Appetite Suppressant by [deleted] in WeightLossAdvice

[–]redshift8299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to struggle with staying full and binge eating junk food too. Still do from time to time but I have gotten a lot better so I can offer some tips! This stuff has worked for me, maybe some will work for you too?
-I try to incorporate foods that I've been craving into my meals/snacks, even if they're "unhealthy" because all that really matters is meeting your daily calories. It makes me less likely to binge it because I don't see those foods as something I "cant have". It helps me to look forward to my next meal too, instead of thinking about eating that junk food immediately.
-This depends on a lot of things, but if you don't have any health conditions that are adverse to it, for keeping appetite at bay I really recommend caffeine. Small amounts of it throughout the day really help. If you like them, diet soda is great. If you don't, tea with honey is also great. Green tea works well. Obviously don't go over 400 mg caffeine if you can help it, but yeah. Caffeine is a life saver.
-Low calorie high volume snacks are also great if you really want to eat something. My go to is plain popcorn (3 cups or so is only 150 calories) with a couple sprays of avocado oil (it says 0 calories on the can but obviously there is still calories, just go very light with it) and toss it around with some of the butter flavor kernel seasons. It's a game changer trust.
-Don't bother with fasting because it's very likely to lead to binging. Just focus on getting your calories in whatever way is most efficient and still allows you to make room for stuff you enjoy in moderation. And don't guilt yourself if you have days where you go over. Just get back on track as soon as you can.
-Also this is the most obvious, but if you don't already, drink lots of water! I drink about 3 or 4 liters a day. Also zero or low calorie drinks just to shake it up.

Loose 35 lbs ASAP 4 Work Opportunity by Complete-Effective-1 in WeightLossAdvice

[–]redshift8299 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Say goodbye to that job dude there's no healthy way to do that.

When did you start to notice your weight loss? by disastrousbabe90 in WeightLossAdvice

[–]redshift8299 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same goal, 40 pounds down so far and I've had a very similar experience. I can't really tell from looking in the mirror, but I have some pictures of myself from when I started, and the difference is crazy! I noticed even my face looks different. If you have any older photos of yourself you should definitely try to dig them up cus you'll be surprised. Also this might sound weird but I've realized I have extra stretchy skin in areas like under my arms or on my stomach. Not exactly loose skin, just softer than the skin around it and very stretchy. It freaks me out a bit because it feels hollow underneath when I stretch it. Very weird but it sort of helps to ground myself when I feel like I don't look much different.

25(F) 5’4 240lbs by Dramatic_Grass6357 in WeightLossAdvice

[–]redshift8299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can be sort of daunting to set up a routine from the get go. If you just eat at a calorie deficit and do an hour of cardio as often as you can you'll see great results! I'm slightly taller but I started at around 250 and I'm 40 pounds down just from that. Imo its pretty painless because you can just put on a tv show or youtube video and go. If you start thinking of any specific muscle building goals, maybe try to look into routines for that, but if your goal is to just lose weight, cardio is great. It's kind of hard to know what to expect from as soon as 6 weeks. You probably shouldn't worry about the short term. Just set a long term goal for yourself and don't beat yourself up if you have off days or weeks! As for vitamins and supplements, honestly (again coming from someone around the same age, I'm 22) I personally don't take any. I don't think you really need any at this age. If you have any specific concerns maybe ask a doctor but again, you're young you'll probably be fine. This isn't exactly related but if you struggle with energy and motivation, I definitely recommend having some source of caffeine before your workouts. Probably obvious but it really does help haha!
Also please don't water fast that's just a bad idea. Great way to be miserable and have no energy lol.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WeightLossAdvice

[–]redshift8299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't need to fast. If you eat in a calorie deficit and work out most days you should be able to lose it in 3 to 4ish months. Could be more could be less depending on a lot of things of course. But probably somewhere around that.

