#(cheese can be added too but i personally dont recommend it)

[mayplantstarrwaters]

I love fried noodle than anyone in this family

[cy-cyborg]

Onion free tacos

Ok, it took a while but I think I finally made a decent beef taco (+seasoning) recipe without onion! A few folks asked for an update when i figured it out so here you go, It doesn't taste exactly like the store bought (old el passo) stuff, but i still think it's really good!

For 1kg of beef taco mince, i added:

Black pepper

Oregano

Smoked paprika

Minced garlic

Minced ginger (this really helped make up for the savoury flavour that you loose when you take out the onion)

Garlic/herb salt

Coriander (cilantro)

Siracha sauce (add little bits at a time, or it becomes overwhelming. If you dont like spice, only add a very small amount)

Beef stock (be careful to check the stock has no onion, most do but the brand "Massel" in Australia is safe)

Ketchup (NOT TOMATO SAUCE as tomato sauce has onion in it and tends to be sweater than ketchup - though that might vary depending on where you are - e.g. american ketchup is WAY sweeter than what we have in Australia. for Australians, Heinz tomato ketchup is safe. You can also use tomato paste concentrate for something more neutral, just make sure to add more beef stock if you do)

Chili flakes - i used hot flakes, but they come in medium and mild too if you're not into spice

Kidney beans

Cook the mince in a frying pan and add the seasoning/sauces/beans while cooking. Once done, serve with cheese, sour cream, any salad you like (my partner adds cherry tomatos and lettuce) and either siracha sauce or ketchup (most of the hot sauces and taco sauces have onion in them too). If you're making soft tacos/buritos, I also recommend getting all the meat out of the pan and frying the whole taco in it to melt everything together using the leftover juices/oils! The only downside of this recipe is that it is very oily, so be prepared for that lol.

I kind of just threw everything in the pan until it started smelling good so I don't have exact measurements, but I can update with those once I've made these a few more times.

Also, for folks who are allergic to garlic and onion, I found this recipe. I personally didn't like it, but my support worker (who is allergic to both) made it, and she said she enjoyed it. It does have spring onions in it, but you can take them out, and it doesn't seem to change much if they're an issue for you.

[askaziraphaleandcrowley]

Hell yes, pineapple on pizza! The sharp acidity of the pineapple just cuts right through the cheese and grease for this lovely refreshing pop of flavour! You can also just eat pineapple and chedder straight, I love having cheese and pineapple cocktail sticks at parties. Also recommendation; instead of ham, try mushrooms with the pineapple pizza! The umami helps balance out the sweetness. It's a pretty rad combo.

(  Anonymous asked: Oh boy, what a fire you might have just lit with this question, Aziraphale. People can get REAL passionate about this question. I personally like pineapple on pizza. I think the tangy, sweetness from the pineapple is a nice compliment to it! I also personally like the added crunch pineapple adds. It's a very nice texture in my opinion! It's a personal favorite of mine when it comes to pizza!

 Anonymous asked: Listen. Pineapple on pizza is great. The sweetness of the pineapple perfectly complements the other savory toppings, and the fact that pineapple and tomato are both slightly acidic makes them excellent together. Sweet and savory, done right, is always an excellent combination.

fabledshadow asked: WEST COAST BEST COAST. Pineapple and ham on pizza with ranch dressing to dip it in! 

Anonymous asked: Pineapple on pizza tastes amazing. I don't know why it gets so much hate. It's sweetness combines perfectly with the saltiness of the rest of the ingredients, you get the best of both worlds. And since you're interested in pairings, Aziraphale, let me recommend you pineapple in hamburger, I'm sure you're going to love it!

Anonymous asked: honestly? pineapple on pizza isnt my favorite, but i can see the appeal. its mostly the texture of cooked pineapple combined with pizza texture i dont like, but flavorwise the sweet and the tomato and a carb works well! and i dont understand why its so weird, people have done like mango or pineapple and tomato salsa for ages and paired it with chips/tortillas/put it on tacos with cheese, so its not a new combination. anyways back on flavor topic, yeah i like the flavors, i like the pineapple and sweetness but tang combined with the general cheese+tomato+crust pairing (especially a good crust) and really overall just dont like the way the cooked pineapple juice makes the whole thing a little too soggy.

