No salt on sidewalks at least now anyway and if there was it would just wash off anyway in the rivers of snow melt we still have. Our side walk situation is sort of strange anyway. Some blocks have sidewalks, some don’t and in some cases the sidewalk ends in the middle of the block. Don’t know what the reason is but if you start walking on a sidewalk you will probably have to switch to the road at some point. Low traffic residential area though.
We have weird sidewalks like that too. But the city keeps them well salted, well most of the time. Hopefully your snow will be gone soon.
I'll preface this by saying "you know I'm a worrier", and for that reason I can't not comment.
rubysmama
about you needing to get checked out
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maggiedemi
. I know you both want to leave, and don't, because it's scary and what you know, but I don't think you'll get better where you are. We all worry and care about you.
It’s like the city just got tired or confused at some point. We also have some blocks with mailboxes at the street and others like mineWe have the same sidewalk situation in my neighborhood as well. I wonder what on earth they were thinking when they planned the neighborhood.
Also seconding
where we still get mail delivered to our door.I already had all those blood tests. My thyroid is perfect. She said that I don't eat enough protein.
I've tried to replace a lot of the carbs in my diet with protein over the past 12 months. I only eat plant-based protein, but it's made a huge difference. My skin, hair and nails are looking a lot better for it. Carbs slow you down, protein gives you a lot more energy and helps build up muscle. Try snacking on a handful of nuts just after you walk. Muscles try to rebuild and repair themselves right after exercise.
Norachan
: that's interesting that you've seen a difference in your hair, skin and nails since adding more protein to your diet. I'm sure I would benefit from eating more protein. You mention eating nuts after walking. What other vegetarian protein sources have you added to your diet?I don't eat snacks, just 2 big meals. I probably should add some vegetarian lunch meat to my sammiches. I eat beans, nuts, nut butters, nut milks, but I guess it isn't enough protein.
I think the benefits are coming from cutting back on the carbs as much as adding the extra protein. I've read that sugar is really bad for your skin. Eating a lot of sugar actually makes you look older as it damages your skins elasticity and ability to repair itself.
No wonder I look so old and haggard. I thought that was just being the parent to a toddler.
Lari
would love that!!! I could start drinking Soy Milk in my coffee instead of Almond Milk. And I could start adding Tofu to my lunch.
There could be a change, though.
I'm guessing that from all your years of trying to lose weight, you instinctively now think of snacking as a bad thing. But when you're trying to gain weight, every calorie you can squeeze into your daily eating will help.
Norachan
suggested. Or some greek yogurt, or other high protein yogurt. Or even a few crackers and peanut butter. Nothing that will fill your stomach so much that you can't eat lunch or dinner. 
Yeah, sugar. So bad for us, but oh so good.
I've said this before, but I really need to try tofu again.
No wonder I look so old and haggard. I thought that was just being the parent to a toddler.
No, she said all my vitamin levels were perfect. I take vitamins. She just said I don't eat enough. I won't eat snacks, but I will add some protein to my 2 meals. Thanks for the chart, those are my favorite foods mostly, minus the chocolate. I hate yogurt. I'll try almond milk and soy yogurt if I can find it. Coconut milk yogurt was disgusting.
I know I'm probably getting on your nerves, but back to B12 for a second. When someone becomes vegetarian, after eating meat all their life, they have a store of B12 in their body. It can take several months, even years to deplete that store. So a blood test months ago could show a perfect level, but if it's continuing to deplete, it could eventually become a deficiency. And sometimes vitamins aren't enough to keep B12 at a normal level, and B12 shots are needed. I know someone who needs B12 shots regularly (they eat meat but can't absorb B12 from food), and they say they get extremely tired when they're due for their next shot, and they feel more energized almost immediately. I'm obviously not a doctor, just a chronic worrier, so please Google all you can on B12, as it is a very real health concern for vegetarians/vegans. Hugs...
Definitely.I went to Stroller strides today, then went to the park with J. Does pushing her on the swing and following her around count as exercise?
Have you tried yakidofu, deep fried tofu? It's great in stir fries or salads. I have a good vegan spring roll recipe that uses fried tofu, if you're interested. The deep fried stuff is a firmer texture than regular tofu and goes really well with sauces and dressings.
Only about 15 cm, but that's no joke the day after spring equinox. I went for a walk anyway though. One hour of yoga and an hour walk today.
I've not only never tried yakidofu, I've never even heard of it. Is it something you buy already deep fried, or do you deep fry it yourself. It was the soft texture of tofu I didn't care for the one time I tried it, so deep frying probably would make it crispier. And, of course, less healthy.
Oh no. Snow in spring is nice.It snowed again here today.
We don't have any, but it's really cold and windy today, so don't think I'll be going for a walk.
It comes ready fried. It's firmer than other tofu and tastes better too. You can get tofu steaks that look like this.I've not only never tried yakidofu, I've never even heard of it. Is it something you buy already deep fried, or do you deep fry it yourself. It was the soft texture of tofu I didn't care for the one time I tried it, so deep frying probably would make it crispier. And, of course, less healthy.
Sure, I'm interested in the spring roll recipe, as that's the other thing, I don't which recipes that use tofu are good ones.
