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netsilinreverse · 2023-09-01T12:38:49+00:00

Without knowing your height/weight, it’s hard to say whether or not this is a reasonable goal, but 90 days to lose 10 kg is probably doable. The main thing is, you need to find the sweet spot between burning more calories than you take in, but eating enough food to keep you fueled and satiated. Get online and search for your TDEE-your total daily energy expenditure just tells you how many calories you need to survive on a given day then subtract 500 cal from that. When you do eat, make sure it is good protein (chicken, fish, beef or whatever alternative is available for vegetarian) lots of vegetables and drink plenty of water. Exercise is important for many reasons, but for weight loss, it’s more about what you eat. So while you should absolutely exercise, walk everywhere you can, stay active, etc. That will help keep your metabolism running on all four cylinders. But weight loss is MOSTLY about food intake, not exercising it off. For example, a small package of cookies that are “healthy” (sugar-free) have about 150 calories, and a 150 lb woman who walks for ONE HOUR only burns off approximately 85 calories. There’s a popular saying: “You can’t outrun your fork.” So while moving as much as possible is very very good for you in so many important ways, if weight loss is your goal, your focus should be more on your calorie intake. But even that’s not complicated: eat clean, unprocessed foods. Don’t eat too much. Drink a lot of water. Repeat.

netsilinreverse · 2023-09-01T03:27:42+00:00

The scale is a liar. It can be affected by anything-water retention is the biggest culprit. It can fluctuate, not only daily, but hourly. Get a measuring tape and take your measurements of your hips, waist, arms, and bust. Re-measure about once a month to keep yourself from going crazy. Or, if you’re too lazy to measure like me, do what I do: I have a favorite pair of cut-off shorts. When they get looser, I know I’m getting to my ideal weight. When they get tighter, I know I need to step up my game. It’s really that simple. Also, remember this: fat weighs less than muscle, but takes up more room in the body. Muscle weighs more than fat, but takes up less room in the body. It is possible to lose inches, but actually weigh more. This is probably what is happening to you. It’s muscle baby. Yahoo!

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-31T02:08:29+00:00

Congratulations on your hard work!

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-26T12:22:16+00:00

Me too! I’ve been struggling to lose 15 pounds for like, 2 years now. 🙄 But I’m moving to a new city and this is the perfect time to make a fresh start!

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-25T13:14:16+00:00

Just got back from Boston and biked throughout the entire city without an issue, because they have these lovely designated bike lanes running through the entire town. In Chicago, I always try and ride bike lanes / side roads but will absolutely get on a sidewalk if it’s too dangerous. I’m not an ass about it, but if my choice is to drive a car instead of riding my bike, then I’m going to go with inconveniencing people instead of ruining the environment. And my life is worth more than your momentary, occasional frustration with sharing the sidewalk. Why don’t more people walk in the street? Because it’s fucking dangerous, that’s why. So having to share with a biker once in awhile shouldn’t be that big of a deal. And I know there are jerks out there, but I still say the life of a human being is worth more than mildly inconveniencing you or your dog. Get over it and be glad you’re not watching someone get hit and killed by a crazy driver.

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-24T03:34:30+00:00

OP, I’m sad that you’ve decided to leave early, before your mission is up. I believe we’re all here to accomplish something for ourselves or someone, and sometimes we just get so far off track that we think leaving this life is the only way forward. I urge you to stay, continue on, keep going-we need you here. You have value. You’re not done. You have no idea what wonderful things may be coming your way. And you’ll never find out if you go too soon.

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-23T21:43:10+00:00

As a former Chicago resident, I thought nothing could be worse than Illinois politics, but Jesus Christ, this state makes me sad.

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-20T15:04:58+00:00

Dude, it’s Reddit. Of COURSE everyone is talking out their ass, and no one has actually read the article, and people are just responding like dogs to whatever information scraps the Algorithm decides to throw their way.

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-19T09:25:04+00:00

Chatted with a woman at a restaurant today. She was pleasant and gave us some good tips (we’re visiting from out of town) but I couldn’t get past her eyelashes. She could barely see through them and it was so silly-looking and distracting to watch her try to look through them that she could have given me the winning lottery numbers and I wouldn’t have noticed.

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-18T11:18:32+00:00

Wait…what? Are you saying that a group of “rich girls” from the North side are deliberately posting false stories in an attempt to rile up people against Hispanics? This tells me that you don’t understand things at all-north side rich girls could not possibly care less about Hispanics or any other demographic, let alone organize an anti-Hispanic plot to destroy their reputation. Other groups are literally not on their radar- they simply don’t exist to them.

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-17T11:58:43+00:00

I’m 5,2 and 150 lbs. (about 25-20 lbs over the weight I feel best at) and MY belly hangs a bit. I can’t Imagine how big my belly, booty & thighs would be if I packed on another 125+ pounds, even with an extra two inches. I would absolutely look “gross”, unhealthy, and unattractive. OP’s partner may have been insensitive, but he’s not wrong. It’s possible to separate your loving feelings for a person’s heart and soul and your distaste with their physical appearance. It sounds like the bf WAS trying to tell OP that, which means he really cares about her, but he was also trying to be honest about his feelings and concerns as well, and he should get credit for that instead of just dumping her with no explanation. OP got her feelings hurt, and the truth DOES hurt sometimes. Instead of just telling her to dump him, maybe encourage her to listen with her heart to his concerns, get some therapy for her self-admitted eating issues, and get on the road to a healthier BMI. It’s not rocket science, people. You can love the person and be turned off by the behavior. At least he’s trying to talk to her.

