#Diet and Exercise Combo

[diabetesreversalprograminindia]

Which is Better for Weight Loss: Nutrition or Exercise?

This article is originally published on Freedom from Diabetes website, available here. Weight loss is a complex journey aimed at achieving a healthier lifestyle by reducing excess body fat to reach a specific weight or body composition. People embark on this journey for various reasons, such as improving overall health, boosting self-esteem, or addressing medical issues.

Let's discuss and understand the respective roles of these two factors in the process of shedding excess pounds: Nutrition:

Calorie Control: Generally weight loss depends on burning more calories than you consume. Nutrition is the key, as adjusting your diet makes it easier to control calorie intake.

Quality Matters: Diet should be proper. Eating nutrient base foods that provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber not only supports weight loss but also promotes overall health.

Portion Control: Being mindful of portion sizes can prevent overeating, a common cause of weight gain. A balanced diet with controlled portions can help maintain a calorie deficit.

Sustainable Changes: Crash diets or extreme restrictions are often short-lived and may result in weight regain.

Hormonal Balance: Certain foods can influence hormones related to hunger and satiety, making it easier to control cravings and avoid overeating.

Now to talk about Exercise for weight managment:

Calorie Expenditure: Physical activity helps you burn calories, contributing to the calorie deficit required for weight loss. Regular exercise can increase your daily energy expenditure.

Metabolism Boost: Muscle burns more calories at rest than fat. Strength training and cardio can build muscle and boost your metabolism.

Health Benefits: Exercise improved cardiovascular health, increased insulin sensitivity, and reduced stress. These benefits can indirectly support weight loss and overall well-being.

For weight loss, combining diet and exercise works best. Diet helps you lose weight initially by controlling calories, while exercise is key for keeping the weight off and staying healthy. To read more about this, please visit our Article. Also please connect with me on my website, Facebook page, and YouTube if you want to stay in touch or give me any feedback!

[yuribeam]

& listen to your body! you do not have any obligation to exercise if it would hurt you or even if you just don't want to. it's okay to rest, it's okay to be "lazy"

Shout out to fat people with chronic pain. Use that mobility aid, get yourself a tasty treat, and don't give a fuck what anyone else thinks. Your body deserves love and care no matter what!

[emmuowo]

after centuries (1 month) of hoarding images and being indecisive i finally return... preparing for artfight szn ;w;

lore tidbits and silly stuff under the cut 🪼

About Wakana:

Born and raised in Tokyo, but currently lives on campus in the student dorms.

Used to watch her cousin play volleyball when she was in middle school, but didn't start playing until she was in her first year of high school. Her technique isn't as great as it could be, but she's Just A Girl ™️and she's trying her best.

Known for looking aloof or 'harsh' despite her objectively pretty face. Friends and teammates know it's (mostly) really bad resting bitch face, and that she's actually quite expressive when she talks.

UNHINGED. The girl is a massive metalhead raised in a family of massive metalheads. Saying morbid, out-of-pocket shit comes naturally. She lives on a diet of coffee and convenience food, and sleeps a good 4 hours per night. She's also sporting quite a few bumps and bandages—a byproduct of volleyball, insomnia, and just a hint of reckless abandon!

Loves her little brother and has mild separation anxiety thinking about how he's doing without her there to look out for him.

Mommy Issues ™️and Gifted Kid Burnout ™️deadly combo

Previously had issues dealing with people and avoided social activities because she thought they were a waste of time. Had no real friends all through Elementary and Middle School, and it was only after joining the Girls' Volleyball Club that she realized how deprived she actually was. Her improvement as a player is intrinsically linked to her friendships with these girls, and she'll do the best she can to help them coast to victory.

Fluent in sign language (JSL) and can speak English decently. One of her club senpai has started teaching her French, but wrangling those pesky phonetics is harder than it looks.

May or may not be the girlfriend who broke up with Oikawa wahoo

Family: Father (Nobuharu), Younger Brother (Shirou), Older Cousin (Nagumo)

About Sakata Hanazaki:

Sakata Hanazaki International School is a K-12 school located in Sakata, Yamagata. Most of the students come from mixed families, are foreigners studying overseas, or are interested in leaving Japan to do the same.

The school itself is moderately sized, but only has a few classes per grade. There are on-campus accommodations for boarding students, but those who can are welcome to commute from home.

The Girls' and Boys' Volleyball Clubs are small, but always at odds with each other, fighting for practice space and resources. Rumour has it that the teams used to be civil with one another until a fight broke out between two girls. During an annual team-building exercise, the then-team captain and her vice captain realized they were both involved with a member of the boys' team. They got into an argument, which turned physical, then violent when one of them slipped on the flight of stairs they were running up and brought at least two other girls down with her. From that day forward, boys were the enemy.

(The current team captains on both sides have since moved on past this and are civil with each other again, but the 2nd and 1st years who were pitted against each other don't know this lol)

The school's name, Sakata Hanazaki, is often shortened by the students and nicknamed 'Sakana' (Fish), because it's shorter, and also the nearby port always makes the air smell fishy.

Motifs: Jellyfish, Flowers, Seaside Towns, Ports, Beaches, Fish

if you read this far THANK U ;w; i've been thinking about wakana as my own little personal project since i started rewatching haikyuu this past winter and spring, and i really like how she's come along ^^ i picture her as having her own little side-story/side-narrative within the haikyuu universe while everyone is following the plot, so for now she's just doing her thing uwu

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[itsrecoverytimebitch-blog]

Ridiculously long post of depression tips

In the words from some of my favorite books, people and games:

"Road to recovery is a long one, but you will make it." - Volition from Disco Elysium

"Be selfish. Be brave." - Babel

"You can and you will make it." - Someone I know

This will be a ridiculously long post as I'm trying to put everything I know/have learnt over the years on it, so might break it into parts if need be. I'm not a doctor, but fellow survivor and this is what I've found useful. Take what you need from the post. WE GOT THIS!

Basic self care

Crucial. Important. In some cases, life or death.

I will include the obvious tips and some random specific ones.

Sleep

It literally heals your mind when got right. Some things to make it happen:

Go to bed and wake up at the same time. Even if insomnia keeps you awake, stay consistent with the bed times.