Anonymous asked: Pineapple on pizza can work if it isn’t overwhelming and paired with the right toppings. It adds a bit of fruity flavor to brighten up otherwise blander things like Canadian bacon/ham . If it’s a “Hawaiian” pizza, it works well! 

Anonymous asked: Surely pineapple on pizza is one of Crowley's inventions? )

Crowley: Well that was annoyingly positive. i was hoping everyone would get angry about this and we could pit both sides of our followers against each other and just watch them bicker.

Aziraphale: Why would you want that? ... Don’t answer that, I know what you’re going to say. Anyway, I think it’s lovely that the responses were so pleasant, and all mostly in favour of my wonderful suggestion too!

Crowley: Not so ashamed of it now then? 

Aziraphale: I was never ashamed, dear, I was just... aware that some people had quite strong opinions about the matter.

Crowley: Even though multiple people now have assumed it was me and not you that created it?

Aziraphale: Yes. After all, I am now backed up by a wide array of sources confirming that it can indeed be a good thing, so even if someone were to doubt my tasting knowledge as an angel, I believe I would be able to defend the addition quite well now.

Crowley: Was that what this whole thing was about?

Aziraphale: Not at all, I was genuinely curious about similarities in tastes. This has just been a lovely added bonus on the side. 

[onf-headcanons]

ONF in Cafe AU

(Establishment)

A/N : 200 followers special!! This different universe from Baker Yuto

Settings : A total brand new universe where they just gather by pure coincidence. Or an alternate universe where ONF later when their contract ended, they gathered to open a cafe once Yuto return to Korea from graduating his bakery course back in Japan. Hyojin, Seungjun and Jaeyoung helped by researching how to register+open business in Korea.

Roles

Yuto : The bread maker

Seungjun : Barista

Hyojin & Jaeyoung : Chief waiter and in charge of cashier

Minkyun : Assisting waiter and more of a helper in the kitchen preparing ingredients

Changyoon : In charge of other menus such as sandwiches/bagel sandwich and dessert

Reader : could be part timer or the regular guest (bonus a fan of ONF as well)

Bonus : Minseok might occasionally drop by to visit or Minseok as another member in the kitchen (i mean have you seen his IG???!!!!!)

Headcanons

As Yuto is more of a bread lover, the cafe would be a bakery+cafe style eatery.

The menu is made and proposed by all 6 of them. Also before they start running business, the kitchen gang has already tried making food to do taste test. (Including WM family)

The menu is written in Korean, English and Japanese.

Yuto would keep trying on making the best bread so he would experiment with different options such as more milk or less flour

Hyojin would always give ideas to improvise. And members trust Hyojin's thoughts because he is such a foodie XD

Seungjun would research and practice on his barista skills.

Changyoon would do graphic design of the menu

Minkyun and Jaeyoung would go out to find spot to rent and open cafe

Once the cafe is opened, this is how they run it.

Because of ONF's nature, I personally think they will test the timing of business by doing a few around of simulations.

This would be suggested by Changyoon and agreed by the leaders

So before they opened, they really tried it out at the empty cafe and simulated with full house for 3~5 days straight. Then they are content with the current timing as below.

I also think Seungjun Jaeyoung and Yuto would keep suggesting adjustments on the timing.

Especially Seungjun and Yuto. Seungjun in the bystander view because he is the barista and Yuto sharing the perspective on what timing those outside kitchen should alert those in the kitchen. They would run timer using their phone.

Bakery closes on 6pm, tidying done by 7:15pm, head out for dinner or simple dinner by whipping up some left over ingredients.

Grocery shopping on 8:45pm or 9pm, headback for cafe for preparations if necessary

Next day 6am at cafe to do early preparations, bakery side and morning take away opens on 7:30am,

10:00am opens for eat in + buffet, they do not do dinner so closes at 6pm and repeat for every day.

They closes on big event public holidays, end of the year+new year.

(They will get quick lunch by ingredients whipped up from the kitchen. Hyojin will switch with Jaeyoung, Seungjun will switch with the part timer, Yuto will get quick bites while waiting for dough to rise, Changyoon and Minkyun will switch)

(BTW this is just reference from my weak experience working on restaurant)

There are 5 walkie talkies. Hyojin, Seungjun and Jaeyoung have 1 each, 1 at the cashier and another is at the kitchen with speakers. This is for them to communicate and alert each other about the crowd and also any food items that are running out.

