I’m vibing with turquoise too! And also purples :)

I feel like you get me.

Answered!

Ready Steady Go by Generation X!

That’s what cold storage is for.

And everything’s cool in the mind of a gangsta

We have something similar: we’d say someone is “all bark, no bite”.

Ay caramba, no need to call me out like that

Happ burrday pretty lady!! 😊

Solves all problems.

cries in irritable bowel syndrome

Great advice tho

Track your calories, macros, and any micronutrients that you’re concerned about (e.g., sodium, fiber). Set a goal and stick to it. I use the LoseIt app and a digital kitchen scale.

Drink a lot of water. Half your body weight (in lbs) in ounces. So if you weigh 130 lbs, drink 130 ÷ 2 = 65 oz of water daily. This is your baseline; add more for exercise. Don’t go overboard because too much water is bad for you.

Aim for 45-60 minutes of vigorous exercise 3-4 times a week. I like weightlifting for this. On the other days, be active, but don’t push yourself too much. You need rest for recovery.

After your workouts, don’t eat back all your calories, but do consider having something protein-heavy.

Sleep. I can’t emphasize enough how important sleep is. Try to get 7-8 hours every night. This is the hardest one for me personally; I don’t have a ton of advice. But developing a bedtime routine helps.

Weigh yourself every day first thing in the morning, after you’ve used the bathroom and before you’ve had anything to eat or drink, with no clothes on. I like my Withings scale because the app tracks my measurements over time.

Have a mindset of lifestyle change - otherwise, if you go back to old habits, you’re likely to gain back any weight you lose.

Good luck!

Yeah I love my Withings scale

Brunch or dinner?

Tough one… I’m picking hike! I love the cool quiet of the forest, especially if it’s a pine forest.

Potato bread, lightly toasted, with mayo, slightly overripe sliced Jersey tomato, and fresh dill weed.

Or a tuna melt, but that would wreck my stomach for days.

No idea. My uncle Joe has dwarfism and he makes a mean bowl of Count Chocula.

I mean, obviously good luck, but haven’t you only been dating her for like 2 months?

Thanks CheeseToastie - I had a cup of tea (my solution to all of life’s problems) and prep is going a bit better now.

I’m really struggling today guys. Peri brain fog is bad and I can’t concentrate or hold a train of thought. I’m retired so usually it doesn’t affect me too badly, but I do still do some consulting, and I’ve got a meeting this afternoon that I’m trying to prep for. I’m actually in tears from the frustration of just trying to focus on the few remaining tasks on my plate. Everything is overwhelming and I just feel broken today.