Give yourself ridiculous amount of time for the rest. When I'm bad and in recovery, I start prepping for sleep at 8pm. People will not mind, they might be a bit surprised at first, but it's not really their business.

Be firm with yourself about technology before bed. I strive for putting my mobile off for the night, and only look at it AFTER I've had my morning coffee.

Really long walk and some kind of sleepy tea of your choice is an EXCELLENT combo for good rest.

Sleep is also tied to other basic self care, so you need to be doing all of it - but good news, more you do the easier it gets because you get better.

If you fuck up any of these points - say, stay until 3pm on your phone looking at memes - don't beat yourself up (even if that's the natural thing you'll want to do when you're suffering from depression), but don't give in either, thinking that letting yourself KEEP doing this is self care and being merciful on yourself. No. If you fuck up, it is okay and human, but KEEP AT IT. Think of all the process you've made so far despite the fuck up. Keep going. Don't let yourself get discouraged by one or few fuck ups, but make it a top priority to get back on track. You will make it. You deserve a good life and sleep will definitely help.

Food

Making food while depressed is exhausting. You need to choose the ingredients, buy them, then make the food. And your depression might tell you lies, such as what's the point and I don't deserve to eat well. But they are lies! You do deserve it. It is important to do this right to not get into financial ruin, and keep a healthy diet. This is tricky, but you can get there. Some tips:

When you're doing a little better, prepare a LOT of food, and then freeze a lot of it. Little gift for the future self who is struggling.

Keep a lot of easy good snacks around. Include fruit. Eat when hungry.

Speaking of fruit, have some at the house and eat often.

Include protein in your food. However, if you really are struggling and there's nothing but pasta in the house and you're starving, eat the damn pasta.

Accumulate a lot of simple recipes you can make quickly. Tomato pasta with some protein is a good one, especially with some Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Making food can be helpful for depression, although when the worst is on it's very hard. But if you're a little better, it can even be therapeutic to focus on it. Try making something that takes a while, like pizza.

When you're getting even more better ('cause you will!) offering food to others is good for mental health for secret reasons. But if the thought exhausts you as you read this don't worry about this for now.

If you excercise, horde some protein snacks you can eat immediately.

Congratulate yourself for keeping up with this, and every time you've gone through the day with a good healthy diet. It is not easy.

Similarly to sleep, if you stray off course, know this is natural, change is hard, don't beat yourself up, but get back on track. I believe in you.

Exercise

Did someone say "extra fries"? Boomer minion memes aside, this is another really really good thing to do. Get this: You can literally force your body to create endorphins, even when you're mind is in the mud. It also helps with both appetite and sleep, and self-esteem. It also can help you find an outlet, and it helps focus yourself on the present. And it is such a concrete way of fighting an illness which feels so not-concrete. Some tips:

Make plans with people or find a workout buddy. The peer pressure is an excellent way to motivate yourself even if your mind makes bullshit excuses. It may feel intimidating to ask someone but I promise a lot of people want to get into working out but find it hard to motivate themselves too, so you really are also helping them at the same time too. Societies or groups are also good, as long as you go each time.

Think of working out as a fight against your depression. Because it is. Think of your depression being this big Dark Souls boss fight. (gif below for anyone not familiar.) You are struggling, but you are fighting against it, and you're a survivor, and you're badass af for keeping on fighting.

BTW above gif: that's you drinking some estus flask (water) before you tackle again the task of fighting your depression by working out because that is how badass you are.

Do the workout, no matter what your mind tells you.

The kind of workout that raises heart rate is really good.

Long walks are also REALLY good. I don't know what it is about them, but they are magical. You might find cats on the street or cool birds too.

Yoga is also good. The YouTube channel Yoga by Adriene is very good, she's so gentle.

Remember that after any kind of work out congratulate yourself and remember you are a fighter and you've just taken even more steps to battle against this thing, it's not easy and you've done it and you should be beyond proud.

That's it for this post but I will reblog this with more tips in the future so stay tuned folks. I will cover at least things like people, hobbies, therapy, values and goals and staying organized, but I'll add more if I think more.

I've struggled with this for a long time but I can and will make it towards being better and so will you.

[b3d-r0t]

N33T K1NKS 4 LYFE PART 2

Cw: slob kink, stink/filth kink, bodily fluids, piss and maybe even scat, maybe some feederism , weight gain stuff but idk yet I haven't decided let's see where the story goes ig

The thing that Naomi's parents, and Alex too, didn't realize about Naomi was that she wasn't just lazy or unmotivated- she got off on being the way she was. Every time her parents would scold her for her body odor, her messy room, her laziness, or anything of the sort, Naomi couldn't help but get wet and promptly fucked herself thinking of how much of a disgusting, spoiled, lazy person she was and how she could make it worse. She even had started keeping a journal on ideas for how to make herself and her environment as gross as possible- but she hadnt been able to enact ALL the plans and ideas she thought of while still under the rule and watchful eye of her parents. She giggled to herself and turned on her vibrator as she thought about how she would ruin Alex's life and his living space. God it was so hot to her. And the thing that made her the most horny was forcing others to experience, deal with, and ideally be manipulated into enabling, Naomi's dream of being a neet slob for the rest of her life.

Things went okay for the first few weeks or so with Naomi and Alex living together. Naomi was able and willing to put up a good front of being a decent partner ... Or just decent human being for that matter . . for a while. Alex would go to work all day, Naomi got to stay at home and lie to Alex that she was diligently searching for work and going to interviews while he was gone. In reality, as soon as Alex left the house, Naomi would take off the professional clothes her parents had bought her for when she had job interviews and throw them in the closet with the rest of her 'fancy' clothes which she never actually wore. Underneath the clean and collected outfit were the same old comfy, stained pajamas she always wore. It was a simple combo of some soft loungewear shortie shorts and a ratty, faded t shirt. With her total lack of any activities, let alone exercise, Naomi had been steadily gaining weight, unknown to her until her clothes made it obvious. She felt the shorts and t shirt stretched tight against her skin, and even noticed her tummy popping out the bottom. Most of the weight, so far, had found its way to her growing, fat ass which she sat on all day. Naomi was surprised at first when she noticed her increased size. However, she quickly found herself delighted with the fact that her utter disregard for her own physical fitness, hygiene or health was beginning to show on her body. She happily took on the challenge to try and eat an even more unhealthy and hedonistic diet than she already did. It would be hard to beat, given most of her "meals" were already made up of whatever junk foods she could easily munch on mindlessly as she enjoyed her daily screen time.

