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Hmhm. Only a doctor could really look at the risk and benefit of a GLP-1 drug like Ozempic, but it can be a life-changing decision. As a comparison, my mother is on it. She's got diabetes, heart failure, and a host of other conditions and has benefitted from it, but only because I put her on a diet. It isn't super strict, but it's an outline to make sure she's not taking too much salt or sugar/carbs. If only I could do the same, but I only have so much money a month for food. Is there a way you can fight for custody for your brother? If your parents are legal conservators there may be a way to prove their neglect and abuse in a court that would give you conservatorship instead. But I am sure that sort of consult costs money to get... are you making it okay financial-wise? Is that a battle you'd be willing to fight?

Lol. I have four jobs and only two pay me. Patreon and my mother. I only make $220/mo. My brother doesn't pay me and neither does anyone else. They get to go on holidays, buy the things they need, and basically overall profit from my unpaid labor. I know things are tight for some of them, but they say things like "you should get a part-time job" when I have 0 time and health problems.~~~~ Damn, I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with that. Does he qualify for any sort of medical insurance? If he's got the risk factors for diabetes and heart disease, that Ozempic stuff could actually save his life. It's a drug that essentially changes the way your liver and pancreas handle insulin and process glucose. It does still take a lot of work, though. So I'm not sure how willing he is to make some changes. Is he willing to make some changes or is he really set in his ways?

Migraine is clearing up with the wildfire smoke. So I feel a little more cognitive today other than some potential nerve damage from running myself too much the last two days. I have no idea what dog clippers cost. I have $2 to my name for the rest of the month, so I couldn't afford them anyway. I'll just have to hope Kiki(the puppy) doesn't mind some human clippers or maybe an emory board to file them down a little. I don't have any dog treats at my house, so I'll have to see if she'll like carrot or hot dog enough to use that as a peace offering. Anyway, how is you? Hope you're doing better.

I knew it, you're trying to eat me! Run away! XD ~~~~~ I've found taking aceteminophen(tylenol) with gabapentin helps, but I can't take it when I need to drive. Which is most of the day. So I'm running on a dangerous amount of adrenaline and the weight of responsibility. Hopefully I'll have some more usable relief tomorrow when I go to the er dentist.~~~~ Hm. You don't get and holiday leave? Do you get regular days off? ~~~~ Hmhm. It really is hard making adjustments with diet. Especially when you have comfort foods that aren't the best for ya. I have that problem with spicy udon noodles. I've managed to make it less bad by adding vegetable and egg to it, but it's still high calorie, high carb, high sodium. I've mitigated by only eating it a few times a month. Since it's kinda hard to get around the 50 white 50 hispanic population place I live currently. We're in the same boat, so you're not alone in this. I hope the ginger and cinnamon will help you.~~~~~

Lol. You wouldn't say that if you saw me currently. I'm very much potato shaped. But I'm a fancy potato. I think I'm in so much pain right now that I think I'm not in pain. Must be the adrenaline kicking in to save me or something... have to go to dental er on Monday, since the receptionist I talked to said I have to. lol. Luckily my insurance covers it. But I am the only reliable driver in a 500km radius, so dunno what they're expecting me to really do. Without me mfkers don't have a job. So I gotta drive them to work, even though they still don't really pay me. I'm ranting, sorry. Brain worms or something. I can't lay down, either. Too much work to do. Are you feeling okay lately? I know the stress can really wear down the joints and nerves. Especially finding out your skirting the edges of a pretty serious condition. BTW, integrating cinnamon and ginger as much as you can handle into your diet will help you immensely. They both lower blood sugars, but they can make you hypoglycemic if you overdo it. So find a good balance. I get mine from tea once a day. Cinnamon pear black in winter, ginger peach matcha in summer. :)

Mortar and pestle is very good. And if I miss anything I have a coffee grinder I use for these sorts of things.~~~~ So far I'm seeing the bicep curls, grip trainers, and wrist stretches that are pretty good. I'll try those, too.~~~~ If you've seen my outfits before, it's things like this, because I'm a fancy, frilly, lacey, silly person. lol

I'll have to do some experimentation, but I wonder what would happen if the chia seeds were pulverized in a mortar and pestle?~~~~ I will take pictures of the cake when we make it. I don't have any fancy cake pans, so it'll just a be a boring little sheet cake. Should still taste nice, though. The recipe is simple enough.~~~~ Hm, If you're sitting in traffic for a while, I wonder if there's little exercises you can do while sitting in a car? I drive a lot, as well(About 20hrs a week) I'll look into that and see what I can find. Ganbarimashou!(Let's do our best!) OH! Also, make sure to reward yourself when you reach your goals. For me, I'm saving up to get a really pretty outfit if I can make it to my goal weight for the year. :)