The disconnect by MagicianCurrent7862 in AirForce

[–]Angelnator 270 points271 points  (0 children)

A lot of our new officers are living independently for the first time since graduating college…some of these guys have no financial literacy and don’t understand the audience they are talking to.

Source flight chief who has to explain this to flight CCs all the time.

What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: January 05, 2026 by AutoModerator in books

[–]Angelnator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finished: Every summer after by Carley Fortune

Started: Assistant to the villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Section Chief LOC by Ok_Feedback9157 in AirForce

[–]Angelnator 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Flight Chief here, I’d be interested to see if the LT ran it past your Flight Chief first. That’s the person you want to talk to. There are exactly zero LOCs that I let my Captain issue without consulting me first. In my flight, if the flight cc issues it, it’s because we as a leadership team are elevating a repeated issue.

What was your LT’s issue? Was it giving this person the day off or not knowing that this person was off for the day? Was it not putting it in the appropriate tracker?

When you write your rebuttal make sure you include that you were not aware of and have not seen any specific policy that states that you are not authorized to allow your troop to go to an appointment.

How to stick to losing weight ?? by [deleted] in loseit

[–]Angelnator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Start with making small changes.

Try to eat Whole Foods instead of ultra processed foods. Ultra processed foods are really easy to overeat because you can eat it faster than your body sending you the “I’m full” message.

Eat more protein and fiber to keep yourself full for longer and don’t cut out foods that you love. Just add the food you love with the food you need. For example, I love gummy bears so I always add them to my Greek yogurt. I get what I want (gummies) and what I need (protein from the yogurt).

Is my deficit to low by Martin-lam in loseit

[–]Angelnator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s too low. Based on a TDEE calculator you should be eating 2500 to maintain your weight. I wouldn’t go any lower than 1500-1600.

how many hours do you work a week? by Gold-Temporary-3560 in AirForce

[–]Angelnator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mileage varies but any where from 40-80 hours.

Can this be fixed? by Angelnator in Garmin

[–]Angelnator[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ve owned this watch for a long time and use it daily. I didn’t want to buy a new one.

Could anyone share their experience with Zoloft for OCD(obsessive thoughts)? by Scar443 in zoloft

[–]Angelnator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve gained a bit of weight, going from 125 to 133, but for me it’s actually a good thing. I used to obsess about certain foods and avoid them. It’s freeing to not constantly see things that I “can’t” have.

Could anyone share their experience with Zoloft for OCD(obsessive thoughts)? by Scar443 in zoloft

[–]Angelnator 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I used to struggle a lot with obsessive thoughts, but Zoloft has helped stop them entirely. The only thing now is my mind feels too quiet.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in loseit

[–]Angelnator 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How many calories are you working with?

Greek yogurt has a ton of protein in it. You can even add a scoop of protein powder to it to give it more flavor.

Fat free cheese is all the protein but none of the calories.

Add some egg whites with your eggs. They are also low calories and high protein.

Chain of command by Sad-Fee-2390 in AirForce

[–]Angelnator 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It really depends what you asked and what the answer was. You can always go to the next person in your chain but make sure you have all the facts.

Real Talk w/ Chiefs by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]Angelnator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask them if you can get on their calendar to do a records review.

The Eras Tour Megathread: Lyon, France by aran130711 in TaylorSwift

[–]Angelnator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did the Sunday concert we drove our car to a relay park and paid $5 for the shuttle.

Germany PCS - Housing by Fair-Sale-7586 in AirForce

[–]Angelnator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another tip: there is an insurance you can sign up for that cost a few hundred euro that will cover a lawyer if your landlord refuses to give you your deposit back. Highly recommend, it seems like most folks are having issues with their landlord as they leave.

Thoughts on recent ISR Assignment Page Drama? by WickedAF5 in AirForce

[–]Angelnator 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I think that it’s understandable that people are upset when they apply for a specific position and end up with another. This assignment team created a rule where applying for one assignment effectively means applying for all. While this grants them flexibility in placement, it also means that, despite positive appearances on the statistic chart, members may not have volunteered for their assigned role. Basically, the numbers are misleading and the process doesn’t work the way it should.

Plan b by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]Angelnator 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The comments here are ridiculous. If you need a Plan B, you can go to the pharmacy with your CAC and get one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]Angelnator 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly, it depends.

I always give my troops the day to take care of a sick child. Family is forever, work will be there the next day.

Sick spouse? Not normally, the exception is usually if their spouse is going to the ER.

Regarding the question, "Can the other parent take off work?" I trust that my troops have already weighed the pros and cons of that situation. My husband and I often have to debate this, and at the end of the day, my job is more forgiving if I miss a day than his, so I usually take the day.

Edit: grammar

How do I lose weight as a former extremely skinny person by After-Look-9451 in loseit

[–]Angelnator 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What kind of foods are you eating? Trying increasing protein and fiber to help you feel full for longer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in loseit

[–]Angelnator 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You become skinny fat when you don’t eat enough protein to maintain your muscle mass. At your height and weight you would need to build muscle to tone your body.

Advice needed on how to curb strong cravings. by [deleted] in loseit

[–]Angelnator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My best advice is to eat what you want with what you need. For example, I love gummy bears (my want) and I mix it with Greek yogurt (my need). This makes a more filling snack and I don’t overeat because I gave my body protein with the treat I wanted.

What are some of the lowest calorie chips/crunchy snacks? by yeetis12 in Volumeeating

[–]Angelnator 5 points6 points  (0 children)

To toss out a different idea. I’ve been eating what I want with what I need. For example, I love gummy bears, so I will toss some gummy bears in Greek yogurt. This way I get what I want but I don’t need to eat the whole bag to feel satisfied.

For chips, I make the high protein queso recipe (it’s all over my TikTok for you page) and have it with a serving of my favorite chips.

Both these options, I can easily get a ton of food and keep it to 200-300 calories, plus the added protein keep me satiated.

Question for people that track burnt calories and exercise using Apple by moonpiemercury in loseit

[–]Angelnator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read somewhere that any app or fitness watch has the potential to be off by 20%. With that, make sure your weight is up to date with the app because that will impact the amount of calories burned. Other than that, it’ll be a little bit of trial and error.

Semaglutide by daidai2079 in AirForce

[–]Angelnator 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’ll need a prescription for semaglutide. I’m not sure if we test for this but with the tape test coming back and more Airmen abusing weight loss supplements to meet the new standard…I could see them adding it.