I went 8 miles on my treadmill yesterday! I took a short break in the middle. My knees were pretty tender for the last mile, but I feel totally fine today. Compared to my high weight where after mile three, my leg would start aching like it wanted to detatch from my body and I'd have a swollen, tender knee and ankle for days afterwards (legit sometimes limping), this feels awesome.
Rant: I dislike Instagram ads pretty much all the time, but for some reason the algorithm thinks I'm plus sized so I get a lot of ads for clothing brands that cater specifically to plus size women.
It's weird when people insist on you taking food or drink. I get trying to be friendly, kind, whatever, but they don't know your dietary needs or restrictions.
Like some reasons aren't accepted by coworkers, family, or acquaintances. Someone is handing out cookies? "Sorry, they look great, but I'm vegan/allergic to (whatever typical cookie ingredient", sometimes they pivot to asking asinine questions about your restriction but they accept you can't have a cookie. "Sorry, I don't have the room/I'm fasting/I'm dieting"? They take it as a personal rejection. You're rejecting their hospitality, their efforts, their friendship. It's annoying.
My wedding is on Friday. I'm really stoked that I started taking my health so seriously a few years ago and I get to celebrate this moment in the best physical and emotional shape I've ever been in in my adult life. It'll be nice to look at the photos and like what I see.
So I don't recommend this, but I did take it constantly (but I think at half dose) for about 3 months straight when I was in my early 20s, and I didn't notice any negative side effects (other than staining some underwear).
It's so audacious! We had 3 people try to add plus one's or extra guests (one was a faux pas on our part, I wasn't aware of a guests partner, but they added her to the website without talking to me or my fiance, the other two were single guests trying to bring friends). Like there was no language on the invite to suggest that that was appropriate and in our Q&A the first question (under the RSVP deadline) was us saying we cannot extend plus ones to single guests and to MESSAGE US if we forgot a partner so we can add them to the list.
omg I've been having a reoccurring dream where I forget to tell our photographer where the wedding is. A few nights ago I had the dream again and I was like, "The dream came true!!" very meta. I am 2 months out and am sure the dreams will get more stressful, ha!
I'm probably going to end up hanging out in the restaurant, I'll just ask for a spot away from the door in case some of my guests come wandering in. A privacy tent would be okay if it was a shorter wait, but we have half an hour to kill!
I posted this in another sub but it got downvoted and ignored: why are bags of dry legumes so off calorie-wise from the USDA listings? The nutrition facts for the bag of black beans I have has them listed at 280~ cal per 100g dry, but the USDA has them listed near 350 cal.
Dude I about had a heart attack at some blatantly mislabeled wheat berries. The facts were clearly meant to be per 100 grams but a serving was listed as 0.2 cups.
I use the USDA facts, but it's consistent with every brand of beans I see (and with every type of bean/legume).. the package is significantly less than the food database. 🤷🏻♀️
I get married in 11 days, and I needed this. Thank you. I get really in my head about being a perfect hostess (and what is a wedding if not the biggest most important party I'll ever throw?) and it's gotten in the way of me doing what I actually want at times. But yeah, I don't need to put the pressure of 80 people having a good day solely on me. I just need to have a good day with my new spouse.
I got a ninja Creami! I’ve only used it once so far but 👌🏻 pretty happy with it. I side eyed the prevalence of protein ice cream recipes but honestly I think I might give a couple a try now. It feels nice having a new food project.
I put a Creami on my wedding registry and have told myself it's the first purchase we make after getting wedding cash if no one just outright buys it for us. As a vegan, ice cream is expensive, and good luck finding a low-cal or high protein (let alone both!) option that doesn't have an awful taste or texture.
Back in my more piratey days, when I just kinda downloaded MP3s and hoped I didn't get a virus, the copy of Pink's "Raise Your Glass" that I got had a radio announcer deep booming voice intro the song in spanish, and it repeated about halfway through the song (in the lead up to the second chorus) and I never knew what that was about. So you've solved a mystery today.
