working out for Disney

[ajrwdwgirl]

Yeah, it was overall a good weekend. We can at least laugh about how ridiculous the "puzzels" were on the city escape tour, and we stopped it because we could either have wasted 30 bucks and the time already spent, or 30 bucks plus a couple more hours. Why waste even more time on something that isn't fun when you can sit at a cafe and have a soda and then go buy books?? So we were able to salvage it. We're usually pretty good about that kind of thing. We're mostly pretty easy-going people and we can have a good time doing almost anything, and if what we are doing isn't fun, we just chalk it up to experience and find something else to do. It's one of the reasons I don't understand why he doesn't seem to enjoy Disney. We can have fun anywhere else and we are low maintenance....there's so much to do at Disney and there are so many options. I don't get how he can't find SOMETHING that doesn't make him grouchy. But whatever....as long as I can still go with E, I'm a happy camper.

I hear you on scents. Really strong scents will nauseate me and/or give me a headache. I'm not sure what classifies as a migraine and what's just a normal headache, so I don't want to say I get migraines. But it does make me feel ill. I can handle certain scents, like peppermint. That doesn't seem to bother me. Vanilla is another. But there are some that are just horrible. I can not go into a store that sells incense. There's something about that cloyingly sweet and burning thing that makes me immediately ill. And I hate when people bathe in perfume. There was a lady who came into the store on Wednesday, and half an hour after she left, I could still smell her perfume, and it's a scent I HATE....I don't know what perfume it is, but it smells AWFUL. I don't know why anyone would wear that. It smells almost like black pepper to me, but sweeter.

It's nice that she helps with the dogs and such and that she does nice things for you. I'm sure you'll get things figured out....she at least seems reasonable and willing to adjust, which is a good sign. I hope she has a great time there!! How far is her school from you?

Her school is about an 18 minute drive. So not too bad. Hopefully she is a good winter driver when the time comes.

 

[Songbird76]

Her school is about an 18 minute drive. So not too bad. Hopefully she is a good winter driver when the time comes.

It's a good thing we have cell phones now! That helps. When I was doing my student teaching, I had to commute about an hour each way every day, and cell phones were just starting to become more available, so I got one in case I went off the road, or ran out of gas or something. I did get run off the road once during a snow storm. The roads were still open, but you couldn't see the middle line under the snow and someone came over a hill right down the center, and I had to choose between an almost head on, or the ditch. I chose the ditch. Fortunately, half the traffic in Wyoming consists of cattle ranchers in pickup trucks and someone with a winch came along and was able to pull me out pretty quickly, but I had my cell phone just in case.

18 minutes isn't too bad. Are the roads pretty decent? Where did she grow up? Is she used to driving in snow? No one over here knows how to drive in snow, because IF we get snow, it usually doesn't stick too long.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

First, congrats on the weight loss. That's awesome.

I do have a couple of suggestions. Okay, unsolicited advice, lol. I have actually lost 40 pounds this year. I started taking it off in January. Same thing as you, dropped 25 pounds quickly and have slowly been dropping it since then. I also haven't been able to exercise the majority of the year, so this is strictly through dieting.

First, I think it's better for long-term goals to weigh in monthly instead of weekly. Or maybe every two weeks. I think if you weigh too frequently, you just get discouraged. Personal opinion. I don't even own a scale. So you didn't lose weight this week...you're doing fine! Your body tries to gain back weight when it's lost it. Losing it is the first part of the battle...keeping it off is the hard part.

Second, I have never counted calories. For one, I know with my ADHD that I'd never stick with it. I've also seen studies where it can be counterproductive because it actually puts your body into starvation mode and slows your metabolism. Then your body may try burning muscle instead of fat. Not good.

The other thing I don't like about it is it doesn't focus on long-term changes. Like you say "oh, I'll count calories for this long." Well, what do you do after that? Are you going back to the way you were eating before? That's just asking to put the weight back on. Slow and steady is the best way (after the initial drop).

