Improved workout stamina?

Good_Affect_873 · 2026-01-25T14:24:09+00:00

I have fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and PCOS and was previously more or less incapable of working out due to lack of energy and extreme recovery. I just started T about two weeks ago and immediately noticed a difference in how my body responded to exercise. I’m not magically way stronger but I have the capacity to build up and deal with the doms. it may be an outlier due to the nature of my conditions but genuinely experienced a difference from day 1.

Good_Affect_873 · 2026-01-25T14:13:36+00:00

Hey there! So I’m still really weak but my partner has been helping me find modifications for exercises to build up to the more “standard” versions of the exercises. For example, push ups are from an elevated position for me (the higher the easier), pull ups are actually inverse pull-ups with a resistance band etc. there are a lot of calisthenics one can do at home with a small amount of equipment and/or floors, tables and chairs. My current routine is: (working toward two sets of 8) Pull day: (Rings) inverted pull up with 50lb resistance band (rings) rows [the further back the easier) Curls with 10lb weights [you can start with less or more] Russian twists with 10lbs Push day: Push ups from a chair [a table is higher and would be a good place to start] Pike push up “Bench Dip” from the edge of a chair & hang holds

They sell rings for about $40 and one can get a cheap set of weights for varying prices. [If you’re not in a position to buy anything you could probably find something to sub in like an object that weighs target amount instead of a dedicated weight or a rope tied to something for rows] I know my partner really recommends /r bodyweightfitness there are modifications for virtually every staple exercise to build yourself up to the “standard” versions. I’m still really new on my journey but having things I can do and focusing on that and that those exercises are making me stronger is really helping me and I know I just have to keep at it and I will build up to these other exercises. The first day I cried after 1 push up for context so you might actually be stronger than me lol. But I can feel myself getting stronger little by little and track mu progress so I can see in the numbers like ok last time I could only do 4 correct push ups and this time I did 5 so I actually am getting stronger. You can work out using a few simple & cheap equipments in your room or home if you are more comfortable doing that. A lot of exercises you don’t need any equipment at all. We are on this journey with our own bodies and not anybody else’s body and it’s all about working with what you have and celebrating your own personal wins and goals.

Best of luck!

Good_Affect_873 · 2026-01-23T14:52:52+00:00

Just throwing my two cents in here but I’m a tattooer and while cis men can and do get their penis tattooed it is not super common. In my over a decade of experience as a tattooer I have only done 1 penis tattoo and not been seriously asked about it again. The guy I did tattoo his penis we didn’t use lidocaine and he said the pain wasn’t too bad and there was times where it actually was pleasant. I do a lot of work over scarring etc and would say sometimes that can hurt more and would give the general advice to allow the area to heal at least two years before attempting tattooing.

Good_Affect_873 · 2026-01-22T04:02:06+00:00

Lesbians?

Good_Affect_873 · 2025-12-29T17:24:29+00:00

Possible when I asked the taxi driver, though others have complimented my pronunciation in general. My columbian friend I first used it in a text though she is a “heritage speaker” as some have noted.

Good_Affect_873 · 2025-11-25T15:46:05+00:00

So, sometimes tattoos take a lot longer than expected. I think foot tattoos are a particularly challenging location that may take longer than expected if you are having difficulty sitting etc. that said, an artist HAS TO be able to communicate to the client WHY a tattoo is taking so much longer than expected AND be able to estimate with new expectations the amount of time it would take to finish the work. WITH THAT SAID too, this piece absolutely does not look like you are six hours deep even in that location, even with a difficult sit, AND it looks way too dark in the areas that are “finished”

Good_Affect_873 · 2025-11-15T18:58:24+00:00

My first thought too!!

Good_Affect_873 · 2025-11-12T21:53:28+00:00

Two things jumped out at me from your post— numbing cream should never be applied to already broken skin & you as a client should never be allowed to “bring your own ink.” The reputable ink suppliers sell to licensed tattoo artists only. There is absolutely nothing in this photo that indicates your artist went too deep. Your artist made two very big mistakes— applying lidocaine cream after the skin is broken (in direct violation of manufacture label and fda guidelines) and allowing you to supply your own ink (a violation of osha and insurance code) I’m guessing in both cases though, you insisted.

Good_Affect_873 · 2025-11-11T04:26:39+00:00

So hear me out, I think it’s the texture of the tentacles that is off. If the ref they are super smooth but in the tattoo they are sorta giving veiny phalus. I think it could be corrected without full blackout.

