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[@jujubees]

Lets normalize accepting that everyone can be tired. Someone being a mother doesn't automatically mean they are more tired than everyone else, especially those without children. Yes being a mother is difficult but you never know what the other person is living/experiencing. Someone being tired doesn't negate another person's tiredness. There I said it! So Carrie, don't excuse yourself for being tired!

[@kathleenreynolds7113]

Yes not a mother so people act like I’m not allowed to be exhausted

[@jujubees]

@@kathleenreynolds7113 Exactly! Some of us are in perimenopause and have insomnia!

[@kathleenreynolds7113]

@@jujubees lol yes I’m tired of my family saying u don’t understand u don’t have kids . Doesn’t mean I don’t have shitty sleep patterns and that I’m less productive

[@wordnerd23]

100% This!

[@shelbyragland]

As a mother I support this 100%. My tired and your tired may be different but we’re both still tired.

[@daisydog]

My husband and I set up a dinner rotation that we have used for years that minimizes our dinner decision fatigue: Sunday: pizza Monday: soup/salad/sandwich Tuesday: Mexican food Wednesday: Asian food Thursday: grilling (now that it's bright outside later) or random Friday: pasta Saturday: open

[@AErixson]

This is actually genius. Thank you!

[@rebeccawhittington759]

I’ve found something like Hello Fresh is also great for this! I get a list of things to choose from and that’s it, I have my dinners for the week and I don’t have to think about anything.

[@Hx3ney]

​@@rebeccawhittington759 Agreed especially that extra pressure of I have to make this or its going to go bad 😅

[@japjap_jule]

@@Hx3ney you can look at the hellofresh recipes online and just choose from there, been doing this for three weeks now and it's great! especially because ordering hellofresh is way to expensive in germany and its much cheaper to just get the groceries myself, but I still like the recipes to choose from and have some variation. i combine the hellofresh recipes with two days of take out (mostly thursday and sunday)

[@sgj6136]

In case it helps to hear, PCOS girlie here who used Mounjaro and now Ozempic to manage my PCOS and it is a total game changer. Lost 50lbs and my hormone levels are normal for the first time ever - in maintenance mode now and taking it less frequently and have maintained my progress. My doctor said “you can’t will power your way out of an endocrine disorder” and that really stuck with me and helped me with the conflicted feelings I had about this being an “easy way” out.

[@missribbon]

Carrie, don’t be disheartened on your home hunt. My boyfriend & I looked for 6 mths & applied for countless ‘dream’ homes & got rejected, over & over. Then out of nowhere the actually perfect dream house came up & we got it! And we feel so so good where we are now. You will get there, I know it 🤞

[@user-yn1xs8qw6z]

I would think buying a home is a great investment… renting.. just throwing away your money

[@sheelfjohnson]

It should be illegal for landlords to take a higher rent than advertised for certain tenants. We need rent control. We need something, because this situation is insane.

[@MilesToGoGo]

When I moved to LA a while back the landlord of the apartment we applied to told us he “had to” raise the advertised rent because other people were offering him more money for it. Coming from a regular small town I couldn’t believe that was even allowed. It is so cutthroat in these larger cities I’m telling you 😭

[@Sherininja]

But if you were selling a house or a car, you’d take the highest , point to ponder

[@flynnlarson8694]

Hey Carrie, I know you lost Layla and Moo not too long ago and just wanted to let you know how comforting your words have been to me after losing my dog, Duffy. It's so incredibly vulnerable for you to share your experiences, so please know how appreciated you are.

[@discoistrendy]

Sending you love ❤️ I also lost my sweet doggy back in October, and seeing Carries experience right around the same time made me very hopeful I'd get through it.

[@davinamcm6435]

👑💐My condolences on the loss of your wee fur baby Duffy, sending light 🕯️and ♥️love and healing vibes🧚‍♀️

[@flynnlarson8694]

@@davinamcm6435 thank you ♥️🥺

[@MallorieGreiner]

Ugh it was so validating to hear about you talk about chronic fatigue as a childless person. I have had issues with fatigue since Feb of last year and a small number of people have been so shitty and can't believe I could EVER feel tired as a childfree adult. It's infuriating. I am so sorry you are struggling but you are not alone. Sending you good vibes for you health issues and your new home

[@Ginmabes]

I feel you! And fatigue and tiredness are two different things. Kids or no kids, fatigue is so hard to deal with. Let us childfree adults be fatigued!!!