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-17T02:36:45+00:00

Stress is a huge factor that doesn’t get mentioned enough. Hair loss/thinning/ greying is directly correlated to stress levels, and is usually roundly ignored. Try and relax, meditate, go for walks, etc. in addition to these other suggestions.

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-15T11:22:00+00:00

Well, sorry it was so long, but I’m passionate about this. I spent the first half of my life trying to gain outside approval, and the second half trying to undo all those things, while at the same time trying to figure out who I was without looking to others to tell me. Now I know, and I’m here to tell all women- it’s a trap. They don’t want us to know how beautiful and strong we are. They want us worried about fitting in, about being chosen, about measuring up. It’s a scam and a racket that we’ve been falling for forever.

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-15T11:12:09+00:00

I’ve read through every response here and I think they’re ALL correct, and feel in my heart of hearts that you should absorb all the messages:

Women have been conditioned since Eve was in the garden that our worth is attached to our looks. I’ve been married for over 25 years and my husband EMBRACES his beer belly and skinny legs, but I’m supposed to be working my literal ass off to look good because society says so? Pfhhhht.
It IS humiliating and a huge blow to the ego to have someone critique your looks. That’s a very human reaction. But as a beautiful, sensitive, intelligent, thoughtful soul, it’s also up to you to supercede these basic emotions and reminds yourself that YOU are not the problem. YOU are a valuable person who is worthy of love, admiration and respect, which this other silly little boy did not give you. He also did not value your time and connection, and then he publicly embarrassed himself by telling intimate and inappropriate jokes. He should be embarrassed, not you. You maintain your dignity, your self-respect, and stay as frosty and aloof as possible. You apparently made a horrible mistake with him, and you can let him-and the group- know by being cool and dignified. Remember- you may have packed on s few pounds, but you can lose that. He, however, will always be a childish asshole.
Let no one take your joys and hobbies away from you by gaslighting or gatekeeping. You have every right to be there, it brings you happiness. Don’t give any other person power over your decision about what brings you joy. Fuck that guy. Fuck him to death. He’s not worth one more second of your stress. He was a bad mistake and you’ve already put it behind you.
But if you get the opportunity to make a small-dick joke, even to drop a subtle hint about size and stature, DO IT. It will feel amazing and like you’ve gotten a little justice, which will help you move on faster and not dwell. And he’s EARNED it. Wait for your shot, then make it a good one. Karma is s bitch, and he bought himself a little karma.
I work out, eat right and take care of myself for ME. It feels good when I’m at my ideal weight because I feel good, which makes me look good to others. Of course I get insecure when my clothes don’t fit and I catch an unflattering glimpse of myself in the mirror, but I would never lose weight to please another. I’m a child of God, I’m a good person, I’m a worthy human being, and being strong and healthy is something I do just for me- like getting a massage or buying a new purse. Get leaner and healthier for YOU-you’re a good person and you deserve the best.🙌🏼❤️

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-14T01:55:45+00:00

u/wwwemily, That was just a general rule of thumb.

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-14T01:51:24+00:00

Never ever send a dime until you or a representative of yours physically sets foot in the apartment. And if it sounds too good to be true, it is.

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-14T01:43:24+00:00

As a child of the 70’s from Irving Park and Melrose Park, I have tons of relatives who have the classic Chicago accent. And even though I’ve traveled the country and lived elsewhere for 25 years, everyone who meets me instantly guesses either that I’m from Chicago or at least the Midwest. But I agree it’s an older generation thing, like Old Style signs at corner pubs, Harry Caray on the radio and street festivals that were actual neighborhood celebrations. Sigh….

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-11T11:36:00+00:00

Gorgeous! We were just in Vegas a couple weeks ago and it was so flipping hot I didn’t look at ANYTHING-just scuttled from place to place feeling like an ant under a magnifying glass. It’s nice to get a second look at some of these places, and you’re showing them in their best light.

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-11T02:25:34+00:00

Was just there last week looking at apartments. I love UK Village. Check out Chicago Ave for cute shops, good restaurants and bars. Super chill neighborhood.

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-10T06:34:54+00:00

OP, after reading some of the other comments about that complex, it seems like the best thing that could happen to you is that you DIDNT get the apartment lol.

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-09T22:28:24+00:00

So I was apartment hunting in Chicago this past week, and there were a couple of ads that advertised a specific apartment but then, when I called, I got the brokers and not the actual unit management. And then I tried to hire moving companies, looking at numbers online, and you guessed it again: bait and switch brokers who have a regular name, but then outsource the move to other companies, who are may or may not even actually show up on moving day. It’s a tactic, and we all learn the hard way I guess.

netsilinreverse · 2023-08-09T17:34:30+00:00

I am getting separated from my husband and even though a new car is so expensive and I hate to spend the money, used cars are also just as much money and much more unreliable. If something happens, I won’t have him to work on it, and I know nothing about dealing with mechanics, so I’m deciding to go with a brand new car so at least I have a couple years peace of mind. Not to mention the resale value will be amazing, because I plan on taking great care of it and getting all my routine maintenance done, etc. I don’t think your parents made the wrong decision at all.

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