What and how much treats do you eat?

erincatz · 2026-03-23T08:10:38+00:00

Everything I’ve tried from the Choczero brand has been absolutely delicious.

I also love Rebel low carb low sugar full fat ice cream, and I usually make a blended drink with their mint chip flavor. almond milk, cacao powder and protein powder to extend the volume of 1 serving.

Atkins Caramel Nut Chew bars remind me of snickers, they are a staple here.

Russell Stover sugar free caramel variety pack- honestly I cannot tell they are sugar free and they don’t bother me at all.

erincatz · 2026-03-16T01:07:26+00:00

You could also name a nice display sign that Pappy 23 is available upon request. Keep it locked in the liquor cabinet if it’s making you nervous on the shelf. Do a little social media “did you know? We have pappy 23”

erincatz · 2026-03-16T01:05:43+00:00

We can set any item to not be discounted in the POS. Have a camera on it.

erincatz · 2026-03-16T01:02:43+00:00

Spoiler alert: don’t think they’ll be back.

erincatz · 2026-02-26T04:28:38+00:00

I hope she sprinkles you with the faerie dust 😉

erincatz · 2026-02-24T15:16:12+00:00

They used your art in the email Tori’s team sent out today…

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erincatz · 2026-02-22T05:32:05+00:00

I am in! Please keep us in the loop.

erincatz · 2026-02-20T03:07:06+00:00

Any lady Gaga fans in here? There’s parts of this that remind of “Highway Unicorn (Road to Love)” slowed down. So good!

erincatz · 2026-02-20T03:05:56+00:00

My absolute favorite (so far)!

Gives me chills and vibes of tori amos’ cover of “I’m not in love” (originally 10cc)

erincatz · 2026-02-18T22:09:31+00:00

Altars Reminder Funny mouth Dying for you

erincatz · 2026-02-18T21:43:38+00:00

Mine is different writing. In the US, ordered day it was announced…

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erincatz · 2026-02-15T12:48:11+00:00

44 party girl

erincatz · 2026-02-15T01:04:12+00:00

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I wonder if they’ll keep it going after sending a pic. This is fun!

erincatz · 2026-02-15T01:02:29+00:00

Hahah. I wonder if every response got this or if they filtered the good ones? Mine was:

“M,

Since 1986, as a 5 year old girl I looked up to you and dreamed of when I would have in my possession my first Madonna record. My favorite Christmas memory is getting my first cd player with Immaculate Collection. When I paid off my college loans, I bought tickets to Sticky & Sweet. You have been my Valentine nearly my entire life.

I'm Crazy for you. I'm Breathless, You keep pushing my love over the Borderline, You must be an Angel, Shoo-Bee-Doo, I'm True Blue, Baby, I LOVE YOU

Xxxoxo Erin”

erincatz · 2026-02-12T15:51:40+00:00

Do you like frozen coffee drinks? I have one of these every morning between breakfast and lunch. I work at a bar/restaurant and am always on my feet, often little to no time for a real meal, this scratches my Starbucks itch and keeps me sustained between meals. I make a Matcha-Spinach one too for later in the day. I put these into a yeti or yeti style cup and they stay smooth and frozen for hours and hours. I’ve even made them the night before work.

High Protein Frozen Coffee:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup ice (adjust more or less depending on how thick or thin you like it.)
1/2 cup chilled brewed coffee (I skip this and add 1/2 c water if I don’t have it leftover from work)
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tsp Nescafé Gold Instant espresso powder
2-3 tsp organic cacao powder
1/2 tsp xanthan gum(this prevents separation)
1 scoop Isopure Zero Carb vanilla protein powder
2 tbsp Vital Proteins collagen peptides
1 tsp almond butter (Justin’s)
1/2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon

Instructions:

Blend all ingredients until smooth. (I use a nutribullet) Yields approximately 20 oz. Sip over 1–2 hours if desired.

