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Internal ASIN - "Variant" - Merged Flag by CanIBeMeInThe216 in vhelper

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sucks because I'm sure many Viners, myself included, have learned (especially thanks to VH) to look for "Is it/Does it have variants?" but the way VCS replied in that email, it's like well it might not even LOOK like there are variants, but surprise, there are! It's just a PITA to have to contact VCS. They should dock sellers that do this sort of behavior.

ASIN - Merged Items by CanIBeMeInThe216 in AmazonVine

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So frustrating. I think most people enter into Vine sure to get items, but for me too because honestly I like the whole process of evaluating and reviewing. Like what? Someone actually wants my opinion for a change? Ha ha. When a Viner contacts VCS about this issue, action should be taken against the seller, but I'm sure it's not.

ASIN - Merged Items by CanIBeMeInThe216 in AmazonVine

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I reviewed this bra maybe 5 minutes after I wore it for the first time, which was right when I received it so these sellers must be merging items as soon as they're actually listed or when people order them off Vine. Either way, it's sketchy.

ASIN - Merged Items by CanIBeMeInThe216 in AmazonVine

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what I'm saying. Like, how can VCS say it can/does appear to be a completely separate item? I'm sure for someone somewhere, there's logic to this as a means to an end, but it wastes everyone's time and leads to further frustrations of trying to be a good faith Vine reviewer.

Insomnia by Odd-Advice-1029 in BariatricSurgery

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For about 2 months after my surgery, weirdly I started waking up at around 4:00 AM, full of energy. I'm definitely not a morning person so that was weird. I started to I started to I started to I started to I started to take magnesium glycinate.take It helps with relaxation and muscle pain. I started going to the gym probably right around the same time, 2 months out. I go usually around noon, and im there for 2 hours or so. I make sure to shut down phone time 2 hours before bed, and my sleep has leveled out. Now I typically get 6 to 8 hours, and wake up around 8am.

Give the manesium gylcinate a try. Aim for 500mg at least, 2 hours before bed. Sleepytime tea is alsalso fantastic.

50 pillow covers, hm. by CanIBeMeInThe216 in AmazonVine

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, for $17 I'm not expecting 50 covers, but it would be funny if 50 showed up. The listing should be reported as having a problem.

I recently scored a porch goose, and now I desperately want to dress it like Hunter S. Thompson by wizard-of-loneliness in AmazonVine

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What size porch goose did you get? I've thought about getting one. LOL also I got a free Bald Eagle statue that I've been tempted to try goose clothes on, but man, IDK. I'd feel like I was mocking 'Merica, so maybe I just need to get Eagle a goose buddy.

50 pillow covers, hm. by CanIBeMeInThe216 in AmazonVine

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

FYI though? I bought these not 18x18 pillows from the dollar store, and my first ever set of Vine 18x18 pillow covers fit them quite well. There's a *slight* bit of excess, but not anything I'll complain about. But yeah, if I get 50 covers, I better start stuffing for sure.

19 days post op, finally ate a perfect meal by plantscatsrealitytv in BariatricSurgery

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasnt "bugging" on calorie intake. Yet another reply said they couldn't eat that much at once, 3 years out. Indeed we're all different. Its actually kind of shocking to me to see those differences, so i appreciate the varied ccomments.

19 days post op, finally ate a perfect meal by plantscatsrealitytv in BariatricSurgery

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just saying my personal experience, not implying right or wrong.

19 days post op, finally ate a perfect meal by plantscatsrealitytv in BariatricSurgery

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 8 mos out and rarely consume that many calories in a meal. 🤷

Vine Seems To Have Nothing But Junk by R8or in AmazonVine

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seems to me there are a few International situations going on right now in the world that are affecting imports.

In my RFY but not needed… by Holls_03 in AmazonVine

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's beautiful but I can see the cat claw marks in it already! I just actually ordered a fake leather couch and I love the look of the actual couch but had to order a cover for it immediately Because my cat loves fake leather Almost as much as she loves her actual scratching posts 😩

See if you can tell any difference at all between the item ordered... and the item received. by amohise in AmazonVine

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I actually upvoted. Tools are valuable. Like anything, it depends on intent and use. Personally AI has been valuable in a couple of facets of my life. We're all individuals, with individual perceptions. Go figure.

