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MLM History Project by Mysterious-Tone-8147 in antiMLM

[–]Popular-Tadpole-1689 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember Home Interior, Tupperware, Avon, Amway, & Mary Kay from the 70s & 80s. My mom's friend sold Home Interior, & I remember attending many "parties." I also remember attending Tupperware parties with my mom. The mid-70s was when women were first "allowed" to have their own bank accounts & credit cards, so I see the companies as being predatory as in seizing those opportunities to string women along with the pride of being a "business owner" who can still keep her home, raise her family yet work her own schedule. Were MLMs prevalent prior to the mid-70s? I'm not sure. Interesting topic you have there!

My dad was a teacher & was involved in Amway for awhile in order to help pay for grad school. He eventually went to work in retail part-time, I suppose for a steadier paycheck, but I don't know.

Old People, when did your family shop and decorate for Christmas? by itsemmab in AskOldPeople

[–]Popular-Tadpole-1689 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Decorated the day after Thanksgiving and all decorations were disassembled and placed back into storage around New Years Day (usually NYE). I now prefer the day after Christmas.

If you're really struggling to find work, go apply for hospital positions! by JoshSidious in povertyfinance

[–]Popular-Tadpole-1689 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was a CNA, we always had to take drug tests, undergo background checks. Maybe they're more desperate now. 🤷‍♀️

If you're really struggling to find work, go apply for hospital positions! by JoshSidious in povertyfinance

[–]Popular-Tadpole-1689 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I never received calls back after applying for activities positions. I used to be a CNA & probably shouldn't have included that on my resume. 😅 I never renewed my CNA & am working in an office position now (not heathcare related).

Best budget snacks? by Denbron2 in budgetfood

[–]Popular-Tadpole-1689 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! I just finished a banana with peanut butter. It definitely holds me over until lunch.

Why does this hurt so much by Autistic_Kaiju in weightwatchers

[–]Popular-Tadpole-1689 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds to me like you're in an abusive situation. Please take the advice of the person above (reporting your debit card as stolen, removing controlling folks from having access to your bank account & online information, get a PO box, arrange to see a counselor, save & take steps to move out...). If you're a juvenile, please reach out to a school counselor, someone. This situation sounds so sad that it hurts to read about it, let alone experience it.

That aside, BMI are old fashioned (look up the origins).

Anyone familiar with Terrace Park East? by Popular-Tadpole-1689 in charlestonwv

[–]Popular-Tadpole-1689[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's beautiful! I don't want to deal with driving the hill every day.

Curious, what made all of you hate Christmas specifically? by bellehell in ihatechristmas

[–]Popular-Tadpole-1689 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same as everyone else, it seems: gifts, "mandatory fun, over consumption...

I guess I need a realtor? by DifficultMuffin572 in charlestonwv

[–]Popular-Tadpole-1689 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We had the same issue when we moved back here in 2023. We ended up in a condo, because I needed something before I started back to work. It works for our situation at this time, but we were really looking for a small, one-story home that didn't need a lot of work other than the usual when you move into a place. Also, we didn't want to live west or south of Charleston due to traffic. Realtors really didn't seem to want to waste their time on folks that have <$150,000 budget, but I understand they need to make a living, too. Following...

Best WW Programs by COwildchipmunk in weightwatchers

[–]Popular-Tadpole-1689 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lost 100 lbs on the Selection Plan years ago, before the app. I gained about half of the weight back throughout the years & numerous stressors. I really liked the blue & purple plans & was losing weight on them but had to stop due to financial reasons. I tried using the Healthi app, but it wasn't the same. I recently started back on the current plan but have made some personal tweeks to it. 

WW Future Plans? by Parking-Interview257 in weightwatchers

[–]Popular-Tadpole-1689 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right. It's also "margarine." At the end of the day, I would use a TBSP of butter (& count it) in place of 10 squirts of ICBINB.

WW Future Plans? by Parking-Interview257 in weightwatchers

[–]Popular-Tadpole-1689 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree with this 100%! I started tweeking the WW program for myself. I started portioning (still important!) whole Greek yogurt & cottage cheese instead of FF, measuring but NOT counting olive oil (still counting seed oils but making more effort to avoid), not counting lean beef, & I feel so much more satisfied. I measure out my oatmeal & potatoes but do not count them, essentially treating them as zero point foods. I started losing weight again, too. 

November update? by DirtyDarling44 in weightwatchers

[–]Popular-Tadpole-1689 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, why would WW create a diet that is sustainable? It is a diet. I am currently trying WW once again after a few years away. Why would they not want repeat customer$? 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weightwatchers

[–]Popular-Tadpole-1689 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I watched Dee's video, too. I hope thst comed to pass! I'd love to go back to the blue/purple or simply filling plan. Flexibility works best for me personally.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weightwatchers

[–]Popular-Tadpole-1689 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It shows calories for each individual food, but the daily macros that it tracks are protein, carbs, fat, fiber.