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The Rubber Hand

The strangest thing happened to me at 3am this morning when the husband got up for work:

I’ve been sleeping with my arms wrapped under my stomach (to keep me warm!) and occasionally they fall asleep. Well last night my arm DIED. It was so numb that I couldn’t even lift it. So I had to take my other hand and physically MOVE my arm out from under me. In the process my numb hand snapped back and hit me in the face and I didn’t feel it so it felt just like a rubber hand in my head. SO WEIRD!!!!!!!!!!! I hate the feeling of blood rushing back into my limbs. Luckily I don’t think I suffered any serious nerve damage!!

I woke up at 5:00 to get going on the day. (YAY it’s Friday!!) At the gym I did 45 minutes on the ET and a round of upper body weights: 2 sets of 15 of biceps, shoulder press, triceps, deltoids, and chest, all on an aerobics step to keep my heart rate up.

Once home, I got to continue playing hostess because my friend Kelsey had a project emergency and had to come to my house at 7:30 to finish our semester project for Nutrition in the Lifespan. I made her oatmeal and coffee while she worked 🙂

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The combo included a new treat: Maple Pecan ProBar!

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Today’s combo:

  • 1/3 cup oats, soy milk, water
  • 1 tiny banana
  • 2 tbsp wheatberries
  • 1 tbsp raisins
  • Pinch salt, vanilla
  • 1/8th a crumbled ProBar
  • Spoonful Barney Butter

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Chandelier Snickerdoodle coffee –

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The ProBar, which is all organic, raw, vegan whole foods – me likes! – tasted delicious. The maple flavor was the perfect amount to now overpower the bar and the nuts were nice and chunky. And I loved the whole flax seeds in it to crunch between my teeth. My gripe? This TINY 1″ portion was 100 calories (that’s 1/4 of the 400 calorie bar)! It’s just too calorie dense for me to use regularly, but these would be perfect for an athlete or someone aiming to gain weight without feeling stuffed:

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Want to try one for yourself!?!?

KERF CONTEST: From Sea To Shining Sea!!

The folks at ProBar want to spread the joy far and wide! Five KERF readers will win a 5-bar pack of ProBars. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment with your city and state (or Canadian location). I think it’ll be cool to see where you guys are all reading 🙂 

Off to class!!! (That is if Kelsey finishes before we have to go!)

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Moran says

    Oh you are so lucky its “FRIDAY”!! I hate when my hands go numb when I sleep as well; it happens quite often now cause its a little cold!

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  4. Carole Havrila says

    I want to try the ProBar…I like that they have great, “pure” ingredients and they would be perfect for work snacks and after a long run. Carole
    Charlottesville, Virginia

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  5. Marie says

    I love your blog. I just found it a couple weeks ago and I think my husband is sick of me referring to your recipes already. I live in Worcester, MA. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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  6. megan says

    Morning, Kath!
    Oh my, I know just how you feel about your hand feeling like rubber!!! That happens to me like once every 2 weeks. I literally have to use my “undead” hand to pick up the “dead” hand and move it!!! Haha…my Mom says the same thing happens to her, too. So strange!
    Well, have a lovely morning!

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  9. Danielle J says

    MM those looks delicious. Your oats look great (as usual). I go to school in College Park, MD. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  18. Yet Another Heather says

    The probar does look great, but I’m more intrigued by the Snickerdoodle coffee. 🙂

    Location: Greensboro, NC

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  19. K says

    That arm thing has happened to me before! One time my leg even fell asleep so when I got out of bed I literally fell down because it just gave out – haha great way to wake up, huh?!

    Representin’ Detroit, MI over here 😀

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  24. Laura says

    Us Canucks are jealous of your very long Holiday weekend.
    Love your blog and the bars sound awesome….
    Laura – Burlington, Ontario, Canada

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  25. Brittany says

    My arm once completely died once before while sleeping as well- it was scary. But it did come back to life!!!
    Those bars look delish.

    Location: Richmond, VA

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  29. Sarah says

    The story about your hand made me laugh this morning. I was trying to imagine the whole thing as I was reading along!

    These bars would be great for my husband who needs some nutritious snack choices. We’re in St. Joseph, MO.

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  31. Stacey says

    It made me think of when I was little and my older brother would smack me with my own hand and say, “quit hitting yourself” over and over!

    Terre Haute, IN

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  32. Stacy (IN) says

    I had a dream last night that I visited your house and you made me lunch. No idea why I was in NC 🙂

    I’m in Monticello, IN

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  34. ashley (sweet & natural) says

    I literally laughed at loud imagining the hand situation! Hope you don’t have a black eye. 😛

    I’m in New York, NY!

