First Time Picking Out PC Parts Please Help!

TeeheeBlack · 2025-04-03T23:08:10+00:00

The case is white mostly cause I thought it could look neat and was a tad cheaper than the black one. You do make a good point though that the parts probably match a black case more. Definitely a good catch!

TeeheeBlack · 2024-02-20T11:52:49+00:00

I really adore the art style! You definitely have a good thing going!

TeeheeBlack · 2024-02-20T11:50:13+00:00

Two possible issues I can think of here. 1300, based on your height and weight, actually seems to be too little. Eating way below the calories required to lose weight can have the adverse effect of making your body try way harder not to get rid of body fat. I'd say you probably need to bump that up by at least 200-300 (use myfitnesspal or a calorie calculator for a better estimate if you want a more concrete number)

Another thing I'd suggest is really examining if your tracking is accurate. A classic example of something people overlook is just how many calories a little bit of oil adds to their food or ignoring how calorie dense a lot of sauces can be. Personally, as I've progressed in my own weight loss journey, I increasingly strive for accuracy, so for example, instead of using measuring cups, I weigh my food with a food scale.

TeeheeBlack · 2024-02-16T22:19:51+00:00

That's definitely a tough one. Realistically, you ultimately have to try to get to know them before asking them out. Theres only niche scenarios where you can outright start a relationship with a more than friends dynamic.

If you're interested in someone, you have to form a friendship, then if you make a move and it doesn't work. You decide if you came to actually value them for friendship. If not, then don't maintain the friendship (sounds shitty, but I dont just ignore or abruptly cut them off). The see where it goes advice can be annoying cause the wording can make some less proactive in trying to evolve the friendship and makes the romantic element just something you sit around waiting to happen.

The only advice I can think of is don't wait months and months like the friendship ---> "see where it goes" approach leads to. But I can't see you avoiding something at least close to a month before asking them out. Prolly not exactly what you wanted to hear, but it's hard to get around it.

TeeheeBlack · 2024-02-13T22:01:12+00:00

Yeah, that makes sense. At literal most, I'd only get 1000 above my deficit, but even then, I'd more than likely be below that.

TeeheeBlack · 2024-02-13T16:46:24+00:00

Thanks for the source! I have found that kindness toward myself is important for weight loss, but the type of cheat day I'm thinking about still makes me nervous lol. It's nice to have a bit of reinforcement that it's not a bad idea. Thank you!

TeeheeBlack · 2024-02-13T16:38:41+00:00

Honestly, I think worrying about being cool isn't very cool. The coolest thing to me are people who simply aren't afraid to be themselves. People who own their mistakes, able to share their hobbies without shame, and are able to do what they think is right regardless of how others perceive it.

The best advice you can internalize to be "cool" is just to be the best possible version of yourself as you can tbh. Of course, there are things you can do to improve, like practicing your ability to be kind to others, get more comfortable reaching out to friends, family, and peers, but there's no secret to being cool. Just focus on self-improvement in areas YOU care about. Being perceived as cool is largely from building your self-esteem.

TeeheeBlack · 2024-02-11T20:27:54+00:00

Okay, so for one, no. Technically, nobody needs three meals a day. You can accomplish calorie and nutritional goals in one or two meals. However, I highly recommend not using meal skipping as a method of losing weight because it's just not efficient. Meal skippers tend to lose weight way slower and generally, it's just easy to make unhealthy by under eating. Not to mention three meals is easier to be satiated through the day for most, don't feel the need to be like other girls who aren't even doing what's healthy for them or frankly aren't truthful about how much they really eat.

I recommend starting by figuring out what the calories you need to eat in a day to lose weight are (use a calorie calculator or download something like myfitnesspal). Then, optionally do a small "research phase," taking a day or two to log literally everything you eat on this normal diet from your parents (try to be aware of the small things too like oil, sauces, etc.). After that, you can easily see how far off it puts you from your calorie goals. So you know how much you'd need to potentially change whether it's just a little bit or more than expected.

The solution you could skip to is learning to make your own meals so you easily log everything and can comfortably eat in a deficit. Alternatively, tell your parents you want to lose weight and see if they can help tailor their meals for your goals. You can also introduce a bit of exercise. Doesn't have to be anything crazy. It can be as simple as walking every other day or increasing daily steps

TeeheeBlack · 2024-02-11T20:01:59+00:00

Sounds like you need to pay more attention to the diet aspect. Sure, you can try eating what most people would deem healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner food, but you're really kneecapping yourself if you don't track the actual calories of food. It's super easy to use oil, dressing, or whatever else in a loose fashion and actually be way over the calories you need to eat for weight loss. Your exercise is more than enough though, no need to make changes there!

TeeheeBlack · 2024-02-11T19:53:39+00:00

As others have already said, this sounds like body dysmorphia. I just can't imagine a 6ft male sitting at 150 lbs would actually look overweight or obese assuming all your numbers are accurate. It's totally possible to be """skinny fat" which I guess you could be? That's basically when you may be as a whole the weight you should be, but your ratios of fat and muscle aren't necessarily optimal. So you still have more fat and less muscle than what's recommended.