Naomi raided Alex's kitchen, bringing multiple deliveries of junk food into the bedroom for her to eat while she laid in bed scrolling mindlessly or gooning. She had been pretty good at cleaning up after herself that first week or so, in order to keep up the facade. But as with everything else in her life, she quickly stopped caring about what Alex thought or maintaining this fake persona. She had realized that she could make him bend to her will and not kick her out even after he realized the truth. She decided on an easier, more enjoyable solution : abuse, threaten, manipulate and dominate Alex to the point he simply accepted his new reality and submitted. And if that didn't work, she was happy to try more... Unconventional measures of ensuring cooperation.

About two and a half weeks in, the false image of Naomi Alex had in his head would disintegrate completely.

it started with Alex noticing that Naomi hadn't taken a shower in quite a while. He refrained from saying anything at first, not wanting to offend her and thinking the issue would take care of itself when she did take a shower again. "People have slumps in energy or mood or motivation, right? She probably just is going thru some depression or something" he thought to himself. But day after day passed by with no hygiene to be heard of. Alex would get into the bed he shared with Naomi desperately try and fall asleep after his long shifts and get some rest. It was of no use, though. He was repeatedly assaulted through the night by Naomi's stench. Wave after wave of various smells, seeming to each come from its own filthy area of her body and creating a noxious mix of odors that he could smell not only while sleeping next to her, but now even just entering a room she was in filled his nose with the delightful blend of sweat, cum, piss, dirty clothes, unwashed ass and pussy, and bad breath.

Naomi would pretend to be asleep as she listened to Alex gag and whisper curse words next to her in bed. She had a goal of making him actually vomit, and brainstormed a way to do that. She had an idea and smiled to herself wickedly. She snuggled close to Alex and proceeded to lift up both her arm so they were laying over her head on the pillow, exposing her hairy armpits. Then, she spread her legs to let the stench of her filthy pussy float up into his nose. Alex tried to push her away from him but she laid there as solid and heavy as a rock. She heard him begin to gag, which had become a common occurrence, but with more force than he usually did from smelling her stench, which was a good sign for Naomi's goal. She positioned herself just so that her armpit was now so close to Alex's face it was almost touching . Naomi heard his stomach gurgle ominously and knew she was close to victory. Finally, Alex forcefully pushed her away from him(which, satisfied with her results, she allowed him to do this time) and clumsily stumbled out of bed quickly to the bathroom to let it out. Hoping this would happen that night, Naomi had even prepared extra measures of slobbiness to make Alex's night even worse. When he got down on his knees to open the lid spew, he was assaulted with the sight and smell of a toilet which Naomi had intentionally kept using all day without flushing it so that even in his body's attempt to purge Naomi's stench and filth by vomiting, he would be met with something even more vile. He has no choice but to ignore it , shoving his head towards the bowl as all his meals from the day came back up. Naomi writhed about in delight seeing what she had done to him. He was sick , huddled over the toilet for at least 25 minutes, which gave Naomi the perfect amount of time to rub her already wet pussy to the sounds of her own boyfriend being revolted and disgusted by her to the point of illness. She couldn't think of anything hotter. She furiously fucked herself until cumming in her panties (and not cleaning it up at all, of course) to add it to the thick buildup already crusted into them in over top the deep, large yellow piss stain that she had also been working on developing.

Naomi knew her bad behavior and habits would be addressed and scolded by him tomorrow. She knew she would likely be demanded to change or get out of his house just as her parents had done. Little did he know this would be just the very beginning, and that his acknowledgement of Naomi's degeneracy would give her the opportunity she had been waiting for-to begin breaking his will, his spirit, his mind, draining him for everything he has until she decided she was done using him.

MORE TO COME...

[running-swimming-living]

I want to post more frequently again. I got sick with a flu/COVID combo that turned into a sinus infection and ultimately became a middle ear infection. I haven't ran or swam in about a month. I went silent on socials and in real life as well. I feel like I'm coming out of a hibernation.

I have lost about 5 pounds just by diet alone. So hopefully with diet and exercise I will see some improvements.

Below is more of my antics.

I got an infection of my left middle ear. I was given antibiotics for the past ten days. I went back to the doctor to see about some hearing loss on that left side and she said it would take about 4 weeks for the hearing to come back.

It has taken a tole on my confidence. I pride myself in being a good listener. And now I'm only taking in 75% of what I usually would. I am having to compensate for the loss with assumptions and it's uncomfortable because usually I'm a great conversationalist.

I also haven't been able to socialize like I am used to. I had to stop having my weekly coffee meet ups with my friend where we speak Spanish. Im not swimming either so I'm not doing swims and pancakes with my other friend. I haven't been to church or to the monthly fellowship dinners. I haven't been out with friends or around town in general. This has been my biggest hurdle. It's making me feel insecure and unconfident especially with my social anxiety.

I would also like to make friends at work but I am at a loss for words because I am not all there. It feels weird. I just need to remind myself to do what they hired me to do. The hearing will come back. I've been given three professional opinions on the matter. So I just have to remind myself I can't hear them now but I will later.

I also fear this insecurity will last forever. But I have been to psychosis and back. I worked as a cashier for two years prior. I can do this.

[moviesludge]

I BEAT my weight loss goal!!!!! I'm really excited about this but I post about it a lot so read more break

I was a fit (for my size) 240 lbs back in my 20s when I worked at blockbuster around 2005. I didn't keep track much back then but I had almost no belly fat and it was the lowest weight I've been in my adult life. Since then I gained and lost with a weight ranging mostly above 260 lbs and as high as 285. During the pandemic quarantine, I got a fitbit and got really vigilant about walking on the treadmill. I lost around 30 lbs in about 9 months (which quickly rebounded and became more like 20-25ish.

