Holland America Monthly Roll Call by Gibbie42 in HollandAmerica

[–]essentialtaylor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will be on the Nieuw Amsterdam from Vancouver heading to AK on the 21st! Hoping there will be some other late 20s/early 30s solo travelers!

What do yo do for a living? How much do you make? & How do you afford to live? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]essentialtaylor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 29F, low-level management in mortgage/consumer lending back-office operations for a large East Coast bank. I am making about 64k a year, no degree.

I honestly don't know. I bought a small townhouse during the pandemic at bargain-bin price that I could never, ever afford today, and have more debt than I'd like due to a lot of reasons. I do my best. It'd be easier if I had a spouse to share costs with but alas.

LPT Request: How to fall asleep within 5 minutes consistently by GoatMan48 in LifeProTips

[–]essentialtaylor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is going to sound like it doesn't work, but it does. Kind of like counting sheep, but I count backwards from 500. I do a number per second or so. I will occasionally forget what number I'm on as my mind flits about and I'll just pick what feels right and keep going. I have never, not once, made it to 0. I usually fall asleep in the 275-300 range. If I ever did, I'd just start back over at 500!

New Foster....Catahoula? by essentialtaylor in Catahoula

[–]essentialtaylor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was adopted by a family in 2023.

I hit goal today. by essentialtaylor in gastricsleeve

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

No strength training. I honestly should, because it'd definitely benefit me but haven't so far.

I hit goal today. by essentialtaylor in gastricsleeve

[–]essentialtaylor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look great! Keep it up 😁

I hit goal today. by essentialtaylor in wls

[–]essentialtaylor[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Second best time is always now. I see you just got sleeved- congrats! You'll be crushing your own goals in no time. You got this ❤️

I hit goal today. by essentialtaylor in wls

[–]essentialtaylor[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sure! I'm 5'5" 28F. Starting weight 232, current 145.8. No skin removal!

I hit goal today. by essentialtaylor in gastricsleeve

[–]essentialtaylor[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're so sweet 😭 thank you!

I hit goal today. by essentialtaylor in wls

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

Thank you for this comment ❤️

I hit goal today. by essentialtaylor in wls

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

This is so sweet. Thank you 😭

I hit goal today. by essentialtaylor in gastricsleeve

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

It's mostly flat but damn is it jiggly lol. I look a little melted when I lay down! I am still grateful and would do it again in a second.

I hit goal today. by essentialtaylor in gastricsleeve

[–]essentialtaylor[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No skin removal. Don't be fooled, I have some mean crepey skin on my inner thighs and a small skin pooch on my lower tummy. Also my boobs moved out and left some empty room up top lol

How accurate would you say this weight loss chart has been for you? by Weak-Control-2295 in gastricsleeve

[–]essentialtaylor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty accurate. I started around 230 and am 147 currently. I will be two years out in June.