Circling back, I had months where I didn't lose any weight, or maybe only lost two pounds. Then I'd have a month where I lost five. It was all okay. I haven't been this weight since high school, and this is a diet I can actually maintain into the future. I still need to lose more, but again, slow and steady.

I focused more on what you're already doing actually. Reducing fat drastically because my body doesn't handle it well at all. Increasing protein. Not as much the fiber because of my GI issues, but definitely the protein. Also working in the complex carbs. People are shocked when I tell them "oh yeah, I eat a ton of rice and pasta." I just don't add the cream sauces and limit cheese on my pasta. Chipotle is still a thing; I just get a rice and bean bowl with veggies and guac instead of sour cream (or I add low fat sour cream from home). Lots of sushi and other Japanese/Korean food. If I'm hungry, I keep low fat snacks around. I cut out potato chips, fried food, heavy cream sauces, and really fatty desserts (I will do desserts that are straight sugar, but again, that's because of my own needs). Amazingly, I really don't miss the stuff I cut out anymore, I think because I allow myself other stuff still, like candy and the occasional burrito.

And also, don't feel guilty about having the cookie. Eat the cookie. It's okay.

Thank you for reading that completely unsolicited advice erm coming to my TED talk ahem, letting me share my thoughts.

I appreciate the advice and thoughts.

A change to my weigh in frequency is definitely a real consideration. I know weekly and even daily can be mentally harmful because there are so many things impacting that number on the scale, and those little shifts are almost never a result of fat gain. I've even seen some people say to do it daily if you want to do it more than once a month. That way you recognize all of the little things that cause mild fluctuations but I found it pretty mentally harmful. From past failures, I know I need it to some degree so that I can stay honest with myself. I just haven't figured out what that should look like. Friday is when I usually break out the measuring tape and my waist measurement today was down another half an inch since last week. So, again...scale isn't telling the full story. Once a month, especially at this stage of the game, is probably sufficient. I just need to determine when each month. I know that I should be consistent with things like time of day and shouldn't do it after leg day...or even a day of lifting in general. Part of me still wants the fancy scale that reads more than just weight, but that could be $ spent on more useful things and I know some question the accuracy. There's an app going around that takes a body scan and provides assessments but I know the tech on that was off from my testing. So, it's hard to justify investing in a scale that attempts to read it all.

I don't think I've shared exactly how much I've lost in total, but it's right around 125 pounds. I'd like to drop another 35-45. I know there are some experts who would weigh in (no pun intended) and say I've done it too quickly, but when I find something that works...stick to it...and build on it, I usually see some pretty decent progress. I went from identifying trigger foods and working around them, to mild exercise, to a gym beast and calorie counting fiend. I also really got out of hand with my gains before all of this and it's a lot easier to lose pounds in larger quantities when you've got more to lose. The closer you get to goal, the harder it gets.

Tracking vs. not tracking with food is always a big debate. I've found that I tend to start overindulging and allow excess to creep in if I stop tracking altogether. I just don't possess the discipline and need the dose of reality of what the numbers and portions really look like. There's a whole psychology just behind this and while non-stop tracking can look like an eating disorder for some, it's a regulatory need for others who easily slip into portion mismanagement. I just need more filling and nutrient dense nourishment with the amount of activity I've built into my life. I also feel better fed if I have a big plate/bowl of food. Like last night...I cooked four small to medium sized russet potatoes, swapped low fat cottage cheese in place of sour cream, the light I Can't Believe It's Not Butter in place of actual butter, a single serving of salad bacon, and some chives. It filled a medium/large metal mixing bowl. I had around 1580 calories yesterday, but if you could have seen the volume in what I consumed over the course of the day, you would have been like "Man, that girl eats A LOT!!!" Tracking while we were traveling this summer was more difficult on days when we ate at restaurants, but it came down to making smarter menu choices with a few indulgences here and there. And yup... there were days where something involving fried chicken was my only real option. So, maybe my side was veggies to try and balance it in the long run. And no regrets about that mega milkshake I had at Disney. I believe that thing alone was over 1,600 calories. Cheese really seems to be the only thing that causes major inflammation and it's the one thing that really sends me into binge mode, so it's the only thing I've been really really limiting on a major basis.

