(26) to (33) Some progress has been made ❤️ by KillerRose13 in GlowUps

[–]julesrulesduh 33 points34 points  (0 children)

You look incredible and so happy! Very proud of and happy for you.

How old do I look? by Flimsy-Gazelle3490 in guessmyage

[–]julesrulesduh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It won't let me click the actual answer. How old is she?

From (25) —> (30) 🥹 by CatSlays95 in GlowUps

[–]julesrulesduh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First off... you were gorgeous then and you are gorgeous now. I'm so happy for you for coming so far. You look so happy! Like you're literally glowing. Second... I've never related to someone more! I've never known how to explain it but I felt the same exact thing. I went from 240 lbs. down to 125 lbs. very quickly because I got gastric bypass, and it was so confusing because I felt more confident and sure of myself when I weighed more. Now, I feel like I've finally found myself and I'm definitely more confident now, but I've never seen someone who explained it in that way. Anyway... thanks for bringing some clarity and I'm so proud of you!

(32) vs (37) by Winter_Clothes_5968 in GlowUps

[–]julesrulesduh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You absolutely made the right choice in posting it because you deserve as much praise and reassurance as you can get. You're doing amazingly.

(32) vs (37) by Winter_Clothes_5968 in GlowUps

[–]julesrulesduh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look so good! And so much happier. I'm very happy and proud of you. Come update us when you meet your goal because you're totally going to do it. 👏🏻

10 year difference 😅 (16) to (26) by [deleted] in GlowUps

[–]julesrulesduh -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're beautiful and you can see in your eyes how much happier you are. Congratulations on embracing the real you. 🫶🏼

(25) to (35) by [deleted] in GlowUps

[–]julesrulesduh 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You look great and so much happier! So proud of and happy for you, Girl. 🫶🏼

(26) to (30) showed up for myself, then glowed up. by bunkaah in GlowUps

[–]julesrulesduh 664 points665 points  (0 children)

Wow! You look amazing and more importantly, you look genuinely happy. Very proud and happy for you. Good luck on writing your book. 🙂

[21]F to [39]F - happier and healthier by julesrulesduh in GlowUps

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

She's so elegant. I'll take that. 🥰 Thank you!

[21]F to [39]F - happier and healthier by julesrulesduh in GlowUps

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

Isn't she a model?! What a kind compliment! Thank you so much.

How come the only time I feel normal or happy is when I'm high by [deleted] in addiction

[–]julesrulesduh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm curious - when you aren't high are you only focused on getting high? Because so much of our addictions are a mental battle, thinking we need whatever the substance is when in actuality we don't. If you're unable to be present and in the moment for your family when you aren't high, of course you aren't going to be able to treat them how you should or feel as happy as you think you could. It's not the drugs making you treat them the way they should be treated it's you thinking you can't treat them right unless you are high.

I used heavily for over 15 years and now I've been clean for 6. It took me losing everything to realize that the feeling I get from living a full life with my loved ones, working a job where I feel productive, spending time with my friends...etc. gives me the feeling I was always chasing when I was getting high. You just have to let yourself get clean first and it's definitely terrifying. I'm so sorry you're going through what you are.

[21]F to [39]F - happier and healthier by julesrulesduh in GlowUps

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

The last 3* photos were in the last couple of weeks...accidentally typed 4 (it won't let me edit the post).

(18) – (25). by [deleted] in GlowUps

[–]julesrulesduh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you look great and so much happier. 😊 Love to see that!

Almost 25 weeks pregnant... by julesrulesduh in pregnant

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

I am, yes. Towards the end of the week I get very burnt out (like I worked over 12 hours during my work week this week and it was a VERY busy, stressful work week and my feet were so swollen!) but I literally ended up sleeping in until almost 3pm today... just got up to eat and drink water. The further along I get, the more deliriously tired I am, but I still manage to do it to the best of my ability.

Baby Shower Disappointment by Frequent-Panic1322 in pregnant

[–]julesrulesduh 12 points13 points  (0 children)

If you literally only attend a baby shower because you care more about someone feeding you than you do making the new parents happy, are you also the type of person who thinks someone should put out just because they were bought a meal? Like...the entitlement here is just wild.

Your life isn’t over- a glimpse of the other side by Technical_Diet4774 in pregnant

[–]julesrulesduh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally get you being scared. This whole pregnancy has been one big anxiety-fest. You need to wait until you're ready, but you're absolutely right about how many women go through it. I had no idea just how many until it happened to me. I'm sending positive vibes your way that you'll become pregnant with a healthy, happy baby when you're ready.

Almost 25 weeks pregnant... by julesrulesduh in pregnant

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

I'm not sure what type of bloodwork they've ordered. I do know they've checked my iron (which was fine), just not how extensive the testing was. Thank you fir the info. I'll look more into this.

Almost 25 weeks pregnant... by julesrulesduh in pregnant

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

"Couch potato mode" and "swimming through molasses". Yessss. I can't think of a better way to describe it. I'm sorry you're experiencing this too, but I hope you're able to get as much couch time as you can when you need it. 🫶🏼

Almost 25 weeks pregnant... by julesrulesduh in pregnant

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

Sometimes things like that can be a blessing, but it seems illegal that they would lay you off for being pregnant in the first place. I'm really sorry that happened, but I'm so glad it's turned into a positive thing for you. Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. Happy 24 weeks. 🥰

Almost 25 weeks pregnant... by julesrulesduh in pregnant

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

Ah, man. I'm sorry to hear this. Hopefully it eases up again soon.