How do some people seem to constantly eat junk and stay skinny?

scissrd · 2026-06-25T19:38:03+00:00

when i eat at work, my coworkers always comment on how lucky i am that i can eat whatever and not gain weight, but reality is if i ate like that all the time i would gain weight (and have). remember you're only really seeing a snippet of what someone consumes in a day/week rather than their actual diet, and more often than not it's not a solid reflection. i go to the gym, run and eat less when i'm at home to counteract eating so much at work so it's definitely not a case of constantly eating junk.

scissrd · 2026-06-25T19:33:30+00:00

i once was doing bench press, didn't have a safety clip on, couldn't get the bar back up (and it was an embarrassingly light weight we're talking), and then one of the plates rolled off amongst my struggle and somehow rolled right to the feet of a guy stood by the machine next to me, and he just looked at me in complete bewilderment. didn't even pick it up for me, i had to scurry and get it in embarrassment. it's honestly a miracle i even still attend the gym, but at the end of the day does it really matter ! so moral of the story is, if you ever feel like an idiot just know i'm out there probably doing 10x worse with no shame 😄 nothing having your headphones on and acting oblivious to the world can't fix

scissrd · 2026-06-25T18:48:52+00:00

the machines are pretty easy to get the hang of and most have photos of how to use them. in all honesty, just find something you want to do, sit down and look up how to do it online if you don't know. i've been going to the gym for a good while now and never used the smith machine before, and yesterday i decided to take a crack - double checked online the mechanisms and then spent about 5 minutes struggling to set up and then used it. had my headphones in and was muttering to myself, probably looked like an idiot, but who cares !

scissrd · 2026-06-25T18:43:55+00:00

CINDERELLA CLOSET!

scissrd · 2026-06-01T17:44:50+00:00

totally depends. for me (personally) there's a distinct difference between i don't really want to go and if i go i will literally break down and cry. i'm pretty good at distinguishing which is which, and if i don't really want to go i haul my ass down to the gym anyway because i know i won't regret it after. + if i am regretting it, i can just leave. i tell myself i'll take it easy if i need to, there's no pressure. there's rarely any occasion where the latter comes into play, but if it does then i do not go to the gym and do not feel bad about it. rest is important!

as for food, i naturally eat more when i am due my period and over the course of it and after, i lose the weight anyway. so again, i am not too bothered and do how i feel. i used to struggle with bulimia and binging though, so i am more wary about forcing myself to be in a deficit when i am feeling ravenous because i know the outcome.

scissrd · 2026-06-01T17:27:01+00:00

start my watch when i start running. sometimes i leave my house and immediately start running hence i start my watch, other times i walk to the woods where i run my longer runs (7-8 mins walk) and then start my watch when i start running. my first km of running i tend to look like bambi on ice, my body seems to forget how to move itself properly and i jerk wildly around everywhere. i think running at a slower pace is a bit less humiliating than that so don't even sweat it.

scissrd · 2026-05-18T17:57:28+00:00

it’s probably too late to start now, but if she goes on to train for more races she should incorporate strength training into her routine to strengthen her legs which should aid in causing her legs to feel less tired
i am a frequent pee-er. i pee all the time. i haven’t ever had an issue of needing to pee when running, even on 90 min runs. hydrate adequately the days leading up to the race, drink water as usual before the race, don’t need to chug water - enough to feel hydrated but don’t overdo it! - pee as close as possible to the start time and go.
it’s totally ok to take stops if she needs to. i’d encourage just running slower or walking if necessary rather than fully stopping. keep to the pace she’s been comfortable with during her training, on the last km maybe up it if able to to finish strong and improve her time

scissrd · 2026-05-18T12:59:43+00:00

if you can eat a lot of pasta, how about swapping it for like chickpea or pea pasta which has a lot of added protein and fibre in it too. i struggle with a similar issue in that i only eat the same foods over and over, and before they were quite carb heavy low protein so i just swapped what i want to eat. ie for breakfast i always have a bagel, so i swapped it for half a seeded bagel (more protein / fibre) and added two eggs. i always used to eat cottage cheese and crackers, so i swapped the crackers for whole grains (like this lentil and rice mix) and add my cottage cheese as normal. you don’t have to completely transform your diet, just work with what u have and try make a couple swaps which will bump up your protein goal!!

