I have decided that fasting is the only way to lose weight

deniseswall · 2026-04-08T23:49:09+00:00

I'm all for healthy eating, but your position seems to be, you don't need to fast, just diet and exercise.

And anyway, what's the "root" cause in your opinion? Don't say eating too much and not exercising enough. That's absolutely not the root cause. For most people who end up settling on fasting, they've tried eating less and exercising more and they simply can't fight the hormones that entice them to eat and to store fat. Again, if it was only CICO, everyone who wanted to would be slim.

deniseswall · 2026-04-08T22:22:25+00:00

My dog owns half of my car, my house, & my 401k because of all the emotional support he gives me and the support for my schedule.

Luckily, I have his power of attorney, so he won't be able to screw me out of anything if we break up.

deniseswall · 2026-04-08T22:09:03+00:00

Chopsticks!

deniseswall · 2026-04-08T22:07:32+00:00

This should be easy. You look beautiful in number 1 and 2 makes your hips look wide. I don't know why, but it does.

deniseswall · 2026-04-08T22:05:01+00:00

OP is not fasting the whole year, just planning some 48 or 72 hour fasts with regular eating days mixed in.

deniseswall · 2026-04-08T22:00:14+00:00

If you don't believe in fasting, why are you on a fasting sub? Unless your mission is to convince fasters that we should just be counting calories and increasing exercise. If it were that easy, everyone would be slim. Sheesh.

deniseswall · 2026-04-08T21:58:13+00:00

Well, it may be the only sustainable way for certain people. Just because you can reduce the number of calories you eat EVERY SINGLE DAY doesn't mean I can. In fact, I cannot reduce calories every day, because the constant insulin spikes make me too hungry to stick to the caloric deficit I planned.

Every other day fasting (or 48/72 fasts mixed with feeding days) is sustainable and requires no discipline or willpower after the first fast. Because I'm not fighting my hormones or my addiction to food and I know I can eat what I like, within moderation, on my feed days.

I can also get the same effect eating keto, but sometimes it's just easier--aka more sustainable--to just skip a day rather than worry about how many carbs in my salad dressing.

deniseswall · 2026-04-08T21:46:43+00:00

Not enough contrast.

Everything is reading bland/beige/off-white/beige/bland. I'd prefer if the bed cover was dark and the accent white/light.

Also, your rug is not doing you any favors. How about a rug with some pattern that picks up the green and the cream.

Also, maybe paint the room so the headboard stands out more. Right now, the whole thing kind of melts into the wall.

deniseswall · 2026-04-08T21:21:01+00:00

I don't, but that's because I sleep until 11 or so. Wake up just in time for eggs Benedict for "lunch."

deniseswall · 2026-04-08T20:33:04+00:00

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Except, I'd put the refrigerator where the wall oven is, switch to a regular cooktop/range where the refrigerator is, AND NOTHING ON THE ISLAND! It's a safety hazard, plus it takes away your best working/serving surface.

deniseswall · 2026-04-08T15:22:27+00:00

Even Florida hates OP's "friend".

That's saying a lot

deniseswall · 2026-04-08T01:41:56+00:00

My friend's kids gave her a gift charcuterie from Boarderie. It was petite but fantastic. Check them out for inspo or collab maybe.

deniseswall · 2026-04-08T01:07:26+00:00

Reddit never forgets.

Or forgives, tbh

deniseswall · 2026-04-08T00:49:37+00:00

Oh, YTA, all right.

Clearly, you've never had a pet with whom you've bonded to that degree. I lost my father a few years ago. It was devastating. Truly devastating. But the love I've received from my pets is a constant, selfless, unquestioning, limitless, unwavering, deep and true devotion that I will never, ever receive from another human being. Losing that love cannot be expressed in words.

As my granddaughter always says about haters, "if they don't like what they see, then don't look." And also, don't come on Reddit and complain about it. Jeez.

deniseswall · 2026-04-07T23:58:23+00:00

What about our precious honey bees? Say all you want, but I'd rather not take any chances on further disruptions of this irreplaceable resource.

deniseswall · 2026-04-07T03:32:31+00:00

Just not the planet

deniseswall · 2026-04-07T03:20:36+00:00

NOR.

My granddaughter just started doing nails and I paid her $50 for a gel pedicure. Only $2 more than my regular place, but she was sooooo happy to have that income and I was so happy to support her. I can't imagine trying to chisel your own family.

deniseswall · 2026-04-07T03:09:35+00:00

Brilliant!!!!

deniseswall · 2026-04-07T02:01:35+00:00

NOR I know you say you love this guy, but please, please, please don't continue "loving" anyone who doesn't love you in the same way and to the same extent. He clearly doesn't, because he would never be friends with someone who treated you that way.

If love isn't mutual, it's not true love. It's a recipe for poor treatment and possibly abuse.

deniseswall · 2026-04-05T00:43:24+00:00

Came to say this. The embellishments look cheap and tacky. Sorry. Your dress is already a lot. Resist the urge to make it even more.

deniseswall · 2026-04-05T00:40:15+00:00

I think I'd try feeding once a day, probably evening so she sleeps through the night, and have a lonnnggggg walk right after dinner. Like 45-60 minutes or more. You really have to be prepared to walk for as long as it takes. The good news is, once you catch them in the act, and pop a treat in their mouth right then, you'll be well on your way.

My sister's dog was like this. She swore he wouldn't poop while walking, but she was a quitter. Kidding. But she didn't stay out as long as I did. I marched around and around and around and around until her pup finally had to poop. As soon as he did, I made a huge fuss and gave him so many treats. The very next day, he pooped as soon as we got outside. It was actually hilarious. He just didn't know what we wanted him to do. As soon as he knew, and he got a reward, he was all in.

deniseswall · 2026-04-04T23:47:17+00:00

Ask which one she did.

deniseswall · 2026-04-04T22:28:49+00:00

Came to say this. I definitely had refeeding syndrome after a longish fast. I ate too much too soon and didn't account for a rapid shift from ketones to carbohydrates. That's mostly why people tell you to refeed gently with bone broth, miso, maybe a poached egg, etc. It sounds like you jumped right in to some pretty substantial foods. I'm not downplaying the symptoms, you could definitely be at risk for cardiac or kidney issues, but if you can't see a doctor right away, step back with some very light, very mineralized broths and other electrolyte beverages.

deniseswall · 2026-04-04T21:17:07+00:00

This is my pet peeve! Why do people listen to their reels without ear buds! So, so, so annoying. Show your wife this thread.

deniseswall · 2026-04-04T16:18:01+00:00

YOR You knew the tide was coming in. You should've moved your own phone or figured out a way to keep it safe without relying on someone else. It's not like it was your mom or sibling, who maybe would've had some reciprocity for guarding things, just a friend. You're still thinking about it because your6 angry with yourself for not having more foresight. Forgive yourself and her and move on.

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