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  36. Meghann says

    I like to see how my location idea had been making the blog rounds. 🙂

    Orlando, FL where its currently 70 degrees and sunny outside. 🙂

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  37. Andrea (Off Her Cork) says

    Oh I hate when that happens! There was one time where my arm was hanging off the bed and fell asleep. I woke up and couldn’t move my arm or find it so for a split second I thought it fell off. LOL Then I realized it was just asleep and I had to move it with my other hand.

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  39. kathleen McLaughlin says

    warm and sunny denver, co here! who would have thought it be 65 degrees here at the end of november? not this lady!

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  40. Aimee says

    Pittsburgh, PA

    I had the same sleepy hand problem once, it was horrible! I didn’t even know where I was swinging it.

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  42. Sarah says

    Hey Kath! Thanks for hosting another contest. Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving 🙂

    Louisville, Kentucky

    p.s. I’m jealous of those of you in warmer temps…the HIGH here today is 40 🙁

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  49. Heather says

    *delurking*

    I love your blog! Thanks for sharing your recipes (and daily life) with us every day!

    cold, snowy Cleveland, OH…….boo…..

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  57. Lee says

    I remember my father telling me that happened to him and his hand was on his face and he thought there was someone in the room attacking him!

    I’m from Atlanta, GA.

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  58. Bonnie says

    They sound delicious! Oh, and my arm does that ALL the time when I’m sleeping…it’s definitely a weird feeling.

    Dayton, OH

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  64. Nikole says

    I am a stomach sleeper and the “rubber hand” tends to happen to me more often than I would like. That probar looks yummy. Kansas City, KS

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  69. Jennifer says

    Hi Kath,
    I love checking your blog daily from Bangor, ME. I have learned about so many different products that we often don’t see this far north!

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  71. sarah says

    Wish we were able to get some of the food you always show….maybe we will get them up in in Riverview, New Brunswick Canada sometime. 🙂 Love your blog!!

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  76. Julie L says

    Thanks for the opportunity! I just found a couple new Larabars I love, thanks to Kath (Ginger snap, chocolate coconut, and coconut creme pie) – can’t wait to try these new bars!

    I’m in Madison, WI – we have a little snow on the ground…so it’s a little chilly! I slept in pj pants last night.

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  77. Lisa says

    I feel you – or not, given the numbness – on the rubber-hand issue. It’s frustrating, especially if you’ve overslept and need to get going but can’t!

    Bethel, Ohio

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  95. Evelyn says

    Yummy breakfast, Kath! You never fail to amaze me with your different oatmeals.

    MY name is Evelyn and I reside in Riverside, IL.

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  97. Jenny A. says

    Hi Bonnie in Dayton, OH – I’m over here in Yellow Springs, OH, but I’ll be in Dayton later today to meet some girlfriends for lunch!

    I hope everyone has a great day. It’s my “Friday” today, too! Woohooo 😉

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  101. Clare says

    Oh-I was confused about the Friday thing, now I got it! I’m in Santa Rosa, CA-(Wine Country, Kath-I drive past Ledson a couple of times a week!)

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  104. Maartje says

    Hi, I thought it would be nice to let you know you also have a reader from the Netherlands!

    I really like to read your blog, your breakfast posts are my favourite 🙂

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  107. Nurse Berger says

    Kath- The grapefruit are ready! Please send me your adress. Have a great Thanksgiving from Nurse Berger and all the kids at Cantu!

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  112. Heather says

    HI Kath –
    Thanks for another contest! I will be seeing my sister on Thursday for the holiday – and she has asked me to make her a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast (because she’s been hearing me rave about the oatmeal I make every morning now!)… thanks for new ideas on how to spice up the old fashion rolled oats! Happy Thanksgiving!
    Heather in Newton, MA

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  116. baggles says

    Lots of girls from Indiana!!

    I’m from Nap-town (Indianapolis) myself. 🙂

    I wish today was my “friday”… more like thursday for me!

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  121. MH says

    Woohoo!

    Reading from New York, NY!

    (But originally from Minneapolis and spent four years at school in Madison, WI–so @Julie L and @Katie, I feel your pain!!)

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  129. Karmen says

    You give so many great ideas for oatmeal! I wish I could find barney butter around here… I’ll keep searchin’ =)

    I’m in (currently snowy) Royal Oak, Michigan!

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  133. katie says

    Thats a great tip to help gain weight because I don’t like to stuff my face until I’m uncomfortably full. Bars like this would help!

    location: Newburyport, MA!

