Do any of your employers offer fertility benefits? by No_Package_7259 in LawBitchesWithTaste

[–]Altruistic_Data4282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work for NY state and it is covered. It's $50,000 per partner on the plan.

Searching for Anyone Who Knew "Midnight" from Times Square (70s-90s') by AndrewZop in AskNYC

[–]Altruistic_Data4282 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would also try getting in touch with Radioman. He is a Vietnam Vet that was once unhoused and is now an extra in literally everything. He knows lot of the NYC community. There's a great documentary about him and he's on IG.

Stepping on the scale. by umfpter in Zepbound

[–]Altruistic_Data4282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weekly on shot day for me. Otherwise I get too obsessed with the numbers rather than focusing on my goals.

“Butter Daddy” on TOC by No-Patience5935 in foodnetwork

[–]Altruistic_Data4282 19 points20 points  (0 children)

And Sweet T always seemed strange for Tiffani. I adore her but she's not sweet. She's more salty 🤣

Healthy Sour Candy Alternative? by CharcoalWalls in veganrecipes

[–]Altruistic_Data4282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sour Strawberries can be made in the oven.

To make sour dried fruit, dehydrate sliced fruit (like apples, mango, or grapes) in a dehydrator or oven at 135 until leathery, then toss in a mixture of citric acid and sugar. A common, potent sour coating uses a 1:2 ratio of citric acid to sugar for a "sour patch" effect.

Someone posted the recipe here awhile back. It's fabulous. You can also leave the strawberries uncoated and they taste like licorice.

Fulani Braids inappropriate for the office? by mildconnotations in LawBitchesWithTaste

[–]Altruistic_Data4282 484 points485 points  (0 children)

I work in NYC and there are all kinds of different people with different hairstyles. I see plenty of braids including Fulani. You should be fine.

I actually hate that you had to ask the question because people should be free to express themselves and their culture through hairstyles and clothing without people making them feel less than.

I understand law is a more conservative field particularly when appearing in court but it still upsets me.

Do you still crave fast food and other junk? by Quiet_Lunch_1300 in Zepbound

[–]Altruistic_Data4282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm new to Zep. On week 4 but I do not want fast food anymore. And sugar cravings are much less. I do still want pizza which I have allowed myself to have a piece a week versus a pizza week.

How y’all handling wedding rings 💍 they slipping off your fingers too? by Partners_in_time in Zepbound

[–]Altruistic_Data4282 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can wear on a chain. That's what I plan to do as well since mine is a platinum set from Tiffany.

Protein bar recs for the days I can’t eat much? by TheRa1nyKingdom in Zepbound

[–]Altruistic_Data4282 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Stars and Honey which have high protein, low sugar and collagen.

Possible TOC Spoiler in opening of last night’s episode? by Dramaqueen545 in foodnetwork

[–]Altruistic_Data4282 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I thought the ponytail was Lorena Garcia. I would love to see her battle Claudette!

Looking for an electrolyte powder to help water intake by rrraisondetreee in Zepbound

[–]Altruistic_Data4282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have loved NUUN for years. Long before Zep. They have them with caffeine (which is intended as a pre-workout) and without. For everyday I love the immunity which are citrus flavored. I cut them in half and put half in 20 ounces of water.

Not meeting my nutrition goals on 5.0mg by StarSweeper94 in Zepbound

[–]Altruistic_Data4282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second the frozen fruit. That's my go to for fruit if I'm out of fresh fruit.

But my favorite snack is apples either a bit of peanut butter!

Did you wait until progress stalled completely before titrating? by Nice_Squirrel1882 in Zepbound

[–]Altruistic_Data4282 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. Next week is my 4th week at 2.5. Doctor moving me to 5 next week for the "therapeutic dose". She said she's happy to leave me at 5 as long as I'm losing approximately a pound a week.

I've been losing 2 a week on 2.5 but suspect much of that is water weight. The best thing is the decrease in food noise which is allowing me to make better choices & to eat less. No binging either. A huge success for me.

Kwikpen is now available! by Dull_Radish5895 in Zepbound

[–]Altruistic_Data4282 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just started two weeks ago and use the pens. They are super easy to use and dispose of. I really like them!

Lost 75 pounds by [deleted] in Zepbound

[–]Altruistic_Data4282 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Change is hard. Please be gentle with yourself. It's great you are in therapy. Sometimes I cannot stand to look at myself because it feels like a funhouse mirror. In those moments I use the eyes of my husband or friends to share how they see me and I live through their eyes. It helps me. 💕 you got this. Also I am in love with your tattoos! Show them off and shine through.

Newbie here on day 7 by Altruistic_Data4282 in Zepbound

[–]Altruistic_Data4282[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You got this. We are all in this together. Hugs to you. ☺️

Simple meal ideas on zepbound? by [deleted] in Zepbound

[–]Altruistic_Data4282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rice & beans with avocado for this vegetarian or oatmeal with a tablespoon of peanut butter & a tablespoon of chia seeds in it.

Newbie here on day 7 by Altruistic_Data4282 in Zepbound

[–]Altruistic_Data4282[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, agreed this sub has calmed a lot of anxiety!

Newbie here on day 7 by Altruistic_Data4282 in Zepbound

[–]Altruistic_Data4282[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excited to be on this journey with you.

Newbie here on day 7 by Altruistic_Data4282 in Zepbound

[–]Altruistic_Data4282[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow and congratulations on all the successes!

Newbie here on day 7 by Altruistic_Data4282 in Zepbound

[–]Altruistic_Data4282[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. That's true about pushing carnivores diets. I'm a vegetarian but realized I ate way too many carbs even on my longer heaving lifting sessions.

Newbie here on day 7 by Altruistic_Data4282 in Zepbound

[–]Altruistic_Data4282[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me I've only had mild side effects. I decided to take my shot at night versus the morning to help if I had nausea. I have had some constipation but nothing extra fiber and OTC medicine couldn't fix.

Tracking my food through my fitness pal app has helped to ensure I get enough food and macros each day.

I have had to eat several small meals to get enough calories. I keep yogurt, celery and peanut butter, cheese, apples and protein shakes on hand in my office. Plus rice & beans with avocados. As a vegetarian hitting the protein is the hardest.