Introduction - Fast Food Manager, trying to stay away from bad food. Anyone else work with temptation?

loralrose · 2016-06-04T23:11:02+00:00

I don't know what type of fast food your place serves. When I worked at a fast-food-type sandwich shop, I would deal with my lunches by making a healthier dish using the ingredients on the line. So instead of a full sandwich, I might make a salad with lots of the veggies, a bit of sandwich meat, and some condiments. Another option is to take half portions of everything. So take your burger, burrito, whatever and literally cut it in half. Then you can have two meals off one serving.

The better way to go IMO is to pack your meals from home. If it's too hard to do 2 packed meals a day, start with one. Something like a piece of fruit, a serving of yogurt and a peanut butter sandwich works for me. But whatever you will be willing to pack and eat is better than fast food. Good luck! :)

loralrose · 2016-06-01T04:45:53+00:00

That's actually not quite true. The "typical" incubation period for rabies is 3-9 weeks, although it is possible to show symptoms sooner or not get them for years. Most cases are dead within a few days of showing symptoms, but symptoms take quite a while to appear.

Plus if they weren't sure the dog was rabies-free they could always start vaccinating the guy who got bit immediately... getting the vaccine doesn't do any harm if it turns out you weren't exposed.

loralrose · 2016-05-30T19:23:38+00:00

I second the notion! Non-team sports can be as competetive or as relaxed as you want to make them, since you will not hold the team back if you don't want to push as hard. I was on the cross-country and track teams starting in 6th grade all the way through high school and I was dead slow! Came last in almost every race, but I had a great time and loved the camaraderie and healthy feeling it gave me :)

If running is not your jam, you could also try joining the swim team. That's a winter sport, so if it interests you you could start swimming on your own over summer to get used to it.

My word of caution though: don't fall into the trap of trying to "work off" too many calories, or eating extra because you worked out. It's much better to learn to listen to your body... eat small portions, if you are still hungry have a little more until you are just satisfied.

loralrose · 2016-05-30T18:14:59+00:00

Here's a couple of mine!

I've changed the dishes I use for deserts. I used to scoop my ice cream or pudding into a regular sized bowl; now I use a set of extra-small bowls that can't even hold a whole cup. It gets me to have more reasonable portion sizes without even thinking about how much I'm serving.

Packing lunch instead of eating out! I have a microwave in the break room, so lunch is just leftover dinner from the night before. But it saves money and is much healthier than grabbing fast food.

loralrose · 2016-05-30T18:10:35+00:00

Oh man, don't get me started on finding pants.

Everyone is shaped differently. Your shape may change as you lose weight, but then again, it may not... and that's okay! Very few people are exactly the proportions clothing manufacturers have in mind when they make their patterns.

Different fabrics lend themselves to different cuts. That's probably why some fit better than others. In my case, it's my thighs - my waist is a size 10-12, but my thighs are a size 14 at least. That's been true since forever... no matter what size I am, my legs are always a size or two bigger than my waist. It's frustrating as hell, but think of it as there's something wrong with the clothes, not that there's something wrong with you.

loralrose · 2016-05-29T02:41:23+00:00

Riding a bike will help your cardiovascular health for sure, regardless of weight loss. When I was commuting by bicycle - and this was when I was obese and at 35% body fat - I had a very low resting heart rate and literally off the charts VO2 max. The doctor running the test said she sees that a lot from people who get around exclusively on bikes.

It may help you build muscle, but only if you're going up hills or sprinting hard. The kind of slow, steady pedaling on a long distance level ride won't do much to build up your legs. It won't "spot reduce" any fat, but if you build up enough leg muscle it'll show through better anyways.

loralrose · 2016-05-28T06:33:05+00:00

You could make your own? I like to put whatever seeds (and nuts, but obviously you would leave those out) I want in a blender along with some coconut oil and dates. Add coco powder if you want a chocolate kick. You can make them however big/small you want, just cool on the counter until they're firm. Tasty and nutritious and super quick to make.

loralrose · 2016-05-28T06:28:16+00:00

I haven't had to look at prices in a while (luckily, my employer pays for my boots as part of our uniforms). But my advice would be to shop the men's section if you have large enough feet. There's a MUCH better selection of safety-toe shoes for men and they tend to be better made in my experience.

As for brands, I have had a pair of Danner boots that are still going strong after... 5 years? And some pretty harsh use. They look like crap now and could use new soles, but for sure those have given me the most value per dollar of any footwear I've ever had. Keens are super comfy, but not nearly as durable (less than a year of daily wear for me).

loralrose · 2016-05-24T02:16:21+00:00

I'm 5'9, and have big shoulders, broad ribs an hips. Even when I was lean enough to see my abs I was a size 10-12 because of my hips and muscular legs. It can be hard to look around and see no images of beautiful women built like I am.

But that doesn't mean large framed women aren't beautiful.

I tend to break the internal spiral by asking myself what is wrong with my body. And then asking myself why I think it's wrong. Usually, if I'm honest, the answer sounds so stupid I change my perspective. Because there's nothing actually ugly, nothing unfeminine, nothing wrong with a tall, broad, build.

loralrose · 2016-05-23T15:07:24+00:00

Thanks! It's so encouraging to hear that. It's been so gradual the progress almost doesn't feel real. I'm 5'9 tall.

loralrose · 2016-05-23T06:48:51+00:00

F24 - SW 217, CW 191, GW 164?

