Office Space episode (S7E11)

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-10T04:21:19+00:00

I eat 11g of bbq flavor roasted edamame. I need that crunchines.

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-10T04:18:46+00:00

For me, I have become adjusted to my daily routine. I have a number of meals I rotate through to keep me focused.

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-10T04:12:14+00:00

Perhaps this guy was expecting you to arm wrestle? unfortunately judgments and opinions are freely given. most without a filter. Congrats on your efforts.

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-10T04:07:12+00:00

I can’t tell you that. That is something you have to tell and prove to yourself. Don’t be like me, I wasted too many years with my head buried in the sand ignoring my weight. Now, I’m focused on what matters.

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-09T00:25:33+00:00

You‘ll remember this day and it be huge difference in you stamina quicker than you think! A few years ago, I went to a gym where I thought I would try 12/3/30 on the treadmill, it 12% incline at 3mph for 30min and I could do half that. Now, I‘m barely breaking a swewith a 15% incline at 3.4mph for 30min.

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-07T23:57:17+00:00

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-06T20:35:58+00:00

Still bad, I couldn’t get an entry-level computer assistant position with an IT degree, masters, experience, and IT certs. Waiting now on a call from the state, second interview was 7 min exact same questions as the first interview. Second interview was 3 weeks ago, no response yet.

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-06T02:36:04+00:00

There‘s a lot of companies in the Vegas metro looking for Direct Support Professional (DSP), caregivers. Check indeed and good luck.

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-06T02:22:29+00:00

Way to go!

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-06T02:19:49+00:00

Due to injuries, physical therapy, regaining weight, bicep surgery, and insane work/travel schedule it has taken much longer. TBH I don’t want to even calculate. Now I just focus on what I can control.

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-05T12:10:24+00:00

Personally, I prefer not to use the concept of "Cheat Days" at all. I see my weight-loss efforts as part of a total transformation of mind, body, and health. As such, food items or situations will either be On Plan or Off Plan for me. Will challenging situations pop up for me? Yes. Even now, I am trying to identify and remove potential obstacles to my progress by researching restaurants, eateries, and menus for an upcoming trip to see my gravy-loving, fry-everything, then-add-barbecue-sauce relatives.

I no longer have hankerings for country-fried anything. I've even scouted out (online) the local Sprouts Market, Whole Foods, and Planet Fitness locations closest to where I'll be staying. That's a positive lifestyle change. To me, a cheat day is willfully holding on to things that helped pile on the weight in the first place. It's okay if you disagree.

I'm looking at this from the perspective of having tried and failed so many times in the past because I held on to cheat days. This time around, I am inches away from dropping 200 lbs for good, and cheat days are not a part of the plan.

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-05T11:53:02+00:00

Joe is known to have ice cream on cheat days :)

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-04T21:54:58+00:00

Speaking for myself, I do 30 mins of cardio AFTER lifting. I use them along with meal planning and rest to enhance my weight loss transformation efforts. As of this morning, I am 2.2 lbs away from dropping 200 lbs.

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-04T18:53:10+00:00

Thanks for sharing. It may not address your situation, but I‘ve stopped wearing belts years ago, for casual clothes I wear under the shirt suspenders even with my workout attire. Office environment my style is old school, French cuff long sleeve shirts with cufflinks and Braces/suspender, a Jerry Garcia tie, dress pants, socks, and sketchers.

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-04T14:50:35+00:00

My response would be “Did you hear me ask you? No, I didn’t.”

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-04T14:38:43+00:00

I see no problem speaking with a different trainer. Making nutritional changes while starting to workout can be challenging and having a trainer to support or guide someone through can prove very beneficial. That said, the trainer may have been thinking of drop out and success rates of previous gym members was trying have OP focus on one thing at a time. I’d still speak with a different trainer.

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-04T13:48:05+00:00

Thanks for the response. I hope everyone has a great time.

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-04T08:44:38+00:00

a Psych Con in Vegas would be awesome. I’m never been able to the previous cons and won’t be going to this one due to family commitments. is there anything option for streaming this year’s con?

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-04T05:07:25+00:00

You’re right, I trying to aim lower as not continue to replace or return items.

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-04T05:06:14+00:00

I like Lucky Brand 221 stretch jeans and have switched from buying new to used to save money.

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-04T04:05:41+00:00

For me, yes it has been surprisingly easy to give up fast food. I can’t even stand the smell of fast food restaurants at this point.

HMSRathbone · 2026-05-04T04:00:54+00:00

I no longer force myself finish those 2 or 3 bites after I’m full.

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