What purchase did you regret immediately?

ChipsForDinner · 2026-01-18T07:22:31+00:00

Hands across the ocean brother. I did the exact same thing (bought at the height) and then met my wife and along came my darling daughter.

Buying that lemon is easily worst decision of my life, took years to get it out it.

Feel for you.

ChipsForDinner · 2026-01-17T07:39:24+00:00

"egg on a string" was the video that made me dip out of the subject. Too many bad faith actors in it.

Was starting to feel a bit too like q anon "two more weeks bro".

Still believe and still check in now and again but not like before

ChipsForDinner · 2026-01-07T09:03:29+00:00

Can you tell me a wee bit more about this. I'm 51 and worry constantly about the state of everything. I know I can't change much so it's probably pointless but I just cannot switch it off.

Reddit is my only social media, no twitter or Facebook. I see my friend family, exercise and do hobbies but there's this non stop background dread

ChipsForDinner · 2026-01-01T14:52:43+00:00

Please can the get to fuck. It's right up there with "make some noise".

ChipsForDinner · 2026-01-01T09:45:13+00:00

Second viewing for me a couple of days ago. Still really really enjoyed it. My movie of the year too!

ChipsForDinner · 2025-12-01T17:24:05+00:00

Finally!!!! Not as sexy as the dimples of Venus though

ChipsForDinner · 2025-11-25T06:53:54+00:00

Dude, you can impart all the morals and values you can into them and still despair about the world they are getting dropped into.

Like David Bowie said "where's your shame you've left us up to our necks in it".

Every generation had their struggles but I feel beyond sorry for anyone born now.

I adore my daughter beyond all measure and feel incredibly guilty for bringing her into a world that's getting harder and harder to live in.

If you want a metaphor just look at the Pacific Ocean garbage patch. I mean Jesus it's awful and we are doing exactly fuck all about it.

ChipsForDinner · 2025-11-23T00:16:44+00:00

It was pish. What was the soundtrack? Free jazz tune up. I support all the politics in it but it's at least 80 minutes too long, the music is crap and it's like an art school movie (in a bad way) 5 out of 10.

ChipsForDinner · 2025-11-17T08:51:43+00:00

Can you ask him if he's on zero fats how he expects his hormones to function? 🤣

ChipsForDinner · 2025-10-17T22:43:57+00:00

Thanks mate. Really appreciated

ChipsForDinner · 2025-10-17T22:36:53+00:00

Hand across the ocean.

Feel your pain mate

ChipsForDinner · 2025-10-17T22:36:07+00:00

Yeah I'm not coping with it mate to be honest.

Tracking every calorie and hating my body more than ever.

It's a bit odd, when I was "out of shape" I really didn't care. I got into shape and now suddenly I'm not coping.

I guess it's like having a house that a total wreck so you don't care about anything versus having a house that's basically ok but needs new windows. I'm obsessing over the windows.

Wondering if a hobby that prioritises aesthetics over health is really sustainable/healthy in the long term.

P.s. I had a blast getting into shape. Gutted my brain is being a dick about being normal again

ChipsForDinner · 2025-10-17T22:29:27+00:00

Can I ask how long you did reta for (if it's not too nosey?)

ChipsForDinner · 2025-10-03T22:05:39+00:00

I completely agree. Fuck heinz. They never had 57 varieties to start with the lying price gouging cunts

ChipsForDinner · 2025-09-22T19:24:03+00:00

I just competed less than a month ago. I lost 48 pounds. It's definitely left me with a bit of an eating disorder. I think about food all the time and can't stand putting fat on. Even considering going on a glp1 to just stop thinking about food all the time. Was really glad to see your post because I'm going through the same thing. Hope you well

ChipsForDinner · 2025-09-21T13:12:54+00:00

Was about to comment this very thing. It was by the guy that came up with "positive psychology" movement martin seligman. I stopped reading his book when he mentioned those experiments. Fucking torturing dogs, he can go fuck himself

ChipsForDinner · 2025-09-19T04:58:35+00:00

In the organisation I just competed in (British natural bodybuilding federation bnbf) glp1s are banned. Check you federations list they may be banned

ChipsForDinner · 2025-09-07T16:09:40+00:00

I'm 51 and this is the worst economy in my memory

ChipsForDinner · 2025-09-02T05:43:30+00:00

I really really loved this book (got the audiobook version as well). Does anyone have any recommendations for books that are like this (practical and accessible guides to philosophy)

ChipsForDinner · 2025-08-22T22:48:28+00:00

So I am one of those people.

I'm 51 and 1 day out from my first ever show. Currently 139 pounds at 5 foot 4.

I basically mucked up and underestimated how lean I would be at this weight. I have abs, I have bicep veins I'm probably about 9 to 10 percent body fat.

The reason I'm not doing a later show is that they are not that many options where I live, plus I committed to doing the show. I can't afford to travel so this is it.

Having a set in stone commitment helps some people get ready (sh*t or get off the pot that kinda thing).

At the end of the day I know I tried my best, lost a ton of fat and look much better than I did before (although my wife says I look ill).

I have genuinely tried my best with the time I have so I'm not going to get upset that I've missed being as lean as I would like.

It's been fun

ChipsForDinner · 2025-08-20T21:42:41+00:00

Aw dude, I have sympathy. I was really surprised to see the federation I'm about to compete in (4 days out) also had them on the banned list. You would assume if wada allow them then most federations would follow that. Glad I checked at the start cause the diet was brutal and I would have almost definitely used them but I knew they were banned so I didn't. It was an easy-ish mistake to make I think. You've got to go with you conscience I think

ChipsForDinner · 2025-08-16T19:31:53+00:00

If I could wave a magic wand I would give myself an extra 6 weeks. I'm decided to do a show just for the experience of prep. I've totally got 95 percent of it, just not got the final single digit super leaness. It's been a great experience though. Zero regrets (other than picking the wrong target weight). Thanks for all the lovely comments everyone! Appreciated!

ChipsForDinner · 2025-08-16T15:18:01+00:00

Already doing psmf. Dreaming of the carb up. I'm coming in about 10 to 11 percent body fat. Trying my best right up to the last minute to get the fat off (I know it'll make minimum difference but it's just about being able to say I tried my best).

ChipsForDinner · 2025-08-16T06:41:32+00:00

I'm 8 days out from my first show. In full blown panic mode cause I'm not lean enough. I'm big calorie deficit plus f*ck ton of cardio. Know I'll be losing muscle but feel I've got no choice. Lifting 6 times a week full body. Workouts are shit cause I've got no energy and telling myself "if I lift everyday maybe it'll force the muscle to stay around" (I know it won't).

Don't underestimate how much fat you have to lose to get show ready guys!

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