The Continuous Glucose Monitor must be changed every 14 days. That means that in one month, you’ll have two CGMs and a three-day break in between the two. Because I am changing my CGM this week, I will have three days of data and logged meals missing in the app. Even though I wasn’t logging into the NutriSense app, I noticed changes in my habits and eating patterns.
Noticeable Changes:
I’ve begun to adapt my daily routines and my daily eating habits to benefit my body in a way that I didn’t in the past. To be honest, when I started this program, I was afraid that a lot of my life would have to change. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to eat foods that I loved anymore or go out to places I like to eat and meet up with friends. By using the CGM to monitor live data when I eat and when I exercise, I’ve been able to adapt where and when to have certain activities and certain meals so that I can continue to enjoy them while still nurturing my body.
Even my exercise habits have become more manageable. I continued to work out four times this week and noticed that even during 25-minute workouts, I’m not losing my breath in the way that I used to. I saw that I wasn’t just working to cross out a task that I felt I needed to do in my program. I was working out because it is something that has started to make me feel energized and refreshed. This week I am down another pound and a half and am successfully continuing to reach my goals.
Monday – Thursday : No recorded Cals
Monday through Thursday was the time between my CGMs, so I did not log any data in the app on these days.
Monday [Day]: 873 Cals recorded
On Monday, I ate a gyro and fries for lunch. That afternoon I removed my CGM and did not log dinner. Before dinner, I went for a long walk with my dog Rusty to ensure that my glucose would stay level even without checking the monitor.
Friday: 867 Cals recorded
I applied my new CGM on Friday morning. It took most of the day to calibrate, so the first meal I logged with it recording was dinner. I had a Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl. I noticed that this made my levels rise higher than I expected it to. This is usually my healthy go-to when I order food in.
Saturday: 1297 Cals recorded
On Saturday, I ordered another Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl and a grape soda for lunch. Even with the grape soda, I found that my glucose levels didn’t spike as high as they did the night before when I had the same meal. I consulted with my dietician Carlee about this. She reminded me that some meals are processed by our bodies more efficiently during the day when our bodies are in a more high-functioning state. We decided that I should avoid eating this for dinner but could continue to order it for lunch or in the late afternoon.
Saturday was my friend’s birthday, and we went to a local sushi restaurant. I didn’t realize it until after the meal, but I had ordered differently from how I used to when ordering sushi. I used to eat sushi rolls and sushi on rice. This time I opted automatically for sashimi and had a carb-free, protein-packed meal. I felt energetic and alert after the meal and had an exciting realization that I am automatically choosing healthier options for myself now.
Sunday: 1141 Cals recorded
On Sunday, I made Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, and broccoli for lunch. This is a meal that has become a staple in my diet since beginning the NutriSense program. My body breaks this down very efficiently, and I have never had a spike because of this meal. I was tired that evening and ordered a Chipotle Steak Burrito Bowl. My glucose did rise a little bit, but I had eaten earlier than usual, which may explain why it did not spike to a concerning level.