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  141. Dale says

    Haha, Kath my arms ALWAYS fall asleep at night!! I love sleeping with my arms tucked underneath me. My husband thinks I’m so wierd, but I think it’s some sort of subconscious thing I have!

    Anyway, I am reading KERF from Emmitsburg, MD.

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  145. sarah c says

    ps, that hand thing has totally happened to me before…when i told people about it at work they thought i was weird! ha, glad i’m not the only one

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  146. brandi says

    My arm does that a lot! I sleep on my side (on top of my arm) all the time – it is so weird!

    Pembroke, VA

    I haven’t even SEEN these bars before!

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  159. Jenn (eating bender) says

    The “rubber hand” effect happens to me every once in a while! It’s really scary!

    Reading from Chicago, IL 🙂

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  161. Maria says

    I’ve had the rubber arm happen- not pleasent. It always makes me think of the scene in Harry Potter when Professor Lockheart de-bones Harry’s arm after the bludger incident. Ugh.

    I ate Probars and Larabars when I had to gain weight, and love them!

    Canastota, NY

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  162. Becky says

    I adore this blog and would love to win a contest!
    I live in Albany, NY but go to school in Rochester, NY 🙂

    Lots of chilly temperatures and snow here!

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  170. katie says

    Does anyone know how to add a blog to your blog roll if it is not part of your same domain thing? I cannot figure out how to add for example Eat Like Me because it is a compeltely different website.

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  173. Ryane says

    Glad to see I’m not the only one whose hands fall asleep as I’m sleeping too – def not my favorite feeling in the world.

    I’d almost go for snow over another rainy day in Lowell, MA!

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  175. Allison K says

    I’ve totally hit my self in the face before with “rubber hand” I’m glad I’m not the only one.

    Meridian, IDAHO! 🙂

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  176. Ashley H says

    Long Beach, Ca

    I think it’s funny that people who never post suddenly appear on contest days. I guess you get to see how many people check this blog first thing in the morning!

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  177. Rina says

    Oooh. I LOVE any type of energy bar and pro bar looks awesome.
    I’m from Niceville (yes, yes..laugh) in the sunny state of FLORIDA!

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  184. Mary Helen says

    My arm has fallen asleep like that before. It is a very strange feeling! I am glad yours didn’t last too long 🙂

    Dallas, TX

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  193. jen says

    i can’t afford food anymore! kath, i did quit my job to focus on grad school full time. eeep!

    send to waiting mouth in philadelphia, pa. 🙂

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  194. Laura says

    My hands fall asleep sometimes, but never my entire arm. Yikes!

    I live in Woodbridge, VA. (but typing now from my office in DC)

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  195. Holly says

    Hi Kath! The oatmeal looks deeelicious as usual! It feels SO good to be home for Thanksgiving Break! College wears ya down!
    Hometown: Crestwood, KY

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  202. Olga says

    Argh, I hate when my arms fall asleep AND hit me in the face! That happens to me so much…hahah

    And I’m reading from Amherst, MA!

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  203. jenner says

    The rubber hand story is hilarious! That ProBar sounds delish, I don’t think I’ve seen them around in stores.

    Winston-Salem, NC (for school!)… originally from a teensy tiny town in Bergen Cty, NJ!

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  207. MKM says

    haha, that used to happen to me at least once a week – the whole thing: I would have to use my other hand to lift my arm. And, I don’t have any arm troubles, so, I think you’ll be fine. 🙂

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  210. Sara says

    Oh my gosh, the same things happen to my arms! Whenever I sleep on my stomach, I put my arms up underneath my pillow and I’ll wake up with them being totally rubber! I’ve hit myself in the face numerous times with my sleeping arms.

    By the way, I’m reading from Prescott, AZ! 🙂

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  212. sarah says

    oh i have had that ‘rubber arm’ feeling before — awful! it feels quite catastrophic as it is happening, too.

    reading from chapel hill, NC 🙂

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  223. Keri says

    I love your blog Kath! I live in Havelock, NC but I am from the Seattle area so I definitly need some good health bars, they dont have that kinda stuff here in the Havelock area! -Keri

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  229. Kristie says

    I’ve experienced the curse of the dead arm before. It freaks me out yet it’s so hilarious at the same time.

    I’m in Ontario, Canada 🙂

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  232. Anne P says

    Prague, Czech Republic! (check out my latest blog posts!)

    Formerly Arlington, VA 🙂 And if I win the bars could be sent to my family or something to send to me if Prague is not an option!

