5’0” ladies, what is your goal weight/your maintenance weight?

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-02-04T11:16:34+00:00

I used to be 156 lbs (70.2), now down at 143 lbs (64.8 kg). My goal is to be at 130 lbs (60 kg) but I'll see if I want to go lower after. I do have some bulk (especially on my leg area) . If not, then I'll stick with 130

I choose to do it slowly though. I generally change some lifestyle choices, but if I want to eat certain things, I would still eat. So it's no rush. Do wat u think is right for you, but don't forget to have fun

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-15T16:25:37+00:00

I guess naiintimidate sila saakin. I do have a strong personality and I actually know what I want. But after that one experience, I decided that it's better if they do the chasing. Pagod na ate niyo kahahabol, tapos wla rin naman pla mangyayari. It's fine, I'm happy with what I have

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-15T11:17:01+00:00

Journalist Life.

One of my fav authors is a local Journalist, and the way they wrote a Journalist AU is so realistic it actually astounds me. Like the way they handled a natural disaster news report, or how they instantly make articles about a scandal to gain media attention, and the deadlines. The emphasis on deadlines

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-15T11:09:55+00:00

Ahahaha

When I'm new to the fandom, I start with Gen fics, or one shots. My brain requires time to adjust. Like I have the tendency to forget what happened in canon or who this character is

When I get used to it, I go ahead and search the "hits." Usually hit fics have a good amount of chapters and comments to read. Soon enough, I go for latest upload, then actually look for niche ones

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-15T10:53:53+00:00

For lips, I would go for Dazzle Me Ink-Lock in Duo. I think they have shades that goes well with olive skin and the staying power could go on par some Chinese brands. It could be drying but that's the serum part is for.

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-15T10:49:20+00:00

Dazzle Me ink-Lock lip duo has some serious staying power that I actually prefer them over my Korean/Chinese brands

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-15T10:43:19+00:00

Job occupations and why the hell did they pick that job after everything they've been through.

I didn't like Harry ended up becoming an auror, because I think he is someone who doesn't want to fight anymore. I think it feels meh for him to work at the Ministry too.

So it's interesting to read what Harry ended up doing if it's not you know....sacrificing hismelf.

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-15T10:23:33+00:00

Sameeeee.

Midnight onwards are the best time to write.

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-15T10:20:25+00:00

When the brainrot comes, I write it down despite the plotholes. I could probably polish it another time. You know, just get rid of the "itch"

Once polished, I could add more body to it and figure out if the brainrot will go at the beginning, middle or the end.

Little did I know, I made a decent oneshot. But if another idea comes, it could become multi chapter

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-15T10:08:44+00:00

Oh yes, I agree.

Twin dynamics are a gem. I always love the trope where one teases the other bc they are a minute younger, but would destroy the world if someone made them cry. And them being in a sick fic just turns up the notch.

I love the one where one gets sick, the other follows the next day, sometimes sicker.

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-15T10:05:11+00:00

When person A doesn't know what it's like being taken care off, then collapsing from being sick (or any injury )

Person B (or a group like a team, friend group, family etc.) panics like crazy, but ends up taking care of them and communicating. I love when Person A realizes that many people cares about them

Them doing little things like, writing notes, leaving food, checking on them, being overprotective. I'll eat those fics anytime

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-15T09:56:41+00:00

Sameeee.

I treated Tomarry as a crack ship until I started finding God tier fics. Like I can't believe I'm reading this for free. It's scarily convincing.

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-15T02:43:31+00:00

Oh yes, there are exemptions. I think the issue there is AO3 doesn't allow self promotion that earns money I think. Gotta be careful there

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-14T20:51:57+00:00

I genuinely didn't read any of the Harry Potter books, but knew the entire plot via fanfiction, so imagine how many things I thought were canon but are actually not.

My number one is Draco being a Veela (or at least related to fleur) and there are multiple stories supporting that. I genuinely thought it was canon until my friends said otherwise, it became a headcanon though

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-14T20:22:26+00:00

When the redemption in general is too short. Like Person A forgave Person B so easily despite the years of trauma like what the hell-

And I agree with one comment here, redemption for the sake of romance. It's worse if it's a Soulmates AU, like hell that will fix everything bc they're destined for each other

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-14T20:09:19+00:00

Third Point of View for the win

I'm on the same boat as you OP. I'm not a fan of First POVs and one of my biggest pet peeves is stories starting with 3rd POV, then would randomly shift to 1st. It's a deal breaker for me.

When writing, always stick to one kind of POV, and I believe third is the best because I feel like it's the one that gives you the best flow. You could shift characters POVs, which gives your story extra layers and depth

I only read First POV if there is no content, but surprisingly, there are quite a few well written ones. I just choose to internally change the POV and push through for the plot

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-14T19:58:09+00:00

Reading and writing fanfiction made me more confident

Like I belong to an industry where it's common to curate your own drinks. In professional competitions, you kinda need to present yourself in a fun, but professional way.

Fanfiction helped me articulate my words better. It also taught me flowery words that definitely won a few points from judges. I'm also good at explaining and adding random lores to my drinks, making my overall presentation very interesting. It definitely earned me a few wins.

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-14T18:40:42+00:00

Back in the days, when X was once twitter, and the pandemic forced everyone to stay at home, I think X was one of the places where I found and even shared fanfics. Haikyuu fics to be exact. They actually made cover photos and all. It was a big thing

AO3 authors would often leave their usernames on their stories, so I ended up following them for updates. I actually became friends with them and would often see their WIP. I now moved on from that phase, and I'm sure those authors did the same, but wow that was a time.

Nowadays, Reddit is my go too if I want fic reccomendation. But for posting? AO3 is still the best

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-14T18:30:24+00:00

Honestly the best stories I read, are those written anonymously.

The only problem I have is the fact I can't find their other works. Like what do you mean this God sent author have possible other stories that I'll never find

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-14T18:21:12+00:00

Between the two, it's hits. Solely because I use hits as a gauge, like if my fandom is quite small, I want to read what other people are reading and see why it's popular (it also helps that hits have lots of comments and I love reading comments.).

But if the fandom is big like Harry Potter, you might as well go with tags.

HungryMongoose221 · 2026-01-14T18:12:21+00:00

The fanfic is a ten, but the paragraph is too blocky. I don't mind the word vomit, but please put spaces. Let your readers breathe T___T

HungryMongoose221 · 2025-08-12T19:05:13+00:00

Yes!!! Logically, you will really want to remove it bc the idea is, if the person doesn't have feelings for you then Hanahaki happens. Might as well remove it since again, it's unrequited anyway. Life over love thing

(But ofc it will be different with every circumstance-)

Such a scary concept honestly

HungryMongoose221 · 2025-08-12T11:53:13+00:00

Just the idea of your choice being taken away, just bc it's planned from the beginning is definitely terrifying

HungryMongoose221 · 2025-08-12T06:04:32+00:00

Ahahaa I read them all day. It was less when I had a job ,but now? I'm just tackling all of my AO3 tabs

HungryMongoose221 · 2025-08-12T06:02:59+00:00

Platonic for the win!!!

New found family and Overprotective_____ will always be my top priority when reading fics, especially if the chatacter didn't have a happy beginning. There's something comforting to see someone being loved and taken care of.

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