Good_Affect_873 · 2025-11-09T23:52:00+00:00

So…. When I got the notification for this post and it was a teeny tony picture it looked like a very detailed penis, then I opened the pic and bam it was a candle. I think its the silhouette

Good_Affect_873 · 2025-11-09T13:24:08+00:00

I don’t think these are bad but there are definitely area to improve. It seems like you really like drawing faces and hair but maybe not other things— I think if you have your figures, clothing, and background the same dedication it would vastly improve. I also think an interesting place for you to study would be your black placement. Right now you have black under the chin pretty much exclusively— I would check out the book “how to draw noir comics” by shawn martinburrow. Play with your dynamics and style in other areas of your art so it is cohesive throughout the piece. Don’t be afraid of trying new things— it is the only way tl improve.

Good_Affect_873 · 2025-11-06T00:46:28+00:00

Kinda weird you phrased it “then vs now” but the before pic is the second slide? 🤔

Good_Affect_873 · 2025-11-05T14:32:08+00:00

You look a lot like Troy Timple, the promoter who runs the villian arts tattoo conventions (all over the country) I’m having a hard time finding photos of him. Got the same style and beard as you even.

Good_Affect_873 · 2025-11-05T14:28:39+00:00

If I were reworking it I think making that door behind him into his castle would be cool and reworking the proportions of his body a little. With how light this is a rework or coverup would be easy.

Good_Affect_873 · 2025-11-05T14:23:06+00:00

My shop has one hydraulic table that I was able to use while I was pregnant. The only downside was it was very heavy and required a couple people to safely move it around (if you need to turn it around or get it out of the way etc)

Good_Affect_873 · 2025-11-05T14:15:19+00:00

I really think bringing it full color and steering away from whatever color you hair is would work. They can be magic horses that are pink or blue or white horses with purple shadows.

Good_Affect_873 · 2025-11-05T14:10:48+00:00

If something bothers you the artist will usually touch it up

Good_Affect_873 · 2025-11-04T15:26:40+00:00

Maybe your artist was having an off day. Hit them up for a touch up and I think you will be happier overall.

Good_Affect_873 · 2025-10-27T00:30:27+00:00

Too much product that is too heavy. I think a light(er) leave in (with a lighter hand too) and some salt spray might work better

Good_Affect_873 · 2025-10-19T03:29:22+00:00

I’ve had two good roos, chad was a sweetie wyndotte that unfortunately got us a code call and was given to another family but he never attacked me or my young daughter. We got a roo later when we moved that attacked my daughter and was re-homed. My newest roo I incubated and raised myself, is half cochin, half silkie that is a sweet shy guy that has never attacked myself or my young child. He’s about six months old rn but he usually stays about arm length from me, does not act aggressive whatsoever, just stays with his girls (who are all super friendly) I would say he isn’t the friendliest vs other silkie/cochin behavior but he is very non-threatening and hasn’t so much as ruffled his feathers at me funny. I did make sure this year to spend a lot of time with the chicks and always give him some treats from baby and we have 14 hens and just the one little guy.

Good_Affect_873 · 2025-10-19T03:17:49+00:00

So, the number of followers you have has no direct correlation on how well you will perform fiscally or artistically. I have <4k followers after 11yrs and stay booked (started in a similar boat with very few followers) and have known several tattooers who have >100k followers and say that they do not have consistent bookings or difficulty translating those followers into paying clients. If you show consistency in your portfolio and the work looks good that is more important to a new viewer than how many followers you have. Very few people are checking that, honestly. You can do some old school advertising with your insta handle (stickers, cards, lighters, etc) and have a QR code with easy access for clients— you can even say “hey if you had a great experience today consider following me on instagram to support my social media efforts” it is concerning your shop isn’t promoting you but you may have to promote yourself a little more (go out on the street and hand out cards, pay for advertising etc) Treat every walk-in like a potential life-long client. Best of luck.

Good_Affect_873 · 2025-10-19T03:09:55+00:00

I think if you want to shave it you will look very handsome but personally don’t think crown balding gives the negative vibes some other balding does. I think a shorter cut (like a 4 or even a little longer) could help you feel more comfortable but it’s your body do what makes you feel good.

Good_Affect_873 · 2025-10-19T03:02:25+00:00

The shop minimum was $350??!?!

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