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  238. Adi says

    It’s my birthday today, this is my first KERF comment ever and there’s a ton of yucky snow outside. Is that a good enough reason for the random number generator to pick me? 🙂

    I’m in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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  249. tiffany says

    LOL! Sorry about the hand. I hate when that happens. Not a fan of the cold at all. Even in California…. =/

    Walnut, CA

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  252. Justy2003 says

    That story about your arm is funny! I’ve never had mine go to sleep THAT much!

    I read every day from Houston, TX…and I would LOVE some free bars 😀

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  261. AshinMT says

    Read your blog daily! Would love to try some of those super calorie bars, as we dont have a whole foods, earth fare… (etc etc) ANYWHERE here in Lewistown, Montana (or in Montana period actually).. the bar options are prettty slim! Have a great Thanksgiving!

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  262. Kate says

    Hey! I love the idea of putting a little bit of a whole food bar on top of some oatmeal…all i have a whole almonds in the house (right now) and while I love them I don’t really want whole almonds…heehee!!! Love the idea!!

    Kate from Kingston, Ontario, CANADA!!!

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  266. Meg Conant says

    It’s hard to find raw food bars. The only one I knew about until today was the Lara bar. I’ll have to check them out!

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  268. Liz says

    Laying on my arms is the only way I can fall asleep… so I know the feeling. Although I have yet to rubber hand myself.
    Moscow, ID

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  270. Lindsey says

    Hi Kath! I’m new to reading your blog and I have to say you are absolutely adorable and I love your posts. I find myself looking forward to your daily musings and food pictures!!!

    Rochester, NY

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  284. C. says

    I recently discovered your blog and find myself quite addicted.
    So good to have a healthy addiction!

    You’ll find me in Canada in the most major northern city, Edmonton. It’s a great city with about a million inhabitants.

    Keep up the great work Kath, this positive dose of healthy goodness is much appreciated amidst the everyday doom and gloom.

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  285. melissa iwai says

    Never had a Pro Bar before.
    I know, it’s so annoying when you wake up with numb limbs!
    I am in Brooklyn NY

    Have a great day!

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  286. Kay W. says

    Hi Kath! Oh, the bar looks soooo good…can’t wait to win some and try ’em 🙂
    I was already “addicted” to morning oats before finding your blog and NOW I am addicted to adding bits and pieces of various and assorted kinds of granola bars! haha! Guess you’re rubbing off on me! Have a blessed Thanksgiving and enjoy your time off.

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  289. melissa says

    I’ve never tried these bars before…the sure look yummy:)

    I really appreciate your attitude toward “healthy” living..it’s nice to see a true appreciation of the little things in life that make EVERYDAY special…very refreshing…love your blog!

    Melissa
    Palm Harbor, Florida

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  290. Serena says

    Good Morning! It is 8:20 here in WA state. I have to say I absolutely love reading your blog! I look forward to the 3 posts per day, everyday! I have begun eating oatmeal again since reading your blog and am in love with it! I have tried many yummy combos, but I have to say the most amazing part I notice is the increase in my energy throughout the day. I usually have the oatmeal after my workout and find that I am satisfied for several hours and my energy stays up. Before the oatmeal I would inevitably start to crash/fall asleep when I put my 2 y/o son down for a nap around noon or 1pm. Now I have no difficulty staying awake and getting tons done while he sleeps. Anyway…I am rambling…I thought I would post since you’re having a contest/drawing for the bars, but also to say, “Thank you so much!”

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  292. Ruth Mauntz says

    Uggghhhh!! I hate it when my arm falls asleep like that! it is the most awkward feeling.
    I’m looking forward to the Probar! 😀
    I live in San Diego, CA!!!

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  296. Melissa P. says

    Kath- That happens with my arm almost once a week. I fall asleep with it up over my head. It feels nuts!
    Location: Broomfield, CO

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  297. Julia (Santa Barbara Dreaming) says

    I’ve seen those Pro Bars, but I’ve never had a chance to try them yet.
    I’m sending my hello’s from sunny Santa Barbara, CA.

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  309. kimberly says

    I came across your blog through a friend about a month ago! I read it every day and it makes me want to eat healthier! I have been so encouraged to eat healthier and exercise more. I am a super healthy eat and religious exerciser from time to time… your blog just helped kick me back into gear. Thank you so much for the time it takes to blog.