[@kristauhrin486]

I have been dealing with chronic fatigue from several things for my entire adult life. When I decided to have kids I had myself so ready to be even more tired and I was like I feel exactly the same?? Lol Makes me wonder what parent's who would gatekeep fatigue felt before kids!

[@cdn0199]

The leopard pants and red shoes is giving Janice from Friends vibes, and I fully support this 100%.

[@Loveleighlawson]

Try writing a “buyer letter”! I rent but the landlords chose us over the other applicants because of the letter I wrote. Just a suggestion :)

[@kaitlin.88]

Yesssss 🙌🏻 “Not my body, not my business” regarding Ozempic…but also, just in general. Can the entire world live by this rule?!?

[@lindss34]

A place will work out for you all! Thank you for talking about weight loss medications. It is all over the internet. One side influences don’t talk about, is that those drugs simply are not accessible for A LOT of people…even though a doctors prescribe them. Insurance doesn’t cover them and/or out of pockets costs are too much for many. The “joys” of the healthcare system here… You are awesome. Thanks for always be real in your vlogs. You are genuine and it shows in your content.

[@mlane95126]

For our house, we save all the recipes we find online that we love in a google doc and then before we shop pick out recipes from the list. Anytime I see something on TikTok or Instagram that looks interesting I add it for later. Kind of like a personal cook book and now we have a pretty large collection to choose from!

[@alisonramos2375]

Thank you so much for being so open and real with us! I can’t imagine how hard it is to open up and put your feelings out there for everyone online to see, but i’m grateful for you and these vlogs because it helps me feel normal (i’ve also been in a bad funk for two weeks) All the love to you and Drew and apartment hunting!💛

[@ngm12mnn]

So appreciate the authenticity here. Makes me feel less crazy for being in a slump when everything from the outside looking in is perfect. Love these vlogs, real life is always refreshing 💕

[@cheyennegoines5839]

Thank you so much for talking about not being great while also not being awful. Sometimes things just suck and it feels good knowing even beautiful, fun influencers feel this way too sometimes. Makes me feel like you’re giving me a warm hug just by you talking about how you feel. Thank you thank you thank you.❤

[@hj102892]

Here to say just a simple thank you for sharing your life. There are many things you talk about that I relate to and it’s like just sitting with a friend chatting watching your vlogs like these 😊

[@roseingersoll]

for me, i believe pet grief is SO HARD to live through because our pets (and all animals) are such innocent beings who give so much unconditional love, they are truly so special to us. 😕 what still helps me after very unexpectedly losing a pet way before i should have (and has now been six and a half years) is that i know for a fact that she knew just how much i loved her! 💛

[@flynnlarson8694]

💛

[@kristauhrin486]

As someone who is grieving their human child, absolutely don't feel bad about talking about and experiencing your grief! A loss is a loss no matter what kind. When my childhood dog passed away I grieved for years and I will grieve when my pets pass! Just know that grief is a revolving cycle and never goes away, life just goes on beside it. I feel like I've gone through the "cycle or grief" probably 10 times since my daughter passed in 2021. Sending love from PA and hoping things start to look up for you ❤

[@RainbowGhoul31]

I love your chats and hearing you share some of the things you're going through. Makes me feel less alone in this world. 💛 I hope that when the time is right that you and Drew find your perfect home! Finding somewhere to live right now is insanely hard no matter what tbe location it seems. Don't give up hope!