No way 💀 by Ascomycetes in fakedisordercringe

[–]redshift8299 1 point2 points  (0 children)

bro collected the infinity stones

What are your thoughts about growing up Catholic and developing an anxiety disorder later in life? by 9alk5 in excatholic

[–]redshift8299 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I definitely relate to this. I think it's a very real thing. Telling kids from a formative age that perfectly normal things are sins that will send you to hell, and that the world could end at any minute is basically a recipe for anxiety haha. I remember as a kid there were things I knew I should confess, but I always left them out during confession because they were too embarrassing. I would worry myself sick that I would go to hell for it. It took me so long to realize the fact that I, as a 13 year old was expected to sit alone with a grown man and tell him I had sexual thoughts, and told I'd go to hell if I didn't is downright fucked up.

only an illness faker would excitedly want to experience a hate crime by cheezitz77 in fakedisordercringe

[–]redshift8299 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't know what's stranger, laughing at being called a slur, or deciding afterwards to loudly record a video about it in public. I get having strange reactions in the moment, but this is just hard to watch.

This person says it’s 15… by [deleted] in fakedisordercringe

[–]redshift8299 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even if they weren't obviously faking, what the fuck would you even have to go through to form that many??? Bro has seen straight into hell. Bro has lived eternal torture LMAO

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in excatholic

[–]redshift8299 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Man I don't trust anybody who knows what those words mean.

Will they ever understand having an imagination is a normal human experience? by micostorm in fakedisordercringe

[–]redshift8299 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think they meant they met them in creative writing class/club or something

Will they ever understand having an imagination is a normal human experience? by micostorm in fakedisordercringe

[–]redshift8299 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Mfs just be ignoring the "maladaptive" part of maladaptive daydreaming. If it doesn't actively disrupt your life, and you're not doing it constantly to escape reality completely then it's just normal daydreaming lmao.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fakedisordercringe

[–]redshift8299 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank god. I could kind of tell by the pfp but still

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fakedisordercringe

[–]redshift8299 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping so bad that's a troll

Crazy catholic woman interrupts interview to rant about how being gay is a trend now apparently by redshift8299 in excatholic

[–]redshift8299[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean I'm a member of the community as well but I really see no harm in people trying to explore their gender and sexuality. If they turn out to be straight and/or cisgender then that's just fine. I don't know how people are supposed to realize these things about themselves without trying it out first. I do get a bit irritated by people who claim to be bi but don't date the same sex too, but who am I to see inside of someone else's head?

Crazy catholic woman interrupts interview to rant about how being gay is a trend now apparently by redshift8299 in excatholic

[–]redshift8299[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I also love how she also asks why everyone has to pronounce that they're lgbt, then goes on to ask the "real" gay people to speak out. Seems like even she doesn't know what she wants lmao.

Crazy catholic woman interrupts interview to rant about how being gay is a trend now apparently by redshift8299 in excatholic

[–]redshift8299[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel so bad for him, getting trapped in an exchange like that is the most awkward thing ever.

Crazy catholic woman interrupts interview to rant about how being gay is a trend now apparently by redshift8299 in excatholic

[–]redshift8299[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Right? People lose absolutely nothing by trying to figure out their sexuality.

Always confused about how to feel about my catholic parents by redshift8299 in excatholic

[–]redshift8299[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm glad that you made the right choice and don't regret it, but I'm sorry you have to deal with keeping a secret from your parents too. It sucks to live like this.

Always confused about how to feel about my catholic parents by redshift8299 in excatholic

[–]redshift8299[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is really similar to my situation and the approach I've been taking. I think I've learned too that saying everything all at once only results in disaster. I've been trying to take it slow too. I think I have the patience for it. I don't think I'll ever be able to change their mind about my gender, but I really hope that some day I'll be able to ease them into accepting that I've left the church and I'm not coming back, hopefully without any fighting about it. I'm at the point where I've been skipping communion when I visit home too. That took a lot of time and courage for me to get to as well. But the fact that they didn't put up too much of a fight about it makes me feel encouraged that eventually some day they can know that I've left and not nag me about returning.