I know skipping carbs works for some people, but carbs fill me up. I think I need balance. I still opt for some of the low carb products like the tortillas that are half the calories and loaded with fiber or the carb friendly ice cream. I'm also looking to try the Royo bagels and bread that also fall in this vein. Still, I eat potatoes, pasta and rice. Although, for pasta, I tend to opt for things like edamame or red lentil based pasta so I get some extra protein. If I'm getting close to my caloric max, I also like the shiratake pasta which has around 10-20 calories. I am also thinking about learning to make tofu palatable because it seems like it might be a good nutrient source as well as a nice base to make things like sauces.

In the end, while the scale is messing with my mind, if I can get into those jeans (the old pair...not the new ones) I'll know I'm doing something right. The guilt aspect and not seeing certain food as "bad" is what I'm looking at with the long term. Like, I can have that now and then OR I can incorporate a little and still meet my goals while satisfying a craving. I'm also big on alternatives that hit those psychological triggers but fit better into my goals that the "real" things. Protein bars are controversial to some, but the few I like have good macros and satisfy candy bar cravings without killing my goals.

In any event, I appreciate the input. Always a work in progress!!!

I'm sorry about your foot! Hopefully you'll recover soon so you can get back to doing regular things.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Once a month, especially at this stage of the game, is probably sufficient.

Probably. And again, I feel like even if you don't lose any weight, maintaining your weight is an accomplishment. That was my issue. I'd lose weight, gain it back, lose it, gain it back...vicious cycle.

Tracking vs. not tracking with food is always a big debate. I've found that I tend to start overindulging and allow excess to creep in if I stop tracking altogether. I just don't possess the discipline and need the dose of reality of what the numbers and portions really look like. There's a whole psychology just behind this and while non-stop tracking can look like an eating disorder for some, it's a regulatory need for others who easily slip into portion mismanagement. I just need more filling and nutrient dense nourishment with the amount of activity I've built into my life. I also feel better fed if I have a big plate/bowl of food. Like last night...I cooked four small to medium sized russet potatoes, swapped low fat cottage cheese in place of sour cream, the light I Can't Believe It's Not Butter in place of actual butter, a single serving of salad bacon, and some chives. It filled a medium/large metal mixing bowl. I had around 1580 calories yesterday, but if you could have seen the volume in what I consumed over the course of the day, you would have been like "Man, that girl eats A LOT!!!" Tracking while we were traveling this summer was more difficult on days when we ate at restaurants, but it came down to making smarter menu choices with a few indulgences here and there. And yup... there were days where something involving fried chicken was my only real option. So, maybe my side was veggies to try and balance it in the long run. And no regrets about that mega milkshake I had at Disney. I believe that thing alone was over 1,600 calories. Cheese really seems to be the only thing that causes major inflammation and it's the one thing that really sends me into binge mode, so it's the only thing I've been really really limiting on a major basis.

Weight watchers has a point system that they assign to foods. I kind of used that mentality with regards to fat, but wasn't counting. Instead, I have a general idea of no fat, low fat, low-moderate, moderate, moderate-high, and high, and I kind of guestimate from there how I'm doing with my allotment since I know that's my primary source of weight gain. Maybe rather than counting calories, assigning points to food would be a better system for you. The thing I like about it is their system gives you a daily allotment of points, so if you wanna have a treat, you can go ahead and have the treat. I do it by week rather than daily, though. Like, of I had a moderately high fat meal one day, I have to go lower the next day. WW also has zero points foods. In my case, that's my fat free foods that I grab if I need a snack if I already had a lot of fat that day.