A clinical diagnosis of anorexia nervosa has underweight as one of its symptoms. There is also atypical AN, which has all of the other symptoms (including rapid weight loss - this is important), but the patient hasn't lost weight down to underweight yet.
There's also "eating disorder not otherwise specified" or ENDOS, which usually follows a pattern or excessive restriction followed by uncontrolled intake, which results in slower weight loss, maintenance, or slow gain (compared to AN, AA, or Binging, which would result in rapid weight loss or gain). Binging also typically has short restriction periods, or the person suffering may try to "compensate" by skipping meals.
Rave: I'm LOVING my treadmill. It's so nice. I've been spending my lunch breaks away from my desk just doing an easy breezy 30 minutes. I think it offsets the "work from home" aspect of my desk job.
For sure. I addressed people specifically, did not include the words "and guest", and my top question in the Q&A page was that we are not able to accommodate plus ones for single guests and I had no less than 3 people try to invite a friend (without asking!). People make all sorts of assumptions around wedding invites..
Confession.... Been at my goal weight for over a year now and enjoying it. But first time after this and the pandemic that I took a trip to the 'happiest place on earth'. Ate a lot of food that I don't normally eat especially sweets everyday. Never thought I would say that I can't wait to get home to eat Just salads, vegetables and some fruits. I think my only saving grace has been drinking water Only and the many 20-25,000 steps per day...🙏
100% feel you. I tend to just allow myself whatever on vacations, and because I used to be quite overweight my eyes can be bigger than my stomach and I get a little FOMO when it comes to missing a culinary experience/amazing bakery/etc, so by the time my vacations end I feel a little ick and dream about just having wholesome veg and light meals and simplicity.
YES. I always thought people who said “weddings will show you who your real friends are” were just being dramatic 😂 Never in a million years did I ever think certain friendships would fizzle over my wedding but it’s totally happening. I’m the type of person where if you’re my best friend, we’re besties for life… but I’m realizing there are “best friends” who actually aren’t that great of friends to me. There’s one woman who was going to be a bridesmaid but hasn’t even said a word to me about getting engaged. It’s just mind boggling. At first I thought I was just being selfish - I don’t ever want to come across like I’m making everything about me - but the more things have happened the more I’ve realized there are certain people I’ve really just been putting way more effort into than I should have.
Absolutely! I think it has to do with putting yourself first for such an extended period of time, it helps you see if certain people are more "fair weather" friends, or if their friendship is more of a drain on you than a joy. It's not ending in big fights and tears and broken hearts, but in long overdue observations and acceptance. I prefer the fizzle to a fight.
I've been the friend on both sides (am now the one that reaches out.) I won't go into details, but just want to say that losing (through deaths) a large number of people in a short period of time has shown me that I want to make sure the people I love know I care. If that means I say "I love you" mor than most or am constantly the one to reach out and check in with folks, I'm okay with it. I've made my peace. For me, it's when the reaching out is ignored or getting together no longer feels like we're connecting anymore - that's when I let them go.
You put it in words so nicely, I feel like I don't connect as well to these people anymore (especially because they don't often come when I extend invitations to hang out), and I think the season has passed. And it can take away from my enjoyment of hosting or planning group activities because I end up overextending myself by trying to accommodate for too-large groups, and it is neglectful of the people that I still consider close.
I went 8 miles on my treadmill yesterday! I took a short break in the middle. My knees were pretty tender for the last mile, but I feel totally fine today. Compared to my high weight where after mile three, my leg would start aching like it wanted to detatch from my body and I'd have a swollen, tender knee and ankle for days afterwards (legit sometimes limping), this feels awesome.
Congrats on the 8 miles and not feeling terrible! Such a good feeling.
My fiance did, and I think that's going to be my next run at it :)
Rant: I dislike Instagram ads pretty much all the time, but for some reason the algorithm thinks I'm plus sized so I get a lot of ads for clothing brands that cater specifically to plus size women.
