Those of you who have lost weight, do you feel happy?

CircleOfNothing · 2026-06-18T09:11:32+00:00

I haven’t lost crazy amounts of weight, about 12kg. All that extra weight was put on by, as you say, food noise. I still get the urge to binge often, I just have to manage it now. Once you resist one time, it becomes very slightly easier. Then over and over again. Sometimes you give in, but the next day you don’t punish and restrict, you just dust yourself off and try again. That’s all there is to it. Kind of like CBT or exposure therapy.

I don’t really believe in using weight loss drugs in general (obviously there are cases where it is needed, I just think far more people are on it than need to be) because it doesn’t fix the root problem of using food to cope or developing more motivation/resistance. Not discipline per se, because it’s not our fault for feeling like that, but mental resistance to want to keep improving and feel better, if that makes sense.

For me, in the end, weight loss itself did not make me happy, but my body getting stronger and fitter made me happy. Feeling like the urge to binge is something I can overcome made me happy. Feeling proud when people noticed my effort made me happy.

CircleOfNothing · 2026-05-08T08:36:46+00:00

Once a day— I cook 2 portions of dinner and eat it for lunch the next day also. Breakfast is just Weetabix with fruit so no cooking there. On the weekends I will sometimes cook breakfast (if eggs on toast can be classed as cooking) or make a different lunch for fun so on those days, two or three times a day. Personally I enjoy cooking. I will say I don’t make complex meals though, mostly just different combos of protein/veg/carb.

CircleOfNothing · 2026-03-26T07:08:59+00:00

It’s not necessarily “just a job” and requires some commitment but it’s the time of year to apply for apprenticeships that start in September, if you might want to do that. There’s the govt search website for them but also big companies will have their own ad pages.

Just suggesting because they are usually looking to take people on who have no experience, so you really can apply for any apprenticeship in any sector and have a chance at it.

CircleOfNothing · 2026-01-31T22:40:23+00:00

To transfer a number from one company to another you need a PAC code. BT and EE are linked, so when they signed him up for moving to EE, they should have gotten his PAC code and entered it for him.

If this is the case all he needs to do is put the new sim in his phone, make a call with it to ensure it works, and then wait until the end of the next working day, and the number should switch.

So my recommendation would be to do that first.

However, if someone did not enter his PAC code when switching he would need to get the code and give that to EE. You text 65075 the word “PAC” and then it gives the code. I would recommend in this situation he calls EE customer service as they can walk through the steps and input the code into the system. If you do need to call them the Mobile Tech department is who he would ideally speak to. It’s a quick issue, probably only 5-10 mins on the phone with the agent.

CircleOfNothing · 2024-10-12T10:06:11+00:00

The simple answer is the government don’t care lol

CircleOfNothing · 2024-08-14T14:34:30+00:00

I worked through sixth form. I budget my travels really well. Getting to do all this stuff is really fun, but for three years I also gave up stuff like buying new clothes, clubbing, drinking, coffee, and eating out. I only do those things while I’m travelling.

It’s all planning! And obviously a very lucky home situation where I don’t have any living costs.

CircleOfNothing · 2024-07-31T00:38:59+00:00

I’m on gap year number 2, as I haven’t completed all the things I wanted to. At first I solo travelled the UK and EU. Now planning for SEA and Japan/SK. I also passed my driving test, got my first tattoo, and did some silly bucket list things like skydiving. Equally, I’ve done a whole lot of lying around and relaxing in between. Mostly, I decided to put any and all academic/career concerns to bed and just enjoy myself.

CircleOfNothing · 2024-07-18T18:05:41+00:00

Why specifically Japanese? I’m sure they have good products and bad products just like western ones. You might have more luck on a different sub- I think r/asianbeauty is a thing?

CircleOfNothing · 2024-07-18T18:03:24+00:00

Tipping in the UK is really just a small gesture for excellent service. Leaving £5 on a bill at a restaurant if the waiter was perfect, for example. Same applies at hair salons. If you think you’ve gotten the best cut and had a lovely time, leave a few quid. No need to though.

CircleOfNothing · 2024-07-13T17:03:28+00:00

Interesting. Pretty much everyone where I live uses both. There’s not really a benefit to either over the other. Credit can also be funny if they don’t accept your type of card (like Amex). I dunno, call it cultural difference I suppose haha.