Do you happen to like string cheese? I don't, but it's lower in fat and calories than most cheeses and is high in protein. If you're missing cheese, it may be a good option. When I had to basically research everything I was putting in my mouth because of the stupid gallbladder, major thing I found was not all cheeses are created equal. Some have higher fat content than others.

I agree there's a LOT psychologically behind weight loss, which fails to get addressed. For me, the big turning point, aside from figuring out the faulty gallbladder situation, was getting the ADHD diagnosis. Getting on medication reduced my appetite, but it also made me realize that I'd boredom eat and I also was using food as dopamine seeking behavior.

I think being honest with yourself is great too. If you need to food journal and keep track of what you eat to keep yourself accountable, great. I know that I have ADHD and that will last an entire day. And I will never remember to document everything I ate, so I'm not gonna tell myself lies and say "oh yeah, I'll do that." Nope.

Protein bars are controversial to some, but the few I like have good macros and satisfy candy bar cravings without killing my goals.

My entire relationship with food changed since getting diagnosed with ADHD. As in, sometimes I forget to eat or sometimes I just cannot bring myself to eat. If I am hungry and a protein bar is available, I'm eating the stupid protein bar. Before they took my gallbladder and I had to do the drastic low fat diet because I was having daily attacks, protein bars were the thing I was eating because I had trouble getting enough protein.

Even now, sometimes I'm like "oh, that's pretty high in calories/fat" and then I remember that I've barely eaten or have forgotten to eat altogether and am like "ya know what, nevermind."

I know skipping carbs works for some people, but carbs fill me up.

I eat a ton of carbs. Not so much potatoes because for whatever reason, they seem to irritate my digestive tract. But rice is one of my diet staples. Soba noodles. Pasta. Not special pasta...regular pasta. Surprisingly, it has protein in it. I just usually do it with a tomato sauce and chicken. Actually, one or two meatballs is fine.

I really think they should be looking at blood work for guidance on what we need to reduce when dieting. Because my blood sugar has always been in the low normal range. But my cholesterol? High. And what causes high cholesterol? Yup, fat. Should be interesting at my physical to see what that is. If it's still high, I'm gonna look at her and be like "I don't know what else you want me to do here..."

I am also thinking about learning to make tofu palatable because it seems like it might be a good nutrient source as well as a nice base to make things like sauces.

I can't do a lot of tofu because soy interferes with thyroid medication absorbtion, but I actually like the tofu at Chipotle. Beans rice, and tofu...not bad at all. IDK what they do with it, but it's palatable. I also like miso soup.

Black bean burgers have been my go to for a while because they're very low fat as well. I should grab some from the grocery store actually now that I'm typing this, lol.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I'm sorry about your foot! Hopefully you'll recover soon so you can get back to doing regular things.

Thanks. It has been a process. I first injured it back in June. Sprain/fracture. Fracture is healed and we tried PT for the soft tissue damage. I knew PT wasn't gonna work. My physical therapist was like "yeah I don't think this is gonna work." We tried anyway. It didn't work.

We did the surgery last Friday after I got back from WDW. I go back into the boot hopefully on Tuesday. Non weight bearing for three more weeks. Not that I am counting...anyway and then the boot I believe for another month, and then transitioning to a brace and PT for two months. Three month recovery process, but I have sprained it so many times that I'm like, FIX IT!

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

It's a good thing we have cell phones now! That helps. When I was doing my student teaching, I had to commute about an hour each way every day, and cell phones were just starting to become more available, so I got one in case I went off the road, or ran out of gas or something. I did get run off the road once during a snow storm. The roads were still open, but you couldn't see the middle line under the snow and someone came over a hill right down the center, and I had to choose between an almost head on, or the ditch. I chose the ditch. Fortunately, half the traffic in Wyoming consists of cattle ranchers in pickup trucks and someone with a winch came along and was able to pull me out pretty quickly, but I had my cell phone just in case.