It's weird when people insist on you taking food or drink. I get trying to be friendly, kind, whatever, but they don't know your dietary needs or restrictions.
Like some reasons aren't accepted by coworkers, family, or acquaintances. Someone is handing out cookies? "Sorry, they look great, but I'm vegan/allergic to (whatever typical cookie ingredient", sometimes they pivot to asking asinine questions about your restriction but they accept you can't have a cookie. "Sorry, I don't have the room/I'm fasting/I'm dieting"? They take it as a personal rejection. You're rejecting their hospitality, their efforts, their friendship. It's annoying.
That dress is simply marvelous!
Thanks! I bought a couple other patterns from the maker that I want to try as well :)
So cute! And the scalloped edging for the hem looks great!
Thank you! I don't usually make wearable items but this was a fun challenge.
My wedding is on Friday. I'm really stoked that I started taking my health so seriously a few years ago and I get to celebrate this moment in the best physical and emotional shape I've ever been in in my adult life. It'll be nice to look at the photos and like what I see.
Is this the app that thought 10 Brazil nuts were around 850 calories?
So I don't recommend this, but I did take it constantly (but I think at half dose) for about 3 months straight when I was in my early 20s, and I didn't notice any negative side effects (other than staining some underwear).
It's times like these I'm glad no one looks at Myspace anymore.
It's so audacious! We had 3 people try to add plus one's or extra guests (one was a faux pas on our part, I wasn't aware of a guests partner, but they added her to the website without talking to me or my fiance, the other two were single guests trying to bring friends). Like there was no language on the invite to suggest that that was appropriate and in our Q&A the first question (under the RSVP deadline) was us saying we cannot extend plus ones to single guests and to MESSAGE US if we forgot a partner so we can add them to the list.
omg I've been having a reoccurring dream where I forget to tell our photographer where the wedding is. A few nights ago I had the dream again and I was like, "The dream came true!!" very meta. I am 2 months out and am sure the dreams will get more stressful, ha!
I'm probably going to end up hanging out in the restaurant, I'll just ask for a spot away from the door in case some of my guests come wandering in. A privacy tent would be okay if it was a shorter wait, but we have half an hour to kill!
I posted this in another sub but it got downvoted and ignored: why are bags of dry legumes so off calorie-wise from the USDA listings? The nutrition facts for the bag of black beans I have has them listed at 280~ cal per 100g dry, but the USDA has them listed near 350 cal.
Dude I about had a heart attack at some blatantly mislabeled wheat berries. The facts were clearly meant to be per 100 grams but a serving was listed as 0.2 cups.
I use the USDA facts, but it's consistent with every brand of beans I see (and with every type of bean/legume).. the package is significantly less than the food database. 🤷🏻♀️
https://apracticalwedding.com/your-wedding-is-not-show/
I get married in 11 days, and I needed this. Thank you. I get really in my head about being a perfect hostess (and what is a wedding if not the biggest most important party I'll ever throw?) and it's gotten in the way of me doing what I actually want at times. But yeah, I don't need to put the pressure of 80 people having a good day solely on me. I just need to have a good day with my new spouse.
I got a ninja Creami! I’ve only used it once so far but 👌🏻 pretty happy with it. I side eyed the prevalence of protein ice cream recipes but honestly I think I might give a couple a try now. It feels nice having a new food project.
I put a Creami on my wedding registry and have told myself it's the first purchase we make after getting wedding cash if no one just outright buys it for us. As a vegan, ice cream is expensive, and good luck finding a low-cal or high protein (let alone both!) option that doesn't have an awful taste or texture.
Totally understandable plan lol. My dad has been trying to get me for years and I kept turning him down 🤦♀️ what was I thinking!
Like, worst case scenario, I make bad ice cream that only cost $2 for ingredients rather than $7+ at the grocery store haha
Hi! I'm also type-A! I make my packing lists like, a week and a half in advance for a 3 day weekend in driving distance from home.
The talking over was the worst part.
