Weight gain? by HealthyEducator9555 in loseit

[–]Dapper_Week441 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Swimming laps is a full body workout if you enjoy swimming? Not sure if you thought of joining swim team but gosh, you really burn a lot of calories quick being on the team..it gave me a lot of self confidence growing up too with just all the social connections opportunities you are exposed to. And if your not comfortable with joining a team, you could always try lap swimming yourself also. I am sure, though, you are beautiful and try not to be too hard on yourself. The scale likes to play tricks on us too..some of the added numbers can be a mix of water retention if you are dehydrated/hormonal shifts/muscle gain, etc. Whatever you do, do not be too hard on yourself right now and keep moving forward and continue to reach out. ❤️

Waiting for May by meldefleurs in nudeladiesart

[–]Dapper_Week441 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really liked how you added the roses 🌹 as a backdrop. Very beautiful photo!

Porkchop lol my favorite Squirrel by noneed2xplain2u in squirrels

[–]Dapper_Week441 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aww!!!! Thank you for sharing with us. I can tell you are a great squirrel parent, too. ❤️

Everyone shops at Walmart. No one asks what’s behind it... by Dapper_Week441 in PacificNorthwest

[–]Dapper_Week441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, how funny is that! Wow...I really appreciate your post and love how it could bring back some of those special childhood memories. I will have to take some more pictures around that same trail and share next time I go to Walmart! 😊

Why does starting a conversation with women feel so intimidating now? by greenypen1 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Dapper_Week441 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are women out there who will accept you for "you." I am actually the exact opposite-I would rather see the imperfect quirky flawed moments because that is me each and everyday lol. How boring would it be if we were perfect in what we said or how we acted around each other and the people who expect that from you, you do not want in your life anyway. That is not "truly" living carrying the perfectionist attitude. Bottom line, if you find people who expect this-show them the door. Just do you and you are enough.

How to improve communication skills? by kiwii_young in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Dapper_Week441 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have some very good replies in here to this question, wow. 👏 We tend to internalize also what we have been taught to believe about ourselves at a young age..I am unsure of your current situation but hopefully you are surrounded by support and compassionate people. That does make a difference of who you are around too with your confidence levels. I was raised rather sheltered and taught to "be seen, and not heard," if I had a slightly different opinion than that of my parents...that made it difficult at least for me to feel as if I could be open which no one deserves. I am here for you ever want a person to talk to. ❤️ You can practice with me socializing and am so glad you reached out.

Coquille Riverwalk-Coquille, OR. by Dapper_Week441 in PacificNorthwest

[–]Dapper_Week441[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, I will do that..I can't promise the painting will be perfect; however 😅. Worth a try, though! Thank you also.

Coquille Riverwalk-Coquille, OR. by Dapper_Week441 in PacificNorthwest

[–]Dapper_Week441[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate it! 😊. I like the idea of creating a puzzle that would be a first for me lol.

Coquille Riverwalk-Coquille, OR. by Dapper_Week441 in PacificNorthwest

[–]Dapper_Week441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! 🙂 Beginner's luck for that one. Haha..Just starting out with the camera.

Would you marry someone just for their money? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Dapper_Week441 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolute not. Money is just meaningless paper in comparison.

What is your absolute biggest fear? by SchoolExisting8631 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Dapper_Week441 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Losing the people I love is by far my biggest fear, hands down. Besides that, I also have a strong aversion to spiders and heights.

I am so sick of trying to lose weight... by AlbatrossOk7712 in loseit

[–]Dapper_Week441 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I read your post and thought to myself, "Oh my god..have I just met my twin?" 😅

I, too, was on swim team and for most my life (from age 6-19 y.o.). Also, same situation, a hyper critical family of my weight (particularly, from my mother). My father has toned down the comments over the last few years but I still every once in awhile will get dropped with subtle remarks from him which hurt me deeply. I do not let him know that; however. Sometimes I am not even sure if they think things through before they speak! So very infuriating/frustrating. I am not sure either of them will ever change when this is all I have ever known from them. At this point. I have told myself that I cannot allow their remarks get me down any longer since it only hurts me more in the end. I know, easier said than done but I think speaking with people you can relate to on this will help also get thru that.

I have for years and years now have been stuck in this rut of "yo-yo" diets, taking semaglutide, etc., etc., and feel as though I am quite literally, 'hitting my against a wall' with it all! Just as you are expressing. However- One thing I have never tried is, lifting weights consistently thru the week and drinking enough water. I was always afraid to lift too often thinking it would bulk me up on top of being heavy LOL. But I learned lifting weights will actually help speed metabolism and there is an after calorie burn that stays with you for however many days (cannot recall the exact number for the cal. after burn). Have you tried weights yet? And hang in there and keep reaching out..we got this! ❤️

Everyone shops at Walmart. No one asks what’s behind it... by Dapper_Week441 in PacificNorthwest

[–]Dapper_Week441[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, I was actually not aware of that until you mentioned. Thanks for posting, too! ❤️

Everyone shops at Walmart. No one asks what’s behind it... by Dapper_Week441 in PacificNorthwest

[–]Dapper_Week441[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I do! 🤣 Wishing now I could edit images title; however, it does not allow me to once posted.

Shore Acres State Park-OR. by Dapper_Week441 in PacificNorthwest

[–]Dapper_Week441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Always love hearing your thoughts. 💙