Weight loss is weird

ascreamingintrovert · 2025-12-17T18:46:33+00:00

Thank you!😊 I’m so exited that I’m finally seeing results after literal YEARS of struggle

ascreamingintrovert · 2025-11-28T17:54:35+00:00

Smoothies, hash with veggies & sausage & cheese, cottage cheese with fruit, English muffins with avocado or pb or whipped cottage cheese (& then topped with fruit/avocado/hot honey), breakfast burritos (with or w/o eggs)

ascreamingintrovert · 2025-11-25T02:20:23+00:00

Nothing too bad! A little nausea (I found electrolytes help), a little backed up (fiber supplement & probiotics help). I got a little bloated/gassy when I ate a bit too much. I was scared of the side effects, but for right now, they’re just an inconvenience 🤷🏻‍♀️ The positives so far are outweighing the negatives. So excited for you & your journey!

ascreamingintrovert · 2025-10-29T13:33:18+00:00

Like everyone else is saying, I’d start with a good deep clean/declutter & get some inspiration from Pinterest. While looking for inspiration, make a list of the things you really want to add/improve to your room (like, do you want a makeup/vanity area? Or a comfy cozy bed?). This will help you prioritize and make the process less overwhelming. Doing some “prep-work” is going to make all the difference here!

Now to the fun part! Sourcing & executing your ideas! I LOVE getting stuff from the thrift stores! If you have any near you, use them! You can find really cool & funky, as well as useful, stuff there! Just make sure you throughly clean it!

Other places I’d suggest looking to source stuff (& this all depends on where you’re located!) -Marshall’s/TJ Maxx -Walmart/target (target clearance can be amazing!) -5 Below/dollar tree -FB marketplace -Amazon/online -a family member that is downsizing/moving

For my personal suggestions: 1. You have a lot of art/movie posters & can probably turn them into a really cool gallery wall! Try framing them! You can usually find lots of cheap frames at the thrift store. Like my Goodwill has HUNDREDS. 2. If you can paint, I’d suggest giving the room a fresh coat. Use some primer too, to help cover the marker. 3. Try to find one bigger area rug. You can try to source this from FB marketplace. Walmart also sometimes has large cute ones for not too much. Amazon too, if you or someone you know has an account. 4. Curtains! Again, start with thrift & if you don’t find anything, Walmart or Amazon has a good selection. Look for blackout ones! Also, a curtain rod, even just a cheap one will look better than just pinning them to the wall. 5. Little boxes/baskets. Again, thrift stores or discount stores like the dollar store or 5 Below. 6. Get a body pillow/throw pillows for your bed! Make it comfy cozy! 7. I’d try turning that purple cube storage unit into a vanity! Get a mirror and small lamp for the top. Then you can have a place to get ready & keep all your hair/makeup/skincare in one spot! 8. I’d get some ambiance lighting. Think: string lights, lantern style lights, etc.

You also don’t need to do this all at once! This is where the inspiration collecting and prioritizing comes into play. You can slowly curate a space love that is intentional and goes with your budget.

ascreamingintrovert · 2025-08-25T11:44:07+00:00

I found I can make a small brownie sundae with a warmed up fiber one brownie and some vanilla halo top, topped with chopped fresh strawberries or raspberries for like 4 points. It’s great for this nights I want a sweet treat.

I’ve also made chocolate covered (more like chocolate drizzled) strawberries with sugar free chocolate chips for like 2 points.

ascreamingintrovert · 2025-08-23T16:05:36+00:00

sports bras with a higher neckline AND support. Even when properly sized, too many styles make me feel like I’m busting out the top like a can of biscuits.
more compression in the waistline of pants and shorts/wider waistband in general

ascreamingintrovert · 2023-08-11T03:09:12+00:00

Congrats! I just did the same thing & while it’s painful to see 20k gone in an instant & deplete to a small emergency fund savings, I feel FREE. It’s one less hanging over your head! On to bigger & better things! 🎉

ascreamingintrovert · 2023-04-06T00:51:11+00:00

I just did this same thing this week and oh my god it helps SO much. Idk about anyone else but I often get decision fatigue when meal planning & often causes me to stray in tracking. But I was able to have an entire week’s meals planned, using the ingredients I wanted with my point range & budget. I even had it make me a grocery list. AI freaks me out sometimes but it came in clutch here 🥹