Back in my more piratey days, when I just kinda downloaded MP3s and hoped I didn't get a virus, the copy of Pink's "Raise Your Glass" that I got had a radio announcer deep booming voice intro the song in spanish, and it repeated about halfway through the song (in the lead up to the second chorus) and I never knew what that was about. So you've solved a mystery today.
Booch, miso, and all of row 3! I like them good good bacterias
A clinical diagnosis of anorexia nervosa has underweight as one of its symptoms. There is also atypical AN, which has all of the other symptoms (including rapid weight loss - this is important), but the patient hasn't lost weight down to underweight yet.
There's also "eating disorder not otherwise specified" or ENDOS, which usually follows a pattern or excessive restriction followed by uncontrolled intake, which results in slower weight loss, maintenance, or slow gain (compared to AN, AA, or Binging, which would result in rapid weight loss or gain). Binging also typically has short restriction periods, or the person suffering may try to "compensate" by skipping meals.
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I would love a list of the ones you've already read!
Rave: I'm LOVING my treadmill. It's so nice. I've been spending my lunch breaks away from my desk just doing an easy breezy 30 minutes. I think it offsets the "work from home" aspect of my desk job.
it’s a small business nobody would even know.
I saw in another comment you live in my neck of the woods. Was in a food cart on the east side of the river?
Naw, it was before I was aware of the crimes sub.
No matter what wording you use, some people are just going to be rude and bring whoever they want…
For sure. I addressed people specifically, did not include the words "and guest", and my top question in the Q&A page was that we are not able to accommodate plus ones for single guests and I had no less than 3 people try to invite a friend (without asking!). People make all sorts of assumptions around wedding invites..
Confession.... Been at my goal weight for over a year now and enjoying it. But first time after this and the pandemic that I took a trip to the 'happiest place on earth'. Ate a lot of food that I don't normally eat especially sweets everyday. Never thought I would say that I can't wait to get home to eat Just salads, vegetables and some fruits. I think my only saving grace has been drinking water Only and the many 20-25,000 steps per day...🙏
100% feel you. I tend to just allow myself whatever on vacations, and because I used to be quite overweight my eyes can be bigger than my stomach and I get a little FOMO when it comes to missing a culinary experience/amazing bakery/etc, so by the time my vacations end I feel a little ick and dream about just having wholesome veg and light meals and simplicity.
Wait I love peas and this looks like so much volume. Genius!
YES. I always thought people who said “weddings will show you who your real friends are” were just being dramatic 😂 Never in a million years did I ever think certain friendships would fizzle over my wedding but it’s totally happening. I’m the type of person where if you’re my best friend, we’re besties for life… but I’m realizing there are “best friends” who actually aren’t that great of friends to me. There’s one woman who was going to be a bridesmaid but hasn’t even said a word to me about getting engaged. It’s just mind boggling. At first I thought I was just being selfish - I don’t ever want to come across like I’m making everything about me - but the more things have happened the more I’ve realized there are certain people I’ve really just been putting way more effort into than I should have.
Absolutely! I think it has to do with putting yourself first for such an extended period of time, it helps you see if certain people are more "fair weather" friends, or if their friendship is more of a drain on you than a joy. It's not ending in big fights and tears and broken hearts, but in long overdue observations and acceptance. I prefer the fizzle to a fight.
I've been the friend on both sides (am now the one that reaches out.) I won't go into details, but just want to say that losing (through deaths) a large number of people in a short period of time has shown me that I want to make sure the people I love know I care. If that means I say "I love you" mor than most or am constantly the one to reach out and check in with folks, I'm okay with it. I've made my peace. For me, it's when the reaching out is ignored or getting together no longer feels like we're connecting anymore - that's when I let them go.
You put it in words so nicely, I feel like I don't connect as well to these people anymore (especially because they don't often come when I extend invitations to hang out), and I think the season has passed. And it can take away from my enjoyment of hosting or planning group activities because I end up overextending myself by trying to accommodate for too-large groups, and it is neglectful of the people that I still consider close.