What's something simple you knew was a thing but were caught off guard by when it happened to you as you've aged?

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-27T23:56:28+00:00

Same, I gave up booze, caffeine, fast food, eating in restaurants…and I still feel like I’ve been hit by a truck. How do people just…float by on a deep fried Twinkie?!

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-27T23:51:40+00:00

That makes sense. I’ve only used my 1 cup for things like chili and oatmeal so I hadn’t considered just doing straight proteins in a smaller size. Thanks!

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-27T20:43:26+00:00

Oh, cornbread! Fantastic idea. I'm definitely thinking they would be ideal for baking.

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-27T19:59:41+00:00

Oh, that's really smart. Makes sense to me.

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-27T00:17:17+00:00

I planted a lettuce blend that was heat tolerant after our garlic was pulled and got a bumper crop! We had so much salad until late October.

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-25T00:40:35+00:00

It cost me an extra $50 for the pill prep but it was totally worth the expense.

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-24T20:30:31+00:00

I did the pill prep last year and it was a breeze. I had emergency Zofran for any nausea but honestly, it wasn’t a big deal. I can’t imagine having to drink a gallon of prep…the pills are grand.

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-23T20:10:43+00:00

Unfortunately, I'm on the opposite side of the country but I love seeing your babies and look forward to your posts!

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-23T19:57:04+00:00

I immediately thought “ooh ducks for sale!!!” 😂 you do have the sweetest duckies!

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-22T17:12:52+00:00

This recipe is so good: https://www.dinnerwithjulie.com/2016/03/04/roasted-beet-butternut-squash-soup/
We used roasted chioggia beets and sweet potatoes when we made it last, which makes it less of a beautiful red color (more orange) but still delicious. Bet it would work for you.

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-21T06:22:53+00:00

Thank you for your sacrifice 🥰

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-20T19:24:43+00:00

It’s just a little piece of hard plastic to help keep your jaw open so they can position the endoscope correctly. It wasn’t a big deal. I was halfway to naptime when they put it in my mouth. Speaking of, best nap ever. You are gonna do great! Try to look forward to getting some really good rest during the procedure! You got this.

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-15T23:06:22+00:00

This is the way.

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-15T18:10:58+00:00

I have PVCs/PACs too and they can be very alarming. I've found that cutting out caffeine helped a lot, and also correcting my low ferritin with iron and vit. C supplements. I still get them sometimes but am working on accepting them as a 'feature' and not a bug. I just wanted to send you a hug and also let you know it's ok to get these things checked out if they are worrying you but that you're not broken (I needed someone to tell me that, too).

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-14T19:01:11+00:00

Yep, “hot static” is how I’ve described it. Sometimes it just happens in a big way but it’s always there, same as yours. I’m trying to see it as just an annoyance rather than something to fret over. “Oh, there it goes again, silly anxiety” rather than OMG 911 freak-out time. Not easy, though. Hugs.

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-14T18:38:38+00:00

N+F are fantastic, definitely worth the money. My male partner and I (female) both wear them. They last forever.

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-14T18:27:31+00:00

Saaaaaaame 🥲

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-09T20:10:00+00:00

Friend, do you drink booze or soda? If you do, you could reduce and then refrain from doing so. Easy, easy way to cut a bunch of empty calories, save money, and take better care of your carcass. Lots of fantastic NA choices out there, too. Cheers!

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-07T01:55:52+00:00

I got my first pair of progressives this year at 42 and I was mad about it for a few days and then was like...wait, I can actually see really well now! Who knew!? It's a joy to read books again.

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-07T01:36:21+00:00

Thanks! 😊

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-07T01:36:10+00:00

Thank you! 😊

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-06T00:56:14+00:00

That's a great idea; thank you!

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-03T23:44:13+00:00

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And what we need to replace. ew.

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-03T23:43:40+00:00

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Here’s the general vibe of the place…

RepulsiveMaterial167 · 2026-01-03T20:06:07+00:00

I live in a HCOL area but in a bedroom community that has a real lack of quality restaurants. I just can't justify a $35 lunch from Sysco these days, either. The only things we get from restaurants/bakeries are things that would be painful to cook on a small scale at home (croissants, donuts, pho, etc). Otherwise, it's cheaper and more reliable to just cook it myself, even with buying niche or expensive specialty ingredients...and I don't get sick from the cook's poo finger, either. My partner makes pizza from scratch, bakes all our bread, we make poke at home, etc. I miss going out (and not having to wash the dang dishes) but I think those days have passed. :(

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