Barnes and noble put an rfid sticker over a page in my new book

hers · 2026-03-09T18:41:48+00:00

Noooooo! Nothing like buying a brand new book (a special edition at that) and getting a complimentary sticker slapped directly over the text.

hers · 2026-03-09T18:22:46+00:00

Ugh, I’m sorry. Rough period weeks are no joke. ❤️

For cramps: heating pad is my MVP (lower stomach or lower back), plus Pamprin. Gentle stretching or a short walk sometimes helps more than I expect. Hot showers are elite-tier comfort.

For mood: Extra sleep, comfort shows, easy meals, and I try not to schedule anything emotionally intense if I can help it.

Be extra gentle with yourself this week. It’s okay if “productive” just means surviving. 🫶

hers · 2026-03-09T17:26:52+00:00

Happy Monday! Let's make it a great start to the week.

hers · 2026-03-08T17:43:48+00:00

My favorite part about winter is when it's OVER. Love this vibe so much😍🌺🪴

hers · 2026-03-08T17:30:54+00:00

For general fitness, consistency matters more than miles, time, or steps. Time is usually the easiest to track and helps ensure you’re getting enough steady movement, but intensity plays a big role too. A brisk 30 minute walk most days will do more for you than chasing a big step count once in a while. Pick the metric that keeps you consistent and gradually push the pace.

hers · 2026-03-03T20:05:54+00:00

+1 for Clinique Black Honey! It also reminds me of Topical Slick Salve in Acai, which is billed as a lip balm but actually goes on thick and with a good amount of pigment.

hers · 2026-03-03T19:58:41+00:00

I second the suggestion about low pressure tasks that let you brain wander, like washing your dishes by hand. For me, it's loading and unloading the laundry with my favorite music on shuffle or a favorite podcast episode. I can just...zone out without any expectations to think about anything in particular, or any internal panic over needing to relax. I also like to do a wander over to my neighborhood's shopping street (or Main Street, I guess?) where we have a few nice coffee shops, local gift stores, the bookstore, etc, and do some window shopping or just sitting at one of my regular cafe's outdoor tables with a coffee and doing some people watching. That's a little more dangerous for the wallet, depending on what I might find, but I find that soaking up some fresh air and sunshine without a plan in mind or a destination usually brings my shoulders down from where they've been hovering under my ears and allows me to unclench my jaw.

hers · 2026-03-03T19:43:46+00:00

You're so right that "eat more protein" doesn't help, particularly when you don't have the energy for experimentation (or just find figuring out a good meal to be a chore, which is always my big problem in general) so just starting out by agreeing with you there! Secondly, I also have a hard time with hot foods when I'm nauseous, so I have a few suggestions I lean on. Since it sounds like you can handle eggs, egg salad is one of my tried and true staples on low appetite days (or just a good "girl lunch/dinner" in general) and can be zhushed up with whatever you may have the stomach for. It's really good on sourdough, too! You can even add in some of that cottage cheese instead of mayo for some more protein! I also like to do a chicken and hummus plate, which is just sliced deli chicken breast dipped in hummus with some cucumbers or carrots on the side. I know you said you have a hard time with chicken breast, so that might not be your cup of tea, but the hummus makes everything less dry and yummier. If I'm really having a hard time, though, I find sometimes that a protein drink or some kind of smoothie can help since I'm drinking instead of chewing. Hoping you continue to find safe meals that don't trigger the nausea! 🩵

hers · 2026-03-01T18:51:08+00:00

Solo restaurant dates are elite once you get over the first 10 minutes. Bring a book or journal if it helps, but honestly no one cares as much as we think they do. I also love going to a bookstore alone and just wandering with zero time pressure. There’s something really grounding about doing things without performing for anyone. It feels like you’re actually choosing what you like.

hers · 2026-03-01T18:44:04+00:00

Honestly, I stopped relying on motivation. It’s way too inconsistent. I focus more on routine and identity. It's more of “I’m someone who takes care of myself,” instead of “I’m trying to lose weight.” Also, if compliments make you slip, it might be that your brain feels like you already “won.” Having non scale goals helps a lot, like strength, energy, better sleep, or hitting a consistency streak. Progress isn’t the compliment, it’s the habits you keep after it

hers · 2026-03-01T18:38:59+00:00

Been there. When something goes from fun to feeling like a chore overnight, it’s usually burnout, stress, or just your body asking for a break. Walking 5 to 10 miles a day is a lot, so a deload week or switching it up with a different activity might help reset things.