The lowest weight I got to with exercise was 255.5 on 8-31-2020. This was me vigorously (HR 150-180) exercising like 5 times a week for 40-60 minutes at a time. I wrote down every weight loss milestone and date that I hit back then, and I've been checking back to the list whenever my weight drops below one of them. My goal was my original pandemic low of 255.5 and I was 254.8 today!! I am extremely glad about this and how well my chosen diet worked for me:

Cut all snacks but meals can be as big as I want - CUT SUGARY DRINKS (except homemade coffee) - no dessert unless it's fruit or greek yogurt - and if I have fast food I only have like one non-terrible entree and maybe like 1 other small thing if I'm particularly hungry. An example of this would be a beef combo burrito and 1 taco from taco bell, or a chicken sandwich from JITB. I'm curious to see how far down my weight will go while maintaining this diet, and also if it will go down much more with additional exercise (during the entire time I lost weight (about 2 months) I have only deliberately exercised 3 times although I've been somewhat active otherwise.

Just as a side note, I don't mind being fat for the most part. I feel like it suits my body type and face better, but this is 100% a health concern for me. I want to breathe easier, be in better aerobic shape so that I don't get winded so easily, be more mobile, and take pressure off my joints as much as possible.

The following are my weight goals and when I hit them this year. I was using this post and updating every time I hit one. My new goal is my low weight from my 20's: 240 lbs!!!

June 23 2023 - 266 (hit on 9-17-2024)

March 15 2023 - 265.6

August 3 2022 - 265.4 (hit on 9-20-2024) August 2 2022 - 264.8

May 10 2022 - 264.6

April 2 2022 - 264.4 (hit on 9-22-2024)

March 25 2022 - 263.6

Feb 25 2022 - 263.4 (hit on 9-23-2024)

feb 12 2022 262.8

feb 2 2022 - 262.7 (hit on 9-25-2024)

jan 1 2022 - 262.3

dec 27 2021 - 261.2

nov 20 2022 - 261.0 (hit on 9-27-2024)

oct 8 2021 - 259.9

oct 4 2021 - 259.7 (hit on 9-30-2024)

sept 30 2021 259.0 (hit on 10-10-2024)

sept 23 2021 258.6

sept 13 2021 258.4

sept 9 2021 258.1 (hit on 10-11-2024)

sept 8 202 257.4

sept 7 2020 257.2 (hit on 10-14-2024)

aug 31 2020 255.5 (hit on 10-24-2024)

[personziledketoplan]

How Can I Lose 5 Kg in 7 Days? The Ultimate Guide

Is it Really Possible?

Yes, losing 5 kg in 7 days is possible—but it requires strict discipline, a calorie deficit, and changes in your diet, exercise, and habits. However, most of the weight loss will likely be water weight, not just fat.

Day-Wise Diet Plan (Detox + Calorie Deficit)

Day 1: Fruit Cleanse

Eat only water-rich fruits like watermelon, oranges, apples, papaya, and berries.

Avoid bananas or mangoes.

Drink 3–4 liters of water.

Green tea (no sugar) for metabolism boost.

Day 2: Veggie Detox

Eat boiled/steamed vegetables: broccoli, carrots, spinach, cabbage.

1 boiled sweet potato (as energy source).

Avoid oil/salt/sugar.

Day 3: Fruits + Veggies Combo

Combine fruits and vegetables.

Example: Morning fruit bowl, lunch steamed veggies, dinner veggie soup.

Day 4: Banana + Milk Day

Eat 6 bananas + 2–3 glasses of skimmed milk.

Helps replenish sodium and potassium.

Day 5: Protein Boost

Eat 1 cup brown rice + boiled chicken breast or paneer (low-fat).

Add tomatoes and lemon juice.

Stay hydrated.

Day 6: Lean Proteins + Veggies

Combine boiled eggs, chicken breast, tofu, paneer with vegetables.

No oil, butter, or processed food.

Day 7: Final Cleanse

Detox water + vegetable soup + fruit salad.

Keep salt, sugar, oil to zero/minimum.

Workout Plan – Burn 500–700 Calories/Day

Morning (30-45 min)

Brisk walking / jogging

HIIT cardio (High Intensity Interval Training)

Jump rope, jumping jacks, burpees

Afternoon or Evening (30 min)

Bodyweight strength training (squats, push-ups, lunges)

Stretching or yoga (boosts recovery)

Smart Lifestyle Hacks

Sleep: At least 7 hours per night

Hydration: 3–4 liters/day (add lemon or cucumber)

Intermittent Fasting: Try 16:8 (Eat in an 8-hour window)

Avoid: Sugar, bread, pasta, processed foods, soft drinks

Track Calories: Use apps like MyFitnessPal

Caution!

Don’t follow crash diets long-term

This is not for pregnant women, diabetics, or people with heart/kidney issues

Rapid weight loss can cause fatigue or muscle loss

Results Expectation

3 to 5 kg loss mostly from water weight, glycogen, and some fat.

Long-term fat loss needs consistent, sustainable routines.

Final Thoughts

Losing 5 kg in 7 days is a kick-start, not a sustainable solution. Use it as motivation to start a healthier lifestyle. Combine it with moderate eating, exercise, and patience for long-term success.

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[morningmistn8]

June 10, 2025 - weight loss log

Weight: 133.8 lbs

Exercise: short walk - 5k steps

Food:

Oatmeal with fruits, seeds, and yogurt

Lentil salad

Protein bar

Diet coke

Tofu & lentil salad

1,081 calories

I'm happy about my progress but also every time I look at myself I see things I dislike. Most of the time I'm okay with them. I realize no one is perfect. But, sometimes the insecurities feel stronger and it's a struggle. Having a trip in a warm place where I have to be in a bathing suit or shorts often just makes me so self-conscious. I'm comparing myself to those I'm traveling with and it's making me feel huge. I know I'm a healthy weight but in my head I'm really big. I wish I had more time to lose weight before the trip. But, I also don't want my insecurities to ruin my trip. I just need to stop comparing and overthinking. Just need to accept this is my body and everyone is different. I don't judge people at the beach, so why do I think everyone will judge me?

