Let go off the Ring

The Beginning of My Quest

It began a month ago, a quest fraught with challenge, and though I am no Frodo, the weight of pre-diabetes sat heavy upon me, like the whispering presence of Sauron himself. I set forth, unsure of what lay ahead, but today, I stand before you filled with gratitude and inspiration, much as those who first glimpsed the light of Valinor after enduring the long shadows.

In the span of just a single moon, I have cast aside 17 POUNDS—not by wielding the sword of willpower, but by living as a simple mortal, albeit with some tools from this modern age, as powerful as any Elvish artifact. With each step, I have grown lighter in both body and spirit, the darkness of my condition retreating, like Sauron losing his grasp over Middle-earth.

Tools as Powerful as Elvish Artifacts

The journey began, as all do, with knowledge—a blood test, my palantír into my health, revealing what hidden deficiencies might hinder my quest. Then came the magic of automated data collection, a silent ally like the unseen movements of Gandalf, working without effort on my part, but revealing deep truths. Each day, I stood upon my smart scale, much like the Hobbits returning to the Shire, gaining clarity from the events of the day before—whether it was eating, sleeping, hydrating, or grappling with the stresses of life. The scale, like the light of Eärendil, guided me towards making better choices today.

Tracking My Journey: Steps, Sleep, and Meals

With a trusty smartwatch strapped to my wrist, I tracked my sleep and my steps. Believe me, much like the journey to Mordor, those 10,000 steps a day truly add up. I also logged my meals with Vision AI, a silent reminder of the importance of each bite, much like Frodo’s careful rationing of Lembas bread.

The Power of the CGM (Stelo Bio Sensor)

And then there was the Stelo Bio Sensor, a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor)—my most powerful tool, revealing how my body reacted to stress, food, sleep, and even the unseen hand of Sauron-like stressors. It was as though the darkness of Sauron’s eye was watching, but now I had the tools to see clearly, to protect myself.

A Fellowship of Support

But, as we all know, no quest is completed alone. I had my fellowship, my allies who kept me strong:

1. Dr. Saumya, wise like Galadriel, showed me that it wasn’t willpower that would lead me to success, but patience, mindfulness, and small, steady habits. Her counsel made the burden light, and the framework she offered was my guiding star.

2. Dr. Sumeet, with the knowledge of Elrond, helped me understand the biology of my body without turning it into a maze of jargon, allowing me to see clearly and make decisions based on wisdom.

3. Dt. Vasvi, with her quick kitchen fixes, reminded me that the simplest food—like Frodo’s bread and Sam’s rabbit stew—could fuel the hardest journeys. Her peanut butter sandwiches, as delightful as any hobbit meal, were a small but mighty help.

And then there was the community, a fellowship of like-minded souls, each on their own journey, but all united in purpose. You know who you are.