18 minutes isn't too bad. Are the roads pretty decent? Where did she grow up? Is she used to driving in snow? No one over here knows how to drive in snow, because IF we get snow, it usually doesn't stick too long.

She grew up about 40 minutes north of us, so in theory she should be able to drive on snowy road okay but she is still a young driver (just 20 years old). The main road she would be driving on is usually plowed in decent time but there are some hills and curves that can be a little sketchy. I drove those roads when I first started teaching so I know they can be a bit wonky in the winter but hopefully she is braver than me, and she had a better car than I did.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Your dedication to your pets is amazing. Transforming your legs into a cat scratching post

Not being used as a scratching post currently...

 

[Songbird76]

She grew up about 40 minutes north of us, so in theory she should be able to drive on snowy road okay but she is still a young driver (just 20 years old). The main road she would be driving on is usually plowed in decent time but there are some hills and curves that can be a little sketchy. I drove those roads when I first started teaching so I know they can be a bit wonky in the winter but hopefully she is braver than me, and she had a better car than I did.

That's good....she should be fine. I had an old beater of a car, and I was driving long distances in the snow. Although, it usually did get ploughed pretty quickly because it was the only road that went to all the mines, so everyone who worked at one of the mines had to drive that road. But it was only busy around shift change at the mines. Other than that, it was pretty quiet. You knew you wouldn't have to wait too long for someone to come along if you went into a ditch or something, but there weren't always other vehicles right there who watched you go off the road. And if you have a good car, it should be ok. Good luck to her!!

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I'm getting the covid vaccine tomorrow and am dreading it.

Initially the reaction was bad, like headache and GI symptoms, but not as bad as in the past. Must be getting used to it. I didn't run a fever this time or get the body aches as badly. I'm still tired, but I can't tell if that's from the shot or recovering from surgery. Arm hurts, but again, not as bad.

What was odd was when I got it, they made me sign something saying that I had one of the conditions listed since I was under 65. I actually had multiple, but I'm like, would you not have given it to me otherwise? Just strange.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Thanks. It has been a process. I first injured it back in June. Sprain/fracture. Fracture is healed and we tried PT for the soft tissue damage. I knew PT wasn't gonna work. My physical therapist was like "yeah I don't think this is gonna work." We tried anyway. It didn't work.

We did the surgery last Friday after I got back from WDW. I go back into the boot hopefully on Tuesday. Non weight bearing for three more weeks. Not that I am counting...anyway and then the boot I believe for another month, and then transitioning to a brace and PT for two months. Three month recovery process, but I have sprained it so many times that I'm like, FIX IT!

Such a process but I hope it winds up working in the end. I guess maybe some normalcy for you by around Christmas.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Such a process but I hope it winds up working in the end. I guess maybe some normalcy for you by around Christmas.

That's what I'm hoping. My family goes to Hilton Head that time of year and I'm hoping by then to be mobile again

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Probably. And again, I feel like even if you don't lose any weight, maintaining your weight is an accomplishment. That was my issue. I'd lose weight, gain it back, lose it, gain it back...vicious cycle.

Weight watchers has a point system that they assign to foods. I kind of used that mentality with regards to fat, but wasn't counting. Instead, I have a general idea of no fat, low fat, low-moderate, moderate, moderate-high, and high, and I kind of guestimate from there how I'm doing with my allotment since I know that's my primary source of weight gain. Maybe rather than counting calories, assigning points to food would be a better system for you. The thing I like about it is their system gives you a daily allotment of points, so if you wanna have a treat, you can go ahead and have the treat. I do it by week rather than daily, though. Like, of I had a moderately high fat meal one day, I have to go lower the next day. WW also has zero points foods. In my case, that's my fat free foods that I grab if I need a snack if I already had a lot of fat that day.

