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I am 44 and had my last one at 41. Total surprise. There is an 11 yr difference in my youngest and the next one. It has been harder than I remember. I am finding there are so many things that I did with my other kids that are frowned upon now. I really have issues with some things I am told by the doctors and so forth. I…

Sterling City. Texas

Good luck!! You got this!

That's awesome. Keep it up!!

If you want a fast food Taco Bell has the Fresco Tacos. The chicken Fresco are 150 calories.

Cottage cheese mixed with salsa and an avocado make a good snack. I like to use it as a dip for a few tortilla chips.

I have tons I can give you. Also you might look into the Lazy Day Cooking Club. It is nothing but crock pot or instapot recipes. EatingonaDime.com has several too. Is there anything specific you want or don't want? I don't have time to post any at the moment but I will certainly post some.

One more. I promise I will quit. :) Crock Pot White Chicken Taco Chili 3 Chicken Breasts 2 cans White Beans 1 can Rotel 1/2 Onion, diced 1 Tbsp Taco seasoning 6-8 c Water Toppings: sour cream, cheese, tortilla chips, fresh cilantro Place all but toppings into crock pot. Cook on low 8-10 hours. Once cooked shred chicken and…

I like to use my crock pot a lot. Sorry if I overload. Crock Pot Chili 2 lbs. ground Beef 2 (14 oz.) cans crushed Tomatoes 1 (14 oz.) can Tomato sauce 4 Tbsp Chili seasoning 1 tsp Garlic salt 1/2 Onion, chopped 2 cans Kidney Beans Toppings: Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream, Diced Onions, etc. Brown beef. Put into crock pot and…

Chicken Tortilla Soup 2 boneless Chicken Breasts 1 can Black Beans 1 can diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (Rotel) 1/2 Onion, chopped 1 c Corn 2 c Water 1 tsp Chili Powder 1 tsp Cumin 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt Salt to taste Tortilla Chips Shredded Cheese Fresh Cilantro Put all except the chips, cheese, and cilantro into a crock…

That's great!! Keep up the good work!! Make every little bit count. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

Here is one you might try. Crockpot Creamy Tomato Basil Soup 6 Tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced 14 fresh Basil leaves 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 6 c Tomato juice 2 c Heavy cream 1/2 c cup Butter Put the first 5 ingredients into a crockpot and cook 5-6 hours on low. Stir in the cream and butter, heat til melted and then…

That sounds great! Gonna have to give it a try. Thanks

Here is a weird snack for you...... mix cottage cheese, salsa, and avocado together and use as a dip for tortilla chips. Really good.

Thank you @Safari_Gal. I am going to try that. Didn't think about using different herbs. Thanks.

@Katmary71 and @kshama2001 are they easy to grow as an indoor plant or is it better to grow the stevia outdoor? I only ask because at the moment where I live I only have indoor access. Thanks!!

@nytrifisoul I rarely grill but that is good to know. Thank you.

That is awesome!! Keep up the great job!!

Never would have thought to put jam with marshmallow and graham cracker. Will be a new one to try.

I typically use applesauce but have not tried the yogurt yet. Thanks for letting us know. Will definitely have to try it.

Thank y'all for your input. It helps a lot.

Would be great to have friends to encourage and to be encouraged along the way

Homemade peanut brittle-- my parents used to make this when I was growing up. I have come to love Tiger Butter Fudge. Basically peanut butter fudge. :smile:

I have just started but mine is open. You will find good, bad, ugly and anything else. LOL I like to see what others eat too. Helps me get ideas on new things to fix for my family.

This sounds like a really good idea. I know I am at fault when it comes to eating a snack. I start reading or watching TV or even baking and I snack while doing it and I realize when I'm finished I have eaten wayyyyy too much. Accountability is a great way to watch what you eat. I will do my best to check in each day.

Maybe a Broccoli Salad. The one I'm thinking of has broccoli, red onion, bacon, and raisins with a dressing on it.