Between the self-consciousness and my stomach not feeling great, I find myself eating less than I should. My appetite just isn't really there. I think I choose good options, but it should be a bit more. I just can't bring myself to do it right now. As someone who struggled with restriction when I was younger, i'm mindful of it and don't want to lower it beyond this. I just need to deal with my stressors first.

For positives: I've been really enjoying trying new oatmeal combos and a few new recipes. It makes food a lot more fun and satisfying. I feel like I get less brain fog with more whole foods and fruits/veggies. It's not a perfectly healthy diet but it's an improvement compared to a few months ago.

[veone]

Can't really sleep so mini rambles about Nick and his evolution for me on his look. I am trying to balance his features well because he looks very much his father with some of his mother features and color.

Dark brown eyes, sometimes he wears contacts and he opts for dark blue, so dark you don't notice they are blue. His scerla is touch red all the time due to irritates in the air and his drug us that shades the eyes and blood by extention blue. It be odd to see him with clear skin, he doesn't take care of his skin, it's not to bad all the time but he'd always have a pimple or two on his forehead and or chin until he gets a bit older. I don't think he really cares tbh. He doesn't look in the mirror often. Eye bags and dark circles from the lack of sleep that's been a consistent issue since he was a child. Sparce facial hair, he can grow a beard but it takes a little long and it's unfortunately genetic.

Thick eyebrows, not styled outside of making sure they don't connect. Clothing wise I style him very casual, borderline very lazily, fortunately for him i have stuck the fashion in early 2000s and late 90s look and he doesn't put alot of effort into cloths. Most are borrowed or second hand from the community shelters. He gravitate towards more skater styles, cargo pants, baggy jeans, big shirts and layers. Only really wears two pairs of dirty white shoes outside of work uniform that are ill fit, usually a bit baggy from weight lost or he mistakenly took someone else's cloths. Work boots from warehouse jobs. Mechanic top that was just found. Has nick on it. Don't know who that nick is though.

Hair! Thick dark hair, as he ages it's thining at the temples but he'll never go bald. It's graying, he has a bit of gray peeking through and he is going to be a thirty something year old with salt n pepper hair. He is not doing great tbh, it's a combo of stress and genetics. He dyes it though when he's feeling like taking care of him self. Technically he would be wearing glasses but cybernetics exist and even if they didn't he wouldn't wear them because he think he looks lame.

He doesn't maintain his cybernetics very well. They need some updates but they aren't effecting him to much. He has some fixes to his vision and his hearing in his right ear, along with some corrections to his brain from getting his head actually cracked open at some point in his early 20s. Has chronic migraines that flair up when he's stressed, orginate from a stress headache and takes a nose dive. He needs a dark room, cold and quiet. Can totally turn off his hearing at will because no. He's five eight, he's average hight for the earth's population of men. Most men don't get taller than five ten with some exceptions of being six feet. With him bring trans though if he never transitioned he'd be considered tall for a women. Most women are about five five and shorter but the height difference isn't to noticeable.

Weight-flucicates from lack of appetite from drug use and his mental health just nose diving. When he's sober and relatively stable, he can pick up weight pretty quickly, has a great appetite, and kinda a shit diet of take out and energy drinks. Really enjoys fried foods and dumplings. Can't ever see him being toned or muscular. He don't exercise unless like sid dragged him along with her to the gym or some yoga class. He out of shape in that regards and hates it. I don't blame him.

Tats and scars! He only has a sleave that stretches over one side of his chest. It's to cover old scars and a recovery thing for him that didn't really work but it's not constant reminder of some shitty days. Wanted to cover up track mark-just uses the other arm. He will get a sleave when he gets clean from iv drug use. He got burned at some point as a tween playing with stuff he shouldn't have been, it's on his on tated arm and bits of his abdomen. Not to bad but it's noticeable to note. Random addition but nick is in his late 20s or early 30s, im saying or because he doesn't actually tell people his age because he'd rather have people assume because they aim lower and he has a bit of insecurities about the fact he's not where he "should" be for his age. This is why when he find out sid is like 24 he responses by gagging. He mentally blocks out her age because if he thinks about it to long it send him because he's really use to dating in his age range or older and feels like he should be more of a leader n sid is not allowing that. He's happy with that but he got expectations of "older" men that he gotta work on a bit.

[beezee-on-the-path]

Training Update - Cum Training and Accountability

I am coming to an end of my fifth cycle for Cum Training of the #pathoferos. I am happy that I lasted this long because in the past I was struggling with motivation to keep going for extended periods of time. This time, I'm staying strong.

My cum training cycle was one week, which means I would fully ejaculate once per week. After my initial failures to last this long, I decided to not wear a cock ring all day, as it was too stimulating. My general routine was to edge for about 20-30 mins, 2-3 times per week. On the day I end my Ripening Cycle I feel horny most of the day and it doesn't take much for me to be rock hard. Love the feeling! I edge for a good while before allowing myself to finally release. It feels great. Before the edging session on the final day, I shave my cock and balls area, and I am freshly showered. After the Release, I obviously need to shower again, but that's ok ;).

For the last five weeks, I was also taking supplements to increase my precum and cum levels. The stack consisted of:

Pygeum/Saw Palmetto mix, once capsule per day,

Celery seed extract, three capsules in total, spread through the day,

Sunflower lecithin, four capsules, spread through the day,

DAA - one capsule,

Tribulus - one capsule,

Zinc - once pill

Vit C and D

On top of that I drink about 3-4 liters of water every day.

The initial results were great. During my edging sessions, I would find myself just randomly releasing a stream of precum - barely any sperm in it. Very stimulating and afterwards it's difficult to not just cum everywhere. Also, my cum is very white - a nice visual effect. However, over the last week, the effects seemed to somewhat get lower. Moving forward, I'm going to take a break on the pygeum/lecithin/celery combo for a few weeks and observe results. I will report them here.

Aside from the Cum Training, I also joined a gym and I've been going strong for five weeks now. Training three times per week, doing a push/pull/legs routine. With exercises and pretty strict, high protein diet, I'm slowly starting to notice changes in how my body looks and feels like, so I'm going to continue that. After my routine, I ride a bike for 30mins and on the rest days, I aim for 10k steps.

