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NickelChip

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  1. NickelChip
    I haven't had this happen, but would you be able to try Syntrax Nectar Naturals? They are stevia and monk fruit sweetened and don't taste terrible. I've tried the orange flavor so far and the closest I can come to describing it is Tang. Just make sure you try the ones that are labeled specifically as "naturals" and not the other ones that are also called "Nectar" because those have artificial sweeteners.
  2. NickelChip
    How I have I gone this many years without knowing cream of bacon soup is a thing?
  3. NickelChip
    Wow, I'm so glad all of those scary conditions were discovered in time! I think you're right that sometimes you go through things that at the moment you think suck and may be asking why me, but the number of times those situations lead to important and good changes makes you realize there was a reason for it.
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    Completed my second appointment with the psychologist and he says we're all good. 2 weeks to go until my appointment with the nutritionist, and then three weeks after that I meet with her again plus the surgeon. Crossing fingers for a November surgery.

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    I looked it up and it wasn't too crazy. Her link in the video is to Amazon in Canada, but in the US store it was under $70. Not exactly an impulse buy price, but I may keep my eye on it and a few others like it for a good deal around Black Friday.
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    This was a very useful video, but now I want to buy a fancy scale!
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    My order of protein powder from Syntrax arrived today and this is so much better than the chicken soup! I bought the Syntrax Nectar Naturals in orange, peach, chocolate, and fruit punch. Just tried the orange and it's lovely. Very refreshing over ice. The flavor is decent, not thick like a lot of the drinks, and I like that the ingredients are more natural than some other brands. This one is a keeper.

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    I did a lot of yard work today and my muscles were sore, so I thought maybe I should try the protein powder I ordered the other day. I've ordered several flavors, but the one I tried was chicken soup. It is safe to say it will not be my favorite flavor. But I did manage to make it without lumps with the aid of my little travel blender!

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    Immersion day at Mt Auburn was three days ago and I'm excited to get this ball rolling. I have my required appointments set up through mid-October and tomorrow I need to call my PCP to make sure referrals have been submitted. I've ordered some protein powders to taste test and one bottle of bariatric vitamins to get started. My preliminary lab work has been done.  Reading through all the material I was given, I've identified quite a few areas that will need work for long term success. I've chosen two for right now: planning my eating and tracking my fluids.

    Starting tomorrow, I've set reminders on my phone to have breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner, and evening snack at regular intervals every day. And I've ordered a large water bottle to keep next to me while I work. I find I don't drink a lot of water, but I like unsweetened hibiscus and rooibos iced tea, so I'll be trying to drink that. I've got a paper habit tracker to help me see how I do. Starting small. I usually set too many goals and then I go overboard for a week or two before falling apart completely and giving up on everything. 

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