    Lake Stevens, WA
    Kim

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  313. Eliza says

    hey–just wanted to let you know that i love seeing all of your great creations and reading the blog!

    those pro bars sure look good!

    i’m reading from Andover, MA

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  315. Katie says

    Hi! I have a question about wheatberries- do you find that they help fill you up and add to your oatmeal? also do you cook them before hand and then add to your oatmeal? Thanks!

    Oh and right now im reading from canton, ohio!

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  317. Cate says

    I love your blog!

    It’s Friday?!? Lucky you. Heehee. I hate it when I get that so-numb-that-it-feels-dead feeling in my hand(s).

    Free bars! mmmmmm I’m in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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  321. Katie says

    That’s so strange about your arm! Oliver Sacks wrote a really cool book (The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat) about neurological issues that cause weird things to happen in your brain. Like, seeing your own leg in bed and thinking it was someone else’s. I know your arm just fell asleep, but it’s still pretty interesting!

    I blog from St. Paul, MN and New York, NY.

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  322. Amy Hughes says

    Mobile, AL

    Kath – I had a “rubber” leg once. I actually tried to get out of bed and stand up and promptly fell over. It was so weird!

    Love the blog and lurk all the time!

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  324. debra says

    I love your blog and the other blogs I’ve found off your site. It’s made me think outside the box when preping my morning oatmeal. Who knew there could be so much variety!!!

    Keep up the great blog,
    Debra from Snowy Syracuse, NY

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  329. Debbie says

    I read your blog every day. Love it. I live in the Atlanta area…and eat oatmeal every morning, though not as “tricked out” as yours! 😉

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  336. julieh says

    I’d love to try the Probars!- Spokane, WA

    I know the feeling of the “dead limb”…I hate that too…really any feeling of not controling my body freaks me out.

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  339. Jill Bjorholm says

    Ha! I was cracking up at the rubber hand because I know exactly how that feels! I LOVE your blog and have turned to greet my morning with a bowl of steel cut (they’re chewy!) oats every morning.

    Cheers from Alaska,
    Jill

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  340. Marianne says

    Victoria, BC, Canada

    And I get that numb hand thing every once in a while. For some reason, I’ll put my arm above my head while sleeping, then wake up in the middle of the night and it will be numb. Once I woke up with my numb arm resting on my cheek, which was creepy, since I couldn’t feel that it was my own arm! Scared the crap outta me!

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  344. kristin point says

    The rubber hand is brutal. Happens to my legs too!

    I love hearing where everyone is from! I’m reppin’ Long Island, NY (Rocky Point)

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  350. Beth says

    Yummy! I envy your ability to get up so early and work out – I just can’t do it!

    Chicago, Illinois here!

    http://buticantcook.blogspot.com

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  357. lisam says

    Hey,
    Seattle, WA (until the end of this quarter)
    San Diego, CA (winter break)
    Copenhagen, Denmark (Study abroad in January!!)

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  362. Courtney says

    We had bison burgers last night and I thought of you! I wanted to take a picture of the meal because it was wonderfully pretty, but I was hungry and the burgers were so good. The best EVER I think.

    But – in other news, I would love to try the new Pro Bars down here in Red Stick, Louisiana.

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  364. Dorothy says

    One time both my arms fell asleep & someone was knocking on the door. My mom answered it, but I came out of my room with both my arms hanging like, “Mom, my arms are dead!” They both laughed.

    Rock Island, IL

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  368. Miss Tiffie says

    OMG that happens to me all the time too. I like sleeping ON my arms instead of pillows.. I’m weird… haha… And that happens to me when I sit too long.. I’ve twisted my ankle like that @_@ it’s like it’s completely gone so I have NO idea until I’m flat on the ground.

    MMM those bars sound yummie!!!

    Sudbury, MA

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  375. Jill says

    I’m a lurker and I love reading your blog! I can never seem to get my food pictures to look as fancy as yours!

    I’m blogging from: Indianapolis, IN

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  382. Allison K says

    Hey Liz (#268) Do you go to Uof I? I went there…GO VANDALS!!!!! Sorry Kath, I was just so excited to see another reader from IDAHO!

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  388. Katie says

    Regular University of Illinois reader here. Kath, thanks for taking the time to blog everyday and include fun contests!

    Champaign, IL.

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  401. Noriko says

    Greetings from St Helena, CA! Your obsession with oatmeal=mine with cream of wheat!! Always enjoy reading your blog, helps me keep sane in the world of culinary school. Keep it up!

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  404. Biz says

    It’s like those planks from Whole Foods, a little amount for a lot of calories!

    But at least its whole food – I could eat a snickers for more calories!