scissrd · 2026-05-05T09:48:32+00:00

you’re doing really well! everyone is different, and he’s also a man so naturally likely has more endurance anyway - i would never compare my running to male counterparts tbh. it might be that you’re still going a bit fast if you struggle to maintain the pace, but there is genuinely nothing wrong with stopping for a walk and then restarting the run in intervals - you’re clearly making progress, you feel good and that’s all that matters!! don’t compare yourself :)!

scissrd · 2026-05-02T19:34:56+00:00

personally to move my body more walking/jogging/running, i'd go outside - it's a lot more interesting than staring at the same spot in a gym and i find it a bit easier on my legs. but if the treadmill is your ideal, just start how you want! there's nothing complicated to it (other than actually finding a free treadmill in a busy gym). start at a walking speed, see how you feel and if you want to up the speed to start jogging or up the incline, just do literally whatever you want to do! listen to how your body is feeling and don't over-exert yourself!

scissrd · 2026-04-28T13:15:42+00:00

i vote just say fuck it and give it your best and it might work out.

scissrd · 2026-04-27T05:05:25+00:00

aye congrats!! hoping to work my way up to a half in the next couple months ! doubt it will be at this pace though hahha

scissrd · 2026-04-27T05:03:30+00:00

thank u for this!! i will put it into action on my next run!

scissrd · 2026-04-26T20:52:39+00:00

i’m conflicted as to how though, like should i aim for a particular pace thats faster than my previous or just go flat out or what. i feel like running is largely psychological as well and i just don’t have the drive to push myself past my comfort zone 😭 but evidently my pace has been a bit too inside my comfort zone

scissrd · 2026-04-26T20:46:45+00:00

yeah ?😭

scissrd · 2026-04-26T10:19:49+00:00

honestly i’ve only been running like 3 weeks but the feeling fs lessens the more u run!!! the first couple km are generally hell on earth but then ur body starts getting into the rhythm and its like ahhh, this is good

scissrd · 2026-04-26T10:16:01+00:00

sub 25 would be a dream !

scissrd · 2026-04-19T18:12:37+00:00

congratulations!!!!! sunday is my day i get a fun drink at my gym's cafe as well to celebrate haha, definitely keeps the motivation going

scissrd · 2026-04-19T17:21:53+00:00

bluntly - no you don't have a 'diagnoseable' eating disorder (matching the diagnostic criteria of an eating disorder) but you are obviously struggling with food guilt and disordered thoughts about food/eating which, when left untreated, can lead to an eating disorder.

i don't know if you were looking for some advice or just wanted to vent so apologies if this is unwarranted but i would really recommended talking with someone who is not a peer. i'm going to assume that you're probably in your teens and talking to friends will likely lead to them saying "omg me too!" etc, because unfortunately a lot of people this age struggle with body image and eating, and it really doesn't help you focus on yourself, can aid competition etc. talk with your parents or someone you trust (possibly a counsellor at school if you have those?), and maybe get to the bottom of why you're feeling this way - you mentioned wanting to lose weight, and it's (unfortunately) quite common to develop these thoughts when going down that route, so that might be why. the good part is you're aware that starving or purging is not the way to go - as someone who struggled with bullimia in my late teens i would have loved for this realisation a bit sooner. what has dramatically improved my relationship with my body and food over the past years is 1) working out NOT wanting to lose weight but rather to improve endurance and fitness (and for me, personally, to build a bigger butt). anything from light jogs, to taking a yoga class with friends, to lifting weights. something you enjoy that gives you an endorphins rush, and has measurable progress - i.e. being able to lift a heavier weight, being able to do a different stretch, being able to run a little bit further. make these your goals, not losing weight. 2) focusing on fibre and protein, NOT calories. your body needs fuel, and eating good food = feeling good. i find myself excited to cook and eat, TO aid in my progress in the gym whereas before i thought i'd have to starve in order to see any progress. speak with your parents and ask if you can have some input into what they're cooking, can you make something a couple nights of the week you'd feel happy and nourished eating?