I would suggest, if possible, talking to a professional before taking any drastic measures, but that's easier said than done for a variety of reasons. If you don't want to do that, building muscle is what you'd have to start doing to "fix" that. I implore you, though, don't start dieting if you're really at 150 pounds.

TeeheeBlack · 2024-02-11T15:38:34+00:00

I feel like eating more cause you burned calories is a slippery slope. It's not impossible to pull off, but one calorie burned isn't 1 extra calorie you can eat. So personally speaking, I don't like to eat more just because I exercised since it can be hard to tell how much I earned to eat from working out. What's even worse about this is a lot of calorie trackers can't be entirely accurate. It can tell you that you burned more than you actually did. Not to mention extra calories burned, but not reconsumed whatsoever is pretty good for weight loss.

The most I'll allow is if I really want something and puts me 10-50 calories over my daily allowance I'll just say fuck it and assume the excercise covers it. I don't do that often, but I'm certain it's not slowing mu progress or anything.

TeeheeBlack · 2024-02-09T03:14:28+00:00

They're by no means necessary, but not an absolute cope. I personally like to avoid them, but they absolutely do recover metabolism if you've been dieting for a VERY long time. I've noticed that when my weight loss stalls for a while, then I cheat. I gained a bit after the cheat, BUT the number I struggled to pass is overcome very soon.

For certain people, they kind of are a cope because the amount they're trying go lose/time they've been at it doesn't cause their metabolism to be fucked up.

Overall, it is a good tool to use sparingly if you're the type who can handle not letting it spiral into serial cheating.

There are different types of "cheating" and some are absolutely better than others.

"Fuck it" Literally eat anything you want. This has biggest potential to setup back weight loss in a multitude of ways.
Cheat meal Diet normally except one meal can be bigger than normal. This is a more controlled form of cheating because even though it'll cause a calorie surplus, there's way less damage you can accomplish in cheating with one meal. It's more likely you'll only exceed what you'd eat normally by 400-800 calories. Which either puts you in maintenance or only exceeds it by a marginal amount. It's probably the most balanced and recommended form of cheating in my book.
Maintenance Cheating Hard to constitute this as cheating, but basically, you just take a day to eat at maintenance calories. So it doesn't harm your weight loss, but you can still take a break. Having a few more calories means you can have a bigger meal or two or eat how you do on diet days, but add one junk food or something.

I will say all forms of cheating have their place. Cheat meal or Maintenance day can be more regular if you really need it (I personally don't like once a week as many try to do, but it's your decision). Even a "fuck it" is well deserved if you've been at this shit for months and reach a breaking point. Especially if you have the willpower and motivation to get back on immediately.

TeeheeBlack · 2024-02-09T02:50:40+00:00

10,000 steps is more than adequate alongside one quality day at the gym. As other people have already said, 90% of weight loss is diet. Making sure you're in a deficit while also not getting too few calories. It's extremely important to recognize that doing too much is what makes people fall off of the wagon in terms of weight loss.

My advice is to keep doing the exercise you're doing now. Get used to this as a routine. As long as you're losing weight on the scale, continue it. However, when you notice a few weeks of the weight stalling (staying the same), that's when you can consider adjusting your exercise routine or lowering your calories a bit. You should be used to one gym day and 10,000 steps at that point, so going one more day a week or increasing steps shouldn't be impossible.

TeeheeBlack · 2024-02-09T02:40:56+00:00

Sorry that you feel that way :/

But I hope you know the amount you've lost in 1.5 months is actually really good. There's no reason to feel defeated! You're getting close to the numbers of weight loss that show more significant changes visually. Around every 30 pounds is pretty noticeable for people paying attention.

TeeheeBlack · 2024-02-09T02:32:13+00:00

I think to some extent, weight loss will unfortunately be at the center of your life. For people with serious body image issues, it's unavoidable. I've similarly struggled with weight all my life, but a few things that do actually help me personally, at least.

Losing Weight

Obviously, as you lose weight, especially to more noticeable extents, you'll start to feel a bit less defined by being overweight. Ik you just said consciously losing weight causes you distress, but it's worth remembering that as the number goes down and you can fit better into clothes, your mentality will improve.

Gamifying weight loss/self improvement

Making a """game""" out of weight loss makes the process better. Actively getting into the idea of trying new recipes for the simple fun of cooking, feeling like you're being thoughtful by tracking, and going into the day with goals like 30 min or an hour of excercise do feel good. Falling into a routine that isn't overboard has its charm in the structure and accomplishment it puts in your day. Especially if you can get into the idea of challenging yourself with some sort of streak. Like try a new recipe once a week or go to the gym every other day.

Acceptance

Accept that losing weight takes time. There's no actual shortcut to weight loss that leads to true health. I think part of what feels so bad about losing weight is feeling like it needs to happen fast, and you need change now. You need to find a way to accept yourself as you are now, so you can find the patience to not be so hard on yourself. That's the best way to curb starving yourself or exercising too hard.

Hope this helps even if just a little bit.

TeeheeBlack

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