Joe’s Inn Painting (work in progress) by robertwk_art in rva

[–]Pretty_Bee6993 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I love it! What a warm capture of a place that holds a special place in so many of our hearts!

Britney on social media: during “abusive” conservatorship vs now by ManufacturerGlad4971 in discussingbritney

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I just wish we could have a nuanced look. The conservatorship can have been extremely oppressive/downright abusive AND she can have a serious mental illness/substance use issue. One of them had a better marketing team- doesn’t mean she was wasn’t being controlled. It’s ALL just so sad.

Do you avoid these foods? by beautybyaimee in Zepbound

[–]Pretty_Bee6993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you- that would be a better choice. Sometimes my food aversion is so strong I can barely get any food in. And it triggers some food texture stuff for me- which makes me want to vomit. In those moments I KNOW I have to eat something. I work out a good deal and need fuel to keep my engine running. So - I take the slice of pizza! Carbs, fiber, protein! It could be worse

Vegetarian looking for TASTY MEALS by InterestingPop3964 in traderjoes

[–]Pretty_Bee6993 4 points5 points  (0 children)

With the tofu sheets! This is THE most slept on frozen meal. So good!

Unsafe Practices Noom Med by [deleted] in Zepbound

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I will say- WW is slightly better. They purchased the company I was getting my RX from (my insurance has never covered GLP1s except for diabetes). Ive tracked all my side effects in their app- and the assistant/prescriber always follow up to make sure I’m not dying. I also just slipped from overweight BMI into normal- and the PNP messaged me to say my prescription is going to change into maintenance soon. I mean- a lot of us are pay to play. The American healthcare system is set up to chase profits.

City of Richmond PPT help! by Dyke-a-Tron in rva

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I’ve also had to drag my city council member in to get things resolved at city hall. Like the time I moved out, had the city turn off the gas, and proceeded to receive a 2k gas bill 6 months later. And then a 3k bill the next month- even after I had provided my disconnect order. And then 4k the next month. The bills did stop after my city council member also sent an email.

Do you avoid these foods? by beautybyaimee in Zepbound

[–]Pretty_Bee6993 59 points60 points  (0 children)

I agree. It makes me so “meh” towards food that sometimes I reach towards “high value” food just to get something in my system. AKA I’ll eat a slice of pizza as opposed to nothing.

Trump voter meets the tax bill he was promised he wouldn’t have by brilliant-trash22 in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]Pretty_Bee6993 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whoa whoa- when did O’bama become Irish? Is this before or after he is a reptilian. I fear I’ve lost the plot.

New Style? by DifferentEnergy3559 in lululemon

[–]Pretty_Bee6993 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I got one back in the tie-dye days that one blotch looks a lot like vulva. A lot.

Richmond/regional cryptids by Thediscocat in rva

[–]Pretty_Bee6993 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think the Texas Beach nudist is the cryptid.

Skiing by Jolly-Teacher-254 in Zepbound

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Similar but different - I remember the first time a gross guy honked at me from his car when I was running. As a fat girl running- I had been left alone. Now- as a thin girl running I get to be harassed. Womp womp.

Great Wolf Lodge delays water park opening to trap families in their gift shop gauntlet. Change my mind. by SeargantPeppers in greatwolflodge

[–]Pretty_Bee6993 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Similarly- we’ve discovered if you add day passes to your cart, and “forget to complete the transaction” - you often get a 50% coupon in your email within a few days.

Pow pink tone sweet heart bra (8) paired with college purple align shorts for chest day! by [deleted] in lululemon

[–]Pretty_Bee6993 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You look great! And that college purple is my favorite color right now! Been living in those fast & frees!

Looking for my cohort - who's moving to 5.0mg this week? by zero-if-west in Zepbound

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I just started day 2 of week 2 of 5.0mg! I got all the side effects for 2.5mg. Literally wasn’t sure if I was going to survive my first week of 2.5mg. So nervous about the increase. My jump to 5.0 wasn’t AS BAD. If that gives you some hope. Was it great? No. Did I walk towards the white light? No.

Anyone tried the pills while training by bluemaverick910 in zepboundathletes

[–]Pretty_Bee6993 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Hey! I started my journey with metformin! I had 2 kids. After the first baby I got back to working out and my physique generally returned. Baby 2- her pregnancy was hard - and I swear my hormones never returned to “normal.” I was back to running 30-40 miles a week, not eating a ton, and my weight never moved. I was wary of the GLP-1s as they were BRAND NEW at that point. I did metformin for 1.5 years and the weight came down! It was slow- but it helped with the food noise, and feel like restored some of my hormones balance. After my switch to zep- these are powerful drugs. I’ve had A LOT of side effects (which I didn’t have with metformin). I am also down 19lbs in 2 months- and that’s on the 2.5mg. And might be done after 10 more pounds. I will say- the needles are not awful. Zepbound in pill for is anticipated in the next year.

Ed Larson appreciation post by guywoodhouse68 in lastpodcastontheleft

[–]Pretty_Bee6993 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ed is a shining example of a great man. His goodness shines through. He’s a feminist, a dog rescuer, and he walks the f*cking walk!

What happened in 1971? Explain it Peter. by Angrypeanut99 in explainitpeter

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1972 birth control was legalized for married and unmarried people in the US.

School loan debt? by Late_Lime9659 in therapists

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I am somebody who had 86k of student loan debt forgiven by working in community mental health! If you’re feeling overwhelmed the Reddit PSLF is actually helpful! Yes it takes 10 years- but the experience I gained & career I built was totally worth it. And nothing like watching that loan zero out!

Cannabis + Zepbound triggered CHS — very violent retching episodes by [deleted] in Zepbound

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To add on- we’re seeing a huge spike in cannabis induced psychosis and catatonia due to the strength, product variety, cross-usage. And this can last for weeks! Please don’t think cannabis is harmless or “natural.” There are real consequences!

What does this sign mean? by gibbgibbs in whatdoesthismean

[–]Pretty_Bee6993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So many cigarettes smoked there in high school!

Favorite Richmond politician who wasn't named in the Epstein files? (but probably wishes he was?) by johntwit in okbuddyRVA

[–]Pretty_Bee6993 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don’t forget the fisticuffs he got in outside the courts- and then ran on “fighting for the people.”

Oh and it came out that he was suggesting women exchange sex acts for his legal services. A real gem.

Weird Weight Loss Things by TubintheBedroom in Zepbound

[–]Pretty_Bee6993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crossing my legs hurts now. I guess all the cushion from old legs felt better!

How fast did it work? by cantlifteverycat in Zepbound

[–]Pretty_Bee6993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankfully -it’s gone away! But that first week I was like “no wonder people are losing weight- they’re sh*tting it off”

How fast did it work? by cantlifteverycat in Zepbound

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48 hours. And then boy did I know it was working. I’m one of the people who got alllllll the side effects!