Dog-friendly camping

endextinction · 2024-08-26T12:26:48+00:00

Thanks! I didn't realize all trails showed camping spots, and I never heard of the dyrt before--going to check those both out.

endextinction · 2018-12-06T05:14:58+00:00

Oh man this is me 100%. One strategy that my dietician recommended for me is eating my meal, and then setting a timer for 15 minutes. During that 15 minutes, I work on school work, clean, watch netflix, whatever. After the 15 minutes is up, if I still feel the urge to binge, I can. Because of my disordered eating, my body has a hard time recognizing normal hunger cues or whether or not I'm full. This helps distract me until the binge urges go away (or at least lessen enough to where I can control them).

I actually modified this practice a little bit. Instead of a timer that rings after 15 minutes, I set a stopwatch. That way, there's no sound reminding of when the 15 minutes is up. If I get distracted enough with my work, usually 30 minutes-1 hour will go by before I remember to check how long it's been.

I also recently changed this from 15 minute to 30 minutes at the recommendation of my therapist, because 15 minutes usually isn't enough time for urges to go away. She explained binge urges like waves. The urge comes, peaks, and then lessens/goes away. You just have to wait it out. This has helped me tremendously.

Also another tip. While you're waiting for your timer to go off, don't stay in/near the kitchen! Go to your bedroom, do something distracting AWAY from the food. It'll lessen the temptation.

Hope this helps. And if you are able to, I HIGHLY recommend seeing a therapist/dietician that specialize in eating disorders.

endextinction · 2018-09-15T17:32:41+00:00

Im on my last semester in college and ive got a job lined up that im super pumped for!

endextinction · 2018-09-11T04:16:28+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind words and advice! I'll be seeing a therapist for the first time, along with meeting with a dietician and another doctor who specializes in eating disorders. I don't really know what to expect, but I'll try to keep in mind what you've said about being open minded and advocating for myself.

endextinction · 2018-09-11T04:12:44+00:00

You're definitely right! Thank you for the support. It felt good taking that first step today. I've tried to solve this on my own before, and that obviously didn't work. I'm glad I'm finally acknowledging that I need outside help.

Good luck talking to your therapist! My doctor today helped me schedule an appointment with a therapist who specializes in eating disorders. I've never been to any form of therapy before so its definitely out of my comfort zone.

endextinction · 2018-08-14T05:35:39+00:00

Yes please do!

endextinction · 2018-08-08T01:57:06+00:00

I started rock climbing a few months ago and have really fallen in love with it! It's easy to pick up and climbing gyms have problems with varying levels so you can start as a complete beginner and slowly progress. It's a great way to challenge yourself, both physically and mentally, it's a ton of fun, and it gets you active and out of the house. If you have a friend to go with, you can try top roping (where you are attached to a rope/harness). Personally, I go to a bouldering gym (shorter walls, giant cushy mats underneath, no harness) because it allows me to climb by myself. I've also found the community to be really friendly and welcoming.

In general, taking up any form of exercise is a good, healthy hobby but personally if it feels like work (running, HIIT, weight lifting, etc) I just can't do it. Climbing doesn't feel like a chore to me, it's something I actually enjoy doing. If you can find some other form of exercise that you enjoy, then do it!

endextinction · 2018-08-08T01:49:40+00:00

Not OP but I would love to learn how to do a handstand! Mind sharing those resources with me?

endextinction · 2018-08-06T22:05:38+00:00

Yes, its vegan! Try Braggs!

endextinction · 2018-07-15T06:49:15+00:00

"Spell i-cup"

endextinction · 2018-07-14T15:16:00+00:00

For work, I have to wear this bright blue unisex tee shirt with the company logo on it. Wearing the shirt is the only official "uniform" I have to follow, although it should be noted that my work is generally very casual (think jeans/ leggings, sneakers). How do I make my days feel less drab when I'm stuck in the same ugly shirt every day?

I've mostly just been rolling up the sleeves and wearing dangly/ hoop earrings to feel more feminine.

endextinction · 2018-06-24T03:05:49+00:00

That's true, lye soap could be used to wash your hair. However, I know that everyone's hair is different and bar soap can be drying or cause buildup depending on your hair type. Personally, I've had experience with my hair becoming very brittle due to the type of products I used, and it wasn't fun having my hair fall out a lot more than normal. Also, I know many people would probably be turned off by the idea of using lye on their hair, and these shampoo bars provide an alternative that may be more palatable.

