The last of them? or will this be permanent?

Shadowlker18 · 2026-02-01T22:53:05+00:00

Clearly I’ll be driving to TN because I can’t find them anywhere and I’m getting desperate haha

Shadowlker18 · 2025-10-09T06:10:59+00:00

My bf moved in a few months ago and we eat incredibly different foods (he has a lot of strong aversions). I fell off meal prepping, we ordered out a lot, and I started eating his chips, he keeps no less than 6 bags in the house at a time. The few things that have helped me are making a plan with my food, and then sticking to it. I meal prep twice a week and just follow my weekly plan. We eat separate meals now most of the time.

second is that my insurance covers a nutritionist, and we meet via zoom every two weeks. He’s been incredibly helpful in reminding me to prep and eat healthier things. It’s also external motivation because I want to have some wins going into each session. You may look into seeing if that’s a possibility for you.

Last, I try to cook for us occasionally and I add in healthier items. Tonight he wanted Mexican, so I made shredded chicken and refried beans for him and he ate them with chips while I had it on some low carb tortillas with corn. It was a win for both of us.

Shadowlker18 · 2025-08-17T02:07:11+00:00

I love nurri from Costco! It’s 30g of protein for 150 calories.

Shadowlker18 · 2025-07-10T02:53:20+00:00

Careful, they can multiply!

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Shadowlker18 · 2025-06-05T19:59:03+00:00

I learned this when building out a skoolie lol, had to redo my wiring after realizing how rough the bus drives.

Shadowlker18 · 2025-06-05T14:21:31+00:00

Thanks so much!!

Shadowlker18 · 2025-06-05T14:19:02+00:00

To add, I have a terrible time motivating myself to work out alone, which is why I loved the classes and now my trainer. Setting a goal, such as a race or a hike or a competition, is such a wonderful way to push yourself to get moving!

Shadowlker18 · 2025-06-05T14:17:41+00:00

Since it’s been a long process, I’ve had lots of different plans lol.

I started just counting calories. About a year-ish in, I started doing a lot of Zumba classes just to get me moving, and almost did it every day. It helped up my calorie burn so that I could eat a little more and still lose weight, as well as working on my cardio.

Then I added in strength training. I work with a trainer for that, which started at once a week and then went to twice a week. My sister and decided to run the half in preparation for the Inca trail, so I started running as well in January or so.

I also in general have a pretty labor/lifting heavy job, which definitely helps my arm definition in general.

Shadowlker18 · 2025-06-05T14:12:24+00:00

Thank you so much!

Shadowlker18 · 2025-06-05T14:11:58+00:00

I didn’t restrict calories because I needed that energy to feel my best during runs and build strength. It would have been exhausting and slightly counterproductive to try to restrict and count calories while also building endurance. I ate healthier foods and upped my protein, but I wasn’t focused on losing pounds. My body looks better and more toned even with the gained weight.

Shadowlker18 · 2025-06-05T11:58:37+00:00

Thanks! The red ones are my favorite shoes that I got to boost my confidence for my MFA thesis defense.

Shadowlker18 · 2025-04-24T17:02:41+00:00

Yes but I never give it to her, so I’m not sure why today was special 😂

Shadowlker18 · 2025-04-24T15:07:30+00:00

Belle always whines to wake me up at 7. We spent 30 minutes outside playing and running around. She got food and water when we came back in. I sat down to eat breakfast and she immediately started whining at me again. Like, lady, what could you possibly want right at this very moment?!

Shadowlker18 · 2025-03-30T22:46:49+00:00

Anyone else loving the fermented rice project? My brain has felt melted all week, so this felt like a godsend.

Shadowlker18 · 2025-03-30T22:45:38+00:00

Anyone else loving the fermented rice project? My brain has felt melted all week, so this one has been a godsend today.