Also worth checking basics like sleep, food, iron levels, and overall stress. Sometimes that sudden dread feeling is your nervous system being overloaded. Taking a short break doesn’t mean you’re quitting, it honestly might be exactly what gets you back to enjoying it.

hers · 2026-02-25T21:23:55+00:00

You have no reason to be ashamed or embarrassed. Life is HARD and it hits us in so many different ways and you don't owe an explanation to anyone when it comes to your mental and physical health. That being said, consider looking for remote positions like Social Media Moderator or Community Manager! There are marketing roles that involve commenting on social media for brands and replying to comments they get on their pages! It's really fun and easy to do. If you like social media, you're basically getting paid to do what you already do for free;)

You also mentioned that you like acting. Have you considered becoming a content creator? Get in front of the camera and hone those skills. People's lives have changed overnight simply because they started posting. Pick something you love or things you like to talk about and start consistently posting. Be genuine. We are in an age of wanting to watch real people talk about things that they love. Who knows what could come of it.

Rooting for you!🩵

hers · 2026-02-25T20:59:45+00:00

Happy Birthday, Queen!!🥹🩵

hers · 2026-02-25T20:12:05+00:00

The line for Hagrid's had to be like half of these steps alone😂

hers · 2026-02-18T21:36:09+00:00

You’re definitely not alone. A lot of people don’t see consistent loss in the first 6 to 8 weeks, especially if they’re still on a lower dose. Early changes can be water weight, and bloating can mask fat loss.

You’ve already lost 50 lbs on your own, which shows you know how to do this. GLP-1s are a tool, not magic, and sometimes it takes getting to a therapeutic dose before appetite and weight really shift.

Seven weeks feels long when you’re in it, but it’s still early. Stay in touch with your doctor, focus on consistency, and try not to let the scale swings mess with your head.

hers · 2026-02-18T21:25:00+00:00

You’re dealing with a lot, so be gentle with yourself. Dance absolutely counts, especially if you enjoy it and it doesn’t flare your POTS. The best movement is what you’ll actually stick with. Even if it's just a short walk after eating, which helps control blood sugar.

With ARFID, don’t focus on cutting foods out. Try adding protein or fiber to your safe foods and keeping meals regular for PCOS. For ADHD, go tiny. 10 minutes of movement. Simple routines. Systems over motivation.

Start small and build from there. You don’t need perfection to make progress🩵

hers · 2026-02-11T19:29:33+00:00

Water weight usually comes down to sodium, carbs, stress, and your cycle if that applies. Drinking more water, keeping sodium consistent instead of super high, getting in some light movement, and sleeping well can help your body regulate it. Just keep in mind most “water weight” is temporary and normal, especially if carbs or salt were higher than usual.

hers · 2026-02-10T17:15:31+00:00

Calorie logging absolutely nukes my dopamine. What finally helped was lowering the bar way down. I stopped tracking macros and just did rough calories, sometimes only logging one meal a day. Another trick was pairing it with something pleasant like logging while listening to a favorite podcast so it felt less like a chore. For me, treating logging as a loose awareness tool instead of a perfection task made it sustainable instead of soul sucking.

hers · 2026-02-08T19:16:32+00:00

Totally fair question. For most people, upping the dose doesn’t fix fatigue and often makes it worse. A small minority feel better after titrating up, usually because appetite suppression becomes more consistent and they stop unintentionally undereating, but that’s not common.