[@annabelleguertin8429]

Thank you for sharing your health issues and struggles! I know its hard to open and talk about but it helps me a lot to know that I'm not alone struggling (I'm going through a tough phase right now)💕 Wish you all the best to you and Drew 💕

[@kathrynsuper]

Loved your comments on ozempic! I had some serious cosmetic this year. I think a lot of people don’t respect the amount of thought that goes into making these decisions. Tough personal fights with yourself and emotional roller coasters of fighting societys constructs of what “xxx” means about you. really it’s no one else’s business but your own- and both action and inaction show a lot of bravery - each deserve respect! So thanks for addressing that question with such grace!

[@jazminealdrich3740]

I’ve also been feeling exhausted lately (in all senses of the word) so it’s really comforting to hear you speak about your experience so honestly. Also, deeply relate to not knowing what to eat every day, lol. We’re all just doing our best 🫶🏻

[@jessicakathleen3363]

There is no monopoly on grief. Your feelings are always valid.

[@Vampirstein18]

Hi Carrie, as someone who's also suffering with SIBO, I'm so gutted the doctors told you it can only be treated with antibiotics! I know you didn't ask for advice, but I feel like I need to share my experience - listen to your body! Don't eat the food that upsets your stomach, keep a diary. I've now eliminated sugar and processed foods completely and my symptoms have gone down like 80%. Even the fatigue. I have more energy now than I ever had in my entire life lol. It's just a matter of getting rid of these bacterias, so you have to be persistent and patient for a while. It's not easy, especially when you're a foodie, but once you start seeing the results, it's absolutely worth it.

[@RainbowGhoul31]

Random, but does the anti inflammatory diet help with this?! I have to implement the "IC friendly diet" and keep track of what foods trigger my IC. It's crazy how food affects different health things!

[@Vampirstein18]

@@RainbowGhoul31 I'm avoiding inflammatory foods as much as I can and it sure helps. I'm mostly following a low fodmap diet. Not even a diet, I just started writing down which foods upset my stomach and then eliminated that. I know right, I literally get a flare up of my symptoms (I also have MS) when I don't eat right! It's definitely a huge factor.

[@melanieshaw7577]

This was such a great chat vlog on so many levels. I can totally relate in many ways. Thank you

[@xtcharmed]

i truly believe the universe (or whoever or whatever you believe in) is saving you from something and forcing you to keep looking! every beautiful place i wanted to move in and got rejected i think that there must be some thing that the universe is protecting me from! thats always something that keeps me positive. keep going, you will find your perfect place!!

[@cupcakecarolina]

Missed your vlogs❤❤❤ the right home will come along 🙏🏻

[@jenniferrynes5093]

Sending you all the positivity from Minnesota and your exploration for a new home! :D

[@user-mf1il8en2q]

Your comment about having a thin skin could not have described my feelings better! Sometimes I am on top of the world with a thick skin and other times so sensitive with a thin skin. Also, I do the comparing and how do parents do it, but this is our journey, and we are entitled to feel our feelings as well! ❤️

[@veganmeditations]

Sending so much love for your continued journey in honoring and grieving Moo and Layla

[@TiffanyCarline-gz1tu]

Thank you Carrie for talking about your health struggles. I have pcos and insulin resistance and hasimotos disease…WOW how did I get so lucky right? lol I’ve been on a glp1 for a year now and I can’t even express how much it has improved my symptoms. Really life changing to be honest. I didn’t take the medication for weight loss but it was an added benefit. I to have some stomach issues and the first 3 months wasn’t easy but I adjusted and it got easier. Just my 2 cents here but I wanted to share that with you. Good luck on your health journey and try to keep your head up. Love your content and you 🫶🏻

[@littlefishy531]

Omg I nearly fell off my chair when you said you were giving Garth and Wayne 😅! Hun, you and Drew will find a place when it's the right time, you will know and it will happen! Sending you big hugs, I deal with anxiety and depression (dx) and can relate to how it drains you and makes you feel so sensitive... nerves on the outside is spot on! Hoping you have a joyful May 💐❤️

[@rebeccauhlin7046]

WHY IS PLANNING MEALS SO HARD. I feel the same way

[@cherylmark1503]

I’m certain you all will find your perfect home! Don’t give up!!

