2nd Blood Test From Inside Tracker

I had my blood tested again with Inside Tracker. Ok, we will get this part out of the way. I paid for the test and everything I say are my own thoughts. My last test was done January 2nd, and I opted for the Performance package. This time I got the Ultimate package. I would recommend the Ultimate package if you can afford it. It's well worth the extra money. Plus if you are like me, you order two tests and save $$$. If you want to read my last update, I wrote about it here. The Ultimate package has 10 more biomarkers tested. It includes hormones, which is what I was really curious about. 

The last test I found out my vitamin D levels were in the red. I started taking vitamin D3 in liquid form and laid by the pool at least three times a week. I am happy to report that it went up! It's in the yellow, but at least it's going in the right direction.

I can report back that my total cholesterol has gone down a little. At least I'm in the orange and not the red :) Also my LDL went down and so did my HDL. 

I was shocked that my Iron Group was high. When I was 18 I was borderline anemic. They tested my TS, TIBC, Ferritin, Iron and Hemoglobin and came up with my Iron Group total. I'm not really that familiar with Iron, but will read more about it on their blog. That's one good thing about Inside Tracker, they tell you the science behind it. Not just here's your number do this. I like to know the "why" of everything.

I was very curious about my Cortisol level and I was shocked that it was high. However, when I went to get my blood drawn, the girl who checked me in said "You're going to have a lot of blood drawn." Ok it freaked me out. So I was VERY stressed at the time of the blood draw. Next test I won't be freaked out cause it was a lot of blood, but not that bad. However I will follow all of Inside Tracker suggestions.

DHEAS are something that I knew nothing about until today. WOW this could be why I have so many woman issues. We will leave it at that. You don't need to hear all the details. Yet again I'm learning something new about my body that in all the years I had blood tests done, and no one could tell me what was wrong, I found out from Inside Tracker.

The Testosterone: Cortisol Ratio is exclusive to the the Ultimate Plan.

From the Inside Tracker website

My levels were low.

Those are the tests that were not in the optimal range. I won't share every single test, cause if I did that we'd be here awhile :)

Yes I have more "homework" to do after these tests, but I am so glad I spent the extra money and got the Ultimate Package. I swear they don't pay me to say that! 

Starting June 1 I am going to only eat the way they suggested. No more pizza, Jimmy Johns, ice cream, chips and cookies. I do believe you are what you eat. When you eat crap you feel like crap and I'm tired of feeling like crap. I do like to bake, so if I can figure out a dessert to make using these ingredients, I'll do it!! I'm very very creative. In fact it says stay away from sugar. It's never said anything about maple syrup. I'm thinking brownies. I'll totally share the recipe if I figure it out!!

Follow my blog during June, I'll be updating what I ate, how I exercised and how I felt! I am planning on having my blood tested again in September. I also have a goal of a sub 2 hour half marathon. That 1/2 takes place in November. I've got time to speed up and feel better. I would also like to get a sub 27 minute 5k. Not sure when I'll do that, but it's my goal!

If you are interested in Inside Tracker and have any questions just email me at itainteasybeingmegan@gmail.com. If I can help I will!!