Happy Friday Gang!! So not looking forward to the weekend we are supposed to get anywhere from 9inches to 24inches. Irvin and I have several things we need to get done before the weather turns this weekend. I already took a small turkey and leg of lamb out to cook; Irvin is going to get the gas jugs filled and I'm going to grab a bale of straw for the outside animal coops just to make sure they are warm enough.

I'm helping out today at work with Winter weather prep. I have a few errands to do and will go fill up the two plow trucks with gas. Other than that, it's all just going to be a waiting game to see what we really get for snow.

QOTD: Do you take breaks to de-stress from work or looking at screens? At work I do take 10 minutes each hour and walk around just to see what's going on and it keeps me from staring at the computer all day.

B: coffee with collagen and breakfast wrap

L: leftover shrimp lo mein

D: baked stuffed sole

I don't think we are going to the Y tonight just because we have stuff to do to get ready for the weekend. We really don't want to go out tomorrow since it is going to be negative temps with the windchill like -20.

Have a great Friday and weekend. For those who will be affected by the weather stay safe. Remember to get batteries for flashlights. Make sure cell phones are charged, fill your bathtub with water, get cases of water to drink in case you lose power. I know it's a cliche but get your milk and bread.

Hi Carol. I use Wholesome Wellness multi collagen protein it is unflavored and it mixes well with my coffee in the morning.

Life Update: Boxes, Kids, and a Big Journey Ahead hiHi everyone!

I know I've been a bit quiet on here lately, and I wanted to check in and share why. To be honest, "busy" doesn't even begin to cover it! I have been completely buried under moving boxes, trying to get settled into a new space, all while keeping up with my kids as a single mom.

On top of the move, I've been on a mission to find the right surgeon for weight loss surgery. It's a huge step, and I know that at my current weight, I need to take action as soon as possible for my health and for my family.

Even though life feels like a whirlwind right now, I'm not letting my nutrition slide. I've been leaning into some healthy Italian-inspired recipes that are easy to prep even in a kitchen full of boxes!

Good mornin y'all.

lots todo today. Some house prep and checking on things. They are now saying we'll get some ice then heavy snow. Now upwards of 12". So we're going to add some insulation to the spigots outside. We have three. Make sure the basement is ok and turn up the stove down there. Texas is not made for this. We're more prepared because our water lines are deeper but south Texas is in trouble. Just saw Amarillo is in the 12 to 18 inch prediction on the map. Holy shiiiit.

we have to get some groceries. Cat food and some dog treats. I need to stop with the steel cut oats. It spikes my BS to high. I was sooooo hoping they'd be ok as I do like oats a lot. So no more. Need to figure out something different for breakfast. I might get some kale or Swiss chard to do eggs in. A friend fixed it for me and I loved it. You put a leaf down and fry an egg in it. If I can find it I'll get chard but I'm betting I'll find it. I need to spice it up a bit. Any ideas?

QOTD: I should drink more protein. I am struggling with it. I just don't like chocolate so much and it's all I have. I love premier protein the most. I usually almost always do premade. I have some unflavored isopure so I may up using that in yogurt or something.

B: oats and coffee. Oh and an egg

L: we're making enchiladas but I am unsure if it'll be dinner or lunch.

D: see above.

They are saying mostly snow for my part of Texas. If we do get ice we should be good. We don't have a generator but our heaters are all gas and don't need electricity. So we'll stay warm at least. We bought big packs of batteries just last week and have our phone chargers out to keep ours as charged as possible.

i'm really worried about the folks in the Permian Basin, east Texas and the northern hill country. Their water lines are not as deep as even ours. Their cold will hit us very hard though. Saturday a high of 10° is forecasted.

my body is protesting already. Thanks so much for the advice! We do need to get some water incase it's needed!