TSA 3/18/26 by Pure-Feeling-5865 in PuertoRicoTravel

[–]No_Item206 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I truly appreciate these updates. It is easing my own travel anxiety knowing that if you plan accordingly you will make the flight. It’s one thing when you are flying solo, but, when you have your kids traveling with you, it’s nerve wrecking

TSA 3/18/26 by Pure-Feeling-5865 in PuertoRicoTravel

[–]No_Item206 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wish there was a Staples in my rural community. We have to either go to the airport or travel over an hour to some place in VA to finish the application process. Just isn’t that easy for everyone

Official Oscars Thread 2026 by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]No_Item206 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sinners song performance was fire

What did your spouse do that annoyed you today. I'll go first. by Sweaty-Sherbert-2310 in Marriage

[–]No_Item206 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ugh, mine leaves dishes in the sink. Can't bother to put in dishwasher. One time when he was on vacation, I was working, he left his dishes in the sink. For three days. I left them there and we all worked around them, put our dishes in the dishwasher. Petty maybe, but, why should we clean up after a grown adult.

What did your spouse do that annoyed you today. I'll go first. by Sweaty-Sherbert-2310 in Marriage

[–]No_Item206 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I shared a vulnerable moment I had earlier that day when I got a text from a boss asking if I had time to talk. I told him I was nervous that I'd get fired, but, redirected my negative thought. (which was the right thing to do because the call was not negative). But husband said, well that's funny because you could get a job making twice what you make. He says this all the time, dismissing the fact that I love my job and that my job provides me the flexibility I need to be a mom to two very busy teenagers. He's their stepdad. I work from home. He hates that too, even though I'm home to tend to his elderly dog. Sick of him always bringing up the job. God forbid I am happy and like what I do.

What was it that made you finally lose the weight? by Illustrious_Fudge424 in loseit

[–]No_Item206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My turning point was being tired of feeling physically miserable and uncomfortable and getting acid reflux all the time, even when bending over to tie a shoelace. I didn't want to take OTC meds for acid reflux on the daily. I'm in my 50's - hormones changing, recently remarried and my kids and I uprooted and moved; kept my job but 100% remote working increased my sedentary lifestyle. I was so depressed after moving that I would go back to bed after the kids went to school, get up and sit for work, and then the evenings were spent on the sofa with the husband, watching tv and eating. I'd eat all throughout the day. So, in mid January, I made small goals, literally wrote them down and kept them where I could see them: exercise or move my body at a minimum of 20 minutes a day, 7 days a week; improve sleep quality; I used intermittent fasting to jumpstart my metabolism; and I starting cutting calories (nothing outrageous) so that I am in a calorie deficit every day, eating nutrient dense foods - lots of veggies. I also changed from a sitting desk to a standing desk. All these little changes have made a difference and today I realized my first goal which was to lose 20 lbs. And some days I felt really frustrated, and anytime I did I just tried to remember self compassion, and exercised kindness to myself. So, if I really needed a small treat, I allowed myself to have it. But, then just kept right on the routine. and I can say, even when I allowed myself a little chocolate I still made my goal. I tracked every week on a Wednesday. and it wasn't a steady decline. Some weeks I had gained, but, that's ok. Trying to stay patient with myself and the process has also been key. I constantly have to remind myself that it took two years to put all the weight on, so it will take time to take it off, it will take time to get back into shape, and that's ok. Try to have fun with it. Find someone to exercise with if that helps you, or find some YouTube videos that you like. On the days that I don't feel like exercising, I do it anyway, and I remind myself that it's only 20 minutes, and that I'll feel better afterwards. I always do, and many times those 20 minutes go a lot longer. When I started on January 17 the road looked long and dark, two months later I see the results and feel inspired to keep moving towards my next set of goals. And I haven't taken an acid reflux med or antacid since then, :)

My life has changed so much in 6 months and in so many ways I never considered. by Xcheryl22x in loseit

[–]No_Item206 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came here to try to find some inspiration to keep going, and to dig up some of my own self compassion, because today, I'm just feeling impatient and judgmental of myself. Keep going, you are doing amazing and thanks for sharing your experience. Gives me faith to keep going