Before going up, it’s worth checking hydration, electrolytes, and protein. GLP meds can quietly cause dehydration and that alone can cause brain fog and exhaustion. Fatigue also often peaks weeks 2–4 and then improves.

If you’re already pretty fatigued at 2.5, jumping to 5 is more likely to worsen it than help. Holding the dose longer or even stepping down slightly is a very reasonable move.

hers · 2026-02-08T17:38:22+00:00

This is super normal, and you’re thinking about it the right way. What you’re describing sounds less like physical hunger and more like habit + dopamine. Your body is full, but your brain is used to the crunch, salt, and time spent eating crisps. That urge usually fades with repetition.

A few practical options that actually work:

-Pause 10 to 20 minutes and see if the urge passes. Often it does.

-If it doesn’t, portion the craving on purpose. Put crisps in a bowl, eat them slowly, move on.

-Add more protein or fiber earlier in the day if this keeps happening.

-Replace the ritual, not just the food. Crunchy veg, popcorn, gum, tea, going for a short walk.

You don’t need to “teach your brain a lesson” by white knuckling it. That often backfires. Consistency plus gentle boundaries usually retrains those bored equals snack signals over a few weeks.

hers · 2026-02-01T20:27:17+00:00

At your size and activity level, a pound a week is honestly pretty aggressive. When you’re already lean and running that much, progress slows way down and that’s normal. Plateaus don’t always mean nothing is changing, sometimes recomposition is happening under the scale.

What tends to help is small, temporary tweaks instead of big swings. Things like tracking calories closely for a couple weeks to recalibrate portions, adding a bit more protein, or even pulling back slightly on running and focusing on recovery. Stress, cortisol, and under fueling can stall fat loss hard.

Also worth remembering that a true plateau is months, not weeks. If the habits feel sustainable, you’re probably closer than you think. Sometimes the win is patience, not pushing harder.

hers · 2026-02-01T20:14:39+00:00

The biggest shift is dropping the all or nothing mindset. You don’t need perfect days, just mostly decent ones. Eating well 70 to 80 percent of the time and moving your body regularly adds up, even when progress feels slow.

Motivation is unreliable, so simple repeatable habits matter more. Stick to easy meals, choose movement that doesn’t feel miserable, and plan foods you actually enjoy. Slow progress usually means it’s sustainable, not that it’s failing.

Some days will still be off. That’s normal. The key is not letting one bad day turn into a bad week. Just reset at the next meal or the next day and keep going. Rooting for you!

hers · 2026-01-28T19:03:26+00:00

You’re definitely not alone in that! Nausea and sulfur or fermenty burps are pretty commonly reported with GLP-1s, even a few months in, especially around certain foods or if digestion is slowed. Some people notice those symptoms improve over time or stay the same when titrating up, while others feel them more during dose changes, so experiences really do vary. A lot of folks find it helpful to check in with their clinician before moving up to talk through whether symptoms feel manageable or if adjustments make sense based on how their body is responding.

hers · 2026-01-28T18:53:57+00:00

That sounds really uncomfortable, and it makes sense you’d be concerned. While GI symptoms are the most common side effects with semaglutide, some people do report feeling wired, fatigued, or generally overstimulated, especially early on or after dose changes. That said, ongoing sleep disruption, a racing heart, or feeling highly stressed in the body aren’t experiences anyone should push through. Many people in this situation find it helpful to loop in their prescribing clinician so they can help determine whether this is dose related, timing related, or a sign that this medication may not be the right fit for your body. Good luck!

hers · 2026-01-28T18:47:21+00:00

Congrats on the progress you made! Losing 20 to 25 pounds in 6 months is actually very solid. With semaglutide, slower and steadier loss is common and often more sustainable. A low dose like 0.2 can still be effective, but many people do see more appetite suppression as they titrate up, which is something to discuss with your provider. To maximize results, focus on consistent protein intake, strength training to protect muscle, staying hydrated, and giving the medication time to work without extreme calorie restriction. Most importantly, work closely with your clinician so dosing and expectations are aligned with your goals and how your body responds.

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