BTW should we are using the Minseok as one of the member in kitchen, he did not join immediately. But he do drop by to support his hyungs and being the 2nd food taster.

His hyungs and Yuto are a bit reluctant to recruit him but, to their surprise, Minsk volunteered himself.

And oh boy his hyungs all in awe at how good this baby boy's cooking is!!!

Funny moment when Seungjun caught Hyojin eyes are gleaming with bliss after Hyojin tasted Minseok's food. And then only the other hyungs swarming over wanting to taste Minseok's cooking lol

(Hyojin already numb due to so many times food tasting lol but cos he loves to eat he still finishes all the samples. But Minseok's cooking was a breather for him at that exact moment)

Also Changyoon has an idea that putting surveys on each table and let guests to fill in. When they submit to cashier, they might get coupons (?) or maybe discounts about 83%

Or maybe some collectibles and when they got all six stickers, they get 83% discount? (its flexible)

The cafe gains popularity because of the quality and due to good looks of chief waiters and barista.

Also, I think in their menu, (should this is the contract ended ONF universe), they might integrate the member recommendations, it is flexible either food or drink. Or maybe both

Hyojin definitely going to recommend 2 smoothies.

Changyoon would recommend pasta and dessert

Minkyun will go for a sandwich

Jaeyoung might recommend Yuto's sourdough bruschetta

Seungjun will recommend one type of latte

And Yuto will recommend 1 or 2 breads found at bakery/buffet corner. But for menu he would give out tips like which bread type goes better with which cheese or jam

（BTW I think its cute should they use their mascot deer, shark, maltese, gorilla, cat and bread as avatar/icon that appear at recommendations!）

And on their birthday, (this could be Seungjun's idea) there will be a 83% discount sticker placed on the recommended food/drink by the member.

And since we talked about menu...

Again its a bread themed cafe, so the main would be bread, brunch and all day breakfast.

Bread type (buffet) : mini croissants, mini buns, scones, baguette, bagel, white loaf, sourdough

Bread type (bakery) : croissant, buns, garlic bread, scones, baguette, bagel, red bean bun, packed bread loafs

Let me explain about buffet first.

Buffet is for brunch+lunch, which starts on 10:30am to 2pm. Its a 90 minutes course. In that course you can pick 1 of each option of bread, salad, toppings, sides (sausages, hams, cheese and baked beans) and also random desserts.

They offer butter (salted and unsalted), 3 to 4 types of jams (strawberry, mixed fruit and marmalade), variety of paste to go with bread (mashed avocado and Parmesan garlic pesto). also Nutella

For buffet, beverage there already stocked variety of juices, warm coffee and tea (that are already prepared earlier) and fresh water

Cheese they will go for cheddar, Havarti, Feta, Mozarella and brown cheese.

Should you don't go for buffet, they have eat in cafe menu. Which are separately made set meals that comes with beverage. Like sandwiches, bagel sandwiches, spaghetti/pastas, or bruschetta with topping of your choice (6 the most)

Seungjun would prepare freshly brewed coffee, latte, tea, frappe and even smoothie.

Desserts are all simple desserts, like mini tarts and mini cupcake. For specially ordered ones would non baked stuffs that Changyoon and Minkyun made early in the morning and stored in fridge (because dont wanna clash with Yuto baking should any bread nearly sold out. Also can have more flexible timing should Yuto need help they can back up)

Initially, Changyoon will always make extra desserts by x2.5 amount, especially mini tarts or mini cupcakes at the buffet area. He is a worry wart.

BTW the bell Changyoon presented Yuto during OnDaeJeon? Its later used at the cafe lol. As the alert tool for waiters that food is done come and take it

I think on early years, at most 2 years, they are not going to do delivery or food app order service just yet.

But they will run an Instagram or twitter account for the cafe and using it just like how they are doing with they current twitter account. Promoting food and giving out random recommendations also a glimpse of their daily lifes running the cafe and bakery

I think Changyoon would upload a pic of seasonal fruit and a teaser for new seasonal dessert? And then lol it will sometimes plot twist ends up being seasonal beverage that made by Seungjun lol

Should Minseok is not a member running the cafe, the boys consult with him occasionally about adding new seasonal,time limited items.

