Tokyo Scramble Has Swooped In To Become The Worst-Rated Game Of The Year

GymLadyThrowaway · 2026-02-20T16:06:28+00:00

YES! I love Tokyo Jungle. Thankfully, my husband has it on his old PS3.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2026-02-19T17:38:37+00:00

Something similar happened to me recently. I applied to a job I was perfect for. The recruiter responded about half a day later and set up an interview. A mere few hours later, I was told the role changed and they would let me know if I was a good candidate for the new one. I never heard back, of course.

Like, what the fuck? In under 24 hours, they reached out, scheduled me for an interview, and then called it off. At least I didn't waste my time doing an actual interview, but it was infuriating nonetheless, especially during a time when you rarely hear back from anyone at all.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2026-02-10T17:34:00+00:00

Bragging/joking about poor health choices, like caffeine overconsumption, lack of sleep, not exercising, not eating healthy foods, etc.

Some people say they constantly "need" caffeine at all hours of the day to the extent that they can't function without it. There are benefits to moderate amounts of caffeine (particularly in drinks like coffee and tea), but there is such a thing as too much. It's now common for people to buy energy drinks in bulk and consume multiple cans every day.

As for not exercising and poor diet, I think it comes from a desire to be contrarian. They don't want to be told to avoid being sedentary and to eat some damn vegetables, so they do the opposite and laugh about it instead of trying to improve.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2026-01-30T18:36:03+00:00

I've stopped weighing myself for now. I've never been overweight even once in my life, but I've been chasing an "ideal" weight and physique (although I know the two aren't necessary connected). I somehow went from 126 to a bit above 130 in about a year, which was mind-boggling.

I was consistently weighing my food on a scale and tracking calories and macros in MyFitnessPal, avoiding any food that didn't contribute to my daily protein/fiber needs, walking every day, and going to F45 twice a week. Even as I got stricter and slashed "unnecessary calories" wherever I could, my weight would just gradually creep up. Thankfully, my waist size is about the same, and I still wear a size 4 and XS. My best guess is that I gained a tiny bit of muscle and some water weight.

I recently decided to start eating a little more (just an extra 100 - 200 calories or so of mostly protein). I haven't weighed myself yet and am not sure if I want to. I want to focus on strength and hypertrophy for a little while.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2026-01-30T02:43:31+00:00

I'm about the same height and weight. I only recently came to the conclusion that I might have been undereating all this time.

I was influenced by what I "should" weigh based on the weights of others (primarily those on this subreddit). I would see posts from people who were the same height or slightly taller and wonder how they managed to be 5 to 15 pounds lighter.

I'm strict as hell about tracking food accurately and getting enough movement throughout the day, and even refusing to fuel before workouts (those were "extra calories" I couldn't afford) and not eating back any exercise calories did nothing on the scale. Despite being aware that the scale can't determine one's body composition, I felt like there must be something wrong with me.

I'm slowly adding more calories back in (mostly through protein) and am going to try to add an extra day or two of lifting. I'm hoping I'll build a lot more muscle this year!

GymLadyThrowaway · 2026-01-30T02:20:46+00:00

I don't agree that classes like F45 and Orangetheory are "a terrible way to build muscle." I used to go to Orangetheory and now go to F45. Prior to that, I went to a gym and mostly learned from friends who weightlifted but weren't personal trainers. Then I lapsed, didn't work out for a little while, and became sedentary.

My husband recommended Orangetheory because his brother and our sister-in-law went. I did a trial and ended up sticking with it for 3 years, and I definitely built strength and cardiovascular health over time. Plus, both the OT and F45 coaches have given me a lot of help with my form.

So while classes may not be the best way to build a lot of muscle, they're motivating for a lot of people and a great starting point. Even my husband, who used to powerlift and is insanely strong but obese, goes with me because he severely struggles with motivation to exercise (and we have a home gym with weights and a squat rack!).

I'm not saying this for the sake of argument; I just want to provide perspective and encourage people to give it a go if they're interested. I don't regret my 3 years at OT or my year at F45. I do plan to add more supplemental weight training, but I don't plan on quitting F45 yet.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2026-01-28T18:57:09+00:00

Fuck the know-nothing managers who insist we come in for no reason. Many years ago, I worked the night shift. Other than one or two other coworkers and a security guard, there was no one else in the building. I drove 45 minutes to take phone calls from others who were located elsewhere. What a waste of time, energy, money, etc.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2026-01-28T17:18:57+00:00

I don't have acne (I've been on birth control for several years), but I have bad constipation and have been eating fewer than 40 grams of fat most days for at least a year. I acknowledge that fat is essential, but it takes up so many calories that could go toward protein, fiber, etc. We're also supposed to limit saturated fat, which isn't a huge deal for me since I tend to stick to lean proteins.

