You know what's been a real eye-opener (and very helpful)? I don't know about other states, but in California, (multi-outlet) restaurants and fast food jints have to put calorie content on menus. So, it's been a real stunner to see that a Mimi's Cafe salad (any of them!) have more calories than many of the non-salad entrees. And that at Starbucks, an entire sandwich from the pre-made selections has fewer calories than one of their muffins or scones. It's shifted the notion I used to have of "all I had was a muffin" rather than "I ate a whole sandwich" since I was definitely more likely to think of a muffin or a scone as a snack and not a meal. I am very thankful for that info staring me right in the face when I am ordering. I've changed some habits because of it.

Java, yes! I've had a similar experience. I like that law. P.S. Your tag makes me smile.

ita, what everyone else has said--I hate that you have to fight for treatment every single damned time. Grr. Argh.

I graded four sets of quizzes and then fell prey to cute Girl Scouts as I left Panera. Cookie ambush!

P.S. Your tag makes me smile.

Thanks. It's outdated but I shall endevour to make it appropriate again!

Waiting for the tow. I procrastinated dealing with it. Oh well. Might be walking back.

But I got my swim done!

For me portion size has been a revelation. H is constantly amazed when I serve my own portions. He's still having a lot of trouble adjusting his diet after the diabetes diagnosis. Though he's eaten far fewer fats and sweets since his diagnosis in his 20s of "your blood pressure is hovering around 'massive blowout' right now. Continue this way and I'll give you a year--18 months at most". He did a huge overhaul of the foods he eats and how they're cooked. His problem is quantity, so portion size is a big learning process for him. When he serves my portions, he knows I won't be able to finish, so he gets to clean my plate--"No point saving this little bit, right? And it's too good to throw out!" And since it comes off my plate, not his, it doesn't count on his intake. Riiiiiight.

ETA: Trudy, I hear you on eating after surgery. It's really hard to find an appetite, or the energy to chew and swallow.

H fed me by hand for days after my surgery, and if he hadn't, I just wouldn't have bothered to eat.

....still waiting. Guess I got really lucky with the 5 minute wait yesterday.

sarameg, I hope the tow truck comes soon.

For me portion size has been a revelation.

After all these years of working in group homes, actually measuring portions with measuring cups, or spoons, or specially designed serving utensils, I have become adept at not only measuring, but also accurately estimating. I'm also sometimes surprised at how satisfying a proper portion of something can be. I have found that I am actually quite happy with 1/2 cup of ice cream and rarely want more.

Speaking of... there's Rocky Road in the freezer.... I'll be in the kitchen

I love the having calories in restaurants! I mean, it may or may not change what I was going to eat, but I like knowing. Though it does irk me that there's nothing at Starbucks under 300 calories (food-wise, for breakfast, the drinks can be).

I saw some early forsythia today! And blossoming snowdrops! And walked around without a jacket on!

Also had a really good one-on-one with my TA for the programming course that shed light on the stuff that needed illumination, so that made the walk even more worth it.

Dear sweet odd neighbor starting a new nonprofit project, even though you asked my husband very kindly, I'm still not going to build a website for you. Best of luck. Please stop asking people to ask me but not mentioning it to me directly. Sincerely, me.