[@solasrelaxation6278]

I have rented for YEARS and I have been through housemate drama, terrible landlords and the stress of I have to leave but have no where to go and for most of the time that I've been going through it I've felt like everyone around me has had a sound, stable, not dramatic housing situation so THANK YOU for talking you your renting strugglings. This shit is stressful and real! But I love yer attitude to it all - if it's meant to be ours it will be. Sending love from Ireland xx

[@erindixon2877]

Carrie, you are dealing with chronic conditions that require you to take a rest when you need it. Sometimes I just need a flop day because my disease has my body out of whack and overly tired. Take the flop day and rest. Don’t beat yourself up about it.

[@MolliLostInMakeup]

aww, Carrie. Grief is not a one size fits all. Losing a parent or a pet or a spouse are all completely different from one another (as you were saying) and I remember people asking my mom if she was over losing my dad... like ?? what? Talk about the grief or don't but just know that we are here for you either way!

[@kathleenreynolds7113]

Lost my cat after Easter it was a total shock that I dint see coming , I was depressed for weeks !! He was my child . I adopted a kitten because my house was so quiet but people were so ignorant like I was just suppose to get over it . 😡

[@xenawarriorprincess4411]

Sorry for your loss. It is so hard

[@kathleenreynolds7113]

@@xenawarriorprincess4411 thank u yeah it’s terrible 😞

[@user-wy4xp9wq9i]

Looking good Carrie! Healthy and happy :)

[@sarahberry8299]

hearing your answer to the ozempic question was such a relief and so refreshing so thank you for that :)

[@dancer1023105]

i swear carrie just gives off the BEST vibes, i wish we could be friends IRL. love from rhode island!

[@SarahEvaela]

EXACTLY! every time we´re writing our meal plan/grocery list our memory goes blank. wait what can we eat? what have we cooked recently? it´s totally gone and it feels like we start from the very beginning 🤣🤣 good luck for your home hunt! I really believe that everything happens for a reason so try to be ok with it and your perfect home will come. (try to tell this to myself for month tho 😆) I think all the health stuff is adding up at the moment for many people. I´m also anemic, probably sibo too and I feel like I discover new health issues every other day 😑 but we got this girl! I send you all my love from Germany 💞

[@kerryf9796]

About grief... I've had a lot of loss in my life, including my mom at a young age. It doesn't diminish the grief of a pet. Our pets are our children also. I totally understand what you mean about a pet being your soul mate. That's how I felt about our cat, who we lost in September. She was my soul mate. Yes, my eyes still well up when I think about her (right now actually), but you are right. You just get used to it. Hahaha! I love that question about summoning you to a seance lol! For me it would be Chinese food, TJ Maxx gift cards and maybe some good cult documentaries... oh, and WINE! There would have to be wine! 😂

[@darbystaton3192]

As a new mom I can say I don’t know how we do it either. I also really wrestled with anemia and other health things that just caused me to be exhausted all the time. Even with pregnancy and now a baby. You just keep going. Get some rest because that is good for you. And don’t sell yourself short. When life requires more of you, you will find the strength.

[@leaharte3901]

Your hair is slaying right now! Please keep it up 👍🏼

[@how_about_cen]

My boyfriend, baby, and I are going through the exact same kind of house hunt right now and I thought it was just us struggling this much! I’ll send good vibes your way and I hope we both find a place that meets all our needs soon ☺️

[@saraharmon8095]

Related to sooooooo many things in this video! Thanks for sharing 💗

[@merhipsyhealing9467]

I enjoyed this soooo much!

[@Hopeful62]

I tried to buy a condo a few years ago, I offered more than asking by several 10s of thousands. I waived contingencies- I groveled. I lost out on 10 properties and was in tears regularly. One day I saw a place and had a feeling. Now 4 years later it's all redone just as I wanted and it's home. It's so hard but hang in there. Home is just around the corner ❤️

[@djccskip]

I was looking for apartments back in December and couldn't find anything I liked, but there were tons of places and apartments were sitting for weeks - even the rent was being dropped on some. Now, there's nothing and when good places come up, they rent immediately. I'm thinking it may be the time of the year. (I'm in Portland, OR, so our housing situation is also pretty bananas).