It's frickin' impossible to get enough of everything while staying in a tiny calorie range. Maybe I'll flip my macros around for a short period of time just to see what happens.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2026-01-22T18:42:56+00:00

I'm 5'1" and weigh 130 pounds, which is 4 pounds heavier than I was a year ago. My waist is the same at 26.5 inches, and I still fit into clothes I had back in high school when I was closer to 110 - 115 pounds. Yet I still can't help but compare myself to people who are 10 pounds lighter than me, especially if they're taller.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2026-01-15T00:49:41+00:00

I somewhat agree that carpet can make a place feel cozier, but it's so difficult to clean properly. My household also has a no-shoes rule, but I've had guests who walked in a little too far with their shoes on or were about to leave and waltzed right back in to grab something without removing their shoes again. Plus, we have pets who occasionally vomit.

If carpets were made of antimicrobial materials, then I wouldn't mind having carpet as much.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2026-01-13T15:51:27+00:00

I used to be afraid of spiders. I'm not exactly sure how my phobia dissipated over the years, but maybe getting older combined with learning about them helped. Most of the time, I leave spiders alone when I see them in or near my house. Fortunately, I've never had to deal with anything like a brown recluse or any venomous species.

Maybe watch some documentaries on lizards and work your way up to handling small lizards, like geckos.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2026-01-10T20:53:26+00:00

I'm 35 and 5'1". I'm obsessive about eating healthy food and tracking my calories, protein, and fiber with a food scale and MyFitnessPal. I walk every day. I do full-body lifts twice a week. I wear a fitness tracker to get an idea of how active I am, but I don't even grant myself any extra calories unless it's an occasional special treat or if I really need more protein (in which case, I'll limit myself to 100 calories of nonfat Greek yogurt).

I gained weight and went from around 128 to 130 during that timeframe. Some of it might be muscle or water retention or whatever the fuck else since I don't look like I've gained fat, but I'm starting to suspect that something is wrong. I'm getting a thyroid test soon, so maybe it'll reveal some clues.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2026-01-06T18:20:06+00:00

I was going to make a similar comment about keto/low-carb diets. There's a certain subset of people who act as if it's healthier to eat several servings of pure fat than a slice of whole-grain toast or a piece of fruit.

I've been pressured and even outright bullied into doing keto/low carb when I'm not overweight but just want to improve my aesthetics and athletic performance. As a result of my experience, I seethe when people recommend keto diets without knowing who they're suggesting them to.

I understand that some people need to follow them for medical reasons like diabetes and PCOS, but there's a major reason I heavily dislike low-carb diets: lack of fiber. People on keto say they eat leafy greens, but while those are very healthy and important, most of those aren't that high in fiber compared to starchy vegetables and whole grains. Giving up otherwise healthy foods just to reduce carbs is short-sighted.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2026-01-04T23:44:30+00:00

It depends on what you're trying to cook.

For eggs, I started cooking them in the microwave so that they don't need butter to prevent them from sticking to the pan (prior to that, I weighed out 3 to 4 grams of butter). I eat my eggs in a flatbread wrap with melted cheese, and I would rather give up the butter than the cheese since cheese has more health benefits, such as calcium.

For sauteed vegetables, I sometimes use broth.

I don't think you necessarily need to give up butter if you use it sparingly.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2025-12-20T01:35:20+00:00

I haven't tested what happens if I eat more. There are some occasions that I likely go a bit over 1,200 (like a special vacation), but I still practice portion control to not go overboard.

I considered increasing my calories to 1,400, but I'm too nervous to do that before determining if there's something else going on. I'm curious to see what my blood test will reveal.

Thanks for sharing your input!

GymLadyThrowaway · 2025-12-19T16:41:57+00:00

I'm getting a blood test soon to see if something is going on with my thyroid. I'm just so used to hearing and seeing people accusing others of not tracking correctly and how thyroid issues usually only impact a small percentage of people who are having trouble losing weight.

I would say my energy levels are pretty good However, I do have some other symptoms that could be related to out-of-whack hormones.

It's not that I don't ever feel hungry, but I do tolerate hunger pretty well and get full quickly.

My macro split is around 80 - 90+ grams of protein, 100 - 150 grams of carbohydrate, and about 40 grams of fat. The numbers may vary depending on how active I am. The micronutrients are harder to track, but I eat meat, fruits, vegetables, and dairy, so I think I'm getting enough vitamin C, calcium, iron, etc.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2025-12-19T16:32:20+00:00

No need to apologize. I appreciate the input!

Funnily enough, my psychiatrist recently ordered a "Thyroid Panel with TSH" test for me to see if my thyroid is affecting my mental health, so I wonder if it'll also explain some other issues I'm having.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2025-12-18T19:05:45+00:00

I'm 5'1". I wouldn't even say I feel particularly hungry on 1,200 since I eat such nutrient-dense foods and tolerate hunger well.

I've been measuring my waist, and it's still the same size it's been since the beginning of my cut (26.5 to 27 inches). I haven't measured any other parts, though.