Enjoying my journey on the Path of Eros.

[semperreformanda]

life has been pretty eventful lately

baby got his first ear infection (with a cough and cold combo 🥴) which meant he woke up anytime between 10mins-1hr every night for a week straight and I thought I was gonna die at some point

I've successfully somehow weaned him off 2 bottles so he's now only drinking milk in the morning when he wakes up and then at night before bed

I had to cut down on his milk consumption bc apparently his iron is on the lower end and calcium really sucks at iron absorption

which means now he's eating more solids !!! he's getting 3x meals a day and 1-2 snacks in between. I used to think he just wasn't into solids, I guess he's just getting full from milk 🫠

now that he's feeling better, he's eating better, and I DON'T WANT TO JINX IT but he's been sleeping 10-12 hours straight at night for the past 3? 4? nights. usually the 10-12 hours straight would be a fluke and the next day he would be up 1-3 times, but it's been 4 NIGHTS Y'ALL

even when i have to wake up at like 3 am to give him his antibiotics for the ear infection, little bro remains ASLEEP

which is doing wonders for me tbh

the lack of sleep was really making me irritable, sad, weak, etc. but once I started getting sleep again I was back to my regular self

(reminds me about other things I could fix which would help my body, like diet and exercise)

also, my parents and brother left the first week of January, which was bittersweet. it's so nice to have them here. it felt like home again. i know i shouldn't say that because i am home here too, but it's the home i grew up and known for most of my life, i guess you can't really take that away

I was homesick again for the past few days after. they can visit, or we can visit, but we will all eventually leave. it's never going to be the same again. it's not that it's bad. it's just a reality i still mourn over here and there. I wish they were closer (or we were closer), but I guess I should be thankful I'm not in the mainland USA where traveling back home takes half a day. if I want to come home, I can just fly for 4 hours.

since turning one, baby has soared in his milestones. he's not properly walking yet, but linguistically, he's doing so well. he can say more words other than wow, mama, whoa, ball, vroom. now he can say hi, dog, car, dada, truck, etc. and he can wave, blow a kiss, touch his nose/mouth/teeth/hair/head/tummy/feet, and mimic nursery songs. it's the cutest thing 🥺

one of our closest friends is pregnant again 💖

which made me think about a possible pregnancy in the future, because in our friend group once someone gets pregnant, SOMEONE FOLLOWS. 💀 I think that's just how it works.

I used to have baby fever, but it's disappeared when baby had really rough sleep starting at 4 months old. I couldn't imagine taking care of a newborn at the same time. and thinking about "sharing" my love with another baby kind of makes me sad. I KNOW I KNOW I KNOW. the love doesn't get shared, it grows. but I kind of want to cherish this time with our baby before our attention gets divided. they do say the firstborn gets your time, the second gets your experience.

we'll see. I'm turning 30 this year. I don't want another baby right now but I also don't want to wait too long. 🙃

[wellstraightprofessional]

Frizzy Hair Repair Combo Free: Unlocking the Secrets of Hair Styling

 Combinations Managing frizzy hair can seem difficult, but remember, it's not impossible.

Is your hair feeling dry and frizzy?

 Well, the main reason is lack of food. But don't worry, you're not alone. In many cases, dry hair expands the cuticles to retain moisture, leaving the hair yellow and unsteady. Therefore, if you want to achieve straight hair without frizz, it is very important to use a Frizzy Hair Repair Combo formula. Considering your busy schedule, are you wondering how to do it? A few simple and time-tested tips can work wonders.

Following a few simple tips can prevent frizz and add nourishment and natural shine to your strands.

Assessing the root problem:

3 main causes of frizz Wondering why your hair is broken and out of sync?

 Well, it's hard for you for a few reasons. But if you want to find the cause of hair loss, read on to find out what the problem is:

1. Avoid oiling

If you don't oil your hair regularly, it will be more difficult. This will deprive your strands of all the nutrients they need. Regular use of the right oil will help seal the cuticles, thus retaining moisture. But if you're not ready to oil your scalp, hair care routines can quickly become dry and boring.

2. Environmental conditions

There are many environmental conditions that are constantly exposed to many environmental conditions, such as humidity, UV rays, dust and pollution, high temperatures, etc., which make it more difficult to control hair-free.

Are you wondering why?

Keep these things in mind while planning a hair care routine. However, it depends on the hair type and needs. Multiple washes can remove strands of moisturizers and natural oils. This will increase moisture and humidity.Fight frizz:

Effective tips for silky hairLooking for tips to get rid of frizzy hair forever?

Here are some ideas that will really help in creating a good product:

1. Choosing the right hair care products

If you want the best hair care for fine hair, it's important to buy Keratin Super Shine Mask  that soothe the scalp without drying it out. Also, make sure it's sulfate- and paraben-free, to reduce dryness. In addition, you can use a professional direct source for smooth strokes.

2. Eat a healthy diet

Your diet can determine the health of your hair. Make sure you are eating all the right nutrients in good portions. For example, eat foods that contain vitamins A, E, zinc and iron. This makes hair care easy by increasing the strength and shine of the follicles. Keep in mind that a nourished scalp can use a healthy oil to reduce dandruff.

3. Regular exercise

 If you want to treat ingrown hairs, you need to include exercise in your daily routine. Increased blood flow increases the susceptibility to breakage and split ends. What else? Sweating from the scalp while exercising helps open blocked pores and promotes oil distribution from root to tip.Caring for fine hair:

Tips for styling dry hair

Having fine hair doesn't mean you have to stop styling it . All you need to do is be careful. So here are some tips to keep in mind when styling dry locks:

1. Moisturize before photographing

Wash your locks before photographing and remember to use a moisturizing conditioner. It really hydrates your hair, makes it manageable and helps you tame frizz. Make this conditioner an essential part of your natural hair care routine. Also, if you want defined curls, you can use Dove curling gel.

2. Use heat protection

Heat from styling tools like hair dryers, irons, curling irons and electric rollers can often damage dry hair. Therefore, it is wise to use frizz solutions such as Keratin Super Shine Mask. Hairdressing tools should also be kept at a low temperature.