[@user-kr6gw8bq4o]

Yes it is summer months when everyone moves because kids are out of school

[@joillu]

"what do people eat?!" Cracked me up 😂 I feel the same, it's such a big task to plan out, shop, cook, try to avoid waste and use leftovers etc. I use Smittenkitchen a lot for inspo, the food is just so good. Even just to remind myself what foods and desserts exist ☺️ also, thank you for talking honestly about health including mental health ❤

[@music4life813]

Hi! I keep a physical recipe book in my kitchen. When I find and vet a recipe as being good, I’ll copy it over. If I’m uninspired for dinners that week, I just lead through and choose a couple recipes. I meal plan on Mondays, grocery shop on Tuesdays and go from there 😊

[@tinalea9188]

I feel you doll…I have Celiac disease and one of the symptoms I have is fatigue. Sending positive juju.

[@julierogers6369]

Brushetta Bowls!!!! grilled chicken, motz pearls, arugula, bruschetta tomoatoes, and balsamic glaze over a bed of white rice. This has been my hyperfixation dinner! :)

[@thatssobrit]

So I don’t have any actual dinner ideas BUT one thing that helped me with that so much is a keep a “cookbook” note in my phone of all the meals we eat and when it comes time to grocery shop I go through my little cookbook of dinners/snacks/meals that I’ve made before and liked. It’s so much easier to scroll through my note of things I like vs Pinterest or something like that.

[@caseymariesixcats]

My current snack obsession is a chocolate rice cake with Nutella and strawberries on top. It’s strawberry season and it has me hooked!

[@GogoBees]

Oh gosh, dinner. I keep a doc of all our favorite meals and recipes. Sometimes we just go off of what we're craving. I usually let my seven year old choose once a week, which normally means breakfast for dinner or pizza! Don't worry about comparing your struggles to others, its nice to be acknowledged. However, you are going through the difficulty of health struggles and loosing your pets. Keep taking care of yourself as best you can and know this internet stranger is sending good vibes your way. ❤

[@jillisenberg9704]

So sorry the house search is frustrating! I know it’s cliche to say, but I believe what is meant for you will come to you. Hang in there and be gentle with yourself. ❤

[@ellenmelon23]

Love that the vlogs are back! ❤Are you gardening again this year? 🪴

[@dundonoz]

one of the biggest things that confuses me as an adult is how people still haven't caught onto meal prepping & have to think about what they're eating & cook something new every single day. no please! i meal prep 3-4 different things so there is variety & also don't restrict food to a time of the day. I'll have steak & veges for breakfast & a chia bowl for dinner if i want. get onto it people. it saves me soooo much energy & brain space.

[@madie3288]

Love your take on ozempic!!

[@alyssajones4675]

Apartment/house hunting SUCKS. my girlfriend and i are moving to Boston in September and the number of times we have been ghosted by realtors, had places get rented out the DAY they were listed, and had leasing agents tell us people are offering more than what the RENT is listed at is insane. So i totally feel you. Sending you and Drew all the good vibes that you will find your perfect place!

[@adriennew9778]

Ugh, yes! Chronically tired and a mom... it's so not easy. I'm very lucky I have an incredibly supportive spouse

[@rebeccakazdoy3198]

I just had an idea. Bring your stuff/materials to apply when you’re looking so you don’t have to rush home. And you can just rush to a coffee shop near by or something 🥲😭

[@amberhalford9738]

Planning what’s for dinner is the biggest argument my husband and I have recently I saw a woman on TikTok who makes a seasonal menu so for April May June she makes a spring menu and it repeats so we’re trying that now. If you have cheeseburgers on Monday, you have cheeseburgers on Monday for a three month period helps with grocery shopping fatigue, etc.

[@Rachel-no4ql]

obsessed with the thumbnail for this lol. love u

[@carson2809]

I totally understand the chronic fatigue! I’ve been helping family move for the past 2 weeks and now that it’s done I’ve lost all my energy and I’ve done nothing but slept today and I feel so lazy and down on myself for doing that. I also have chronic pain and I feel like my fatigue comes from masking my autism etc

[@AErixson]

I’m moving soon too and we started looking six months in advance, it’s crazy out there! Sometimes things don’t work out and that’s okay!