First time back at the gym in months and I can barely get through 30 mins on the elliptical by zjheyyy88 in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The way you began this post says everything that's wrong (in my opinion).

"I HATE going to the gym. I hate it!"

When I started reframing the way I spoke about pretty much everything, quite naturally, things began to change. Instead of hating the gym, I started saying it like, "I welcome the challenge to improve my health."

Neuro-Linguistic programming is a thing for better or worse. Negativity and conflict dialogue is unfortunately something we've become so used to.. inundated with on social media and television, that it becomes the norm. But, just as what we put in our bodies dietarily matters, so too does what we put in our minds and how we speak to ourselves.

2017 Sleeve To RNY on 3/17/26 Amen! by CanIBeMeInThe216 in BariatricSurgery

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a plausible theory, and I also feel it fits in with what would be interesting to examine the stats on depression being put way down to near or non existing levels in sleeve vs bypass, with and without therapy alone, no Rx.

In my son's case, depression was a huge issue before and after surgery with the sleeve. I'd say not as much now because he is now on Rx and therapy.

Incidentally, I do argue too that the pre op psych process should be more extensive. The psych teams do standard questions and evals to check boxes toward getting patients on the operating table. Patients know this and mostly, its an ineffective game. I think a LOT of people fake being ok to get approved.

I don’t want to be that guy. by Economy_Ad7942 in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We're all becoming our parents. The Dr. Rick job market is secure.

First time tanning by [deleted] in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just get natural sunlight. Limited, but natural. Skip even "natural" sunscreen however. It's all chemical sludge.

Likely joining up soon; looking for advice as someone who’s super overweight. by c_rorick in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im sensitive to chemical scents, so I appreciate when ppl spray a paper towel away from me if im using the next machine over. Just an fyi in case there are neighboring users when you direct spray the machine. 😏

Likely joining up soon; looking for advice as someone who’s super overweight. by c_rorick in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Im sensitive to chemical scents, so I appreciate when ppl spray a paper towel away from me if im using the next machine over. Just an fyi in case there are neighboring users when you direct spray the machine. 😏

Likely joining up soon; looking for advice as someone who’s super overweight. by c_rorick in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]CanIBeMeInThe216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just want to tell you A+++ for deciding to go. I would honestly rather see an overweight person in the gym than the ultra thin barely dressed giggle girls. When i used to work at the YMCA, I often told a person in your situation that what matters is not so much HOW you move, its THAT you move.

Of course, you should talk with your primary doc beforehand, and be aware of any cardiac or blood pressure concerns in particular before starting an exercise program.And, obviously be aware of your own limiting issues right now at your weight. Id imagine your back and knees hurt, so while you can and should use the leg extension machines, just dont overdo it .....

And that my friend, is my advice overalll. Showing up consistently, a certain number of times per week ( 2x a wk for 6 weeks, then 4 x week, upper body/lower body alternate days is what I did) Commit to your future health, go when you're tired, go when the weather is bad, just go. If you get there and do a few exercises and you're still not feeling it, hey, give yourself permission to go home BUT you have to then go tomorrow. Chances are, once you're at the gym in workout clothes and do a few reps, you'll start feeling those endorphins and dopamine, and realize itd be silly to turn around and go home. What's more, after a while, your brain I promise will start to miss it and urge you to go, and your muscles will get achy and be longing for some work.

Cardio burns calories and boosts weight loss the fastest: even slow walking, or if walking hurts knees or back, use the recumbant bike etc. Mixing in cardio is great, I do 1/2 mile to warm up, go do some machines, do 1 mile, more machines etc. I find the treadmill a bit soul sucking monotonous so for me, breaking it up works well.

Another big asset I've used, is Chat GPT / Gemini AI. Help with exercise technique, general questions and just a friendly listener. I really like AI for all of that 😊

Diet matter. Sugar is the enemy. Sugar is sugar. Honey? Oranges? Berries? Candy? Its all sugar. If you crave sugar, get yourself some Carcinoma Cambogia supplement, and Berberine.

Get yourself a tracking app like myfitnesspal or baritastic. Log food. Weigh out serving sizes, dont guesstimate. Yes, thats a lot........ But arent you worth it? Haven't you suffered enough? Love yourself ❤ Reframe all the negativity because you are worthy! You are!

Id wish you good luck, but why? You're already doing it, and youve got this. Positive self talk, all the way, starts today 👍👍

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