Most of us use Miralax. I also take a probiotic. I do not know about cleanses, but ask your doctor to recommend something. There is prescription strength laxative that can be prescribed.

I know my experience with venison was bad because I needed to add something like bacon because it is dry. I no longer have people who bring it to me. I have had it when it was excellent.

Chicken is iffy for me away. Too dry and I cannot eat it. I love chicken if it is cooked properly.

For me it is kimchi. I have thought about it for a long time and decided to try after you posted about making your own.

I am so sorry about the salt burning his little paws. I know that some people have shoes or boots for their pets. Maybe that would help but depends on whether he would wear them.

Happy Birthday Jen, Em, and Julia.

My plans for 2024 are a trip to Las Vegas particularily because I want to take a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon and eat at Hell's Kitchen. There are so many fun things to do in Vegas. I don't gamble but love the entertainment there.

I am also planning a week in Hawaii with my sisters in May. Other than a luau I plan to spend most of that week on the beach. It is cold and snowy here but the sidewalks and roads are clear. When the sun comes out it is pretty sparkling on the snow.

I like the snow but getting antsy for spring. Spring is my favorite season when everything is fresh and green and there are warm sunny days again. Today is a good day to be on the couch with my cat, a blanket, and the gas fireplace running. I am going to watch Outlander and maybe finish a book I am reading.

I am enjoying the article that Teenie posted and thinking o f ways to increase my protein and vegetables. I got out for a short walk today with my jacket, gloves, hat and scarf and really needed that fresh air. The real secret of keeping weight off is the combination of eating well and getting as much exercise as possible.

It is entertainment to me so I don't care if it is history or not. I love Dylan's voice and music.

Lunch for me is usually whatever is left over from supper the night before. Most meals last me for two or three servings. I try to make a pot of chicken or vegetable soup once a week and portion that out for lunches. It is the easiest way for me to have a meal and I use a lot of meat in my soups so they are high in protein.

We are in for a few weeks of very cold weather and snow. Most of the time in the 20's. The last few years we had little winter weather so this feels strange. I have been experimenting with making bread lately. This weekend I made one with bisquick and beer. It was too sweet and I threw most of it away. Today I am making a whole wheat and oatmeal bread with honey. Whole wheat takes a long time to rise so I will be playing with it most of the day.

My cat has learned fetch and brings me his ball for me to throw it. He wakes me up at night with the ball in his mouth and looks so cute that I have to play with him.

The diet that Teenie posted yesterday has some recipes that look great and I will be making some of those recipes in the next weeks. I am no longer trying to gain weight so will concentrate on getting in protein and lots of good vegetables.

Have a great day everyone.

Thanks for sharing this. I looked through it and there are some great recipes. I am going to follow this for the high protein and good meal ideas.

That is a great idea. I do a lot of Doordash and order things I think I will enjoy. Lately I got my appetite back and enjoying eating again. I had Meals on Wheels one time after being in the hospital and remember that there was a lot of really good food in their deliveries.

I usually do an order from Walmart or Giant Eagle once a month and do look for things that are already prepared and I can just heat up and have. Giant Eagle here has wonderful meals like stuffed cabbage or roast turkey dinner.

My New Years memories are wearing fancy dresses, dancing, eating traditional foods, and kissing everyone at midnight when they played Al Lang Syne. Then driving home in a car where everyone was drunk and it seems like the drunkest person was always the one driving. We survived all that craziness and now New Years is a quiet night at home and I will go to bed by 10:00.

It is a cold and rainy day here today and it feels good to be inside looking out.

Happy New Year everyone!

Possibly a 100 pound weight loss to show that you are serious about being on a diet. Your doctor will give you the required amount.

I can no longer tolerate sugar and eat very little of it. It makes me sick.