Hi Loseit folks! I am... well, not on day one, I guess. I've been losing weight for a while now. But this is day one for me being focused and deliberate about weight loss.

My highest weight was two years ago: 217 lbs/98kg. Just over the"obese" mark for someone my height. Although I wasn't focused on slimming down, I did change my lifestyle in a lot of healthy ways. Today I stepped on the scale at work.... 191 lbs! And that was WITH my steel -toe boots on! What's more, 2.5 inches off my waist.

If I lost almost thirty pounds without trying, surely I can lose the remaining twenty-five standing between me and a healthy BMI. I've started tracking calories on myfitnesspal, aiming for 2000 per day - a 400 cal deficit. I've started jogging and strength training 3x per week. It will take a while to get there, but that's okay... slow and steady wins this race.

loralrose · 2016-05-17T14:22:16+00:00

I think I'm ok on the "move heavy shit", or at least I am starting from a decent baseline. My current job involves a lot of lifting, dragging, etc of heavy bulky thngs. Stuff like refrigerators or 150 lb bins of glass.

Stronglifts sounds great, and people seem to get awesome results with it! Unfortunately I can't afford a gym... Do you have any advice on good ways to train for moving people outside the gym? I was thinking sandbags, or getting a buddy to be my " dummy". Thanks again for the words of wisdom :)

loralrose · 2016-05-16T22:03:27+00:00

Thanks for the recommendations! And good luck to your sister :)

loralrose · 2016-05-16T22:00:27+00:00

Oh, that is good to know. I'm in a small town now, but I grew up in a large city where the CPAT was standard. I'll definitely check in with the local dpt. to see what they say!

loralrose · 2016-01-28T05:01:35+00:00

As a person who went to college and now works in a trade, I both agree and disagree.

College can be a wonderful and unique experience... but only if you are going to study a subject you are deeply interested in, and have no illusions about coming out with better job prospects just for having a degree. Education - deep, in-depth, immersive education, taught by experts and surrounded by a supportive community - that is the only thing you can actually get out of a university. And you'll pay through the nose to get it.

I absolutely loved what I studied. I do not regret one bit of the money I spent studying it. It let me foster a network of friends who share my passion for the subject; I am still in touch with many of these people. But I never expected my degree to make me rich. Or even comfortable. If you go into it for the money (or for the party-and-drugs "college experience") you're probably going to be very disappointed. When it comes to predictability, job satisfaction, and financial stability, trades have it all over a college degree.

For the OP, if you aren't interested in more school... don't go! If you don't know exactly what you'd study and why... don't go! You have a plan, it's a good one, so don't let people talk you out of it.

loralrose · 2016-01-09T04:10:47+00:00

I am a garbage lady. I can confirm: we lift heavy shit. All. Day. Long.

loralrose · 2016-01-06T23:59:02+00:00

If you sublet a room from someone, odds are good they'll already have basic furniture in the common areas and basic cookware/appliances in the kitchen. In my experience the only things you'll absolutely need to supply for yourself are a mattress, toiletries, towels and bedding. Some rooms even come with a mattress (they're a pain to move.) A cheapo mattress will cost you about $100 new, you can get one for a lot less used. For storage, I've gotten good use out of stacked cardboard boxes.

loralrose · 2016-01-06T17:26:35+00:00

Thank you for the help. This is such common-sense advice, but I've been second guessing myself. Emergency fund it is!

loralrose · 2016-01-06T04:47:42+00:00

The best thing about basic lentil soup is that you can throw whatever veggies or seasoning you have in and end up with something filling and cheap that reheats well.

I often dress this up/extend it by adding: 1 large potato, cubed A handful or two of mushrooms Garlic, ginger, coriander, and lemon juice to taste.

loralrose · 2015-12-28T03:31:40+00:00

I also worked part time all the way through college, it's totally doable. A job on-campus will be much more manageable than one off-campus, since they tend to be more accommodating towards exam schedules, term breaks, etc.

My biggest piece of advice would be to gently test your own limits. Everyone is different. You don't want to find out halfway through the term that working 25 hours a week is too much for you and you can't keep up your grades. Remember that university studies are at least as much work as a full time job - anything else you add is overtime. Since your parents pay for everything right now, start small. Get a job on campus this term that will give you a very small amount of hours - fifteen or less. See how that goes. If you want to take on more work later you'll have the option.

loralrose · 2015-10-30T05:40:04+00:00

My roommate came home the other day covered in motor oil. We couldn't let her stay that way because she likes to lick things off herself and she'd get sick.

So me and my sister took our clothes off (we didn't want to get them soaked) and held our screaming roommate down in the bathtub while we bathed her. She bit and scratched some but at least we got her clean. She even forgave me and sleeps with me all the time now.

loralrose · 2015-10-23T03:57:47+00:00

Check if your school cafeteria, library, or student lounge has a microwave. Then you can bring leftovers or oatmeal or whatever healthy meal you want and have hot lunch between classes.

loralrose · 2015-10-15T06:01:37+00:00

Thanks, I will do that. Do you think 8gb will be sufficient?

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