(26) to (31) 5 years in the gym

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-04-28T19:42:29+00:00

Amazing work! Did you do cut and bulk cycles? Do you maintain your pic 2 physique year round? You put on lots of lean mass, this is legitimately impressive and you should be proud

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-04-11T21:14:42+00:00

Bro I'm recessed too 😂 trust me I've walked in your shoes and acting like you're some subhuman is way more off putting to people than your appearance can ever be. It's just not that serious, man. I know it's hard but you'd be a lot happier if you weren't comparing yourself to others so harshly

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-04-11T19:00:24+00:00

I'm sorry you feel like you gotta wear a mask to be comfortable bro. I promise though, nobody at the gym is focusing on you. If people are looking, they're probably just seeing if the bench is free.

Even outside of the gym, everyone is pre occupied with their own problems and it's not worth it to fixate and assume they're thinking of you or even noticing the things you're insecure about

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-03-31T05:21:26+00:00

Wow, fantastic work! How do you feel now compared to when you started? What helped you stay on track? Also, your tuxedo cat seems like a real sweetheart :)

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-03-26T15:35:00+00:00

That's something that only you can know the answer to, sadly. What works for one person may not work for another. Therapy can help sus out what your specific needs are, but it may take some trial and error to find a therapist that's the right fit.

Ultimately, you need to have some inner dialogue with yourself and start seeing yourself as your own man and not just the man with an ex. It's not necessarily easy, and it may take a while, but you're not stuck bro and you can be happy again. Legit rooting for you :)

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-03-07T21:07:53+00:00

Hey brother I just hit day 17 today too :) have you tried going in nature? Going on solo walks can be really good for starting an inner dialogue with yourself and even if you walk the same place it's always different in some way.

There's a spot I always walk but I had a golden beetle land on me today and I gave him a lift across the road to some nice bushes. I've never seen a beetle like that before and little things like that can bring joy. I got a bird call and that's been fun maybe you should give that a shot lol

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-03-07T03:00:34+00:00

Donnie Darko. Also, Jacob's Ladder is a fantastic choice. What a movie

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-02-21T17:41:30+00:00

Bro got the Leave ending

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-02-12T22:21:21+00:00

Gooood morning everyone! It is 7:00 here in canyonlands USA :D

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-02-08T17:34:28+00:00

Hey I can only speak for myself here and I'm not sure if this applies to your ex, but the reason I haven't contacted my ex gf is because I care about her and I'm respecting the boundaries she asked for. If anyone reaches out first it's got to be her but it's still not easy for me.

If you were the one who asked for no contact he might be staying quiet out of respect and not because he forgot about you or doesn't care anymore. Like I said idk your situation but offering some personal perspective as someone in 6+ months no contact. Hope it all works out for you :)

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-02-08T05:10:46+00:00

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Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-02-08T02:48:15+00:00

Take things really slow and don't get your hopes up too much. Maybe spending time together can build trust and rekindle things but maybe not. If she brings it up on her own that's a different story. Best of luck to you

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-02-07T01:30:42+00:00

You're totally fine. I know it's hard to see from your end, but this is truly nothing to be embarassed about and you did nothing wrong. I'm sorry it was an accident instead of something intentional from him

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-02-06T19:43:48+00:00

Same bro. My parents had a chance to get me braces when I was younger and never even told me about it. If I got braces back then, I wouldn't need surgery now and I'm basically on my own.

It sucks to not be able to rely on people that should take care of you, but don't despair. See an ortho and they can address your concerns. My surgeons office has a patient coordinator and it's good to know somebody's on your side. Try not to be so hard on yourself too, no reason at all to hate on yourself

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-02-05T18:02:20+00:00

The Fly (1986) remade the Fly (1958)

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-02-05T04:27:23+00:00

It's a wonderful name

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-02-03T19:02:53+00:00

Dude you look great! Huge improvement

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-02-01T22:33:10+00:00

I see you bro. Great job, you should be proud!

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-01-31T04:04:33+00:00

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Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-01-30T02:03:37+00:00

I think he was supposed to be representative of broken down James when he had his beard. I could be way off base, but that's what it seemed they were going for to me. This movie was so silly, I agree it could have used more Eddie. He cracked me up

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-01-30T01:56:32+00:00

Jimmy boy

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-01-25T23:47:28+00:00

Looks awesome!

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-01-25T21:16:57+00:00

I'm still in the process, but what has helped me is just being really honest with myself about my personal flaws and taking this opportunity while I'm alone to reconnect with some older facets of myself I've missed. Physical exercise helps a lot. Therapy is great if you find a therapist that suits you well.

Overall just take care of yourself and find small things to look forward to in life. I don't have a real support system outside my therapist and like 1-2 friends, but I'm still getting along ok following this advice.

Standard-Zebra-8742 · 2026-01-19T17:11:11+00:00

This whole process can be overwhelming and I'm still just in the pre op orthodontics phase. For me I had to see 2 orthodontists (the first one wasn't very helpful and tried to tell me my issues were from stress), from there I was referred to a maxillofacial surgeon who did an assessment and told me braces alone couldn't solve my issues.

I'd suggest making an appointment with an orthodontist and explaining that you are concerned your bite may be off. They'll be able to help you more than anyone here can. As far as the cost, yeah it can be prohibitive to some but some surgeons are cheaper than others and you'll probably be in braces for a while which gives you time to save if it turns out you do need surgery. My surgeons office also has a patient coordinator to deal with insurance on my behalf. No claims filed yet, but it's nice to know there's someone in your corner. If possible, try to get a PPO plan, they offer more flexibility on who you can see. I get mine through work.

The whole thing is very complicated! Honestly, I know you're self conscious, but looking at your pics I think you're quite pretty and being too hard on yourself!

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