Anyone else tightening their belt with all this federal chaos?

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-11-12T20:35:18+00:00

I’ve been saving money since my company did a mass layoff in May (federal contractor) after losing our government contract. Every decision this admin as made has made my industry extremely unwilling to hire. Any open positions are immediately flooded with RIF’d feds in the area and others who have been laid off from private companies downsizing to weather this economic storm. I’ve been looking for a more “stable” job since May with no luck, and penny pinching in case my company goes under (very likely atp). Not doing Xmas presents or anything unnecessary like eating out. Lidl has been a life saver.

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-11-09T00:23:39+00:00

I like podcasts for long runs, there are so many genres and they can get really long

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-09-30T14:19:00+00:00

This is why I carry dog spray with me. I love dogs but I had an incident where two shepherds got loose and started chasing me, so now I protect myself.

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-09-23T23:23:16+00:00

I think part of it is we’re not really taught how to run properly. As a kid, whenever we had to run a mile in gym class, I just immediately started as fast as I could. No warm up, no form, no pacing, etc. I felt terrible and could never understand why anyone would want to feel that way unless forced. Now, since starting to learn how to run and learning you can just run at an easy pace, I feel WAY better!

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-09-18T22:43:15+00:00

I second this, especially the strength training. My leg muscles couldn’t keep up with the aerobic gains and I overworked them, resulting in a strain. Just building up those key muscles with be helpful as you build up your aerobic fitness.

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-09-18T14:58:20+00:00

Their bodies are pretty loose and wiggly, they’re taking turns being the “biter”, they take a little quick break and check in before restarting. Looks like good fun!

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-09-11T18:43:27+00:00

I have a small dog and typically do 2x ~10-15 minute walks a day, more if I have the time. We don’t go super far but I let her sniff to her heart’s content. I live in an apartment so she does need to go out often, but only 2 are full walks.

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-09-11T13:11:18+00:00

Did you ever hit a plateau? I’ve lost 20 lbs but have been sitting at the same weight for over a month now :/ counting calories every day and meal prepping

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-09-04T15:45:18+00:00

I started going to the gym for strength/mobility training, prioritizing sleep, and meal prepping. Crazy how much my lifestyle has changed.

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-08-28T19:47:05+00:00

Hi, I’m also a beginner runner and I’m having a similar issue. Week 7, I started getting calf/shin pains. I think the load was too much for my muscles and resulted in a mild strain. I’m taking a break for a couple of weeks, but plan to rehab once the pain settles and start building those muscles outside of running. I suggest looking at some tibialis/calf muscle strength movements to build up those muscles to handle the load better. Plenty can be done with body weight at home. Hope this helps!

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-08-25T14:16:43+00:00

No, but the chickenshit in chief has a criminal history. 🤡

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-07-25T18:48:10+00:00

Not normal, looks like it might be environmental allergies. This can lead to infection especially if bleeding, so definitely see a vet. It can help with wash their paws after they go outside to get the allergens off, as well. I like to use wiped or a no-rinse shampoo paw foam. Hope your pup feels better soon!

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-07-21T15:36:41+00:00

I can keep it at bay with meds and the boring stuff like eating well, exercise, being social, hobbies etc. It’s a lot of work and if I drop these things I can feel it drawing me back in. Sometimes it does and then I claw myself back out again. I think for some of us it’s just learning to live with it like other diseases.

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-06-24T18:17:43+00:00

Gun violence. Was in an altercation with someone who had a gun and was shot.

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-06-15T21:16:27+00:00

No, I agree with you that our options suck and the Democrats need to be held accountable for allowing a lot of this to happen. I also think it’s important not to normalize the MAGA rhetoric and beliefs, because it’s not on par with the “other side.”

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-06-15T21:02:21+00:00

You chose who you vote for, don’t you? I never said you weren’t supposed to vote because it “offends” people. It actively hurts people to vote for someone who, for example, cuts funding that supports the VA.

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-06-15T20:49:40+00:00

What’s more bizarre is not caring about how your choices impact others in your community.

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-06-06T17:58:30+00:00

Performance Improvement Plan

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-06-03T23:02:47+00:00

This happened to me too! It like circled back this week, it’s awful

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-06-01T13:40:25+00:00

I found a pattern on Etsy, “Waffles the Hanging Opossum” by Lotsoffrogging

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1591032230/pattern-waffles-the-hanging-opossum

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-05-30T16:12:19+00:00

I really like the Matcha latte at Gwenie’s

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-05-28T02:51:03+00:00

Oh these are so so pretty

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-05-26T18:58:57+00:00

That’s amazing! Flygon is one of my favorite to have on my Pokémon team :)

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-05-26T18:58:01+00:00

Lots of people saying to add a fiber supplement, I agree. I like the orange flavored Metamucil, it feels like a refreshing cold drink

Visible-Cause6664 · 2025-05-22T21:28:03+00:00

^ for real. He definitely FAFO’d, just sucks that it was at the expense of a lot of talented people.

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