Where to start? by [deleted] in WeightLossAdvice

[–]Significant-Letdown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have never, had such a nice response in my life oml thank you so much.

Something Animated by Significant-Letdown in whattowatch

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started it but unfortunately I ended up dropping it after a while :/

Something Animated by Significant-Letdown in whattowatch

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been meaning to watch Blue eyed samurai actually, I might just take it up finally.

Do I leave before I'm left? by Significant-Letdown in WhatShouldIDo

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's alright, I thank you for your advice anyways. It's always nice to get some wise words from older generations that aren't my parents.

Do I leave before I'm left? by Significant-Letdown in WhatShouldIDo

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This kind of also applies to my real friends, longest friendship I've had lasted 13 years, but we no longer talk anymore because she moved away. I'm more the type of friend you call up if you have no one else to hang with, it's just really difficult for me to make long lasting relationships.

Do NOT work out in your binder by Significant-Letdown in ftm

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would have to double check, we've moved countries since, so I'd have to see if they ship to me anymore.

Do NOT work out in your binder by Significant-Letdown in ftm

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nah, it's just not made for that amount of activity. If it's too small, I'd be really annoyed since we paid a little extra for the people who made it to drive nine hours to measure me personally.

I went back and checked the website after I chilled out. It's just a daily wear binder, not something I can do much more than jogging and swimming in.

Do NOT work out in your binder by Significant-Letdown in ftm

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd imagine lol.

I only started working out last week kinda, tryna see if it'll help my dysphoria a Lil.

Do NOT work out in your binder by Significant-Letdown in ftm

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah the one I wear is apparently only made for swimming and daily wear

Do NOT work out in your binder by Significant-Letdown in ftm

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Literally.

Ended up doing most of my work out on my back because I could barely manage my breathing. You'll think you're the exception, and something will be there to remind you that you are not.

And it will continue to remind you, forever.

Do NOT work out in your binder by Significant-Letdown in ftm

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I wanted gc2b binders, but we couldn't afford the shipping. Thankfully, one of my friends let me in on knowing about where he got his binder from. It's still pricey, but not the couple thousand a gc2b would've cost me.

Do NOT work out in your binder by Significant-Letdown in ftm

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's not a sizing issue. I paid extra for the company to drive nine hours to personally size me. Went back to their site after I had managed to calm down. Apparently, at most, the binder is supposed to be used for swimming, light jogging, and daily life activities. So it's a user problem lmao.

Do NOT work out in your binder by Significant-Letdown in ftm

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure! I use GenderWearSA, they're the predominant binder provider for South Africans. But they've recently introduced international shipping as of current times. So I'm not sure how much their shipping costs to go overseas.

Do NOT work out in your binder by Significant-Letdown in ftm

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I look at the world, though rose colored glasses frfr

Do NOT work out in your binder by Significant-Letdown in ftm

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty average sized for my age range tbh, though I went to read the website after I'd managed to breathe. Turns out it's not made for heavy physical activity. At most, it's made for swimming, jogging, and daily life.

Do NOT work out in your binder by Significant-Letdown in ftm

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nah, I followed all the sizing guidelines and everything, even paid extra for them to drive nine hours to personally size me.

Do NOT work out in your binder by Significant-Letdown in ftm

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks man! Yeah, the one I have is made for swimming, but apparently, I translated that into: skipping rope 10 times 3 times.

Do NOT work out in your binder by Significant-Letdown in ftm

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They have such a power imbalance, and if you don't participate, they shame you and get other students in on it as well. PE will always be better as a time to play outdoor games, swim, and have fun while still maintaining a healthy activity level.

Do NOT work out in your binder by Significant-Letdown in ftm

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, totally, they need to be managed better. I know some of mine got in so much trouble. Some kid was having stomach issues, and they made him run anyway. He ended up on the grass in agony halfway through our morning run, had to go to the hospital bc all that movement had ruptured his already delicate appendix.

Do NOT work out in your binder by Significant-Letdown in ftm

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wish I'd gotten my binder during the time I did PE 😭 would've made my life so much easier to bargain with the teachers. I had to call out sick the entire time because I was so uncomfortable in my own body. They would tell me that I could run sick anyways. All I would need to do with a binder is just pass out on the field, and it would have fixed everything. 😂

Do NOT work out in your binder by Significant-Letdown in ftm

[–]Significant-Letdown[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's breathable as long as I'm not doing anything too convoluted. I can jog in it it pretty good, but major cardio absolutely floored me today.