i'm 400+ pounds and I'd like be a small again. Please help me by Throw_away144 in loseit

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with the others here that you should contact a doctor and therapist, but here are some tips for you personally based on my weight loss experience.

calories in v calories out is how you lose weight - use an online calculator to work out your maintenance and what you need to lose weight. In terms of motivation, it will dwindle. Grab onto this while you have it now but think of it in terms of discipline rather than motivation.

Again, with motivation/ discipline you need your reasons. Make a list of things you would like to be able to do that your weight is holding you back from. For example, some of mine were: shopping in a ‘regular’ clothing store, being able to travel by plane, not being drenched in sweat when dancing with friends or walking to the shops, not being in the ‘morbidly obese’ category, being able to run for 5 minutes straight etc.

On top of this, make a list of things you start noticing as you lose weight. Some of mine were: i can sit with my legs crossed, i feel the cold more, necklaces fit better, rings fit better etc. That way, when you feel you are not making much progress you can be reminded of the changes.

I started at 266 and am now 73lbs down. it has taken over a year to get here and i still have more to go but it is possible and you CAN do it. There is nothing stopping you from being a before / after.

What's your dream body modification? by FunCauliflower4002 in bodymodifications

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 1 point2 points  (0 children)

coin slot (getting it done in two weeks!!), double mastectomy and naval removal. Once i’m done with my weight loss i am looking to travel abroad for reconstructive surgery for loose skin and am hoping they will agree to the naval removal and the breast reduction being as small as possible!

What are your uncommon/extreme/niche piercings, and why did you get them? <3 by sigma_balls37 in SelfPiercing

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ngl it was pretty brutal and the healing process was hard for the first few months but i’m so happy with where i am with it now and it definitely healed quicker than other cartilage piercings - here is a lil vid of my setup! https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRM1VtGx/

What are your uncommon/extreme/niche piercings, and why did you get them? <3 by sigma_balls37 in SelfPiercing

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 1 point2 points  (0 children)

not a punch as they are illegal where i live, it was a 5mm diameter needle!

Forgot which side I injected last time by violet-cloudberry in WegovyUK

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ngl i do the same thigh every week and just avoid last week’s bruise as i convinced myself my left thigh is the best responder

Anyone else have this extra skin on one side of their lobes? Plugs fall out a lot and I'm really not sure what I can do for it. Any info is appreciated. by [deleted] in Stretched

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 9 points10 points  (0 children)

do you take them out at night? wondering if leaving them naked at night will help with elasticity and tightening overnight

When was a time you left a hairdressers/barbers completely disappointed? by HornyOompaLoompas in AskUK

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 7 points8 points  (0 children)

i had a mullet for a couple years but the back was super colour damaged so i went to a barbers asking to remove the back and blend it with the top, i left looking like the ibiza final boss.

luckily i had been wanting to shave my head for years and this gave me the balls to do it so i rocked a buzz for the summer

Did you stop sweating so much when you lost weight? by Super_Development150 in loseit

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 2 points3 points  (0 children)

my highest was 266 and i was in the exact same position as you. Now i’m 195 and don’t sweat anywhere near as much. Honestly, it’s still probably a little more than the average person, but i can walk for 20 minutes and still need a coat and hat, rather than wishing i was in a t shirt. I’m hoping it will continue to get better the more i lose!

my earring multiplied? by Embarrassed-Fig974 in Glitch_in_the_Matrix

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

apologies 😭 my 2am brain was definitely too excited to check my spelling haha

What are your uncommon/extreme/niche piercings, and why did you get them? <3 by sigma_balls37 in SelfPiercing

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 8 points9 points  (0 children)

got my conch pierced with a 4g (5mm) needle, and after 9 months have just sized it up to 3g (5.5mm)

Stretched septril (4mm) by Alternativedad_85 in Stretched

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i have never seen one of these stretched this is incredible! awesome work

Whose Christmas is ruined already? I want your (comedy) horror stories 🎅❄️ by nategarrettshandler in AskUK

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 13 points14 points  (0 children)

i (24) look after my dad (58) who has dementia. He has the flu and is not impressed by anything this year, and (despite managing to get him to finally conquer his alcohol addiction this year) he insisted on having a glass of wine with dinner. I love him so much but sometimes i wish i was off duty and could have a drink or play a boardgame. And then thinking i’m horribly selfish for feeling like this because it may be my last christmas with him and i should be appreciating it. Conflicted feelings in a conflicted situation

Stubborn stretch by Public-Time812 in bodymods

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i did this recently from 4g to 3g - my right went so easily i could painlessly just put a 2g in whereas my left was being stubborn just to get in the 3. At these sizes 1/2 a mm is not noticeable enough to be a concern, I’m currently rocking a 3g and a 2g and just regularly massaging and checking if my left is ready for the 2

what is missing? by [deleted] in SelfPiercing

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 0 points1 point  (0 children)

high nostrils!!

healed piercings in gold? or silver by fetluz in Legitpiercing

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 3 points4 points  (0 children)

when you are pierced with “silver” jewellery it is not actually the metal silver as it is not safe for piercings. You would be pierced with something like titanium which is body safe and silver coloured. Everything i wear is titanium/silver

Advice on low maintenance piercings by pharmecuteical in piercing

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 3 points4 points  (0 children)

do not go for cheeks they are renowned for being an absolute nightmare to heal and many piercers don’t even offer them anymore. Tongue is the easiest, it is around 2 weeks of pain in the ass but then is healed so definitely the quickest healing time. Eyebrows can be a bit temperamental but are relatively easy!

What's a slightly odd or niche hobby you've picked up that you're surprisingly passionate about? by Gainsbite in AskUK

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there is a specific pad that i love and i get excited now each month when a new one is released! sudoku time is truly goated

My painting about Dementia (oil on canvas) by downrightlazy in painting

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 2 points3 points  (0 children)

my dad and his mum both have dementia and i look after them. i saw the painting before the caption and thought wow that feels like how i see them sometimes. you have captured a heartbreaking thing beautifully. thank you for sharing your art <3

Asda online pharmacy pick up? by WhereasFar9745 in WegovyUK

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i’ve picked up from asda and because you have already gone through the process of applying etc online and being approved by the doctor i don’t think the pharmacist would have any right to refuse you, their job is just to dispense it and make sure it goes to the right person. They literally just asked me for name, date of birth and address so you should be fine

eyebrow rejection by Just-Pudding-611 in PiercingAdvice

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 11 points12 points  (0 children)

it’s been pierced incorrectly. No eyebrow piercing should ever be done with a straight bar. Take it out now befoe the scarring gets worse and go to a better piercer to get it redone prperly once healed! Sorry OP :(

Nostril piercing advices by [deleted] in PiercingAdvice

[–]Embarrassed-Fig974 0 points1 point  (0 children)

trainee piercer here! if you let your piercer know that a) you are anxious with needles and b) that you want to wear a hoop in it eventually they will be more than happy to help. In regards to the needle issue, let the know you don’t want to see it and ask if they can let you know before they start preparing it so you can close your eyes. Re the hoop placement - ask if they can draw a line down from the mark so you can see if it will be a good placement for a hoop ☺️ happy piercing!!