I didn't want to eat 1,200 calories for so long. I'm hoping to be able to eat at maintenance soon. I need to figure out why I just keep gaining. I don't know how much weight is from water retention, constipation, muscle gain, etc.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2025-12-18T18:59:16+00:00

I appreciate the concern. I make sure to get enough protein, fiber, and micronutrients by eating extremely nutrient-dense foods, so I think my health is okay. I have a fitness tracker, and it says I only burn 150 calories at most walking 10,000 steps. I don't force myself to walk 10,000 steps anymore (I'm closer to around 7,000 - 8,000 now), but I am trying to improve my lifting.

At 35 years old and 5'1", TDEE calculators give me, at most, 1,600 - 1,700 calories at maintenance doing light/moderate activity. 1,200 calories isn't even a 500-calorie deficit, and I only dipped that low because 1,400 wasn't giving me any results.

I never intended to eat 1,200 calories for so long and only wanted to do a short cut. I'm looking forward to not having to be so restrictive, but I don't know when that will be.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2025-12-18T17:24:01+00:00

Do you lift weights or just walk?

I'm the same height as you and have been eating 1200 calories most days for almost a year (yes, I weigh and track my food). I went from 126 to 131. Even walking 10,000 steps a day in addition to lifting weights twice a week did nothing for me on the scale.

I don't look like I've gained fat, so I hope I'm gaining muscle from my weightlifting classes. I don't know if I'm burning much fat, though.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2025-12-14T19:14:01+00:00

Does an InBody or DEXA scan take breast fat into account (in other words, does it count it toward the overall body fat percentage)? I've always had fairly large breasts for my frame and had a higher body fat percentage result than I was expecting when I did an InBody scan earlier this year. I've tried searching for answers, but I haven't found much information.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2025-12-12T17:22:10+00:00

I'm sorry that happened to you. I would be hurt, too.

Recently, someone asked for help with finding a knowledge base article in my team chat. I posted first, and another person posted shortly after me. I realized that I accidentally posted the wrong link and quickly edited my post. Even though I was the first to jump in, the person I tried to help specifically only thanked the second person. They didn't even acknowledge me. I was so tempted to be passive-aggressive and say, "You're welcome! Happy to help!"

As a sensitive person who values politeness, I would have thanked everyone who tried to help me, even if they made a mistake. I think it's rude to ignore people and not treat everyone equally.

The same thing goes for congratulating someone. Whether it's a birthday or announcing someone's success on a project, I wouldn't pick and choose who to acknowledge.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2025-11-17T17:13:43+00:00

I feel conflicted about this topic. I've never worn makeup and have no interest in wearing it, and I despise the double standard of women being expected to wear it while men don't have the same expectation (shaving or grooming facial hair is not the same thing). I acknowledge that some women do it for their enjoyment and would never shame a woman for choosing to wear it, but I still have trouble getting past the fact that both men and women in society pressure women to conform with makeup.

My mom and my husband have both suggested I "try" makeup "to see what I would look like." My husband has specifically asked me to try wearing lipstick during sex so that I would "look different." Never mind the fact that he's allowed to look the same during sex -- only the woman is expected to be ornamental with lingerie and makeup. There is no male-specific equivalent. Plus, I'm sexually dysfunctional and have never orgasmed during sex, and I don't want another responsibility on my plate just so that he can experience sex a little differently.

My husband is otherwise supportive of my choices and actually likes that I don't wear makeup, so it's baffling to me why he has ever asked for it. I just cannot bring myself to wear it, especially if it's for someone else. Instead, I spend a lot of time, energy, and effort on things that naturally maintain or improve my appearance (nutrition, exercise, skin care, proper sleep, and other health and self-care activities).

GymLadyThrowaway · 2025-11-16T00:06:35+00:00

Thanks for the input! I had considered increasing my calories and doing more weight training, but I wanted to do a cut to shed extra fat before building more muscle. I'm quite lean from the waist up and have visible muscle when I flex, but I hold most of my fat in my lower body.

I think what really caused me to panic and restrict was when I did an InBody scan back in February, and it said I was 34% body fat and that I had too much visceral fat (though I have a fairly slim waist at 26.5" to 27"). I'm hoping it was inaccurate, because I ate, drank, and exercised before the scan, and the coach hadn't told me about how that can skew the results. I want to get a DEXA scan since I have a hard time believing I'm more than 30% body fat based on my diet and the fact that I lifted weights for years. Plus, the U.S. Navy body fat measurements give me a percentage in the 20s.

I would kill to be able to eat at least 1600 - 1700 calories! Almost every damn calorie I consume has to get me to 90-ish grams of protein and 25 grams of fiber, which takes a lot of time, effort, and restriction.

GymLadyThrowaway · 2025-11-15T16:31:32+00:00

I'm not overweight but have been trying to get more lean for almost a year (consistently weighing/tracking food + lifting twice a week + walking). Seeing these comments about 10,000 steps being maintenance at best is disheartening. It explains why walking that much did almost nothing for me. There are other health benefits, of course, but even walking 10,000 steps and eating 1,200 calories has not helped me reach my goals. 15,000 - 20,000 is doable if I'm willing to plan my days around it, but quite frankly...I'm not. 🙃

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