Green Leafies and Kidney Stones

Today was my first non-Cinch meal in just over two weeks. I made whole wheat and oat pancakes for breakfast. The pancakes were delicious, but it didn't take long to get hungry again. It helps me realize how satisfying the way I'm eating now has been. Though sometimes I feel like I'm constantly cutting vegetables, including produce (the biggest puzzle piece), lean protein, whole grain, plant-based fat and spices in every meal is really working well for me!

What's not working quite as well - studying for the big exit exam I take on Wednesday. The exam is called the HESI, and it's designed to be just like the NCLEX nursing board exam we take after graduation. We have to get a certain score on the HESI to pass and continue in the program, and our score also gives us a percentage that tells how likely we are to pass the NCLEX. Scary times...

I've heard the best way to study is to drill practice questions, which is what I've been doing. Sometimes they're fine, sometimes they're things I've never heard of before, sometimes I just don't remember the content, and then other times the answer is something that just seems surprising.. for example, I didn't realize that green, leafy vegetables; strawberries; chocolate; wheat bran; nuts and tea were potential kidney stone culprits? That's sort of problematic for my current diet! I'd better keep drinking lots of water...



And so the studying continues.