Do you happen to like string cheese? I don't, but it's lower in fat and calories than most cheeses and is high in protein. If you're missing cheese, it may be a good option. When I had to basically research everything I was putting in my mouth because of the stupid gallbladder, major thing I found was not all cheeses are created equal. Some have higher fat content than others.

I agree there's a LOT psychologically behind weight loss, which fails to get addressed. For me, the big turning point, aside from figuring out the faulty gallbladder situation, was getting the ADHD diagnosis. Getting on medication reduced my appetite, but it also made me realize that I'd boredom eat and I also was using food as dopamine seeking behavior.

I think being honest with yourself is great too. If you need to food journal and keep track of what you eat to keep yourself accountable, great. I know that I have ADHD and that will last an entire day. And I will never remember to document everything I ate, so I'm not gonna tell myself lies and say "oh yeah, I'll do that." Nope.


My entire relationship with food changed since getting diagnosed with ADHD. As in, sometimes I forget to eat or sometimes I just cannot bring myself to eat. If I am hungry and a protein bar is available, I'm eating the stupid protein bar. Before they took my gallbladder and I had to do the drastic low fat diet because I was having daily attacks, protein bars were the thing I was eating because I had trouble getting enough protein.

Even now, sometimes I'm like "oh, that's pretty high in calories/fat" and then I remember that I've barely eaten or have forgotten to eat altogether and am like "ya know what, nevermind."


I eat a ton of carbs. Not so much potatoes because for whatever reason, they seem to irritate my digestive tract. But rice is one of my diet staples. Soba noodles. Pasta. Not special pasta...regular pasta. Surprisingly, it has protein in it. I just usually do it with a tomato sauce and chicken. Actually, one or two meatballs is fine.

I really think they should be looking at blood work for guidance on what we need to reduce when dieting. Because my blood sugar has always been in the low normal range. But my cholesterol? High. And what causes high cholesterol? Yup, fat. Should be interesting at my physical to see what that is. If it's still high, I'm gonna look at her and be like "I don't know what else you want me to do here..."


I can't do a lot of tofu because soy interferes with thyroid medication absorbtion, but I actually like the tofu at Chipotle. Beans rice, and tofu...not bad at all. IDK what they do with it, but it's palatable. I also like miso soup.

Black bean burgers have been my go to for a while because they're very low fat as well. I should grab some from the grocery store actually now that I'm typing this, lol.

Not gaining it back is one of my big goals. I'm trying to look at how sustainable my actions through all of this have been, what of all of that needs to be modified for continued success, what has tripped me up in the past, and how to flip the script on some of the mental stuff that ends up undoing all of the good. So, I'm also trying to break that cycle.

I have always had a really poor relationship with food and even how fitness factors into the equation. So, I am trying to stop thinking of food in the 'good/bad' context, trying to stop punishing myself for 'bad' food with starvation or extra exercise, stop trying to make up for lost workouts and exhaust myself to the point of doing nothing/injury, allowing room for the things I love...but within reason, and ultimately giving up the perfectionist all or nothing mindset. Too often, I've let a good thing fall apart because I slipped up a little, felt it was a lost cause after that slip, and just went off the deep end.

I know WW is very helpful for some. I tried it briefly and it was not my thing, but my method of counting is in the same vein of keeping track and budgeting according to your max. I simply cannot be trusted eyeballing portions and I have a nice little scale. It's a pain but it keeps me honest. It also makes me mad when you see that a portion of sugar free whipped topping doesn't cover even a third of a portion of low cal ice cream. Like the two should match up!

I love all cheese but it's the one food that I cannot mentally control. It also wreaks havoc on my tummy and they think it could be tied to my lipomas. So, I limit it more than anything else. On top of fat differences between cheese, some are high lactose while others are not. The lactose content can be a huge factor in gastro issues. Still, I allowed in lower lactose cheese last time and they were like a gateway drug to the good stuff. So, cottage cheese and Greek yogurt have been the bulk of my dairy. Even those irritate a bit but they are so versatile and make for great swaps. They're also phenomenal for my protein goals.

