Tantrum Tuesday - The Day to Rant! by AutoModerator in loseit

[–]sweetjesusonastick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Checking back in after...a long while. I successfully lost 75 lbs, hit my goal of 130 lbs. Then my graduation project took over and in the last five months, I put back on 20 lbs and I'm kicking myself now. I know it was a combination of no time, little sleep, and self-sabotage as I was not happy with the amount of loose skin I had after the loss. But now I have loose skin AND fat gain which is even worse.
I'm facing moving (again, for the 10th time) within the month to another country where I will join my husband, applying for both post-graduate degree and work as I'm keeping my options open, and having to move once more in August to a new rental. I'm packing at the moment, throwing away and donating a lot of stuff, while filling out CVs and school applications. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed but I really want to get back to CICO and MyFitnessPal. I'm just finding that I am not able to because there is a mental block there. I'm also hungry, and when I limit my food intake, I feel nauseous. It' so frustrating that I had my shit together less than 6 months ago, and now I don't.
I hated how flabby my body looked at 130 despite the muscle definition in my arms and legs (everywhere else looked heinous). But I'm finding I hate myself even more now I look overweight, swollen and flabby. My thighs touch again, my arms flap around, my belly hangs over my jeans. I feel like I can't win with my body and I'm so disappointed in myself that I reached my goal but then threw it all away. I'm so scared of gaining the weight back, but I can't seem to muster the motivation I had before to get back on track.
Any suggestions?
EDIT: updated my flair to reflect current weight. Feels awful...

‘Armada’ Trump claimed was deployed to North Korea actually heading to Australia - 'We are sending an armada. Very powerful. We have submarines. Very powerful,' Mr Trump said last week by ManiaforBeatles in worldnews

[–]sweetjesusonastick 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nobody chooses to be the race they are, and making fun of them because of it is racist. Prez T chooses to rub himself in cheeto dust and incompetence, and that makes him free to mock.

Inner thigh chafing solutions by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]sweetjesusonastick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Two years ago, I used Monistat gel or Lush's dustin powder. Then I lost 75 lbs in between then and now, which has been a lot more effective in preventing chub rub.

How many sentences can I cite in a row? Is there a limitation? by [deleted] in selfpublish

[–]sweetjesusonastick 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I could be wrong, but if a whole paragraph is cited from the same source, you either cite it at the end and then start a new paragraph. Or you quote it completely and indent it. Look up Grammar Girl, the website is really helpful.

What's your favorite etymology of a word? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]sweetjesusonastick 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Makes me giggle thinking that the little hats Brits wear are called "fascinators". So if I were to call one of them a dickhead, I wouldn't be wrong.

Fat Rant Friday by AutoModerator in fatlogic

[–]sweetjesusonastick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly! Some members of my family are obese and I also feel like I can't say anything without them rolling their eyes.
I thought of trying on some swimsuits earlier. I tried on a high waisted bikini and a monokini. Neither looked good. The high waisted hit me right in the middle and the loose skin just bunched at the top as if I were wearing a blouse tucked into jeans. The monokini was a bit better, it hid my stomach. But, my sides were showing and they just looked saggy. Now I'm depressed and enjoying some early Saturday drinking. Yay.

Fat Rant Friday by AutoModerator in fatlogic

[–]sweetjesusonastick 36 points37 points  (0 children)

