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Last month was punishing at work (long hours, stressful setting). My food choices suffered, but I logged every single bite and kept stepping on the scale daily for accountability. Now that things have lightened up again I am right back on track. Pleased as punch with myself for not giving up. I even hit 100 days of…

Hey me too! Though I think the real victory was being brave enough to wear them lol Congratulations, that’s a lot of hard work paying off!

That’s a helpful perspective. Will definitely give some thought to it. Being intentional about progressing certainly doesn’t exclude fun, and I’d love to think in 3 months I’ll be noticeably better at this

Use the freezer. Cook a bag of dried beans on a lazy Sunday (I don’t even soak them, just set them for a long simmer with maybe a bit of onion, a stock cube, and a bay leaf if I have it). Many hours later, when meltingly tender, portion into Tupperware and freeze. Far more delicious than canned beans Rice can be bought…

Hmm, I keep learning new things... I will take a look for these! @PDKL45 I’d love to know what you mean by setting more ambitious goals. I’m just having fun and doing what I want right now (and tbh will probably keep doing that for some time longer just because the work schedule right now is killer). Would be curious how…

I picked a Liv (Giant but women’s fit) Avail. I liked the feel of it and the fact that the tires could be exchanged for gravel tires easily. Not that I don’t like the old steel hybrid I had before, but this is a world better for “fun” riding! They actually did a complimentary fit with the bike as well. I am quite pleased…

Thanks! I ended up doing 29 flat, easy miles and most of me loved every minute of it. My wrists, however, were unhappy. This has resulted today in the purchase of an actual (albeit entry level) road bike that was fitted to me. First real ride tomorrow on the new toy!! And this time I’ll take the wise advice above and build…

Oh. My. Word. I am hooked. I just had the most pleasant 5 mile ride along a “rails to trails” path. Hopped on the bike as soon as I got down here just to give it a try. Thank you so much to those who said bike shorts were mandatory - they absolutely were a godsend. I feel I could go forever. Bonus is that there are so many…

Omg, not at all! Keep preaching!

Got the bike shorts (they feel weird but I suspect I will be thankful!) and am planning a leisurely full day of riding to try one of those longer rides. If the bike is kind enough to my body, might even do a second day. And @Madwife2009, I got the helmet right along with the bike - I worked in a trauma center some years…

Nice. I’ve done all or nothing with the whole wheat flour because I was trying to use stuff up. Once I move and start building up a pantry again, I’m totally going to try the 50/50 split. Much more likely to be able to share it and have other people enjoy, too

So excited to see some bakers! I’ve been lazy the past couple weeks and just adding some of the starter to regular bread.... looking forward to moving and unpacking so I can start again. There’s something so soothing about it. @cheryldumais I love challah and would love the recipe! You’re right though, definitely a special…

Omg this. I used PB as an easy snack for the longest time and it was eye opening to see what 32 g ACTUALLY looked like