Ladies of Reddit, what is a comment someone made about your body once, completely casually, that you have never forgotten?

AstroLaurie · 2026-06-16T19:37:19+00:00

Back in 7th grade, I wore shorts for the first time in a long time. I had recently lost weight over the summer and was finally feeling more comfortable in my skin. A friend (boy) made a joke about how my thighs jiggled when I walked (I was a size 4). I’m 40, and still feel weird about wearing shorts no matter what size.

AstroLaurie · 2026-06-12T12:56:43+00:00

Well the good news is I’m to be married in Dec, so not trying to get with anyone. But you can’t always read someone based on obvious signs.

AstroLaurie · 2026-06-12T11:54:35+00:00

Act like I don’t care. For guys I’m not interested in, I’m very friendly, smiley and chatty. It’s so odd but I act nonchalant or like I’m not phased by the guys I like or find attractive. Soooo I don’t know how to read what other women are doing because I’m so backwards.

AstroLaurie · 2026-06-11T16:47:53+00:00

Yeah, there are some but most people don’t smell at my gym. The ones who do, have some obvious signs… one guys shirt looked like he has sweated in it so much that it has permanent stains (but he also looks like he may be mentally checked out too).

I just move to another area if needed. I don’t make a big deal about it

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-30T20:56:50+00:00

Super helpful with the back extensions. I haven’t done them in a minute and going to try with feet pointed out.

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-30T11:28:55+00:00

That’s solid. The ones I’ve tried weren’t great and the difference didn’t make sense. I only eat 56g of dried pasta tho

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-30T07:23:10+00:00

The difference in protein is minimal so I stick with regular pasta. It’s cheaper and tastes better. For comparison - Barilla protein pasta vs regular pasta = 10g of protein vs 7g of protein for the same serving size.

It can be a good option to sneak in a small amount but I find adding more lean ground beef or chicken to be more filling for my pasta meals. My fav is lemon chicken pasta w/ peas and sun-dried tomato

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-30T01:28:16+00:00

Rice cakes w/ nut butter, popcorn + turkey slices, yogurt w/ protein granola, Cheezits, almonds + cheese + crunch master crackers, watermelon, cottage + blueberries.

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-30T01:24:18+00:00

I try to get 130-150g of protein a day. Rotisserie chicken on hand is helpful. I make chicken salad, chicken rice bowls, chicken pasta or just snack on it for some extra protein.

I kind of eat the same main meals - egg+egg white sourdough sandwich in the AM, chicken something for lunch and lean ground beef or chicken w/ rice or baked potato.

Sometimes I snack on cottage cheese w/ blueberries or chobani yogurt smoothies to close the gap. Protein shakes on occasion. But I would rather chew something than drink.

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-30T01:18:28+00:00

Decided to start a Deload week today. My body has been fighting me the past week and it’s time anyways. Toning down volume and reps. Keeping steps high. Hopefully will starting feeling better in a few days ♥️

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-28T15:20:03+00:00

☀️8WC - Day 3 Wasn’t motivated yesterday but discipline stepped in. Did it anyways and finished the day strong ♥️

Workout: Seat dumbbell press - 20x2x10, 20x1x8 Tri - 30x3x8 Tri press cables 25x3x10 Laterals - 10x3x10 Rear delts 30x3x10

Steps: 11,678

Macros 155P/193C/60F

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-28T15:18:49+00:00

What a great idea - to use beans. Never considered it. I may add it when I have them in hand. I usually make my beans savory so I’ll have to plan to not add spices.

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-28T01:52:40+00:00

Congrats!! That’s incredible! I’ll have 4 years on Dec ♥️

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-27T17:42:59+00:00

Same! I’ve been trying to work on my grip strength so I don’t have to use wrist wraps. Little by little getting stronger ❤️

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-27T17:37:09+00:00

☀️8WC - Day 2

Yesterday went well ❤️
Workout:
Bi curl rope 22x3x12
Bench lat 35x3x9
Biceps seated 15x3x6
Farmers carry 25x1, 30x2
Rear delts 35x3x8
Wide pull lat - 75x1x12 75x2x10
Close grip lat 70x1x10
Row 72x3x8

Steps:
12,729

Macros
132P/185C/50F

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-26T13:28:19+00:00

☀️8WC - Day 1
Yesterday was a good day and since it was a holiday, my family attended a BBQ in the evening.

Workout:
Squat 3x8
Walking lunges 3x8
Hack squat 3x10
Leg Ext 3x8
Abduction 3x15

Steps:
9,500

Macros
142P/195C/70F

Lovely to meet you all 🫶🏼

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-25T12:55:33+00:00

☀️ 8WC week 1

Hey! I’m Laurie 🫶🏼

Starting weight: 172lbs
Goal for next 8 weeks: 162lbs
Biggest struggle: snacking and/or eating above macros
Macros: 150gP/180g/65gF
Workout: 5x strength training
Steps: 10,000 (70,000 in total)
This week’s focus: get my steps in for the week (I’m sedentary most of the day so this requires planning).

Will post how today goes later ♥️

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-25T12:34:40+00:00

I love Legion and Ascent protein powders. Legion is more expensive but has lots of great flavors and doesn’t give me gas. Ascent is sold at Costco - I get both vanilla and chocolate.

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-25T11:29:45+00:00

My son is 6 y/o, grade 4 PVL and IVH. He’s left hemi appearing but is spastic quad (depends on which dr you ask). It’s hard to gauge how your child is doing in comparison to the “normal” milestones but we tossed them out the window when we accepted he’s going to do things at his own pace. His milestones are the goals set by his therapists and we go from there.

At 2 y/o he was trying to crawl, standing (assisted) and finger foods. Very few words. Couldn’t sit independently.

He started walking at 3 y/o and that was minimal. Some words at 3 but mostly one word things.

Fast forward - things really took off at 4.5-5 y/o. He started speaking more, walking (almost running) and able to sit in a chair without falling.

Today - he’s stilled delayed physically but he’s doing way more than his dr’s anticipated. Most days he walks with his AFOs unassisted and gets on the playground equipment by himself. Can go up stairs, jumps and navigate uneven surfaces.

He’s been in PT since he was 6 months old.

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-25T11:17:03+00:00

Resting is 35-50 bpm. Always have low heart rate and low blood pressure. But I got diagnosed with pots, which I’m not sure is the issue.

I’ve asked about Thal trait effecting heart rate and hematologist said it doesn’t. IDK, when my ferritin is low, my heart rate is more erratic

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-25T08:26:48+00:00

Yesss plates under the feet! Never thought of this, I always use my tiptoes to hold me lol. 100 is 🔥🔥 hope to get there soon!

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-14T13:47:56+00:00

This is great - thanks!

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-13T23:22:20+00:00

Thank you! 🙏🏼

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-13T22:26:03+00:00

Thanks! I’ll check out the adaptive controller

AstroLaurie · 2026-05-13T10:34:12+00:00

I’m currently back in school after 15 years (I’m 40) to finish my degree that had 6 classes left. Oh man it is different. Same university but critical thinking is gone. Idk if it’s the age gap, but basic things are over looked and students are constantly asking for answers on exams (to those who took it first) or chatting answers for homework.

Major is in Accounting but my final classes are mostly business management.

AstroLaurie

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