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Hmmm... not sure what happened here! I do tend to hold onto beef and I had a ground beef patty last night, but seriously? It wasn't that big! LOL! So... my Mom and I did 23 and me this past year. It was pretty cool. Recently, Facebook began sending me ads for Genopalate. They analyze your DNA for specific markers and suggest the best foods for you based on your genetics. Since I already had the raw data from 23, and it was on sale for only $39, we figured what the heck... why not? My results were here within the week. They're interesting. For instance, their report says they detected genetic variants that are linked to lower vitamin D blood levels than average. They also found this to be the case with Vitamin A, B-12, Folate, and E. (In my case, vitamins D and B-12 have been backed up by blood tests, however, just because you have the variant doesn't mean you ARE low, just that you may not process like most others.) The report also pointed out I would probably benefit from a diet which included high carbs, high fiber, low sugar, moderately low fat, and moderately high protein (among other things). Armed with that information, they made food suggestions based on the nutritional content. My top leafy veggies were chosen based on my recommendations to consume Moderately High Fiber, High Folate, High Vitamin A and High Vitamin E: turnip greens, collard greens, escarole, bok choy, romaine lettuce and swiss chard. I doubt I'll be running out to get chicken livers or rabbit anytime soon, but the rest of my suggestions were actually beef products based on my recommendations to consume Low Omega-6, Moderately High Protein, High Folate and High Vitamin B12. It includes many more recommendations: dairy, breads, veggies, seafood, etc. It's all very interesting. What I found most amusing is the substance section. I now have genetic proof that I can drink a pot of coffee and go to sleep. However, they were unable to detect the variant they were looking for regarding alcohol. I have an extremely high tolerance for alcohol, so I thought it might say the same as caffeine: a fast meatabolizer. The fact that it was non-existent made me spit out my coffee. LOL!! Tomorrow is my son's 22nd birthday. He hasn't left the house in over 3 weeks. He has mild chronic asthma, so I'm proud of him for being vigilant. Today, I'm going to attempt to bake him a cake to drop on his doorstep. We're fairly socially isolated regularly, but not being able to celebrate together is killing me. AND there is snow in the forecast, so it's not like we will be able to just hang out outside or go for a walk. It kills me that I can't hug my son. BUT, if that's the worst we have to experience during this crisis, then I'm okay. I'll just cry it out and hug him even longer when this is done. (If he'll let me. LOL!) Stay safe and healthy, everyone! <3
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198.0 lb
Lost so far: 29.2 lb.
Still to go: 33.0 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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gaining 2.4 lb a week
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