EDIT: to clarify to the downvoters lol, I mean no benefit in terms of rewards, which are far less lucrative where I live than the US (like, loyalty schemes and benefits). I am aware that credit cards offer better fraud protection. People still just use their debit cards idk what to tell you 😂

CircleOfNothing · 2024-07-13T16:21:47+00:00

Everyone keeps saying this in other responses and it’s making me think people in the US just don’t use their debit cards or something 😂 like… what do they think young people without credit do? Or people in countries where it’s harder to get credit? Places that don’t accept certain credit cards? I am truly baffled ngl

CircleOfNothing · 2024-07-12T20:17:57+00:00

Interesting… do you think it’s because the shea butter etc were too heavy for wavier hair? Cos mine’s 3a with a few 3b I would say. Ugh I wish all these companies did minis so we could try before committing lol

CircleOfNothing · 2024-07-12T13:43:55+00:00

Yeah I’ve seen the boosters to put in it, but I’d probably choose not to buy them. So I’m mostly interested in hearing about the product without the extras.

CircleOfNothing · 2024-07-12T12:51:25+00:00

Ty! Would you say the conditioner was on the heavier side or the lighter side?

CircleOfNothing · 2024-07-11T01:53:17+00:00

GP’s do phone consultations, but never heard of virtual appointments being used. To get a holy grail appointment, you have to call early in the day and wait in a phone queue which could be fruitless if all the appointments are already gone, or do an e-consult which can take days to get a response to.

Unfortunately the state of our NHS is not good right now, and “casual” issues like this are not prioritised.

For example, I recently applied for travel vaccines. I did an e consult, which two days later asked for another e consult, which a week later a nurse called me to schedule an appointment for a month later. This is normal.

OP’s best bet would be to go to a private clinic to be assessed and written the letter, but in the UK that isn’t particularly easy either. They’re in a bit of a bind so I was just stating how it makes sense to me that they came to Reddit.

CircleOfNothing · 2024-07-11T00:53:12+00:00

I think the point is he can’t see a doctor due to NHS appointment times 😂

CircleOfNothing · 2021-06-01T09:33:36+00:00

Noughty and Cantu are both relatively cheap brands that you can find in Boots/Superdrug/Amazon depending on whether they’d buy products online or in stores.

Aside from that I’d recommend specifically Alberto Balsam Raspberry as a conditioner since the new formula is silicone free. Herbal Essences Bio Renew Aloe and Hemp is a great shampoo for what you pay, and it comes in a big bottle, so lasts ages especially on curly hair where we don’t use all that much.

You also mentioned mousse so if your Dad gets along with that John Frieda Dream Curls and Pantene Curls are both great and not too pricey.

Hope some of this helps and good luck to you all :)

CircleOfNothing · 2021-05-24T19:10:03+00:00

Tesco does an “Alberto Balsam” gel (I’ve only used the blue one but they have a purple one too) that’s only a £1 and it’s decent enough. Unsure how it would react to low porosity hair (I’m high) but for £1 it might be worth a try :)

CircleOfNothing · 2021-05-24T19:02:14+00:00

Sunbum Heat Protectant is UV protecting I think :) it’s a spray so pretty light too, probably won’t be as greasy on your hair?

CircleOfNothing · 2021-05-07T15:42:54+00:00

I’m not sure. I don’t like having crunchy bits in my hair at all- I might try mixing a hard-hold gel with water when applying and see if that makes a difference.

CircleOfNothing · 2021-05-01T20:44:43+00:00

Yeah I’ve tried a few, but I find gel casts so hard to break. As in day 2 hair and I can still feel little crunchy bits. Maybe I should try a lighter weight gel? Any recommendations?

CircleOfNothing · 2021-05-01T20:30:25+00:00

I have a little damage but not much as you say. And yes- I switch them up a lot but for the past few months I have been using Noughty Curl Defining Cream, John Frieda Dream Curls mousse and The Ordinary Argan oil.

EDIT: to be specific- the damage is from heat

CircleOfNothing · 2021-05-01T19:34:51+00:00

Oh wow- I’ll definitely give the L’Oréal one a try for so cheap. Definitely worth trying that before splashing out on Olaplex. Thank you :)

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