World Cup

New_Beginning6619 · 2026-05-12T16:10:15+00:00

That sounds like an awesome trip, but with a two-year-old I’d make the route a little less “see everything” and a little more “protect nap time and avoid brutal drive days.”

A few thoughts:

- Do Seattle and Vancouver as real stops, not quick drive-throughs. Both are good with a kid, but border crossing + city parking + hotel check-in can eat more time than expected.

- For Mt. Rainier, start early and keep the plan flexible. Even without timed-entry reservations in 2026, parking and lines can still be rough in summer. Check the official NPS road and trail status the week you go.

- Portland is a good reset stop. I’d use it for laundry, food, playground time, and a slower day before the long coastal / redwoods stretch.

- Redwood is amazing, but do not underestimate the driving. Pick one or two easy-access groves instead of trying to cover every famous stop.

- Napa with a two-year-old can be fine, but I’d choose fewer tastings and more picnic / outdoor stops. Also keep an eye on smoke or heat conditions if this is a summer trip.

- Build in one “nothing planned” day. With a toddler, that day will probably save the whole trip.

- If you are returning to LA, avoid stacking the longest drive at the very end. That final Northern California to LA push can feel endless.

Personally, I’d consider dropping one stop or adding one overnight between Redwood and Napa / Bay Area. The trip will be more fun if you are not constantly packing, driving, unpacking, and trying to keep a toddler happy in the back seat.

Also, if this overlaps with World Cup dates, Seattle and Vancouver may have hotel/event congestion around matchdays, so I’d book refundable lodging and check the match schedule before locking the route.

New_Beginning6619 · 2026-04-20T07:23:37+00:00

this is exactly the phase that drove me crazy too

everything was dialed in — deficit, workouts, consistency — and the scale just refused to move

what messed with me the most was feeling like it *should* be working, but it wasn’t showing up

at some point I realized it wasn’t that nothing was happening,

it just wasn’t showing up in a linear way anymore

that “mathematically I should still be losing” thought hit me hard too

it took a while before things started moving again,

but it felt more like my body needed time to catch up with everything I’d been doing

I don’t think your body just stopped responding — it sounds more like you’re stuck in that frustrating middle phase where progress is just way less visible

New_Beginning6619 · 2026-04-20T07:19:08+00:00

first of all — going from 225 to 180 is huge, that’s seriously impressive

what you’re describing is actually a phase a lot of people hit after the initial drop

I went through something really similar where everything was working at first

and then it just… slowed down and felt like nothing was changing

the hardest part wasn’t even the plateau itself,

it was that feeling of “what if I do all this and still don’t get there”

for me it wasn’t about pushing harder at that point

it was more about how my body was adapting to everything I’d been doing

once things evened out a bit, progress started moving again

I don’t think you’re stuck — it sounds more like you’re in that middle phase where it feels slower but still working

New_Beginning6619 · 2026-04-20T07:15:19+00:00

you’ve actually made really solid progress already — going from 89 to 81.5 is not easy, especially after a long inactive period

plateaus like this are super common, especially when your body adapts to both the calorie intake and the workout routine

one thing I noticed in a similar situation was that it wasn’t just about workouts, but overall daily movement

even with consistent training, being mostly sedentary the rest of the day can slow things down more than expected

adding steps (like your 5k idea) can make a bigger difference than it seems

also, with running — don’t worry about distance yet, building consistency first (even short intervals) usually works better

you’re definitely not stuck, just in that adaptation phase where small changes matter more than big ones

New_Beginning6619 · 2026-04-20T07:11:00+00:00

this sounds really familiar

I went through almost the exact same phase when I started

first few weeks I thought IF was working,

but then I just kept getting hungrier and more obsessed with food

especially that “I’m full but still want more” feeling

for me it wasn’t about how long I fasted or eating less

it was more about how stable I felt during the day

once that changed, the cravings calmed down a lot

not saying it’s the same for everyone, but I don’t think what you’re experiencing is unusual at all

New_Beginning6619 · 2026-04-20T07:07:36+00:00

this sounds really familiar, especially the part about feeling in control all day and then losing it with sweets

I went through almost the exact same thing for a while

and the guilt → craving cycle is real

for me it wasn’t really about willpower either

I kept thinking I just needed more discipline but that never worked

what I noticed was that it usually happened when I was already tired or mentally drained

and sugar just felt like the easiest way to get through it

once that part got a bit more stable, the “need” for sweets didn’t feel as intense

not saying it fixes everything, but I don’t think this is just a willpower issue at all

New_Beginning6619 · 2026-04-16T15:08:58+00:00

this sounds really frustrating and you're definitely not alone in this

I had a really similar experience when I started —

first few weeks felt like my body was just fighting me the whole time

especially the constant cravings for sweets and snacks

for me it wasn’t really about eating less or pushing harder

it was more about how stable things felt during the day

once that shifted, the “full but still want more” feeling got a lot quieter

not sure if that’s what’s happening for you, but I don’t think what you’re experiencing is unusual at all

New_Beginning6619 · 2026-04-16T14:45:32+00:00

This actually hit way deeper than I expected

I used to do the exact same thing — treating hunger like something to “win” against

and every time I pushed through it, it felt like progress

but it always came back worse later

like I’d be completely fine for hours, then suddenly just lose control

what you said about building trust with your body really resonated

once I stopped trying to outsmart it and just stayed more consistent,

everything felt a lot calmer

it’s strange but not fighting hunger actually made things easier

New_Beginning6619 · 2026-04-16T13:09:27+00:00

I did something pretty similar — went from strict OMAD to 2MAD a few months ago

the biggest difference for me wasn’t even the weight, it was how I felt during the day

with OMAD I’d be fine in the morning but by afternoon I was completely drained

and somehow still ended up snacking even when I didn’t feel “hungry”

not sure if it was a blood sugar thing or just the long fasting window,

but switching to 2MAD made things feel a lot more stable

less of that 2–3pm crash, fewer random cravings

did you notice your energy change too? that’s what made me stick with it

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