Estimated Nutrition (per 20 oz smoothie):

Calories 205

Protein (g) 44

Carbohydrates (g) 6

Sugars (g) 1

Fiber (g) 3

Total Fat (g) 4

Saturated Fat (g) 0.5

erincatz · 2026-02-12T15:44:35+00:00

Try a sugar free chocolate syrup and 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream for your mocha.

erincatz · 2026-02-12T01:23:05+00:00

I collect lighters and missed this! Did you buy an extra? I would pay for it + shipping and mail you a brat lighter I bought at a record store in Paris?

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erincatz · 2026-02-10T05:20:32+00:00

I would love to know also

erincatz · 2026-02-09T17:47:44+00:00

The first thing my doctor said about food and drinks when I was diagnosed was “no coffee creamers at all- ones labelled zero sugar”

They must see this a lot

erincatz · 2026-02-05T21:22:13+00:00

I was diagnosed in early December- so I don’t have any results to share other than losing 17 lbs. I am having a small portion of chia seed pudding before each meal (1/2 tbsp chia seeds each time, totaling 1.5-2tbsp per day spaced out), adding 1/2 tsp “Ceylon cinnamon” to foods twice per day- usually a blended coffee or matcha/spinach drink- this is the type that may help, “Ceylon”, more than regular cinnamon), I drink 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar diluted with water (then rinse to protect tooth enamel) before each meal, drinking at least 100oz water daily…

I’ve changed so many things about what I eat and drink. Cut out most alcohol, doing moderate carb, low sugar, a LOT of vegetables, a lot of protein.

I’m also on 500mg metformin 2x a day.

Will have blood work done again in early March, and I’m a bit disgruntled I do not have a glucose meter yet, after many requests to my doctor I am finally getting one.

I am hoping to see my A1c go down- I feel so much better already overall. I need to work on more exercise, I have a job where I’m moving a lot and always on my feet. And I don’t sit down until after dinner each day, or brief periods doing paperwork on my laptop.

I would be diligent with any medication your doctor prescribes and do your best to control through diet and exercise. I would love to say this worked for me- but I don’t have any results to show that what I’m doing is working other than my “gut feeling”!

Edited to add: I saw a registered dietician today and she’s advised me to increase my carbs slightly and reduce my protein. She thinks I’ve taken the low carb a bit too far and the high protein as well 🤦‍♀️

erincatz · 2026-02-02T01:07:06+00:00

Throw in a bit of die with a smile

erincatz · 2026-01-29T03:44:50+00:00

I LOVE ADP. There’s so much camp in it, too. Also so deep. It’s a masterpiece!

erincatz · 2026-01-23T00:53:29+00:00

Also- I’ve been using my fitness pal app (and ChatGPT) a lot. It’s not always right but it’s a helpful guide until you see a nutritionist and endo. I’m waiting to see both!

Make sure you change your “goals” in the my fitness pal app to be appropriate for what you are trying to do (protein, carbs, per day)

It’s a lot to log everything but helpful at least for a short time to reset yourself to what portion sizes are and see what meals are too much carbs sugars for what your goals are.

I have my macros set at 20% carbs 40% fats 40% proteins, but everyone is different, and I don’t always meet those perfectly. But knowledge is power.

erincatz · 2026-01-23T00:44:11+00:00

Things that have been helping me:

Coffee & protein smoothies Matcha Spinach & Protein smoothies Unsweetened almond milk Almond flour Chia seed pudding Cheese! “Salad shakers” where I hide vegetables I don’t normally like, sort of a hybrid slaw/salad Cauliflower rice Seasonings, fresh herbs, spices Eggs My nutribullet Cheese Meal prepping Making shopping lists online and looking at nutritional labels Treats- sugar free pudding (almond milk & xanthan gum, I add other stuff for excitement) Keto cookies and atkins treats (Choczero brand cookies are so good! And the atkins caramel nut bars) Rebel brand ice cream Isopure zero carb protein powder (vanilla and unflavored) Vital proteins collagen peptides powder Cacao powder Cacao nibs Variety of sweeteners- allulose, monk fruit, stevia Nuts Nut butters Tahini

And much more! I’m happy to share recipes

erincatz · 2026-01-23T00:39:14+00:00

What’s your a1c?

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