3. Avoid Harmful Chemical Treatments

Colouring and hair colouring are just cosmetic procedures. However, using harmful chemicals in paints and dyes can damage the fibre texture. So be sure to use ingredients that remove harmful chemicals and provide an all-natural hair care solution.

Best tips for dry and frizzy hair

Investing in the right products can do magic for dry and frizzy hair. But if you're looking for the best, try the best keratin hair shampoo. With bio protein power, these are scientifically formulated to nourish your hair and improve bounce. In addition, it reduces split ends, restores the natural shine and helps the strands. After using these masks you will see visible results and your hair will be very soft and less frizzy and smooth.

Grooming

Keratin Super Shine Mask Grooming: For those dealing with gray hair, incorporating a keratin Super Shine Mask into your grooming routine can be a game-changer. This mask not only hydrates and nourishes dry strands but also smooths out frizz, giving your gray hair a sleek, shiny appearance.

Preventing Frizz and Styling with Care: Use tips to prevent frizz and style your hair with a few precautions. Avoid harsh hair treatments that can strip your hair of moisture, and instead, choose a creamy keratin hair Shampoo  routine designed to hydrate and protect your hair. Sticking to this routine will help you achieve silky smooth results, allowing you to style your hair with confidence.

Get ready to welcome back the old days with lots of healthy, frizz-free hair. With the right frizzy hair repair combo and a consistent grooming routine, you can manage frizz, enhance shine, and embrace your natural hair, whether it's gray or any other shade.

[catherinekal]

Sometimes it feels weird to be pursuing and caring about fitness and being on this site. I'm making slow and steady progress and feel great and then I'll see a post on here that just baffles me.

I have a lot of dysphoria and while hormones cover a part of helping with that that, they don't cover it all. Taking the small steps to get more physically fit has done wonders for my health and it's a long journey to go on.

It's like people see the worst of fitness and dieting when people do them the wrong and unhealthy way and assume that's the only way to go about it.

When I was dieting for a bit last year it was honestly just cooking a lot of frozen chicken and veggies and wasn't that bad. I ate bread with peanut butter and some cheese before work. A little snack at work and then a meat/veggie combo dinner at home. The hard part was the extra time needed for cooking after work, but I sure wasn't miserable or buying some dumb diet drink or anything like that. It helped me learn to cook honestly. I only stopped because I lost enough and wanted to focus more on building muscles (something I still haven't made as much progress as I'd like now)

I recently discovered this guy Hampton and am starting his workout routine and it feels nice to have a clear progression path. He's extremely positive and I want to reach the point he's at some day. I just feel like fitness is seen as this terrible thing on here sometimes and just why? Unless you're doing something super unhealthy or going to extremes then I don't see the issue.

I want to be able to run for a while and lift myself up and build up endurance. Those won't happen without putting in the effort to get those. I'll never be a proper athlete level of fit, but no reason to not start that long journey all the same. My girlfriend and I want to live a active life when we can live together, fitness and exercise are apart of that.

I'm making slow progress because I'm still figuring out what exercises to focus on but I now have a proper guide so that issue should be solved to.

idk I guess it's discouraging to see post that are so anti exercise when it's been nothing but positive for me.

[fitnessnirvana]

How to find energy to exercise

You must first possess the energy to exercise to benefit from its energy-boosting effects. I'll provide some useful advice on how to increase your energy for the gym in this piece.

Make sure you are eating and drinking enough:

As they say, "food is fuel." If you don't eat enough, your body won't have the gasoline it needs to move. Before working exercise, make sure you have consumed a sufficient amount of wholesome food during the day. It should be sufficient to keep you going if you exercise within two to three hours after a large lunch. If you intend to work out after hours, try to eat something between thirty and sixty minutes beforehand.

The ideal pre-workout snack for energy is high in carbohydrates and has a small amount of protein. Your body prefers to use carbohydrates as an energy source for activity, but protein aids in muscle growth and repair. Easy-to-eat options include low-fat cereal with milk, banana, Greek yogurt, and egg on toast. You can even create your own combos.

A meal before exercise helps increase your energy, but you should also make sure you're getting enough good food and staying hydrated throughout the day. Fatigue is one of the initial indicators of dehydration, so even with a healthy diet, you may feel lethargic if you're not getting enough water. Make sure you're not eating too little because this can also lead to low energy. An excessive calorie deficit. Even though eating more may seem counterproductive when working out, especially if you're trying to lose weight, it's preferable to have the energy to work out to reap the benefits of improved health and increased energy while burning calories!

2. Sort your sleep schedule:

The significance of sleep for maintaining optimal health and sufficient energy levels cannot be emphasized. Our body utilizes less energy when we sleep, thus the longer we are awake, the more energy we require. In addition, our bodies use sleep to heal and recuperate from injuries, workouts, and other events; without adequate sleep, these healing processes are impeded. Establish and adhere to a sleep schedule that gives you ample time to sleep—roughly 6 to 8 hours—before you have to wake up.

3. Have a coffee:

If you're an early riser, consuming some coffee 45 to 60 minutes before your workout will help increase your energy levels before you work out. Coffee is equally as effective as pre-workout supplements and energy drinks, which are widely available at the gym.

If you choose this course of action, remember that eating a healthy diet and getting enough sleep are still crucial ways to boost your energy levels in addition to consuming caffeine! Caffeine should also be avoided in the afternoon as it might interfere with your sleep and make you feel even more exhausted the next day.

4. Find a workout time that works for you:

Some people just aren't meant to work out in the mornings, no matter how hard they try, and others find it difficult to muster the motivation to go out after work. Plan your workouts for when you feel most energized of the day, rather than working against your body. For instance, consider whether there's a time you could work out earlier in the day. Could you prepare your equipment the night before and fit in a quick workout before work? This is a better question to address than how to find the motivation to work out after work. Consider doing a HIIT workout over your lunch break.

5. Train with a friend:

Even if you make it to the gym, you might not have a productive session because it is practically impossible to push yourself when you are tired. Exercise with a friend can provide you with extra motivation and improve your mood, which can provide you the energy you need to go through a solid workout. Why not schedule a pre-training session with your pal if you know there will be days when you're going to be particularly tired?