    Count me in:

    Cary, Illinois

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  413. Meghan says

    those bars sound delicious! You have turned me on to stovetop oats with all of your delicious combinations – thanks!
    Meghan
    Lititz, PA

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  419. RunningCait says

    Happy Almost Thanksgiving!! PS I love the idea of breaking up a bar in the oats – can’t wait to try it!!

    Cait

    Concord, NH

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  423. mel h says

    hey Kath!! I’m Mel from Lexington, KY~ I’m so jealous this is your Friday~ I have classes tomorrow then I have to drive ten hours to NC! I hate traveling. Happy Turkey Day

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  428. Jessica says

    Hey Mel H!

    I’m from Lexington, KY and live in NC now – sounds like we make the opposite commute! Safe traveling!

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  430. Becky says

    I have to say, I never knew oatmeal could be so fun and delicious until I started reading your blog! I use your little “tricks” all the time!

    Becky

    Houston, TX

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  434. Heidi says

    Originally from Syracuse, NY- currently making your recipes in Brussels, Belgium! Thanks for writing such an entertaining blog. 🙂

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  439. Liz says

    Ahh, I’m jealous of you Amercans and your upcoming holiday. Have a great Thanksgiving everyone

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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  444. Gina says

    The rubber hand happened to me once, too! It totally freaked me out.

    The giveaway sounds really yummy! I’m in Tampa, FL =)

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  448. Jennifer says

    Jennifer from Huntersville NC, can you believe all of your readers!!! How great is that., even some from my home state of Michigan, (Wyandotte to be exact) Have a great Thanksgiving.

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  455. VCK says

    Maybe if I win I will discover a bar I like. I have tried several and they all taste meh, but 10 minutes after I eat them I feel like I’ve just consumed a bunch of rocks. No mi piace.
    Portland, OR

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  460. elizabeth says

    So I’m not officially entering the contest, since I can’t receive packages at my apartment (grrr!) but I really just wanted to be a part of this check-in from-all-over-fest.

    I’m reading recipes from lovely Cincinnati, OH. And it’s my “Friday” too, since I’m soon to head SOUTH (!!) to Atlanta, GA, where weather.com is predicting at least one 60 degree day while I’m in town visiting my sister. *sighs contentedly*

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  462. JJ125 says

    I am too lazy to read thru all the comments to see if there are any m,oer but I did see at least one other DENVER, CO in here! We are supposed to get snow on Thursday!

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  470. Nicolle says

    I look forward to reading your blog every morning as I drive into work. Your lifestyle is inspiring to me — not only your wonderful meals and exercise, but going back to school to pursue your interest/passion Thank you for sharing a bit of your life with us.

    Omaha, Nebraska

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  473. Rupi says

    I love your blog! Oh and I am reading a book you might like: The Omnivore’s Dilemma–really good. Have a great thanksgiving.

    Thousand Oaks, CA

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  482. Courtney says

    Hey Kath!

    I’m really looking forward to trying one of your many oatmeal concoctions this weekend!

    I’m from Mandeville, Louisiana.

    Thanks!

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  483. Sarah says

    Happy Thanksgiving from Waco, TX! (where we don’t have a Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, or EarthFare… even more reason to win the bars!)

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  484. Sabra says

    I’ve had the same numb arm thing happen before!! Feels so incredibly weird not to be able to move your arm. I read your blog almost everyday in Knoxville, TN. Love it!

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  485. Kristy says

    Thanksgiving greetings from Grand Rapids, Michigan!

    Kath, you have converted me to oatmeal in the mornings! I was a hard-core cereal lover, but there’s nothing like a warm bowl of oatmeal on the cold winter mornings!

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  486. Coley says

    The exact same thing has happened to me twice this week with my arm! I get so cold, I just ball up and can’t move my arm when I wake up, haha! Minneapolis, MN

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  490. Lauren says

    I read in Memphis, TN….but I’ll be driving to my hometown of Chatsworth, GA tomorrow, a tiny little town at the base of the blue ridge mountains.

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  492. Lara says

    I’ve had to lift my own arm before too and it is so freaky when you can’t feel yourself lifting it! I can’t say I’ve hit myself in the face though 😉 Ouch.

    I’m reading from Bristol, England but I am originaly from Northern California 🙂

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  497. Whitney says

    I’m in beautiful Eugene, Oregon!…but I’ll be in Bend, Oregon tomorrow for the long weekend. I see some other Oregonians on here…represent!

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  499. Angie says

    Spread some love north of the border to Nova Scotia, Canada!

