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[quote=Anonymous]Op here. Thanks, all. It's interesting to hear others' experiences.

I really like the HIIT. I feel so much stronger and the workouts are fun. Because of class schedules I'm only going once a week, which doesn't feel like it's overdoing it, but maybe it's more of a shock to my system than if I did it 2-3 times (max I've seen recommended). The other exercise days I'm mostly swimming, cycling, or doing Pilates and occasional home weights. Walking doesn't give me a nice endorphin boost that I get from other exercises.

One thing I like about HIIT is that it doesn't elevate hunger like when I've done long distance running or cycling and can't seem to eat enough.

I eat a fair amount of carbs and fiber. I haven't been dieting. I could probably improve protein since I'm mostly vegetarian and benefit from tracking nutrition if I knew where to start. Actually that's the other thing that changed this year is that I cut back on meat.

I might keep it up until I get a full blood panel. I don't see insulin listed in my most recent test, which was focused on stuff related to skipping periods and didn't have me fast beforehand. In the past when I was working and incredibly stressful job and not sleeping I veered into prediabetic range, but that was several years back, and it improved when I changed jobs and resumed regular sleep. I'll request getting fasting blood levels checked this time.[/quote]

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