Sure!

I’ll tell you what I do in regards to coffee/caffeine. Take it or leave it, your choice.

When I find my consumption is imbalanced OR my consumption of caffeinated beverages is getting in the way of my water consumption, I put a price on my coffee. (I may have shared this before.) I “pay” for my coffee with water. So maybe one cup of coffee costs…[Read more]

Woot! Would you be willing to share tips or help others who need to figure out how they will take on next week?

First report of the day, I’m at 48 ounces. As for the not eating for 60 minutes before bed. That doesn’t work for me. I’ve been waking up in the middle of the night with a growling pouch that keeps me up the rest of the night even if I feed it. I’m not looking at this as a failure to succeed in the challenge, but more of something I’ve learned…[Read more]

No you’re not. Because this week we are going to get you prepared!

<p style=”text-align: left;”>Okay… I got through three extremely stressful days of drs appointments for my husband and didn’t resort to stress eating A SINGLE TIME!!!!</p>

You have been doing a GREAT job. It’s not easy to convince yourself to do PT exercises when you’re in pain. But I’ve seen you consistently putting one foot in front of the other (literally and figuratively!) and you are progressing, I promise you are!

What do your doctors say? They have to be pleased with your progress. I’m very proud of you.

I just looked it up. Opinions are mixed about whether gallbladder removal causes weight gain, with some sources even saying it can cause weight loss.

I think it’s probably good to talk to your surgeon, primary care physician or dietician about it. When do you see one of them next?

Hi Debbie,

I’m not 100% sure about the gall bladder issue, although I will say I’ve never heard that it causes weight gain.

So far as weight loss, the composition of your calories counts as much, if not more, than the volume.

Weight loss is achieved when the body takes in few calories than it is spending, but it’s a delicate balance. If you…[Read more]

Finishing at 86 ounces for the day. I will be having my snack much closer to bedtime tonight to see if this stops me from waking up in the middle of the night with a growling pouch. I’ll keep y’all posted on how it goes tonight.

I’m sorry you’re hurting. I hope tomorrow will be better!

I can relate! I could tell you what I’ve done in the past to shake myself out of that feeling, but that might scare the holy crap out of you. 😉

Admitting I have not yet read the article. But I will say I’d have a hard time not using Splenda. I don’t use it much in my day-to-day life but I have tried liking every single natural sweetener there is and I don’t like them!

You can report the next day. It’s fine, really! 🙂

I don’t have measurements, I do it to taste but it’s Heinz reduced sugar ketchup, lemon juice and Reese prepared horseradish all mixed together. I learned to make this for my dad by the time I was around 10 years old. That was A LONG time ago! I quit making it after he died almost 27 years ago but started up again using the reduced sugar ketchup…[Read more]

I love road trips. As long as I am not the one driving. 😉

Enjoy your ride with hubby today!

Yes, I know this pain. Hugs!

But you are so STRONG!

What’s your cocktail sauce recipe?