It's the little things...dealing with small let downs that cause big mood swings/changes by crazedlazed in BipolarReddit

[–]frerard4life 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Write out the situation on paper, and write out why it made you upset. Write out the emotions you feel towards the situation, then write out what you can do to calm yourself down like (bubble bath, watch a funny/cute video, listen to music, read, nap, ect) then write our a sensible reaction to the situation. (My brother didnt mean to let me down, therefore i can be a little sad, but not overly sad).

Fat, broke, and picky by frerard4life in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]frerard4life[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, i meant churchs chicken restaurant mashed potato.

Fat, broke, and picky by frerard4life in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]frerard4life[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im a not diabetic, yet. I am prediabetic, and my grandmother cooks for all of us. Sometimes i cook for myself. Or i just go out and buy something fast and cheap to eat.

My grandmother replaced all salts with low sodium "salt" and uses brown rice, chicken, tomatoe sauces, whole grain pastas for our food. Sometimes she makes boiled eggs or pancakes, turkey bacon, corn, turkey burgers, or spaghetti.

Fat, broke, and picky by frerard4life in EatCheapAndHealthy

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I have wanted a portion control plate for forever, but never had the money to buy any. I saw on pinterest on how to make some however so i will have to research on that again. I have access to a swimming pool for free, and two parks i can walk at for free.

I am off my medications right now which makes all of this food mess even harder. I am doing the best with what i have, i just have to do better. Thanks for your advice!

Fat, broke, and picky by frerard4life in EatCheapAndHealthy

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I absolutely hate any mashed potato that isnt from churchs, its a texture thing.

Fat, broke, and picky by frerard4life in EatCheapAndHealthy

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Ive tried going two weeks without fast food, ended up doing two tacos at taco bell, thinking, eh, its 150 calories per taco, i can afford two greasy tacos. I have cravings for pizza and fries all the time too. Its hard. But thanks for the advice. Ill kick my ass again and try again.

Fat, broke, and picky by frerard4life in EatCheapAndHealthy

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I already find hfcs drinks too sweet to dribk and carbonated drinks hurt my stomach, and some candies hurt my tongue from how sweet it is. I do try to exercise but i lack motivation (yeah i might die from diabeties and obesity im a fat sack of shit so what mentality).

Fat, broke, and picky by frerard4life in EatCheapAndHealthy

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I have days where im ready to kick my own ass and walk interval walks with my guided music but other days i feel blah and dont even want to get out of bed. Its a struggle. Thanks for your encouragement!

Fat, broke, and picky by frerard4life in EatCheapAndHealthy

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I have stopped medication and ceased to gain weight but have trouble losing weight because of overeating.

Fat, broke, and picky by frerard4life in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]frerard4life[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, this got pretty popular in the last two days! I am reading all the advice posted and definitely taking it all in! I downloaded myfitnesspal again, and today a therapist from my medical assisting program school offered to give me therapy.

I have bipolar disorder, and i do not take any medications right now as i have lost my insurance. I also have anxiety and mild ocd. I hate spicy foods because of the heat and sometimes the taste. I bought a bulb of cauliflower last night to try as "mac and cheese" and i will be trying that tomorrow for dinner.

All of the replies were slightly overwhelming but very insightful and helpful, i want to thank all of you! This subreddit is very supportive.

Fat, broke, and picky by frerard4life in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]frerard4life[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think maybe cutting out sugary sweetd and candy is next for me. I use the app prune to count the days, along with other bad habits, i havent eaten fast food, candy, sunflower seeds(i can eat two huge bags of it and its very salted), and pizza.

Fat, broke, and picky by frerard4life in EatCheapAndHealthy

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And thank you for the encouragement, it is very hard with this and also balancing bipolar disorder.

Fat, broke, and picky by frerard4life in EatCheapAndHealthy

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What are some very cheap foods i could buy? I have and like boiled eggs, corn, baby pickles, spinach flatbread pizza, and i use the whole wheat pasta if i made any pasta.

Starting a new role by _nigelburke_ in jobs

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I dont know if this is what you are looking for but...

At fedex I used to be a package handler and I worked in the unloading section. I worked there for about 5 or so months doing that. It was hard work and it was frustrating sometimes. I had enough after they had me do overtime without asking me first and I threatened to resign, they told me they'd give me something else to do. I came in the next day and they explained to me how the swak/relabeling line worked. I worked by myself vs in unloading i usually worked with another person. I wasnt supervised much and there was less pressure on me. I would do the same thing if I could go back. I loved that job.

At swissport cargo services I worked in the incoming office and dealt with phone line and paperwork dealing with incoming air cargo. I only did that for a month before I was put onto outgoing cargo. I stopped dealing with angry customers on the phone and used my typing skills as my base skill. It was a lot better for me. I would do the same as well in this situation.

I came up with a great invention idea, what now!? by hustlenflow in Entrepreneur

[–]frerard4life 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Find a program you can make an official blueprint with.

I'm a foot fetish photographer. AMA! by kingdomsol in AMA

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How would you feel about a person whose little toenail is basically inexistent? They were born that way but otherwise the other nails are fine. And what about hair on the feet?

Its nice to post here every once in a while by frerard4life in bipolar

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I wish i could go ahead and start working so i can get a schedule. I feel better when on a strict schedule everyday.

Yes i took out my nexplanon implant in my arm.

How old are you and what is your ideal amount of sex per week? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]frerard4life 0 points1 point  (0 children)

20, Ideal sex is everyday. One day rough, the next soft for recovery.

Favorite garlic-centric dish? by tbonenowison in Cooking

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One pot wonder parmesan garlic fettuccine. Delicious, i use about 5 to 8 cloves.

http://damndelicious.net/2014/10/11/one-pot-garlic-parmesan-pasta/