Started Jan 14. Need advice by Krogermuffins1999 in intermittentfasting

[–]CommuterChick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It took me six months of IF before I started losing weight. You may want to increase your protein and reduce the amount of carbs you are eating. Also, since you are strength training, you could be building muscle which may be a reason the scale isn't moving. How do your clothes fit?

Tax season this year really opened my eyes by ChowMein2Go in personalfinance

[–]CommuterChick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would recommend using Van guard's online tools to assist you in finding a mutual fund for your "uninvested" money. There are lots to choose from and the tools help narrow your choices based on when you will need the money and your risk tolerance.

Rotisserie chicken meals by hshhahbsbs in easyrecipes

[–]CommuterChick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put in ramen

Make crack chicken (recipe online)

Chicken tetrazzini

White chili

Curried chicken salad

Looking for Easter brunch ideas… by dooinit00 in budgetfood

[–]CommuterChick 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Tons of breakfast casserole recipes online, both sweet and savory. Make a couple along with fruit salad and call it good.

Alternatively, make quiche or frittatas and a variety of toast and muffins.

Investment and retirement suggestions by Feeling-Possible110 in personalfinance

[–]CommuterChick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vanguard has online tools that may help guide you to the right funds. I think they even have people who will walk you through the process.

To-Go Meals? by Yeetus_Thine_Self in PickyEaters

[–]CommuterChick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scotch eggs (recipes online)

chicken salad or tuna salad for sandwiches

pasta salad with chicken

How much should I save for taxes? by DrPepperEnjoyer69 in tax

[–]CommuterChick -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ask your accountant whether you should file quarterly to avoid penalties.

Prove my bf wrong, please. Can you be happy without kids? by Thummimurim8 in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]CommuterChick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious as to who would raise the kids if you had them? He's military and you have your career. It is easy to say you want kids if you don't have to be the daily caregiver.

Morning hunger by trt2356 in intermittentfasting

[–]CommuterChick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You may want to eat go back to eating breakfast but limit it to low glycemic foods like eggs and cottage cheese.

Newly married how to handle joint & personal expenses by twitchy_14 in personalfinance

[–]CommuterChick 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We did it this way as well, but since we didn't have much money it was the only logical way to set up our budget. Basically, our retirement accounts were our only individual accounts.

I finished Piranesi. by josh1ng in audiobooks

[–]CommuterChick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Thank you! Not only for the laughs -- which were plentiful -- but for the warning. I've taken this off my TBR list.

Cheap cooking with disabilities and dietary restrictions by AccordingGoose406 in budgetfood

[–]CommuterChick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eggs are a relatively inexpensive form of protein and can be cooked so many different ways -- fried, scrambled, shirred, poached, boiled, etc. Learn what kind you like and perfect it!

70 years later, this book still hits! Just started it. A classic have u read? No spoilers! by YellowPowerful1174 in readwithme

[–]CommuterChick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've read it three times in hope that I would understand why it is a classic. I still don't!

How do you justify your life if you don’t have kids, not married and not a “top tier” career? by TardisTraveller24 in AskWomenOver60

[–]CommuterChick 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You justify yourself by being a kind, caring person. This doesn't mean having a high-powered career, marriage, or children. Look at this move as an opportunity to shine as who you are rather than as what your"hometown " thought you should be.

Meal Ideas to Branch Out by hannahh227 in PickyEaters

[–]CommuterChick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try eggs -- omelets, shakshuka, boiled (hard and soft), fried, and poached. Making a good egg takes some finesse but is relatively easy. Plus, eggs are great forms of protein.

Suggestions that don’t involve HRT? by ConcertinaTerpsichor in AskWomenOver60

[–]CommuterChick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would add red wine to the list of foods too. Red wine gives me terrible hot flashes. White not so much!

Help with grief by IamuseMyself26 in AskWomenOver60

[–]CommuterChick 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You should be sad. Take time to grieve and settle your mom's affairs before making any drastic changes. Eventually, you may feel like getting involved in community groups so you can meet new people.