    Love your blog Kath, thanks for introducing me to oatmeal to which now I have a love affair 😉

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  501. Kelly says

    That same thing has happened to me with a dead arm – it’s so creepy!

    I love reading your blog each day – you are definitely an inspiration for healthy, balanced living!

    Here’s my info for the contest – I’m reading your blog from La Jolla, California.

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  504. Holly says

    Reading from – Reidsville, NC

    I have a sister in Charlotte too so it is fun to read your blog and you are in similar weather and such like me! It helps me stay motivated to run and work out.

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  513. Martha says

    Hey Kath! This is my first post even after reading your blog for a while…I’m a sucker for free food! 🙂 I stumbled across your site and kept visiting when I saw that you are also a Davidson grad!!! (Class ’06, here!) Now I’m writing to you from Davis, CA. Thanks, and keep up the good work!

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  516. Lee says

    Hi Kath,
    I had the same thing happen to me a couple of times. One time, the lack of sensation in my “dead” arm made its way into my dream and I dreamt that my arm had been amputated … needless to say I woke up pretty freaked out and then freaked out even more when I couldn’t find my arm (it was above my head)!
    Lee
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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  527. Patricia says

    Hi! I’m de-lurking to join the contest, from Stratford, NJ
    Thanks so much for introducing me to oatmeal! I was always so scared of the stuff, and now I can’t get enough 🙂

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  530. Cindy says

    I’m finally de-lurking to participate. I’ve been reading your blog for awhile and love all your ideas. You definitely inspire me to try new foods 🙂 and I love your blog!!

    Arlington, VA

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  533. Lindsay says

    That arm thing has happened to me too!! It’s such a freaky sensation! I was shocked because I honestly thought someone had whacked my forehead with their arm. And then I realized it was my own. So strange!
    San Luis Obispo, CA

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  553. Jessie says

    Another de-lurker! Thanks for writing such a fabulous blog. I always look forward to reading! I’m in New Haven, CT.

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  567. shelley says

    its been so long since I’ve read your blog! silly army taking up all my free time =P well good to see your meals still make my mouth water. i can’t wait to get out of training and get to eat real (non military) food again! those pro bars look delicious too.

    -shelley from fort huachuca, az

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  588. Jessica says

    Howdy Neighbor (sorta),

    I really enjoy reading your blog! I found it from Jenna’s who I found from thecrockpotlady. You gals just rock! Thanks for all the wonderful information you provide! Keep blogging!

    Columbia, South Carolina

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  593. Rachel A says

    I’ve had my arms do that a few times. Glad to know I’m not the only one. I’m in “Music City”–Nashville, TN.

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  596. LisaR says

    hahah look at how many people commented on this entry! Well I just got to my computer so I might as well enter in my city and state even if you already picked your winner!
    Mishawaka, IN

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  600. emmy says

    Those look yummy! NYC, NY! (formerly St. Thomas, Virgin Islands – I’ve said that too many times, I don’t think all ever adapt to moving!)

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  607. heather says

    i’ve always wanted to try pro-bars! i live in the orlando, florida area.

    oh, where do you get your coconut chai tea? that brand has a pretty label!

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  617. Amanda says

    Haha I hear you on the whole rubber hand thing. That rarely happens, but when it does .. it kindof freaks me out!!!

    I am reading from Ardmore, PA (Outside of Philly)

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  618. Jennifer says

    This is my first post to your very wonderful blog. I’m in Omaha, NE (different from the other Jenn in Omaha, though). 🙂

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  619. pam says

    Kath,
    Your blog is one of the very best in my opinion. I love that you eat mostly clean foods and your culinary creations are out of this world, esp. your oatmeal(obvi!)
    Keep up the great work!
    Pam
    Commenting from: Juno Beach, FL

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  623. Lacey says

    HOLY MOLY 623?!?! hahaha. my hometown is Keene, NH!!! quick fact: Jumangi the movie (with Robin Williams) was partially filmed there 🙂 yay!

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  624. Amanda says

    hey kath! ive been reading this blog for months now and really enjoy it! and this is my first comment! =) woot woot

    Location: Ashburnham, Massachusetts (the ham)

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  627. Sarah says

    Thanks for all your motivating blogging, Kath!

    Sarah
    Brooklyn, NY (but my real hometown is North Attleboro, MA, where i’ll be headed tomorrow. Yay, thanksgiving!!)

