to lose 1% of my body weight per week. That would place me on the edge of low sugar constantly and would be a serious problem, especially at night. For me 1/2% would be more realistic.

Game On!

Stay thirsty my friend.

[Jennifer Dorsey]

In the immortal words of Tonto, "Who is this we, kimosabe?" I'm gonna be painting my toenails while you clean.

i usually try to finish things strong, but I have been STARVING. Ceej actually walked in on me after my GO lunch, rummaging through the cupboards and saying in my satan voice "I'm sooo hungry."

Then, I went to Kerbey Lane today and had....

a salad. with black beans and grilled chicken.

What's happening to me?

Jen

[Epiphany Jordan]

paul -

thanks for this look into the world of diabetes. i'm glad that you have found the game helpful in optimizing your health. and i hope too that you will continue with us again in september. it's been fun having your perspective on here....

xo, piph

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[Epiphany Jordan]

jen - are you having a week of PMS? because if so, you would definitely be more hungry. i know i get that way when i'm on my period.

i would recommend that if you do find yourself needing to snack, just eat another GO meal. that way, you won't be completely screwing yourself over.

this round has been rough. kudos to you for sticking with it.

xo, piph

[Jennifer Dorsey]

nope. just hungry. like need to eat a wolverine hungry. but tomorrow I eat.

jen

[Paul Brune]

My current plan is to do that. The journey is not finished. May it never be.

On Tuesday, July 30, 2013 10:18:25 AM UTC-5, Epiphany Jordan wrote:

[Regina Soto]

Yay, Jen!!

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Subject: Re: [GO-ATX-3] End of the line

[Andrea Brune Wagnon]

Yep. I feel ya. I was shocked when I got confused on my day off about what to eat. My beer consumption has gone waaaaay down. Even when I can have it. 

Tomorrow will be FEAST! And a pitcher of beer with a very good friend. Ahhhh... 

I won't be thirsty tomorrow. ;-)

Stay strong! Only about 15 hours to go. 7 of 'em sleeping. 

Sent from my iTypo4. 

[Andrea Brune Wagnon]

*fist bump*

I'd be awful lonely without you, Dad. :-)

Sent from my iTypo4. 

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[Andrea Brune Wagnon]

We are immortal and eternal, after all! Go Vamps! ;-[~

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On Jul 30, 2013, at 6:25 PM, Paul Brune <paul.b...@gmail.com> wrote:

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[Steve Rogers]

And nocturnal

[Kaspr Goodman]

You said Nocturnal and I immediately started thinking this:

I am TOTALLY TOTALLY going to this next year...unfotunately...there will be no girlfriend with me :( (She doesn't do this kind of thing).

http://nocturnalwonderland.com/

If you need me, let your light shine, I will find you!!