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At the time that it was happening, I was eating avocado egg boats, with cheese and a bit of bacon for breakfast. I would drink coffee with heavy cream as well. Then for lunch and supper I was rotating meals. One day I was eating some sausage with carmalized onions and brussel sprouts, jalapeno popper chicken, mustard…

Well, it's obviously been a while since I came back to post an update, but yes, it was my gallbladder. I had some really awful and intense pain, and at first, I was told nothing was wrong since there were no gall stones found on an ultrasound. However, my CBC came back with elevated white blood cells. This was enough for…

Yeah, I adored my older sister when I was younger, so I chose what she chose. Turns out, my mom hardly ever made squash! I wish I would've chosen lima beans (they would have let me get away as using them as my veggie). She cooked those darn things all the time! I have not touched a lima bean since I moved out! And thanks!…

My kids aren't sneaking them. I was leaving them out in plain site. I work 12 hours shifts, so if I wasn't there to actually heat up the food I had prepped for them, they would just eat the junk food in arms reach. Along with this, I should add that my parents allowed us to choose 1 veggie that we were exempt from eating.…

Same here. I don't remember eating past the point of being full, but then, my mom always gave me reasonable portions. She started us with small portions and we were welcome to seconds if we wanted them.

You make a good point. No, I wouldn't want to be the one to administer this. Which would lead to one of the other suggestions of not having any cookies to begin with. This would make it easier on the teachers and whoever else is giving the snacks.

Yes, it would be easier and more logical to only offer healthy snacks. Maybe in this case, this is what the school will end up doing. Yes! I was the exact same way when I was a kid. I remember selling some kind of chocolate bars for band. They were $1 each. I knew that if I ate that candy I would have to pay for them. It…

I am saying they should have 2 healthy options such as carrots or apples. Not necessarily carrots or cookie. If they are offered carrot or apple, and then if you are still hungry you can have a cookie, I don't see that as harsh.

From what I understand as I went through the post, there was no direct shaming. She simply didn't get the cookie, and the teacher moved on with whatever else was next on the agenda. Growing up, my parents always had the "if you eat this, then you can have this treat" approach. I am sure my sister and I pushed back on that,…

That's a great question. I agree that there are different ways to teach kids depending on their ages. She didn't mention and I didn't ask.

Which is why I feel that it should be an option with something healthy. Yes, I was making a sweeping generalization. I just figured that if given the option, most kids would eat the chips over the carrot sticks, or the cookies over the apples. Maybe I am wrong there. However, that wasn't the main focus. I am just curious…

Hi all *waves* I am really far behind! Going to try to catch up. Hope you're all well.

Sara this is from where I live. Made me think of you. The sky was so hazy today.…

Oh my goodness! Birthday cake flavored sounds amazing!

Yes, I work in urgent care. Mine are always, at the very least, 12 hour days. What bars do you prefer? Yes! This is exactly what I struggle with. I tend to put the pressure on myself to get up early, then I can't function, which leads to me being exhausted on my days off. Then I get overwhelmed and feel guilty for not…

I hadn't even thought of those 100 cal snacks. That's a great idea!

Lana I live in Nebraska now. I think I will join you on the neighboring lounge chair today. Sara, I love water! That is one thing I don't struggle with.

Thanks Kristi! How long does it typically take you to prep? Do you have any favorite items you prep?

How much time do you allow on your days off for logging and prep? I think I am putting a lot of pressure on myself on the days that I work, then on my days off I don't follow through. I like the idea of pre logging. How far ahead of time do you prep your food for?

Sara that sounds dreadful! I grew up in Florida, and it would get hot, sure, but it was the humidity that made it seem hotter. I can't really remember have actual temps over 100. Upper 90's, but rarely do I remember anything higher than that. I lived in a harbor off the gulf, so the gulf breeze kept things *a little*…

There is a Hurts Donuts where I live. If you are not familiar with them, you should google them. The have the most strange combination of donuts, but they are humungous and taste amazing. They even have a donut milkshake. It sounds awful, but holy hell it makes my mouth water. That place is like a once a year treat for me.…

Of course you can!

Hi everyone! I am a bit behind too hickchic! I was visiting my husband who lives north of Chicago at the moment. It was a great weekend. We went to this massive ren faire in Wisconsin and had a really good burger at some pub near where he lives. So worth every single calorie. I even logged a weight loss, so I was happy…

Have fun Lana! Dawn, I am a part of this thread for a reason. I give up, then I get angry with myself, so I get back at it. I am not one that can stick with macros. What works best for me is weighing and measuring my food, prepping food ahead of time, and sticking to my calorie goal. This may not work for everyone because…

It was a very lovely birthday! There was a lot of cloud cover, but I was still able to see totality here. So awesome! Back to work today. 2 12's then I am leaving town Thursday to go see my hubby. He's about 9 hours away from me for a while, so we road trip to see each other. Tilliesmommy, it sounds more convenient to have…

Happy Monday all! I have one day off and too much to do, but I'm going to start with coffee

Hey! that's exciting! Happy birthday to your mom. My neighbor is my birthday twin. Same day, same year lol

Sunny Side up!! Good Idea!! Too cute. I couldn't open your ravelry link, but I crochet. I have an etsy shop (which needs love since I have been working so many hours lately), but it does ok enough to add some extra in my pocket. I absolutely love to crochet. I tried to knit but after using a hook for so many years, I…

Thanks Tess! And thanks to you as well Lana! Sorry it's a money pit, but it must be nice having a place to just get away. My family used to vacation a lot in the Outer Banks. I would love to have a vacation home out there sometime! NC is just beautiful all around.

Happy Sunday, which is actually my Friday! I have worked 4 12 hour shifts and tomorrow is my day off! Eclipse day and my birthday :) That has to be a happy omen of some sort. Tillies mom, my kids have old school phones (we call them dumb phones lol) and they work for them just fine. One is like an old flip phone, and the…