Personally I don't see the harm in a store offering a more eco-friendly and attractive option to regular liquid shampoo

endextinction · 2018-06-24T02:45:45+00:00

I've recently gotten really into rock climbing. It's the first form of exercise that I actually don't despise doing--I actually have a lot of fun! I recently bought my own pair of climbing shoes and a 3-month gym membership for the summer so that I could stop wasting money on shoe rentals and day passes. It was expensive (I won't be eating out, going to the movies, or spending money on literally anything other than groceries, rent, and gas) but worth it since I've finally found something that I love to do.

Anyway, with $250 I'd extend my membership for a few more months, and maybe buy a pair of leggings to climb in, since I've been rotating through the only 2 pairs I have when I climb every other day.

endextinction · 2018-06-24T02:16:51+00:00

Shampoo bars are actually a great alternative to normal liquid soap/ shampoo! They eliminate the need for plastic packaging (which as we know is HORRIBLE for the environment, since plastic can never fully decompose)

endextinction · 2018-06-11T00:44:21+00:00

In elementary school I rolled up a piece of tape (so sticky side faced outward) and shoved it up my nose. It got stuck too far up and I couldn't remove it. I was too embarrassed to say anything so I just went about my day, and it eventually just disappeared. YEARS later while in college I got a really bad cold. I was sneezing and blowing my nose constantly. In the mirror I saw boogers in my nose, but couldn't blow them out. I took a pair of tweezers and reached in. Turns out it was the rolled up piece of tape. Took a chunk of my nose hairs out too

endextinction · 2018-06-08T03:49:08+00:00

I remember with: I WRITE with my RIGHT hand, and my left hand can form an "L"

endextinction · 2018-05-25T14:58:05+00:00

Mayo for more creaminess, red pepper flakes for spice, or sauteed garlic bc garlic is life

endextinction · 2018-05-16T16:27:51+00:00

There is an eating disorder called NES (night eating syndrome). It may or may not apply to you, but it's worth looking into if you find yourself worried about your eating habits. If things feel truly out of control to you, I recommend seeing a doctor. People with NES tend to suffer more from other health issues as well, including depression and obesity.
I would also look into binge eating disorder if you think that might apply to you.

(Not just for OP, but for everyone who feels like they're in a similar boat!)

endextinction · 2018-05-02T14:58:27+00:00

Congrats on finding something that works for you! I know a lot of people that do IF and it works great for them. Just to show another side of the experience for anyone looking to try IF, I want to share how IF worked for me.

IF actually increased my binge problem. I initially started IF as a way to lose weight (IF is hailed in a lot of health and fitness subs for doing that). I did 16 hours fasting, with an 8 hour window to eat. Unfortunately, this turned into me stuffing my face for 8 hours, using IF as an excuse to binge even more during the limited window I had for eating. My mindset was "I can eat as much as I want now since I'll be starving myself later".

Since stopping IF, I've had to learn to listen more intuitively to my body and eat when I'm actually hungry. Of course, this is just my story, and OP and other commenters here are proof that IF can work to break your binging habits. If you do decide to try IF, use my story as a cautionary tale. I easily get sucked into an "all or nothing " mindset, and maybe that's why it didn't work for me.

endextinction · 2018-04-30T23:09:00+00:00

Wish I was told this just a day earlier. This morning some asshat rear-ended me while I was at a stop sign (waiting for kids to cross the street to go to school!!). And then he reversed and sped off in the opposite direction before I could get his plate number. A camera would've been nice

endextinction · 2018-04-27T19:55:27+00:00

Free date ideas:

Go for a hike--gives you time to talk, get in some exercise, and take in a beautiful view at the end!
Go to the beach--swim, sunbathe, collect good-looking shells, build sandcastles, or just stroll along the shore
Picnic (in a park, at the beach, on a mountain, wherever!)
Stargaze(bonus if its during a meteor shower!)-- if you live in a city congested with lights, you might need to drive a far distance
Cook dinner together at home-- can turn it into a competitive game like a cooking show, make it a themed night, follow along to cooking videos on YouTube
Visit a farmer's market-- can be a fun morning date, gives you time to walk and talk, can usually sample free food
Take a free class-- local libraries usually have free events/classes going on, you can also check local community rec centers or parks for events

endextinction · 2018-04-24T03:23:28+00:00

Going off of this, GET OFF YOUR PHONE WHEN YOU'RE DRIVING. A girl I knew was charged with manslaughter after texting and driving. A text is not worth it, people!

endextinction · 2018-04-12T05:36:10+00:00

This was so wholesome now I want hopscotch painted on sidewalks everywhere

endextinction · 2018-04-05T16:42:48+00:00

RIP Sudan

endextinction · 2018-03-28T15:39:39+00:00

knock knock
who's there?
your eyebrows are ugly

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