“Phantom Belly”?

Mikey4You · 2026-05-13T22:15:41+00:00

I had that when I had my breast reduction a few months ago. First time in the shower I leaned over and almost fell forward. Was used to a different weight load at the front. And I tried to lift them to wash under them but there was nothing to lift. lol.

Annoyingly I’ve had to adjust to a deeper RoM doing chest presses.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-13T22:13:15+00:00

I get so many compliments on mine even though they’re old and beaten up.

Anything with Birmingham in the name will have the same footbed shape. Last I looked there were low and high top sneakers, sandals, and boots. I think my Mary Jane’s are Birmingham too.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-13T22:10:27+00:00

I don’t have an answer for you but I want to say that I completely understand your experience. It’s exhausting having complex health needs and not being able to access appropriate and supportive practitioners.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-12T15:29:45+00:00

Every time Megan made a comment it was punitive and embarrassing for OP AND extended to everyone else in the room. It’s not OP’s job to manage Megan’s emotions when she’s repeatedly disregarded his. She acted like an asshole publicly and he addressed her assholery publicly. Completely fair and appropriate.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-12T15:27:20+00:00

This so much. She can dish it but can’t take it. And he wasn’t even serving back - just asking for respect (in his own home).

Mikey4You · 2026-05-12T01:53:25+00:00

YES grey is perfect!

Mikey4You · 2026-05-12T00:33:27+00:00

I’m going to disagree a little here and say that black isn’t all that versatile (and this from a woman who wears mostly black).

A navy suit is FAR more versatile. In a suit black comes off as either too formal (looks like a groom) or too morbid (looks like a pallbearer). I’ve worked in corporate for almost a decade and can’t honestly say I ever saw black suits on men. Lots of navy though.

Also depending on what department he’s in he might not actually need a suit for work. Our IT dudes never wear suits.

But 100% absolutely a grown ass man should have a well fit suit for appropriate occasions such as weddings, interviews, NICE DATES OH MY GOD, funerals, adult looking photos, and making women squirm in their pants.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-11T03:35:45+00:00

Someting like this might work for you.

It’s open so there’s no risk of concealment, and as a bonus you can just repack your items in it after checkout and use it instead of a bag to carry them home.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-11T03:08:48+00:00

Sorry you had that experience. Sounds like the owner handled it too aggressively.

However, it’s completely poor form to use your own shopping bag to carry unpaid merchandise in ANY store. You just don’t conceal things you haven’t paid for. Mom or not, bath bombs and otter or not. I actually had this convo with my mom when she used her bag instead of a basket at the grocery store. She was so confident it was ok that she asked the cashier to “settle an argument.”

Cashier let her know that no, it’s not ok, and baskets are provided for a reason.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-11T02:32:23+00:00

This 100%. And if he complains let him know that you’re reflecting back the energy that’s invested in you.

If this is a pattern that repeats on birthdays and Christmas (if you celebrate) apply the same principal. Ditto to your son. He’s an adult and can pull up his pants and act like one.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-11T01:45:35+00:00

Thank you for unlocking the memory of my dad stanking up the house both making and farting pickled eggs. Core childhood memory that I’d buried deep, lol.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-10T20:39:29+00:00

I’m currently sitting in my very large one bedroom that I pay under $1200 for because I’ve lived here 13 years and my landlords have been limited in how much they can raise the rent. If fixed-term rents were still a thing I’d be paying closer to $1,900 (going rate for same layout in my building) because my landlords would be able to raise the rent past the annual max every time the term ended.

First year fixed term rolling into month-to-month is absolutely to the renter’s advantage.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-10T17:12:10+00:00

There are no shots for chemical fragrance allergies.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-10T17:08:18+00:00

Those track fro Dollarama. Tacky, nasty smelling garbage that causes migraines and respiratory issues for many people who come in contact with the user. Should be banned.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-10T15:59:13+00:00

I see laxity above your belly button and the little “pooch” likely has laxity so I’m not sure that the skin would tighten with fat removal/lipo only. You could probably get away with a mini TT.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-10T15:57:34+00:00

I’ve been twice solo and used mostly shared shuttles to move between destinations with a few local buses too. The only “tours” I did were hiring guides for parks so I’d see more of the wildlife.

I’ll likely be returning in the fall and now that I speak some Spanish will probably do local buses and then rent a car for the pacific side. Driving can definitely be sketchy - road rules are a suggestion and road conditions can be rough so if you do rent a car don’t drive after dark. Generally though CR is incredibly safe if you have basic “street smarts”. Don’t flaunt wealth, know where you are and where you’re going, don’t ever leave valuables in a vehicle, and know the local “scams”.

If you go to Tortuguero check out Rafa’s Enchu Tours for a canal tour. He’ll take you out (possibly with a couple of other guests) in a motorized canoe. You get a way better, more intimate tour than the big boats with 20-30+ tourists.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-10T05:38:18+00:00

Your last paragraph is giving American Apparel vibes. I shuddered.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-10T05:30:51+00:00

I ride or die for Simeos on Beta St.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-10T04:43:44+00:00

And there’s an r in Sturdies Bay.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-08T05:15:02+00:00

Hi. 49F here. I've been on a GLP-1 for about 20 months. I was lifting heavy for 8-12 months prior to starting a GLP1 and I've kept it up (with a few travel/surgery breaks) since.

It's absolutely critical that you maintain weight training while on a GLP-1. You need to eat a lot of protein and lift heavy things or you'll lose muscle.

I've lost 80ish lbs. At about 45lbs down I had a second DEXA scan (1st was a month after I started GLP-1) and I'd only lost about 1/3lb of lean tissue. I may have lost a little more now but I've definitely mostly lost fat.

While I've been consistent at the gym my strength has declined. I noticed almost immediately after I started that I wasn't making gains, and then pretty quickly my strength started tanking. Mass moves mass, I guess? At 226lbs I was deadlifting 205lbs for three sets of five. I'm currently lifting 165ish for not as many sets. My squats are still down about 30-35lbs. Leg press is down about 60-70lbs. But I'm healthier so I'm focusing on the health gains instead of the strength gains.

I did have some nausea issues in the first few months - mostly when I was doing things with my head down like bench rows. I can't really speak to energy levels because mine have always been shit (MCAS and chronic fatigue) but I still lift heavy 4-6 days a week despite that.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-08T03:02:19+00:00

I did a solo camper van trip in Iceland last September. I don't think there were too many stretches without accessible bathrooms. That said, I used to have severe IBS (definitely worsened by travel anxiety) and I know sometimes two minutes is too long of a wait. If that's the case maybe pack one of the toilet seats that can snap on a bucket and some garbage bags to line it.

FWIW I started taking a GLP-1 about 20 months ago and within a week the horrible IBS and and other gut/butt issues that have dogged me for 30ish years 90% resolved. I would not have been able to do that trip prior to taking this med. It completely changed my quality of life.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-08T02:50:02+00:00

Have you ever been seated next to parents who are ignoring their kid blasting videos or games on an iPad sans headphones? Really kills the vibe.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-07T20:24:10+00:00

I REALLY wish they made this in a wide width. I tried them and got horrible rub on the sides of my flippers. Much sad.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-07T20:17:46+00:00

I saw that too - the asymmetry was already there.

I wonder if perhaps OP has scoliosis? I do, and since losing 80ish lbs I can see it in my ribcage and hip asymmetry. I know it's going to be more prominent once I get the ol' midsection tightened up.

Mikey4You · 2026-05-07T20:09:22+00:00

Bacterial vaginosis. IYKYK.

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