[@jacquelinejanewashere]

This is a sentiment most people are echoing these days life is very hard it'll be ok💜

[@leesalillie2118]

We do a meal plan when the grocery specials come out, and we shop the first day of the sales. The night before we decide the meals we will cook.We buy what is on sale, and we make meals throughout the week. Wednesday is always "meatless Wednesday" and the night we shop is always leftover night.

[@leesalillie2118]

Also @mac.larena here on KZbin or TikTok has a lot of great ideas to use what we have!

[@evar.8641]

I love cooking so this is easy for me but here’s a tip: i love different cuisines so whenever I travel I think about what I wanna recreate at home and then you can just go through your fav dishes from these countries or literally take a globe and randomly pick a country and cuisine

[@nadinemadsen4366]

First off grief is grief, no matter who or what it is. There is no time limit for grief either. I still think of my Baby Girl who passed 17 years ago. I will still get a little teary eyed thinking of her, or when I see a dog that looks like her. @nd maybe get a couple of apps on your phone like Tasty app. That way you can at least get a few ideas on recipes or maybe it will inspire a recipe to make. And finally I am one of those people who think that things happen for a reason, so you not getting these houses just means you haven't found the "one" yet. For whatever reason those were just not the right one for you and Drew. Be patience and you will find it. Good luck with the house hunting and remember to always take care of your self first above all else.

[@vewo4653]

Have you tried treating your sibo with the sibo diet? Heard great things about. You technically starve the bacteria by not eating some specific thing. I also suffer from fatigue and what helped me was to accept the fact, that some have endless stamina and some have to recharge. And that's OKAY ❤

[@BlueJean452]

I would never tell someone what to do with their own body but as someone who was on Wegovy (same drug as Ozempic just different dose) I would say do a lot of research if anyone wants to start it. No one really talks about the fact that it simply doesn’t work on about 13% of people. As someone who took it for months and lost zero weight, the mental toll of putting your body through that and not seeing any results is really difficult. Especially when people are talking about it like it’s a miracle drug that “everyone” loses so much weight on but I didn’t. Made me feel like a failure in the strangest way. Also it does make you feel nauseous about 95% of the time which sucks.

[@litua13]

I've made a "menu" that I put on my fridge so I know what I like to make and go off of that for what to make for the week. I also have a category for saved tiktoks and instagram recipes that I look through sometimes and that helps a lot.

[@courtneylineker]

One of my fave snacks is cottage cheese with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and chili crunch. Can eat with a spoon or use pita chips. It’s amazing.

[@marionreader2205]

SIBO friend over here - I have been able to work with a naturopath and take a natural antibiotic/anti-microbial for my SIBO and it has worked like a dream. AND you can take them more consistently and long term to help keep the SIBO away which isn't really and option with antibiotics. It takes a bit longer than traditional antibiotics, but I didn't have any intense symptoms like I usually get with any antibiotic I take. If that's your vibe, I give a stamp of approval to that method and would recommend to anyone looking for alternative treatments. Best of luck to you and your belly

[@MsArtsyMeg]

I enjoy mini cucumbers, carrots, and poppy seed dressing as a snack lately I enjoy making enchiladas with rice, peppers, onions, and beans inside Also a veggie stir fry and air fried tofu is delightful

[@brittzkrieg]

Plan your meals! Makes your life so much easier.

[@JennaMcCallister]

As someone who is currently seeking a home to purchase instead of renting again, they're both bonkers but the rental market is definitely worse in my area. That's great your landlord is letting you do month-to-month though!

[@niamhrose2655]

TIP for figuring out what to eat: buy a blank recipe book! I always forget about tasty meals I've made. So now when I find a new recipe and it turns out really well I write it in my blank cook book. If I'm ever stuck on what to cook I go back to the book for inspiration ☺️❤️

[@hiitskaitlyn]

Side note: love your editor. They’ve really elevated your videos and make me laugh even more!

