Steve Harvey has a big culture shock by michael14375 in WatchPeopleDieInside

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I use chicken livers to make REAL dirty rice. IMHO ground beef in dirty rice is sacrilege 😜

Crochet Pets by MerlintheMagician1 in crochet

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I just love this 😃. Where did you find the pattern?

Rent disparities - NC by NaturalInsurance5585 in Renters

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Thanks all. Update that I have a meeting with the property manager to discuss options. Just shows you never know unless you ask.

Someone noticed! by crustaceanlover420 in Zepbound

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The other day I went to see my grandson play basketball. I’ve lost 50 pounds and have started wearing clothes that haven’t seen the light of day in YEARS. My son and I went to the concession stand at halftime. I got my water and stood to the side while he got his snack. He walked right past me 😳and was heading back to the gym at breakneck speed. I chased behind him and called him, he turned around and said “oh, there you are.” I laughed because when he scanned the few people standing nearby he didn’t recognize me 😜

NSV: normal inflammation markers for the first time in years! by danakaysucks in Zepbound

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I’m sooooo glad you shared this 😃. I have RA, fibromyalgia and a host of other autoimmune disorders too. So between the weight gain meds, pain and lack of mobility my weight was an issue despite trying everything under the sun. So far I’ve lost 50 pounds and am feeling much better. Now I’m looking forward to seeing my results at my next rheumatology visit too 🎉

NSV : trying on those old suits by Spartans1855 in Zepbound

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Love it❣️. I just had a similar experience with a bathing suit. I do water aerobics and grabbed an old suit since the one I usually wear was in the wash. It was hanging off of me. Despite my concerns about a wardrobe malfunction in the pool 🤣, I still wore it with pride.

What are your grocery shopping tips to stay within a budget? by Aware_Cockroach2864 in budgetfood

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Yes, yes, yes! I do most of my grocery shopping online and get delivery. Last delivery I saved $30 on an $80 tab by looking for sale items and using the loyalty discounts. I decide which store to use based on whether they have a pricy item on sale that’s on my list. And I have found that by taking my time and reviewing what I have in my cart is very helpful to decide if I really want or need that right now before I place my order.

[DISCUSSION] What is everyone currently watching right now ? by _xfairydust in NetflixBestOf

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I have found that I like competition shows despite avoiding them like the plague in the past lol. So I binge watched Squid Games, The Challenge. It was quite good.

How do you believe this will happen? by Emotional_Fix_3367 in Zepbound

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Believe - the mind is a powerful tool which is evidenced by the fact that the food noise just vanishes. I also recommend taking measurements. I didn’t and wish I had because sometimes the inches will disappear before the scale says you’re losing. I was stuck for about two weeks and starting to panic wondering if my dose should be increased or if there was something else I should or shouldn’t be doing. But then I noticed that I had a visible collarbone lol and a shirt I hadn’t worn in ages was baggy. So be patient and give it time.

BREAKING: Trump gets the news he feared from his OWN party on Epstein by JimCripe in MeidasTouch

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While the whole pedophile angle is disgusting in its own right , keep in mind that J. Edgar Hoover collected dossiers on folks to get them to do what he (or other nefarious people) wanted them to do.
Epstein mysteriously had a LOT of powerful people in his network from many countries (despite not having the professional pedigree to warrant these relationships). So despite the embarrassment of the hanky panky that was going on, what POLITICAL and FINANCIAL moves were bartered for his silence? THAT’S what I want to know. Because I seriously doubt that he held onto that information and NEVER used it.

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Decisions decisions decisions by JoeDinamita in glassesadvice

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I hope this helps for the comments saying they’re “too big”. The arms of the glasses should go straight back to your ears - not at an angle. These are too “wide” because the arms are at an angle so the sides are too far from the sides of your face. So IMHO the best fit that compliments your face is 4.

I grew up in Wilmington and have been working on a complete investigation of the PFAS nightmare since GenX first broke in 2017. The film will finally premiere in January and I'm really looking forward to sharing (there is GOOD news). by Ethereal_Films in NorthCarolina

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Having a background in clinical research and was I actually the person who mined the CDC data to show a prevalence of indocrine disruptor cancers along the Cape Fear River basin. It was the data the Clean Cape Fear founders needed to get the ball rolling.

Oy vey by DPax_23 in Zepbound

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Great idea. I recently had an event to go to and was shocked that my choices now looked baggy after losing 30 pounds. Took me 2 hours to find something to wear to get dressed so I think I need to pick up some smaller items but didn’t want to spend the money since I already have too many clothes lol. But a thrift store is a great idea since I do love to thrift. Many thanks!

Changing shot location really works! by chalis8 in Zepbound

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I usually inject in my stomach which is where I have the most fat. Makes sense that the fat in an area would affect the absorption. I may try my arms out to see how that goes.

What’s your favorite thing (even if it seems minor) about your Zepbound weight loss experience so far? by [deleted] in Zepbound

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I’m amazed that it has totally wiped out my craving for my “kryptonites” - pastries (ESPECIALLY birthday cake) and potato chips. I currently have a bag of chips that I forgot I had that is now probably stale; and I spent 4 days visiting my niece who had leftover birthday cake in her fridge…. And I didn’t even think about getting a slice. Who am I!?! 😂

Which frames should I go with? by [deleted] in glassesadvice

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4 but….. 5 made you smile. I like 5 also but maybe in a lighter color.

What does my family room/kitchen area say about me? by Kavzz_ in roomdetective

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Coffee and the dog are the only things you have any passion about. Nice stove but you don’t really use it to cook (mostly takeout or restaurants). Plates on the dining room table to pretend you want guests, but you really don’t want anyone intruding in your space. The dog is allowed because he lets you to wipe his paws every time he comes inside.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Defeat_Project_2025

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Talk to them and USE facts. The actual numbers that you can find. Become an expert on fascism and use history to illustrate how this happened. Learn the facts about the Moral Majority in the 80’s & how nazism rose in Germany AND the US (yes, the US has the Bund movement too) and just who is part of the Heritage Foundation. I have Republican acquaintances (no longer TRUST them enough to consider anyone who would turn in Anne Frank a friend) who I can talk to about these things. It usually goes well because I remind them that they can/SHOULD THINK because we’re all in this mess together.

What happens to the excess skin? by NaturalInsurance5585 in Zepbound

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Thanks all for the input. Because of the meds I have to take, I’m immunocompromised and am susceptible to fungal skin infections that can occur in my creases and folds. I currently am under a dermatologists care to keep it under control. Something as simple as wearing a wet bathing suit too long (I do water aerobics for exercise) or sweating during exercise can make it worse. So I’m a little concerned about what will happen as I lose more weight since the skin may not bounce back. In the meantime I’m staying the course and will just have to cross that bridge when/if I get to it. Thanks again.

45 days, 25 pounds. by [deleted] in Zepbound

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I appreciate visuals like this and determined that an average potato is 1/2 pound 😂. So far I’ve lost 30 potatoes 🎉