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I see. I would say mastering chia seed puddings can be life changing, as the chia seed has so many benefits. I haven't made it in a long time, though. I either don't have time or don't have almond milk. x.x Anyway, oats are just as good. So I hope you'll finda buncha lazy recipes you can just set and forget. As for the meal plan/prep, I'm in that boat as well. Bestie and me are gonna try for it on Saturday, I'm gonna test a low sugar vanilla bean cake. I'll let you know if it goes well. ~~~~ I understand. The stress and uncertainty isn't helping at all. I do hope you'll survive the layoffs, though. Do you feel like your performance at your job has been good to the point the person calling the shots may see you as indispensable? ~~~~ Interesting contraption. I find just the smallest amount of time a day, even if I'm in pain or tired. It makes me feel more productive. I'm trying to train my brain to see it as a reward in itself, but matter is over the mind at the moment. Think you could make that work, too?

Hmhm. My favorite thing to make with strawberries and raspberries is chia seed pudding. Have you had it before? Exercise is going okay. I was doing 10mins MWF, but due to the sheer amount of pain I'm in, I lowered it to 8mins for now. I also clean Tuesday and Thursday. Then there's puppysitting. I don't just sit her in a kennel and call it neat. I play with her the entire time I have her. So that's at least two-three hours of standing at a time. With the arthritis in my back, it's a miracle I haven't just caved and told my brother I can't watch her anymore. He still hasn't paid me for it... Anyway! Peraperapera, Push ups are great, so is a good ol' fashion plank. Though I'd go to other core exercises than sit ups, since they can hurt your back. Personally my favorite one is... er... lemme finda picture... it engages the core while being good on the back, thighs, and shoulders.

I'm alive. Surviving the days long migraine along with some wisdom tooth pain. See dr on Monday. Probably won't have good things to say to me. I got problems. XD Don't forget that frozen fruits are just as good for you as fresh, and they're cheaper and keep longer. So that's an option, too. Are you exercising a decent amount?

Hm. Diy is the way to go when you can. There are unique ways to be more cost-effective, as well. A good example is kinoko mochiko(sweet, glutinous rice flour) to replace regular flour. It provides a chewy texture, if you've ever had a dango, it's like that. It isn't expensive and you can make a lot at one time. Do you like any fruits at all?

What sort of snacks do you find yourself reaching for? I'm sure there's low sugar options out there.

All things in moderation. Counting carbs can be difficult, but luckily there are increasingly more options for diabetics and pre-diabetics these days. It's a good excuse to reach outside your comfort zone and explore new and interesting foods.

I know there’s a never ending war between Diet Coke and Coke Zero fans, but both are good. Diet Dr Pepper, Diet Sunkist, Mountain Dew Zero and a new flavor is the A&W Root Beer Float Zero!