[@jaykaytherapy]

I've been doing a non-salad chopped salad. I saw it on IG (yes I'm in my mid 30s). We chopped up a bunch of different salad toppings (w/o lettuce or spinach bc I can't eat either one) and added it a bowl with dressing of choice. All of our salads (hubby, myself, and 10 year old) looked different but all healthy and fun. We had: deli meat, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, cubed cheese, mushrooms, olives, pickles, and avocado. We also have plans to do it again and add drained/rinsed beans. Does not have to be fancy to work. I've also been eating a lunchable/charcuterie type meal for lunch at work (rice crackers, deli meat, cheese) and it has been wonderful!

[@erinbelmont3374]

We write down our meals list in google keep and then you can go back and look at meals you’ve made in the past that we forgot about. I also have a dinner Pinterest board and take pictures and sometimes go through my camera roll. But the struggle every week is real!

[@kristinanders0n]

I make oven baked crispy black bean tacos at least once a week and they are life changing! Super easy to put together, healthy, filling, and you can add whatever kind of spices/veggies/sauces you like to switch it up. I have my own recipe but there’s a bunch on TikTok as well :)

[@errikascott]

Looking for a place to rent is so overwhelming and stressful. The fact that most places won’t allow you to secure it until quite soon before you need to move is the worse part. When my bf and I were looking here in Cincinnati I started to despise getting on Zillow so much like it would spike my anxiety every day 😫 stay strong!

[@Elizkleincaz]

I work in property management. Wait until the fall or winter to move if you can. Everyone wants to move late spring or summer because kids are out of school, the weather is good, etc.

[@juleahmorehouse2306]

My husband and I use EveryPlate. It's literally the only way that I don't get overwhelmed from cooking and meal planning. We order our meals for 4 people instead of 2 so we have leftovers the next day. Working full time and meal planning SUCKS

[@orysyaf8337]

I also tested positive for sibo. Doing Intermediate fasting helped me a ton with the bloating. Gave me extra time to really digest everything.

[@meegsuk]

Re: dinner. Honestly, I found meal boxes like Chefs Plate or Hello Fresh help me. I can choose once and then I don’t have to think about it. Helps my ADHD and full life!

[@kelsyschoreo]

Snacks! Easy things popcorn, veggies and pita chips with hummus, fruit and Nutella or yogurt dip! Also chips and salsa/gauc. Those are my go tos

[@malgoszczerba]

Hello from Ottawa, Canada! 🇨🇦

[@lilacyoshi]

I started taking ozempic for diabetes and luckily for me I didn’t care if I lost weight. I didn’t lose a lot of weight taking it, and it wasn’t until more recently that I now have a coach through a diabetes program where I’m being monitored that I’m actually making substantial progress. I think I also have sibo, but no official diagnosis. I feel like I’m feeling a lot better overall now - but nausea is probably my worst symptom. I know they’re working on coming out with pill form GLP-1’s that have less symptoms, so maybe that’s something to look into in the future for anybody considering it. I was really impressed recently to see there’s GLP-1’s that are just for weight loss now, so those who are diabetic like me are still getting the doses we need and other people can enjoy the weight loss benefits of the other versions!

[@beckyherrera5387]

Yeah I think the only one specifically for weightloss is wegovy, but I feel that since the word is out there now about these drugs, it is making it difficult to get ahold of any of them because there are doctors out there that will prescribe the other ones off label for purely its weightloss effect. My husband has been on Trulicity for about 4 years and has had no side effects. His a1c is now great and yes he did lose about 50 pounds but that wasn’t the intention. Now that these drugs are more popular in the weightloss realm we’ve found Trulicity is becoming more difficult to get ahold of. This last month I had to call 18 different pharmacies to find one that had one box. I’m truly worried how this is going to effect his ability to get the drug he needs for diabetes as the popularity grows of the weightloss aspects of these drugs and people choosing to use them purely for weightloss.

