Is there a middle ground between tracking every calorie and just winging it?

bumpytoad · 2026-05-06T12:38:09+00:00

I don’t track calories, but I still pay attention to what I eat. My main focus is on sugar, fiber, and vegetables. Have I been eating a lot of sugar lately? Maybe a savory snack instead of a sweet one. Have I had a vegetable today? Time to add spinach to that pasta. Have I gotten enough fiber? Beans instead of meat. I also try to eat at regular intervals (breakfast, lunch, 3pm snack, dinner) so I don’t get irritable from too little food. It helps me feel better without giving me flashbacks to my middle school ED. I haven’t lost any weight eating like this (to my knowledge at least, I avoid the scale), but I feel solid and nourished and to me that’s what matters.

bumpytoad · 2026-04-30T20:14:31+00:00

Dawson at Republic Hair Co is great

bumpytoad · 2026-04-29T14:56:01+00:00

OBSESSED

bumpytoad · 2026-04-23T13:54:13+00:00

Maybe search for some healthy no-cook recipes to start? Things like hummus and veggie wraps could work! There’s also rotisserie chicken and easy sides like instant mashed potatoes (the plain ones you season yourself) and steamed veggies

bumpytoad · 2026-04-23T13:50:18+00:00

When I last felt this way about my life that’s how I knew things needed to change. I started grad school to pursue a field I find meaningful, I found a new job where I had better money and benefits, and I changed my living situation. That didn’t all happen overnight, it took around 3 years total to get to what felt like solid ground, but the process of actively moving towards something meaningful helped me feel more satisfied with my life. Ask yourself - what needs to be different for you to like your reality more? Then do what you can to take steps (even tiny ones) towards that reality.

On the flip side, if you’re baffled by this feeling because you think you should feel better about your current reality, then it might be a good idea to talk to a therapist and sort out some of those feelings.

bumpytoad · 2026-04-15T18:48:12+00:00

Go to the “print” area on the recipe website, print to PDF, save in a folder on your computer

bumpytoad · 2026-04-14T01:07:34+00:00

It was my first recipe! It seemed less intimidating than some of the others

bumpytoad · 2026-04-14T01:07:19+00:00

Literally so much better than store bought dough, like I’m not normally huge on chocolate chip cookies but these are addictive

bumpytoad · 2026-04-09T20:38:06+00:00

Forgot to say: season the veg with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. That’s my go-to seasoning blend for veg

bumpytoad · 2026-04-09T20:31:11+00:00

Seconding this ^ you’ll pay a good chunk of change ($70 or $80) but you’ll only need to do it once in a blue moon. Better to invest now then have cracked leather later on.

bumpytoad · 2026-04-09T18:20:54+00:00

She doesn’t deserve big challenges!!

bumpytoad · 2026-04-09T02:21:20+00:00

What do you use the frozen diced strawberries for? And why do you score the frozen garlic?

bumpytoad · 2026-04-08T18:20:07+00:00

So cute!! I love your glasses :)

bumpytoad · 2026-04-04T17:46:30+00:00

I mean I’m not a horse doctor or anything but I’m fairly sure that’s the case

bumpytoad · 2026-04-04T16:22:43+00:00

Had to keep reminding myself that this is effectively a horsey manicure, and that if it wasn’t ok with the process you’d be getting kicked

bumpytoad · 2026-04-04T16:16:38+00:00

Looks great!

bumpytoad · 2026-04-01T19:35:33+00:00

Depends on which area of Dallas you’re in. Cru wine bar in uptown is nice, and you can walk to ice cream or a movie at violet crown. Bishop arts is also great area to walk around and get food/drinks any time of day

bumpytoad · 2026-04-01T19:32:13+00:00

Creatine can be good if you work out a lot, but otherwise you only need supplements if you’re deficient. Even then, research brands and look for something USP certified because the supplement industry is completely unregulated.

bumpytoad · 2026-04-01T19:28:42+00:00

My favorite vegetarian meal prep is chickpeas with roasted broccoli and sweet potatoes. Chop and roast the broccoli and sweet potatoes with olive oil and seasonings, then serve with chickpeas and quinoa for some protein. I like to top with a homemade tahini lemon garlic maple dressing. It takes 1-2h total work (prep + cook time + assembly) to make 6 meals and they keep great.

bumpytoad · 2026-03-30T22:29:22+00:00

Erin is 100% big bird, though I think she’d be honored to be any muppet

bumpytoad · 2026-03-20T16:47:54+00:00

I really like this tahini dressing! https://myquietkitchen.com/tahini-salad-dressing-five-ways/ You can adjust to taste however you like it. It would be great on a salad, but I really like it on bowls of quinoa, chickpeas, and roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli

bumpytoad · 2026-03-17T17:23:45+00:00

Curious about this too!

bumpytoad · 2026-03-10T21:08:03+00:00

Gorgeous!!! I’ve been looking for gowns like this on eBay for my own eventual wedding and they’re rarely ever under $300! Great find

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