If you react to potatoes, I wonder if you have an overall nightshade sensitivity. I know my dad does and he has to be super careful with everything in that food family. Of course, it could just be things from the gallbladder and your meds. It's like a giant chemistry experiment. There are a lot of pastas out there with added protein and/or fiber. All I know is that what I keep around is enough to keep me from wanting the basic stuff. Calories are about the same on the edamame and chickpea varieties but it's nice to get the added nutrients.

I know I have friends who have to factor in their cholesterol with their macros plans. A lot of people also talk about insulin resistance and factoring that into your dietary needs and plans. Of course, it would be better if we could test for that and really know how to approach it. Then again, I've seen so many varying opinions if you're not a diabetic.

I have avoided tofu because it reminds me of one of my brother's old ex girlfriends. She would take over our kitchen and make all kinds of tofu dishes. They were AWFUL, but I suspect variety and quality are to blame. Her recipes may also have been the issue.

I don't mind black bean burgers and they can be dressed up in a variety of ways. Ugh...now I'm hungry!

 

[StarWarsGirl]

If you react to potatoes, I wonder if you have an overall nightshade sensitivity.

Hmm. I hadn't actually heard of that one. Based on Google, I don't think so because I don't react poorly to tomatoes or peppers.

My body is weird. I am allergic to shrimp. No other shellfish. Just shrimp. It's awful going to restaurants and being like "no, can't have shrimp. Do NOT give me immigration crab; that is offensive. No, I am not allergic to crab."

I don't get it either. I've tried baked potatoes, roasted...I just can't seem to do it for whatever reason. Which is a shame because I used to LOVE potatoes. I can have like one or two bites and that's it.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Hmm. I hadn't actually heard of that one. Based on Google, I don't think so because I don't react poorly to tomatoes or peppers.

My body is weird. I am allergic to shrimp. No other shellfish. Just shrimp. It's awful going to restaurants and being like "no, can't have shrimp. Do NOT give me immigration crab; that is offensive. No, I am not allergic to crab."

I don't get it either. I've tried baked potatoes, roasted...I just can't seem to do it for whatever reason. Which is a shame because I used to LOVE potatoes. I can have like one or two bites and that's it.

Yeah, my dad does also react to tomatoes.

Your shrimp allergy reminds me of my sensitivity (that I should probably have tested). When I was expecting Sam, I noticed I'd get sick if I ate clams. I noticed a similar reaction to mussels and scallops (I don't like oysters). I can eat other shellfish like shrimp and crab, but no bivalves. So, mine seems to be bivalve specific.

Are you able to eat sweet potatoes? I know they aren't the same flavor profile, but it would be something. I also wonder if different kinds of potatoes might hit differently...like would a russet create a bigger issue than say a red potato or a fingerling?

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Are you able to eat sweet potatoes? I know they aren't the same flavor profile, but it would be something.

@Figgy1 You've known me, what, 12, 13 years now? Anything to add here?

 

[Figgy1]

@Figgy1 You've known me, what, 12, 13 years now? Anything to add here?

you mention that at least twice a year

 

[StarWarsGirl]

you mention that at least twice a year

Huh. I thought it was more than that...

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I have transitioned back into the boot!


I never thought I'd be so happy to get back into the boot, but I wanted that cast off SOOOO bad. Going to go take a better shower in a few minutes. I can also take baths again as long as I keep the foot out of the water.

 

[Figgy1]

Huh. I thought it was more than that...

I said at least. Sometimes those don't come up for months at a time, but when they do............ Never, ever happening, and you once called James strange or weird, maybe both for liking them

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I said at least. Sometimes those don't come up for months at a time, but when they do............ Never, ever happening, and you once called James strange or weird, maybe both for liking them

Give me some credit. I've called him strange and weird for other reasons too.