6. Book a fitness class:

Making a reservation for group exercise sessions is a terrific strategy to force yourself to work out even on your worst days. When you physically have something scheduled, it's far more difficult to cancel a workout—you can't wait until it's too late! It can also be incredibly stimulating to be in a group, surrounded by other people's energy, with music and an instructor to inspire you.

7. Turn on the tunes:

You can really experience an energy boost and perform better in the gym by listening to lively, high-intensity music. Select upbeat, rhythmic tunes, and concentrate on how the music makes you feel. If you just listen to the music and think about how exhausted you are, this strategy will not work!

8. Plan in shorter workouts:

Exercise doesn't have to be long to be beneficial; 20 minutes can improve your mood and provide the health benefits of exercise as well. Why not include a few quick workouts that you can do in case you're feeling exhausted? Short high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions are an excellent means of increasing your cardiovascular fitness, burning calories, and raising your heart rate. Here are a few of our favorite HIIT workouts. A yoga sequence or a low-intensity bodyweight exercise are other options.

With any luck, these suggestions may help you muster the energy to make it to the gym and maximize the energy you derive from your workout.

[canonfatbisexualenby]

❄️Drabblecember Day 3❄️

🎄Decorating🎁

Prompts by @eternally-smitten

CW: brief mention of weight loss

Sara entered the cramped attic space of her new home. Jim and Pam were already up there, going up while Sara had made sure Grandma Holly had gotten the kids into the car safely and soundly.

Apparently it was a new-ish tradition for Jim and Pam to decorate the house for a Christmas while the children were out. Little hands could often be curious and clumsy, so they avoided potential mishaps that could occur if the kids were nearby while the decorating occurred.

It was definitely a new event for Sara, whose Christmas decorating usually consisted of a fake miniature tree in her bedroom.

She hoisted herself up into the dust filled, musty space, covering her nose in second-natured manner with the newly gifted scarf from Pam’s mom.

Pam looked over and beamed. “You look adorable!!” she tediously walked around the several boxes to get back to the opening in the floor and offered Sara a hand to steady herself. She blushed slightly as she peered around the space, looking at the kitschy and somewhat old looking decorations currently peeking out of the boxes. She figured a lot of them were hand-me-downs.

“I’m not sure if the colors fit me.” Sara replied, never being one too good at taking a compliment.

The scarf was a gorgeous, deep purple, almost like a gemstone, with bits of hot pink thread weaved throughout. Sara had mostly been sticking to oranges, golds and greens recently, but she knew Ms. Beesly meant well. And she really appreciated it.

“It’s cool and funky, like you!” Pam placed a quick peck on her forehead.

“You’re lucky you aren’t having an allergic reaction to the wool.” Jim smirked while gathering several small boxes.

“I thought that was the new aftershave you were trying at the time.” Pam quipped.

Jim looked over at her and simply smiled. “Probably a little bit of both.” he responded. Sara chuckled.

They gathered as many boxes as they could on one trip, entering the small living room that was currently dominated by a slightly oversized Christmas tree. It reminded Sara of the Christmas the office had had a comically large tree.

Pam turned on the combo CD player/radio to a top 40 station, which was currently playing The Ronette’s ‘Frosty the Snowman’. The old speakers made their voices slightly tinny.

Sara sat on the recliner to catch her breath, a tad embarrassed such a small trip had almost winded her. She had recently undergone a lot of changes, including weight, but hated to admit it was due to her recent utter failure to keep her health in check. Most people assumed she was just happily dieting and exercising, not that she’d gone on a tragic sabbatical in Philly to fix what felt so broken at the time.

“Hey, you alright?” she heard a gentle voice say. She looked up, a tad distracted, at Jim. He had a slightly crooked smile planted on his face and arched his brows a tad.

“Oh...” she looked quickly at the fireplace, thumbing one of the tears in the chair’s leather “-yeah. Just a little thirsty.” She admitted.

Jim nodded and walked to the kitchen. Sara began to protest, but he was out of earshot before a word left her mouth.

Pam walked over and ran her hand through Sara’s short blonde hair. She looked up at the other woman and smiled warmly.

“I always wanted to do that.” Pam said, a tad shyly. “Hm?” Sara asked, not quite hearing her.

“When you came back you looked and acted so different. I was afraid I’d never get to touch you again.” Pam said, her gaze lowering. Sara furrowed her brows in concern, grabbing Pam’s hand.

“I felt the same way.” Sara responded. “I was afraid we’d never get back what we had.” She rubbed Pam’s hand gently with her thumb.

Jim came back in, carrying a tall glass of water. Sara felt a tad awkward about their tender moment being interrupted and blushed.

“Here you go.” He passed the glass carefully to Sara’s free hand. She smiled and took a sip. “Thank you.” she mumbled.

“Hey, no problem.” he smiled back, running his hand through Pam’s hair and planting a kiss on the top of her head. “Everything okay in here?”

“Yeah, just reminiscing a bit.” Pam replied, pulling away from the both of them to get back to unpacking the decorations. Jim looked over at Sara, a mildly awkward smile on his face. She smiled back, a tad awkwardly too.

“Come on you two, we don’t have all day.” Pam lightly teased. Sara finished her water and walked over to the large Tupperware container of ornaments. Shiny bulbs and plastic bits could be seen through the translucent material. She looked around for a box of lights, knowing that would most likely be the grieving task.

A couple of hours and the home looked as festive as a three bedroom ranch-style possibly could. Sara looked around and smiled, admiring their collective effort.

The tree looked almost professionally done, but had it’s own charm with the various personal touch ornaments. Sara especially liked the ones the kids had made previously one year.

Pam came behind her and wrapped her arms around her waist, resting her head on Sara’s shoulder.

“Is everything done?” Sara asked quietly. Pam nodded and began swaying slowly. She hummed along to the radio and nuzzled closer to Sara. Jim came up behind them, placing his hand delicately on Pam’s shoulder.

Headlights suddenly beamed through the window. Pam gave one last squeeze before she let go as Jim said “Kids are back!” and jogged the short distance to the front door gleefully.

Before she went to greet everyone, Pam looked at Sara and whispered “I’m really glad you’re here.” She smiled and nodded, replying with a small “Me too.”

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