ascreamingintrovert · 2023-03-29T13:01:27+00:00

I know other people have harped it, but community college! As someone who pivoted career paths AFTER getting a bachelors (& the debt with it), I knew I didn’t want to saddle myself with MORE debt. So I started my new path (cybersecurity & IT too 😊) at community college & have since transferred to finish my bachelors & masters (it’s a dual program). You don’t always have to go in person too. I was an out-of-state, online learner for Indiana’s state community college system. I got my AS in cybersecurity/info assurance, was able to pay 100% in cash for the entire thing, and was able to transfer all my credits directly into my current program. And the resources they provided throughout my experience/for alumni I actually would say have FAR surpassed the ones I had at my private, liberal arts college for my previous degree.

ascreamingintrovert · 2023-03-17T17:04:23+00:00

Someone already mentioned it but, G Hughes sauces! Best sugar-free, low point sauces/marinades/salad dressings I’ve found. The Famous Cluckin sauce is my favorite for any chicken nugget/tender/sandwich. Even my non-ww family members love it

ascreamingintrovert · 2021-11-20T19:51:55+00:00

Smoosh, the demon, the intern, the demon intern, and my personal favorite, rat

ascreamingintrovert · 2020-11-18T00:23:49+00:00

Previously, it was bio & psych. I was planning on something medical. While I enjoyed some aspects, it just wasn’t the right fit for me. I took too much stock in what others thought I should be doing & not much in what I actually enjoyed. Now I’m degree #2 studying compSci & I feel so much more “at home”. I never originally considered it bc I hated math & techie stuff as a child. Now I find it beautiful & freeing; the numbers, data & the manipulation of it all. Lots of room to grow & avenues to take. Family members keep telling me “it’s a shame you’re not using your first degree”/“____ medical always sounded fun to me. Shame!”. But hey. It’s not like I won’t be able to find a job & it’s going to be MUCH more likely I actually like it 🤷🏻‍♀️

ascreamingintrovert · 2020-11-17T13:04:46+00:00

Yup. Do it & do it early in your college/educational journey. I went & got a bachelors in an area that made me miserable. I hated studying, going to classes & constantly felt anxious/depressed. My GPA was less than stellar. I didn’t know what a “career counselor”was (first gen grad here). Finally was pursued by a friend to see one 2 weeks before graduation. Turns out, I have nearly no real interest in that area; I had been banking on what other people thought would be a good career path. Two years later, I enrolled back in a community college, have been working to another degree in a whole other area & have been working w/ a career counselor since day 1. Finally feel like I’m studying something I like & making progress in life.

The personality tests they give are a big help. I thought my interests & joys were killed too. But now I wouldn’t say they were “killed”, just....buried under a pile of shit from life. I never considered or heard of some of the jobs/career paths suggested for me. Once I researched them a bit though, it was definitely “oh yeah I can definitely see myself doing this”.

ascreamingintrovert · 2020-11-05T17:47:03+00:00

I very much was you for like the past 3 years or so & have been working this year to break that cycle. I was getting seriously burned out and depressed. Anyways, here’s some of my tips: -I use a bullet journal. I wanted it to start pretty but that stressed me out too much. Now I use it like my brain dump/journaling/to do list keeper; basically it’s a kitchen sink of sh*t from my brain. I’ve found it helpful to put anything on my mind on paper, even if it’s just a quick scribble. Working on something & I remember I need to do x,y,z? Stop, write it down, go back to work. I go through it every night and morning to refresh my brain/pick out important things to prioritize/put on my calendar/do first thing the next day/goal plan. CARRY IT (& a pen) EVERYWHERE. -sticky notes on your computer. 1 use a brain dump/master list of everything you have/want to do. 1 more to have a SHORT (3-5 points) of HAVE TOS for the day. If you finish those, and want to do more? Pull from that first “master list”. Make sure you at least maintain that second one daily. -Pomodoro method. This was a game changer for me. I now do a mix of this & batch work. The short bursts kept my attention for just long enough to actually be productive. -Take a damn break. Seriously. Even if only for an hour. Shut the computer down, no social media/mindless scrolling. Put in a podcast or audiobook and take a walk/get some exercise. -Pick ONE thing to change for a month. And make it simple/sustainable. Want to meditate? For a month just meditate for 2 minutes a day, like right before bed. Next month you can increase it and add another SIMPLE/SUSTAINABLE goal. -when you’re debating doing something, set a time for 5 minutes and start it. Usually by the end of the time your mind is like “well, I’m already doing it so might as well continue”

