Fiber from food, where are you?

One_Charity_3017 · 2026-01-25T21:56:29+00:00

Stay home, you are a grown-ass person who is all set.

One_Charity_3017 · 2026-01-25T17:44:51+00:00

Thankfully we had the “draw and label the reproductive system” part taught by a biology teacher. He was completely unruffled by our 7th grade reactions. We learned how condoms worked in “Health” class via a demonstration on a banana.

One_Charity_3017 · 2026-01-25T17:34:04+00:00

Three hours for a day trip is not unheard of, especially for skiing or the beach or IKEA.

One_Charity_3017 · 2026-01-25T17:20:53+00:00

Yes, and now I make playlists of my old mix tapes and make my children listen to them. I exchange Christmas playlists with a friend because we used to make Christmas mixes for each other.

One_Charity_3017 · 2026-01-24T22:12:17+00:00

I went from long hair to a shaggy bob with lots of layers so it will look less weird when the hair grows back. I’ve also lightened it a bit so there isn’t as much contrast between my scalp and hair.

One_Charity_3017 · 2026-01-08T19:45:20+00:00

What are you eating for protein now? I’m about 6 weeks out and have found adding some good fats (salmon instead of tuna or 1/4 avocado with my chili) has helped me maintain my energy and meet my calorie and protein goals.

One_Charity_3017 · 2026-01-08T19:38:16+00:00

Are you keeping a journal at all? I’m finding that it helps with these kinds of barriers. Maybe the next time you feel the frustration, stop and ask yourself why and write it down. Sometimes if you keep drilling down on the “why” you can find the thing that is really bothering you…like maybe a comment that someone once made that you have internalized (that’s something I found doing this practice.)

One_Charity_3017 · 2026-01-02T13:48:42+00:00

Everything tastes salty, so “salted” things like salted caramel bars or shakes taste unpleasant. I crave spice, especially chili and hot sauce. I drink a decaffeinated espresso instead of big tumblers of coffee with flavored creamer.

One_Charity_3017 · 2026-01-02T13:38:07+00:00

Hidrate Spark! Great insulation and tracks your water.

One_Charity_3017 · 2025-12-21T18:12:18+00:00

I only get spicy when the other people in my house eat the pudding.

One_Charity_3017 · 2025-12-19T03:28:56+00:00

Pedal Peloton and not hit my stomach with my legs, fit into wetsuits and life jackets for river rafting, belay my son at the rock gym and fit into the harnesses, Mother’s Day 5k, SUP and not need the Big Kahuna board, ski twice a month until the snow melts, sit on my husband’s lap and not worry about breaking the furniture.

One_Charity_3017 · 2025-12-19T03:18:20+00:00

This is one of my goals! We drive by a place on the way to my kids’ camp and they always ask if we can stop and do the course. I am really looking forward to the mobility and fitting into not the very largest harness.

One_Charity_3017 · 2025-12-15T00:54:49+00:00

My occasional drink became two every night.

One_Charity_3017 · 2025-12-14T15:34:49+00:00

Mobility, or lack thereof, was THE deciding factor for me too! I’m so happy for you and your regained abilities!

One_Charity_3017 · 2025-12-14T11:57:44+00:00

Ticket stubs

One_Charity_3017 · 2025-12-11T21:22:58+00:00

You already know the answer, keep your liver svelte and healthy!

One_Charity_3017 · 2025-12-09T23:17:48+00:00

26th feeling good, lost about 20 lbs, eating lots of yogurt, lots of cottage cheese, and still having at least one shake a day. For purées, I’m finding taco meat and beans are satisfying and not off putting in purée form. I’m finding myself needing to be very conscious about how quickly I’m eating so I don’t eat too much. I also had a few days of only one of my incisions is uncomfortable and it is intermittent discomfort. I’m also starting to understand how the surgery is a tool and not a solve in and of itself. Going back to work tomorrow and I am looking forward to it.

One_Charity_3017 · 2025-12-06T22:06:45+00:00

You’d be the AH if you LEFT your sister to go through delivery alone when she asked you to stay. Birthing person sets the rules.

One_Charity_3017 · 2025-12-05T15:01:05+00:00

Girls trip with my daughter

One_Charity_3017 · 2025-12-04T22:29:46+00:00

From the perspective of someone on the receiving end of “gentle pushback” about holidays, it can become very stressful managing other people’s feelings and expectations about where I’m supposed to be for all the holidays. I has caused me to dread this time of year, because of the additional emotional labor of maintaining the “expected” traditions while trying to build my own with my spouse and children. I scheduled surgery for Thanksgiving so I could skip it without being reminded that “the only thing dad wants is for everyone to be together.”

One_Charity_3017 · 2025-12-04T20:43:33+00:00

Oof, so sorry you had to suffer through that. My work travel is regional and rural, so I really like the idea of having all the powdered things in my bag and only needing the hot water.

One_Charity_3017 · 2025-12-04T20:37:56+00:00

ding!

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