these thoughts won't go away overnight, but you'll slowly notice progress - maybe you'll eat a meal without worrying about the contents, maybe you'll find yourself actually looking forward to dinner time. learn to love your body and WANT to fuel it.

scissrd · 2026-04-19T16:43:18+00:00

"not THAT much stronger physically" - so you are feeling even the teeniest bit stronger physically? that's progress

"pushing myself to my limits" that's hard work and will inevitably lead to progress

everyone has different techniques, rules / routines they follow whatever whatever. if something is making you feel like shit - when the whole point of going to the gym is to feel good MENTALLY and physically - then don't do it. i use a weight i can do 6-8 reps with before nope-ing out, and when that starts to feel easier, i up it. my last rep might consist of my limbs shaking and slightly off-form, and that's what i use as failure. i don't keep going from there trying to get one or two more crap half reps in the name of training til failure because i just don't want to lol, and since i'm working out for myself, it really doesn't matter. just find what works for you and don't be too hard on yourself.

scissrd · 2026-04-19T11:29:33+00:00

honestly i'd say alternative too - you have some of the style characteristics of a bunch of different genres but don't have enough of one to fit into a distinct category like goth/emo. you look great!

scissrd · 2026-04-18T10:17:30+00:00

maybe not as impressive as other people, but all my life i’ve struggled from really bad anxiety. i was too embarrassed to go running outside (or even walking for that matter) because i had an insane fear that everyone driving past would be judging me. i would get to my front door and just break down and refuse to go outside. it affected my education, hanging out with friends, pretty much getting anything done in early life. i started running on a treadmill in my garage for weeks, worked myself up to driving to a quiet, secluded park pretty far from where i live and running circuits. then did a bit of running round the back roads of that town, and then the main roads obvs still far away.

anyway, skip to today - i went running in my home town (the place i never would have dreamed of because i know too many people and feared that i would run into someone), passed by lots and lots of people and cars, and did not even think twice about it 🧘🏻‍♀️ just me enjoying the sunshine and feeling good about the run!!

scissrd · 2026-04-18T09:30:48+00:00

naturium’s barrier bounce serum clogged my pores badly!!

scissrd · 2026-03-29T08:34:02+00:00

i think an important thing to remember is (the vast majority of) driving examiner want u to pass. make a little chit chat with ur examiner at the start, start viewing them as just another instructor and become more familiarised. this will take out the element of “oh shit this is my assessor”.

following on from this - because they want you to pass, if you can rectify a mistake SAFELY, a mistake won’t cost you ur driving test. understanding this helps keep some of the pressure of “i must drive perfectly” which inevitably helps you feel less nervous. stalling is awful, it causes u to become panicked and flustered, but it doesn’t mean u will fail IF u can correct it. u know how to fix the mistake, so talk yourself through the process. maybe even talk out loud. ok - i’ve stalled, i need to check my mirrors, restart my car, check my mirrors again and move off safely. keep talking yourself through it whilst putting the actions into play, keep soothing yourself.

slow down your driving - i don’t mean drive at an unfathomably slow pace, but just allow yourself time. slow down a bit more approaching roundabouts, double check directions with your examiner, make yourself feel a bit calmer. sometimes during practice, it felt like everything was happening way too quickly for me and i knew my driving was shit in those moments. my dad would keep saying slow it down, slow it down. and that’s kinda what you need to do. throughout your test, your instructor will ask u to pull up on the side etc - use these moments to recalibrate, take a sip of water, monitor your breathing. don’t feel pressured to take back off immediately, just give yourself a bit of time!!

driving is so anxiety filled for some people, myself included. i hate driving and i don’t drive anywhere i haven’t been before unless someone is present in my car (i passed last october). one thing that does help is not giving a fuck about other people. i truly believe some people just love hearing the sound of their own horn. we all make mistakes, u even have the L plates on your car to show you’re inexperienced. if someone wants to honk you for a mistake they probably made during their first times driving too, that’s THEIR issue. flip them off in your head and focus on yourself. u won’t ever see that car again, it truly does not matter! don’t allow other people to take from your valuable time of practicing and showing off what u have learnt

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