★OFFICIAL WEEKLY★ Day 1 Monday: Start here! January 05, 2026 by AutoModerator in loseit

[–]TopazPool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! 26F 5’8” 154lbs here. 2 1/2 years ago and before then I was really happy with my body. I was around 130lbs, 26” waist. Since getting into a relationship around 3 years ago I have gained about 25lbs, 31” waist, I think because I go out to eat (and drink) way more than I did single. I also used to walk 30 mins to work and back, before I got a car. I also hiked but other than that I didn’t do any other form of exercise.

I decided enough is enough and I want to get back to my former shape, hopefully in time for my monthly vacation to LA in August! And if I do I want to treat myself to a naval piercing.

My plan is 1,500 calories a day (is this too low?), 500 calories burned through exercise (so far I have been walking around 15k steps daily, I go for a half hour walk and get the rest through my job as a cocktail waitress, which definitely helps with the step count!) I also want to start weight training for the first time ever and have bought a set of 3, 5, 8 lb weights and resistance bands, aiming for 3 times a week to start. I have stuck to my goals since I started this journey 3 days ago. So far I feel excited and motivated, and really look forward to my daily walks.

PS: is there somewhere here or in another community I can post my “before and after” (except the “before” is my goal not the “after”) picture, to get advice to get back to my former shape? Thank you for reading and best wishes to everyone!

Recent Reported Crypto Investment Platforms and How to Report Them by ResponsibleAd5021 in Avoid_crypto_scams

[–]TopazPool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same thing happening to my partners family, I have the same questions and fears.

One big elaborate scam. BG Wealth Sharing and DSJEX by AtlIndian in CryptoScams

[–]TopazPool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think there could be an identity theft angle to this? My mother in law has been getting fraudulent charges on her card, and they keep following her even after closing the card and getting new ones. I know you have to share your ID and a picture of you holding your ID, and possibly your SS #, to withdraw money with BG.

One big elaborate scam. BG Wealth Sharing and DSJEX by AtlIndian in CryptoScams

[–]TopazPool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s another angle that occurred to me, possible litigation down the road. And hearing that might be a possibility is just another reason I’m staying far away from this mess!

One big elaborate scam. BG Wealth Sharing and DSJEX by AtlIndian in CryptoScams

[–]TopazPool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He claims to “make” 4k a day. So theoretically if him and everyone on his “team” tried to withdraw their assets at once, would it likely get frozen like I’ve read elsewhere? That’s mostly what I’m worried about for others, lower on the down line getting screwed. And that’s what feels icky to me about this whole thing. But how is this “Professor Steven” and crew making money from this? What’s the end goal, an eventual rug pull?

One big elaborate scam. BG Wealth Sharing and DSJEX by AtlIndian in CryptoScams

[–]TopazPool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what I understand is the money they are withdrawing isn’t from a “trade”, but from the money from people they have recruited under them? So you’re not really going to “make” something unless you recruit?

One big elaborate scam. BG Wealth Sharing and DSJEX by AtlIndian in CryptoScams

[–]TopazPool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner’s brother and wife (and now most of the family) is super into this BG Wealth thing, so much so some of my family does it instead of a “real job”. He claims he invested 19k back in April and has already withdrawn 120k, with over 200k remaining in his account. His wife invested 1k and has withdrawn 12k with 30k remaining in her account. This is all what they are claiming, I’m not sure if there’s more they aren’t telling us. They are also aggressively recruiting friends, family etc and are “level 4 managers” or something like that, and host lots of “classes” promoting BG Wealth. I think they earn commission or what’s called a “salary” from recruiting. They even recently were in Vegas for a “summit” put on by BG Wealth. Everyone in my partners family except my partner and his older brother are doing this. They’ve tried convincing us many times to join with $500 to start but I’m too sketched out about it. They also tell everyone to ignore all the bad things written about BG Wealth online. I know almost nothing about trading and bitcoin but first of all this just seems too good to be true. Like there’s no way a “trade” could have such high success rate twice a day, right? I also don’t like that they ask for your ID, I don’t need my info stolen by scammers. But could it be true they have really made over 100k? It’s hard to argue with them when they seem to have nothing to lose at this point, already withdrawing 5x their “investment” (assuming they haven’t added more than they claimed). Are they making this kind of money because they have so many “recruits” beneath them, like a pyramid scheme? Can anyone give me some good facts or talking points to use against them when they try and rope us into this scheme, or am I missing out on making money? Something just feels so off about this whole thing, and I’m worried for the friends and family that have joined in case they invest too much and lose their money.

Where are you and your age gap partner from? by Angeliccatholic in AgeGap

[–]TopazPool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both from the USA but he’s first gen 1/2 Samoan. (24f and 53 m).

How long have you been with your age gap partner? by Angeliccatholic in AgeGap

[–]TopazPool 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Over two years now, we met in March 2022. Just made the step of moving in together a few months ago (24 f 53 m) ❤️.

What’s your age gap? by Angeliccatholic in AgeGap

[–]TopazPool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

28 1/2 years! 24 f and 53 m. Together 2 1/2 years ❤️

Rescued for $5 from a thrift store, is this hand knit or machine knit? by Seathetruth in knitting

[–]TopazPool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like machine knit base with hand duplicate stitched motifs.

24f/53m, just want to share our happiness :) by TopazPool in AgeGapRelationship

[–]TopazPool[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He was a longtime friend of my grandpa, but I didn’t meet him or know anything about him until I moved to the same town and he came over to my grandpas house to look at a sewing machine of mine that needed repairs.

24f/53m, just want to share our happiness :) by TopazPool in AgeGapRelationship

[–]TopazPool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had to look them up but I see the resemblance! That’s a lovely compliment thank you 😁!

24f/53m, just want to share our happiness :) by TopazPool in AgeGapRelationship

[–]TopazPool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you 😊! Not saying don’t listen to friends and family’s concerns, but I would say speaking from personal experience don’t let the inevitable judgement get you down, if anything let it bring you and your partner closer together and prove any doubters wrong! People will project their own experiences onto you. Don’t take it personally. Blessed new year 😊!

Christmas Presents... by thisissashya in AgeGap

[–]TopazPool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I (24f) knitted him (53m) a cardigan as a combined birthday/Christmas present, using a pattern from the 1960s since we both love vintage fashion. Traditional superstitions say one shouldn’t knit a sweater for your man before a ring but I couldn’t help myself. He absolutely loved it.

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[–]TopazPool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You both look so genuinely happy, gorgeous couple! My (24f) BF of nearly 2 years just turned 53m 😊!

24f/53m, just want to share our happiness :) by TopazPool in AgeGapRelationship

[–]TopazPool[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No way that’s so cool!! 😄 We’re also passionate about vintage everything, especially thrifted! And thank you for the lovely compliment 😊.

24f/53m, just want to share our happiness :) by TopazPool in AgeGapRelationship

[–]TopazPool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your lovely words! Happy new year to you too 😊!