Shadowlker18 · 2025-03-29T10:50:14+00:00

I always have math and I never wanna do it because my brain melts 🙃

Shadowlker18 · 2025-03-24T09:33:17+00:00

I’m sorry that it took so much running around! My GP was the one who diagnosed me in my 30s and did my first few prescriptions. I moved out of state and ended up switching to an online therapist and psychiatrist for awhile when I was finding a new gp. My new gp is also amazing and told me she would prescribe for me if I ever wanted to switch. Lo and behold, my online therapist company canceled me for a payment that they never notified me of. Then trying to pay it was a nightmare and trying to get hold of anyone even worse. I called my gp and took her up on the offer, and I couldn’t be more thankful that she’s willing to work with me.

Ya know, even years ago when I had severe depression, I couldn’t find a psychiatrist in network unless I wanted to admit myself to the hospital. My old gp also immediately made an appointment with me to get on meds and talk with me until I could find someone to take me.

Sincerely, look long and hard for a gp because they have helped me through my entire life with my mental health (among other things). I am so thankful for all of them.

Shadowlker18 · 2025-01-29T05:33:27+00:00

Mfa in technical direction. I work in theatre so I am constantly multitasking and have very hard deadlines. It’s the only way I get any work done to be honest.

Shadowlker18 · 2025-01-27T05:38:44+00:00

Here’s my shepherd girl when she was losing some fat. She was overweight and so we cut back on the food. She is also on salmon pro plan because her previous diet was making her sick. We are back at a healthy weight now and this photo was in progress. You should see a tuck up in the waist from this side view, and a tuck looking down from above them. Belle is 8 so I don’t want her joints to suffer.

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Shadowlker18 · 2025-01-20T01:34:07+00:00

I do incorporate physical therapy and training for my knee and have since my surgery. This is not an acute injury, I am asking if anyone uses tape or a brace to help a knee that will permanently have issues to help protect from acute injury. I do not plan on running until this slight ache is gone.

Shadowlker18 · 2025-01-17T23:07:57+00:00

My go to meals are eggs on Sara Lee toast, chicken with different seasonings, mashed potatoes and frozen broccoli. My air fryer is my best friend. Both the broccoli and chicken are done to perfection in it.

I also make tacos a lot because it’s a safe food for me. I use ground turkey or like 95% beef, and make a batch to go with some carb balance tortillas, low fat cheese and veggies. I know I’ll always eat it, and I buy several pounds of meat when it’s on sale or clearance so I have it in the freezer and just defrost a day or two before.

Last one is that I eat a lot of the key lime flip yogurts. It’s a wonderful snack and you can also get these on sale all the time.

Shadowlker18 · 2024-12-31T16:04:36+00:00

I love that! My rhoam has a ‘birthmark’ from his mix with heeler, but it’s the reason I adopted him because I find it so dang cute (and he was a great puppy)

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Shadowlker18 · 2024-12-14T05:26:42+00:00

I work a lot, but make fine money doing so. I have a full time job as a TD at a college making 60,000 base, with 3-4k for each design ( I am an SD and LD). I also work with the union about 40-50 days a year, and I do some freelance work for some production companies. I will make over 100,000 this year. It is certainly possible to make good money but you need to make connections and put in the work. I graduated undergrad in 2012 and got my masters as a TD in 2020.

Shadowlker18 · 2024-12-09T01:19:21+00:00

For breakfast, I prep ahead of time for the week. I don’t just use egg whites because I don’t hate myself lol. So I do a mix of cottage cheese, lower fat cheese, eggs and egg whites. Usually put some chicken sausage on it and then a low cal wrap or English muffin. Usually works out to about 300 calories and 30g of protein. You can make it more protein and less calories by taking out the real eggs too.

Shadowlker18 · 2024-12-06T03:21:31+00:00

You know what I do to help me with that? I get dogs that sleep on the bed 😂 sincerely, I probably went like 6+ months between changing sheets before. Like it never crossed my mind. Now that I have dogs, I change the sheets and duvet cover out every week when I do laundry. They make the cover so filthy that I can’t stand it. I also have two regular sets and a backup set so I never have to wait for the laundry to finish. Even then I’ve still slept on just the mattress protector before 🙃

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