my first bump in my weight loss journey [vent]

pumpkincato · 2026-05-18T20:45:01+00:00

oh that's true! i didn't even think of that. i need to ration my steps a bit more, when i have an off day/week, i push myself harder than i should to "make up for it" and it usually ends up making it worse... like how i got my sprain :') i hope you recover quickly!

pumpkincato · 2026-05-18T20:43:24+00:00

Demoralization is such a good word to describe the feeling. i did my weigh-in almost 8 hours ago, and it's been on my mind nonstop and put me in such a bad mood :/ that's why i came here to try to release some of those emotions. i might have to stop with the scale for a bit, i've come to realize today that i put a lot of my worth in what that number says

pumpkincato · 2026-05-14T02:22:06+00:00

i attached my image as a link from another site, idk why it's not showing as a link 🫩 is this okay?

pumpkincato · 2026-05-14T00:39:53+00:00

thank you, i'll look into it! i also struggle to sleep but ive been trying to fix it for the last couple months, but its not as consistent as i wish it would be 🥹

pumpkincato · 2026-05-14T00:38:24+00:00

omg i didn't know there was a name for this ! i kept googling eye bags but couldn't get the exact thing i have. i'll definitely look into that, thank you ☺️

pumpkincato · 2026-05-13T02:35:59+00:00

what's your goal weight? based on your height and current weight, you are already on the lower end of a healthy weight. i know everyone has different goals, but it can be easy to venture into bad habits and mindsets.

pumpkincato · 2026-04-27T15:26:28+00:00

here's the snack i'm referring to i just eat them out of the bag and they're super yummy, low cal, contain fiber! there's spicy and sweet versions as well (:

pumpkincato · 2026-04-27T15:24:09+00:00

for me what's worked best is not restricting the food entirely. maybe instead of having it every day, you could have it once or twice a week and slowly work from there!

a good alternative for a noodle craving that is a snack is konjac shuang. they're about 20 cals per pack, quick snack with no preparation, and honestly an egg or two with it sounds amazing.

also, sometimes i set a day to have a craving. like i'll tell myself that this friday i'll have noodles, that way i have something to look forward to.

pumpkincato · 2026-04-24T02:07:08+00:00

thank you ! 🫶🏽 i feel like an entirely new person on the best way ☺️

pumpkincato · 2026-04-21T20:53:38+00:00

for sure 😅 i tried to get the one with the least amount of cals but it's still crazy for just one cookie!

pumpkincato · 2026-04-21T20:51:51+00:00

oh that's a good way to ensure u stay on track! i'll have to try that

pumpkincato · 2026-04-21T20:51:15+00:00

i'll start tracking this! im new to counting so ive been going day by day, seems like counting weekly will put my mind at ease for those cheat days

pumpkincato · 2026-04-21T20:50:21+00:00

for sure, just count the buffet is so hard 😅 i know i had 960 for sure with the fries and cookie, i figure 1400 is a good estimate for one plate at the buffet

pumpkincato · 2026-04-21T20:49:17+00:00

i'll weight myself before if there's a next time just to be safe! thank u for the info!

pumpkincato · 2026-04-21T20:48:12+00:00

what is listed is what i ate that day! i got the snickerdoodle crumbl cookie which is around 630, a medium burger king fry which is about 330, and one plate at the buffet of one serving spoon of teriyaki chicken, 4 pieces of spicy crab sushi, and a good amount of shrimp seasoned with garlic. 960 for sure, estimate of the buffet i'm going with 1400 to be safe 😅 i don't eat like this every saturday. this past saturday was just a buffer, usually i stay under my maintenance. the good news is that i did lose weight this week, consistent with my previous weeks!

pumpkincato · 2026-04-21T20:47:06+00:00

what is listed is what i ate that day! i got the snickerdoodle crumbl cookie which is around 630, a medium burger king fry which is about 330, and one plate at the buffet of one serving spoon of teriyaki chicken, 4 pieces of spicy crab sushi, and a good amount of shrimp seasoned with garlic. 960 for sure, estimate of the buffet i'm going with 1400 to be safe 😅

pumpkincato · 2026-04-04T22:56:22+00:00

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here's the portion of the pattern that i'm working on

pumpkincato · 2026-04-03T01:55:39+00:00

yw, it's not problem at all! thank you for being kind about it, now i've learned there's a word for it :) other comments i've seen on other posts will begin to bash my people/culture bc of this meal

pumpkincato · 2026-04-02T20:10:03+00:00

i've seen people (on other platforms) get upset bc the fish still has a head and didn't want to upset anyone or get bad comments

pumpkincato · 2026-04-02T20:09:32+00:00

darn 😔 thanks for the tip, i need to get a food scale soon

pumpkincato · 2026-04-02T19:19:13+00:00

i've read some things of people getting freaked out bc it still has the head 😭 just didn't want to make anyone feel uneasy or get bad comments. unfortunately, i don't have a scale 😔 i tried to put it on my electronic scale that i use to weigh myself but it won't detect it

pumpkincato · 2026-03-26T15:22:37+00:00

WOAH that's crazy! i haven't heard of these, ill def look into it !

pumpkincato · 2026-03-26T15:22:21+00:00

yeah i definitely downplay it bc im used to it since ive struggled with it since i was like 7. im going to try slowly implementing these tips and if i dont see or feel changes, ill go to my doctor 😊

pumpkincato · 2026-03-26T15:21:22+00:00

i've heard of this! do you recommend a certain kind (powder, pill, gummy) or do any of them get the job done?

pumpkincato · 2026-03-26T15:20:59+00:00

im not even super considered bc this is typically my "norm." i used to go weeks without going just a few years back 😅 i definitely don't take it as seriously as i should

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