[@Jenni_Parry]

Carrie, I definitely believe I could summon you with a pair of Sambas 😂😂

[@puzzlenerd]

My husband and I owned a home years ago, moved out of state and rented, which lasted for many years, then our lease was coming due in February and we decided to pivot and buy a house in a new state. When I started looking at Zillow, it pulled up my old house first, and I could have been sick over how much more it is worth now, but I'm trying to delete that from my mind. Coulda, shoulda, woulda. There are pros and cons to renting and owning, but no matter what, everything is SO expensive and competitive now. It is ridiculous. It is nice you can go month to month and also, you may find a much easier time to move after this month or the next few. I have undiagnosed ADHD, but I am positive I have it. Not the hyper version, the paralyzed one. But, between that, my hormones and the stress of a long-distance move, I feel like I barely have anything left in the tank these days. Like my battery can be plugged in, but it only charges 20%. I am so frustrated, and I'm not doing any of the things that I know will help...like regular exercise. But, I have noticed that I also use hyperfocus when it comes to exercise, and then eventually I get kind of bored and lose all focus. Then I feel bad and go through a whole spiral. Pet grief is just as valid as any other. I have been through many losses (humans and pets), and losing pets is very high for me. I am closer to my dog than to most people. I have been where you are, and it is really hard ❤️ And lastly, I don't know what to eat either. Between the three of us in my family, we like about six of the same home cooked meals. So, those are in heavy rotation if we all want to eat the same thing. It gets so boring. But, I also don't really want to try a lot of new things. All in all, I'm tired! The move knocked me down, and I have been trying so hard to get up. My hormones (perimenopause) are out of whack, my ADHD brain is in paralyzed mode, and the only thing I have energy for is what absolutely needs to get done. I have decorating to do, and I can't even pull myself together to finish that. Thanks for sharing how you feel and the good and the bad. I can relate, and it makes me feel less alone. I am rooting for you, and that right living situation will come along. Maybe the fact that it was easy before means this time you won't end up with ceiling rats and bad neighbors. I'm not making fun, just that you have been through it. Maybe the next is the best yet!!

[@Ailurachel]

In the notes app on my phone I have a list of dinners with variations of each so when it's time to food shop I just open the list and pick from there :) Helps with the decision paralysis

[@abbypalos6633]

I completely understand how you feel. I'm 42, I don't own a house, don't have a career and move on average every six months to a year. Just found out I'm moving again.

[@bri9734]

This sounds legit what it was like when we were trying to buy in 2022… we got denied constantly until we finally found our home. Didn’t expect to hear that from renting …

[@Ginmabes]

Carrie - I have Hashimoto's disease (and am generally a fatigue-prone gal). I completely understand the strain of that bone-deep fatigue and the feeling of being lazy. But we're not lazy! Our bodies need rest and time and care. I beat myself up for years because of it until I thought nope, if I am having a flare-up then I will rest as much as I need. (I am childfree so I can sleep when I need to without being needed, and I acknowledge that, but it's still tough). It's hard to explain to people who haven't experienced it that it's not just "tired". Go easy on yourself.

[@beckyherrera5387]

Hashis is the worst! I’ve had it for about 15 years but it wasn’t until 4 years ago that I was officially diagnosed. The fatigue was so bad that I was constantly tired and literally had to nap in the middle of the day to function. I’m pretty well controlled now, but when I have a flare, forget anything else getting done, I just need to sleep and take care of myself. Also child free. Can’t imagine having a kid and dealing with chronic fatigue😬

[@Ginmabes]

@@beckyherrera5387 Me too! Before I was diagnosed and medicated I felt so ashamed about having to sleep so much (sometimes nap twice or even three times a day just to get through). I was so embarrassed! I'm pretty good now, too, but I have accepted that some of us are sleepy gals and a nap doesn't mean we aren't productive or fabulous.

[@lilakalick8531]

Dear Carrie, understand and can empathize about the sibo journey. Highly recommend checking out Karen Hurd’s work and Unique Hammond for the Bean Protocol- seems counterintuitive but eating beans helps so much with tummy issues. Thanks for sharing so openly and honestly in these videos I really appreciate it and it makes me feel less alone!