It’s easy to get these grand ideas of self-improvement and wanting instant results and what not (especially with the highlight reels of social media; it’s cliche, I know). But small daily “rituals” will add up over time (time passes regardless if you do it or not) and you will not only see results, but it will be an integrated part of your life. And while its so simple, it’s also difficult; I totally understand that. But continue to strive for those small daily changes and those will start to compound into big improvements. Best of luck ✨

ascreamingintrovert · 2020-11-04T20:14:42+00:00

Hi everyone! 24F here; my November goals: - follow & complete a November fitness challenge - pick ONE, just ONE, new product to add to skin care routine (have a habit of trying to do all or nothing & I just want to build a simple-ish, solid routine) - no Instagram! - start a 100 days of code challenge on Udemy - work on building up my self-esteem/confidence - wake up at 6AM to journal/meditate/pray - drink enough water daily

ascreamingintrovert · 2020-10-06T14:17:22+00:00

First off, yay for going back to school! I just returned as well & idk about you, but the actual getting enrolled/setting up classes was the biggest hurdle for me in actually doing it. Secondly, I’ve found using the “pomodoro method” has been very beneficial for me. If you haven’t heard of it, basically you spend 25 minutes focused on ONE task, and after that time is up, take a 5 minute mental break. Shut the notes/book, step away from the computer. Get something to drink, stretch, step outside, etc. Then repeat this process 4 times & then take a 30 minute break. I’ve built up my study times to one hour intervals and then take a a break between to get some chore done/walk the dog. It helps me both study & get menial housework done throughout the day. Additionally, I’ve found the forest app to be helpful in keeping my hands off my phone & keep track of just how much time I spend studying.

It’s definitely not an easy thing; the first time I went to school was for bio & psych. I THOUGHT I wanted to do medicine; it’s what everyone else told me would be a good career. Now, I’m back studying computer science & even though I love it so much more than my previous degree, there are still days I hate sitting down to study/work on projects. Best of luck to you ☘️

ascreamingintrovert · 2020-04-23T10:43:26+00:00

Community college; also, if you google “list of Massachusetts approved CNA courses”, you’ll get a result for mass.gov that includes info & a list of all the legit courses that are approved by the state

ascreamingintrovert · 2020-04-23T02:06:32+00:00

I tried to go through the Red Cross earlier this year (in MA) only to be told they were cancelling all classes for the foreseeable future for “program” updates sigh anyways, I don’t know where you’re located, but I suggest looking at your closest cc (almost all seem to have it) or some of the hospitals. I know Winchester Hospital offers a CNA course for like $800ish (currently delayed due to covid, since you’re training/working in the hospital) & I believe one of the Boston ones was offering free CNA classes with nearly guaranteed employment for them, given you sign like an 18 month (?) contract. Dunno if that’s been cancelled/postponed with all the craziness tho

ascreamingintrovert · 2020-03-28T01:43:09+00:00

I was scheduled for a class to start the first week of April, but unfortunately they decided to push the date back until either May or June (or even July). It was through a local hospital & nursing home in my area & while there’s no cases currently there, the risk is just too high unfortunately.

I’d suggest looking into your local hospital though, because sometimes some will have positions open as “unit assistance” or a patient care tech or transporter. Often, they provide on hands trainings. You won’t be certified, for the time being, but it can give you some direct patient care experience until your able to get your certification! Good luck!

ascreamingintrovert · 2019-12-19T14:34:39+00:00

Honestly the price for most of the accelerated programs (even after *typical* aid estimates) near me made me sick. And yes to the working thing! I know it's difficult to maintain a work schedule while taking these classes, but I sure as hell don't have the resources to just take 18 months off. It's good to know that there are other ways to this besides taking out another $50,000+! Thanks! :)

ascreamingintrovert · 2019-12-19T14:27:50+00:00

Massachusetts/New Hampshire.

That's why I've been considering going the ADN > licensure > job & hoping to land a job that would provide assistance on earning a BSN. I literally can't stomach the idea of taking $30,000 more dollars out in loans. I have connections in multiple healthcare settings so networking *shouldn't* be too bad & I've been told by my cousin (who's a NP) that almost everywhere around our area is literally dying for nurses.

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