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  628. supersu says

    love love love your blog….i have trouble finding some of the products here in canada….would really like to win these bars!

    i live in edmonton alberta canada
    -our thanksgiving was a month ago-
    -full time student and work full time in a medical clinic…..no hubby though so not as busy as you are!
    thanks again for your blog…keep it up

    su 🙂

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  633. Heather says

    Hey Kath! I love your blog 🙂 The story of your “dead” arm totally made me LOL! I’d love to win some ProBars 🙂

    reading from Louisville, KY, originally from Sharpsburg, MD

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  636. adrianna says

    the arm episode is just as bad as those random calf cramps that wake you up and you cant move your foot…youch!

    wheeling, wv

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  638. Kay W. says

    Oh, Kath ….so sorry, but I forgot to mention on my first comment where my hometown is! hope this is not too late.
    I live in Church Hill, TN and LOVE reading the blog…have gotten some really great ideas!
    Hoping I win the bars!!!!

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  639. Katherine says

    I’ve been reading your blog for about a year now from Salem, Oregon.

    I think you need some more west coast representation 🙂

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  640. Cami says

    Holy mega comments Batman!!! 🙂

    Bloomingdale, IL right here!

    Love the blog, love the Health & nutrition! Cheers & Happy Holidays!

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  645. Stephanie says

    Arlington, VA

    I’ve been reading your blog for about 8 months and my boyfriend sometimes asks me “is this a Kath recipe?”

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  646. claire says

    Glad y’all survived and succeeded at your challenge! So exciting. I was raised in Clinton, MS but now live in the neighboring capitol Jackson. My parents live in Jackson, TN, which is where I am now!!! YAY for Thanksgiving!

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  650. Jessica Petty says

    I think I have finally met my match – I didn’t think anyone was as obsessed with oatmeal & peanut butter as I am!!
    ~Jessica Petty, Boise ID

    PS – My arms fall asleep like yours did a lot!! No damage done yet! haha

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  651. goalie30 says

    I’ve never heard of pro bar, so of course I’m going to leave a comment and try to win some! 🙂

    -Sharon, Grand Rapids, MI

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  662. Becci says

    HOLY CRAP!!!
    You have a lot of lurkers!
    Your blog is great, I love it. I read it along with Jenna’s (I loved the video of you two in Chicago)
    I am from the beautiful Northwest : Vancouver, WA

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  664. Jess says

    I doubt I can win.
    but just wanted to share that im reading from sydney australia, and have been doing so daily for many a month now…

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  666. Elina says

    I’ve been meaning to try those bars, but yeah, that sounds like too many calories. Let’s see if they’re worth it (if I win, hehe) 😀
    I’m from Boston, MA

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  667. Kate says

    I’m reading for Yokohama, Japan, although I’m from Kinderhook, New York, and on the 1-in-667+ chance I win, anything shipped to my parents will reach me in the end. I’ve been reading your blog for about two months and have been so inspired. I’m eating oatmeal for breakfast every morning and loving it. I made the goat cheese and nut chicken and my boyfriend declared it the best food he’d ever eaten. I had to agree. It’s a challenge to find some of the ingredients here, but substituting kabocha for squash made a delicious risotto, and eggplant parmesan is just as lovely with Japanese eggplant. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  668. Antonia says

    I know I’m not eligible to win (I’m from York, in the UK!) but wanted to de-lurk and leave you a note to say how inspiring I find your blog. I have suffered with an eating disorder for probably about 10 years of my life and reading your entires have really helped my recovery in helping re-evaluate what is a normal and healthy way to live.

    I can’t thank you enough for sharing this with us.

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  670. Rosalie says

    Haha, it’s great that you’re asking city & state on a post like this because you know you’ll get a fairly complete response rate of your readers when you prompt them with a contest!

    Durham, NC

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  675. mom, again says

    This happened to me, with both arms. I could not feel my arms, and because I’d fallen asleep on my back, with my head resting on my arms, I couldn’t see them when I looked down.

    And I was pregnant and had to pee immediately upon awakening, with, evidently, no arms.

    Plus, I tended to get leg cramps in the mornings and would have to rub out the cramp before I could get out of bed to go pee. This morning was not exception. But, I had no arms.

    It was a desperate morning. Thank goodness my husband hadn’t left for work yet. At that moment he realized having a pregnant wife was no picnic.

    Thank goodness morning sickness wasn’t an issue!

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  676. Andrea says

    Okay, I know this post is prettttty ancient but I’ve caught myself looking back at posts to get insight on your earlier years in the Dietetic program. I seem to get some serious motivation from reading your experiences with chemistry and all of the food courses that I am also taking at my University. I love your blog and you’ve really given me a great push in my path towards becoming an RD. Just wanted you to know :).
    Posted up in: Lincoln, Nebraska

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