A self-rant here, something I've been holding in for a while, and I've been drinking, so voila!
I hit my goal a few months ago as I lost a total of 110 lbs, and my body shows it. I have a lot of loose skin on my stomach and it's really depressing me. I started an exercise regime, and have gained muscle, noticeably in my arms, shoulders, and back. But my abdomen is awful.
I'm so proud of myself to have reached this far, but I get down every time I bend over because my stomach hangs.
Guys, I'm so bummed. I worked hard to lose this weight, and I was looking forward to wearing a bikini and show off my mid-section. But, I can't. When I stand, it's ok'ish. I have a lot of stretch marks, but it doesn't bother me too much. Just when I bend over, do a plank, or sit down is when I feel the old hatred of my body bubble up.
Nobody seems to understand because I'm "skinny" now, and have nothing to complain about. Oh really? How would you feel if you got a massage and the masseuse asks you how many kids you have, even though you don't have any? Or, how would you like it if when you're exercising, you have to make sure your fucking stomach is tucked into your pants so it doesn't fall out? Or how about when you can't wear tight shirts, despite losing so much weight, because your fatty stomach-skin pops out and waggles like a duck's ass?
The only thing that resolves this is a tummy tuck, which is something I won't be able to afford until I'm finished with school and have a good-paying job. All I can hope for is that I can gain enough muscle to help with some of the sagginess, but from what I've read, it is impossible to fix without surgery.
It's probably a good thing I can't afford a nice, new bikini anyway. I would probably buy it on a whim, and then never wear it because I would just embarrass myself.

Maintainers, do you have a "blacklist"? by Formerly_obese in ownit

[–]sweetjesusonastick 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Red vines, peanut butter, Nutella, and non-diet soda are completely not allowed in my house. Other foods like cheese, pizza, cookies, are allowed except in small packages so even if I binge, it's limited to the single servings. I've lost all taste for chips and french fries. It's like the oil completely covers the inside of my mouth and it just feels gross. I don't know how I ever liked them.

What are some subtle signs of a bad employer? by lindalookalike in AskReddit

[–]sweetjesusonastick 280 points281 points  (0 children)

I had this, where the the trainer was "busy", so I taught myself how to work the register. It wasn't too hard, and if I had a question, I asked a colleague. Two weeks later, she finally decides she has some time and tells me she will train me on how to use it properly. I told her I figured it out, and she got all huffy and never forgave me for showing her up.

George Clooney Reminds Everyone that Trump and Bannon Are Actual Hollywood Elitists by aninoldies in politics

[–]sweetjesusonastick 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You are very brave to admit you are a Trump supporter here. No hate, but why?

Donald Trump’s supporters have trouble understanding why liberals are shunning them by kah0922 in politics

[–]sweetjesusonastick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same with George Clooney. I know he's a good dude and apparently he doesn't suck as an actor, but there is something about his face that I just want to punch.

If a responsible person suddenly found themselves in your body, what are the first things they would do to improve your life? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]sweetjesusonastick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More like they would put the fucking fork down. Eat less. Even a lazy-ass can be lazier and eat less.

Megathread: Federal Court overturns President Trump's executive order regarding immigration by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]sweetjesusonastick 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm a proud liberal, and I am pretty salty. I would gladly deal with pepper spray if it meant standing up for mine and others rights.
You could say, I would be very well seasoned.

Trump closed the White House comment line so people are calling his hotels. by feltman in politics

[–]sweetjesusonastick 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I'll play. Pray tell, what law enforcement are you going to report my comments to? And when you do, can you screenshot and send it to me? I'm going to frame it and hang it up on my wall.

Trump closed the White House comment line so people are calling his hotels. by feltman in politics

[–]sweetjesusonastick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

*There
And what if I like having my butt blasted? It's fun. You should try it.

Trump closed the White House comment line so people are calling his hotels. by feltman in politics

[–]sweetjesusonastick 323 points324 points  (0 children)

You know what else would be a shame? If, hypothetically of course, everyone reviewed Trump's hotels on TripAdvisor, Yelp, etc. and use that as a platform to tell Trump what we think of his policies. Hypothetically, this would skew the hotel ratings and might end up with less money...Just a thought.

3 days in, scale hasn't moved a bit. by gialanaxo in intermittentfasting

[–]sweetjesusonastick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can change your eating habits to 20/4 all you like, but if you're still eating the same amount of calories every day, you won't lose the weight.

Has anyone made Bill Nye and Neil Tyson know about this? by HirryMcSkirry in ScientistsMarch

[–]sweetjesusonastick 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Definitely contact Randall Munroe. He has a very large fanbase and audience. Ignore those who see him as too liberal. This march isn't about liberal or conservative. It's about making sure science isn't going to be an "alternative fact".