today was too hot so I drove.

These words together don't make any sense. We had surprise snow overnight, which is melting nicely today, but more is expected.

I'm going nuts not being able to exercise. Not that I was great at it before, but I had a routine. I will be bugging my doc next week about how to work back into a routine.

And yup, looks and tastes kinda like twigs. Sometimes, growing old sucks.

Then don't eat it. There are a lot of fiber-y foods out there that don't taste like twigs. I mean, I haven't added veggies into our dinners and then resentfully choke them down as punishment. No way. They're tasty as hell. I don't care how good it is for me or if it will make me poop; I'm not eating something that tastes like ass.

I guess it was a good thing that I have been pescatarian for about 30 years. It was long before I thought of fiber. I just always loved the veggies and fruits and fish. And of course I have the big big love of cheese. But for the next 40 days. No fishies and no cheese. At least I love to cook and that makes it easier.

The doc wasn't lying when she said "eat the cereal that looks like twigs, it's the highest in fiber content". Thank you Kashi. 42% of fiber needs, just for breakfast. And yup, looks and tastes kinda like twigs.

I've actually grown to like the FiberOne sticks and twigs. I don't think I'd eat it as cereal but it's good stirred into oatmeal or yogurt for some crunch.

Yesterday was a crappy day for me. I went through subway hell trying to get to my therapy appointment yesterday, I was really late, and I had a huge meltdown when I finally got there.

When I got home, I made myself a big plate of roasted brussel sprouts. I was the first time I cooked for myself in weeks and weeks. It was SO GOOD.

I'm not sure how much olive oil the sprouts would have to be smothered in before they stop being healthy, though.

I had roasted brussels sprouts last night too! I would NEVER have guessed that I would love those little cabbage bombs, but I do.

Olive oil is good for your heart! Sorry about the crappy yesterday; may the rest of the week make up for it.

I have tried roasted brussel sprouts and roasted cauliflower, and nope, they still taste awful to me. Sauteed kale with balsamic vinegar and toasted almonds, on the other hand, are awesome.

Not that I'm eating any of that right now, because it's all mushy food and liquids for me for the next few days. Bonny, thank you again for talking about bone broth, because it's a lifesaver during this.

Scola, I'm sorry yesterday was so crappy. I hope today has been better for you.

My PCP increased my thyroid meds, and I've astonished myself with how well I've felt, how much energy I've had. I'm sort of appalled how lumpish I've been for a couple of years, now. I'm still not "exercising" (Ptui!), but I'm being a lot more active around the house, and I am doing reps with 5lb free weights nearly every day, stretches, etc. Soon I may resort to Actual Walking, if the joints will stand for it.

My lunch for the last few weeks has been--and is today, homemade tuna salad and egg salad in lettuce wraps, a scotch-rocks glass full of celery sticks with a Chinese teacup half-full of homemade hummus. Breakfast most usually is whole oats cooked with dried cranberries, broken walnuts and coconut oil, and coffee--with cream and sugar.

I may have a banana if the hunger pangs get me before dinner time, or a handful of whole roasted almonds. Or tea with milk and sugar and a homemade low-wheat oatmeal-cranberry-walnut cookie. There may be a Klondike bar after dinner, or not. And if I'm too hungry to sleep, a little Greek yogurt before bed.

The only soda I drink is club soda, sometimes cranberry or orange-mango juice cut half with club soda. Otherwise it's coffee in the morning, maybe tea in the afternoon, and water the rest of the time. Lots of water.

Teppy, the celery and the almonds have been a huge help in regularity for me, too. My system hates it when I skip them.

I'm sorry to hear about the crappy day, Tom.

Then don't eat it. There are a lot of fiber-y foods out there that don't taste like twigs.

I'm with Steph, with all the delicious grains and veggies out there, there's no need to eat twigs.