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September 24, 2025 VERTIGO again

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  Vertigo. Again. No matter how much progress I make or how disciplined I am, it still finds a way to knock me down and remind me that my body isn’t fully in my control. It’s not just dizziness—it’s a pain in the neck, literally and figuratively. I can do everything “right” and still end up feeling like I’m standing on shaky ground. šŸ“Š Glucose This morning’s Libre 3 Plus readings stayed between  111–116 mg/dL . Smooth overnight curve, steady, no wild swings. By the numbers, this should be a solid day. But here’s the catch: reactive hypoglycemia doesn’t always play by the numbers, and even when glucose is steady, my nervous system can send my head into a spin. That disconnect is one of the most frustrating parts—it feels like my body is gaslighting me. 😓 Sleep Sleep was a mess. Out of  5 hours and 19 minutes in bed , I got just  3 hours and 52 minutes of real sleep . Only  56% efficiency , and it felt like I never fully rested. Too many awakenings, shallow cycle...

May 25, 2025 – High Coherence? Nope. High Resilience? Absolutely. I’m a tough cookie

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  Metrics Overview: Stress:  Dropped from 24% in the morning to 48% by evening — still within a normal and manageable range Energy:  Started at 62%, tapered to 59% — average overall, with signs of strategic conservation Health Index:  Held strong at 100% all day — resilient and stable Focus:  84% sharp — brain stayed online despite glucose and coherence challenges HRV:  Fluctuated from 79% (high) earlier to 33% (low) by night Coherence:  Climbed from 8% to 32% throughout the day — still low but trending up Nervous System Balance: Midday: 100 PSNS / 22 SNS (parasympathetic dominant) Evening: 62 SNS / 34 PSNS (tilted toward sympathetic) These two systems form the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which regulates everything your body does automatically — heart rate, digestion, recovery, inflammation, etc. The  PSNS (parasympathetic nervous system)  is your  rest-and-digest  mode — it’s what allows your body to recover, regenerate, and st...

Join the Movement: How #22minutesaday is Changing Lives

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In a world that glorifies extreme fitness plans and intense workouts, #22minutesaday stands as a beacon of balance and self-care. With a mission to inspire and empower those at the start of their fitness journey, this innovative approach is about embracing consistency over intensity. The ethos of #22minutesaday is simple yet powerful: daily movement can be nurturing, not exhausting. The business is built on the belief that fitness should be enjoyable and manageable. It's not about pushing your limits every day; it's about moving in ways that feel good to you. Their monthly movement challenges are the heart of their mission, shared with enthusiasm and encouragement on social media. These challenges are not about who can run the fastest or lift the heaviest but about who can stay consistent and find joy in their daily routine. They are designed to be fun, supportive, and community-oriented, fostering a sense of camaraderie among participants. The circle in the logo represents the...