Also Hyojin and Yuto being the photographer taking picture of the food. Oops I forgot, the pictures of food items in menu are both taken by them too!

Minkyun will bring along one of his fave part timer to do emergency grocery shopping should he needed a hand.

Hyojin and Jaeyoung will try to help customer to decide by suggesting recommendation

Also Hyojin, who would sometimes keep an eye on how customer do combination on their food and get inspiration from it then later try to propose to the team.

As chief waiters, both Hyojin and Jaeyoung would always during at the cashier, asking customers should they have any suggestions or proposal (even if they submitted the survey). Values communications and feedback between staff and customers.

Also Seungjun will help out keeping an eye in case they miss out someone trying to call a waiter. Later after a year of profits, they upgraded to bell calling service type, press a button and they come serve you in a minute.

Initially, Hyojin and Jaeyoung would make use of walkie talkie to recite orders that they get so that Seungjun, Yuto, Changyoon and Minkyun can get them

After maybe a couple months of profit, they upgraded it to tablets. while the walkie talkie is used as mentioned above, to alert regarding to run out/sold out food items.

Also, once reached closing hours, I think they will also have a brief meeting. Especially for waiters team. I think Hyojin would guide and critique on performance.

In overall it is very warm to work with ONF but you have to keep up because they are also strict.

I can see should they know part timers birthday, they would wish them. Maybe Changyoon/Minseok will shove special dessert or pasta for them.

It will be funny that some fans went there hoping to see Yuto, Changyoon and Minkyun but they are busy, do not want to disappoint, Hyojin and Seungjun might try to call them out using walkie talkie. (only apply to the contract end universe)

Oh I had a thought, maybe not the public knows that Minseok joined? I think maybe its also Minseok's terms and conditions because he does not want the spotlight he just wanna help running the business

Also should WM family drop by to visit, the first word as they enter the door, both sides will go “Aigooooo~~~~!!!” (Refer to RTK where Oh My Girl drops by to check out ONF for TWML practise)

Should that happen, its a big day for the fans

BUT!!! I can think ONF cafe later be the hangout spot for WM family? like member’s birthday? lets go to ONF cafe! Because Yuto baked a cake specially for us!! and off they go~ 

I mean its a great deal, considering Yuto’s love for bread and he did not sell customised cakes. So its personalised stuff he made for those he cared about.

That is why mostly the gathering will happen after 6pm or

Maybe WM managers drop by to pick up the special cake

Also, Yuto let part timers to have leftover breads or desserts at bakery and buffet area for free. His hyungs agreed because you should not waste food. Plus freshly made bread are their selling point so they won't recycle them.

A/N : gonna stop here and should there is more, I might do a part 2~!

[kagayamasthighs]

weeeee hi min! i came across ur blog n ab to dive into ur works (am pumped) but first saw that u just got ur tongue pierced and im SO CURIOUS— how was the pain level/healing process been?? (only if u dont mind me asking!) im highkey a wimp and just got a diff piercing done myself but ngl was eyeing that for a hot sec, only the place i went to wasnt doing below mask piercings. but i’m considering!!

tongue piercing stuff

hihi!! i’m so happy you found my blog 🥺 i’m gonna answer your questions and also add some other stuff that might be helpful!

is it painful?

ok so I have a pretty high pain tolerance?? built: different but when i got it done, the feeling was similar to what a lot of other people have said online about the pain. i expected it to hurt a lot more than it did, it just kind of felt like when you bite your tongue by mistake but for a longer period of time? the pain doesn’t get progressively worse or anything while they’re getting the jewelry ready to go in the new piercing it just? kinda remains the same. Once the jewelry is in, it doesn’t hurt as badly. like immediately after i had it done I could talk pretty normally and stick my tongue out without much pain

how long does it take to heal?

generally, tongue piercings take 4-6 weeks to heal which is super fast! mucous membranes like the tongue bounce back really quickly! when you first get your tongue pierced, the bar is really long (5/8 of an inch or 7/8 of an inch long, depending on your tongue) so that there’s lots of room for it to swell. after the 4-6 weeks you can go back to your piercer and they’ll put in a shorter bar for you, sometimes even for free!

recovery essentials

these are some things that are essential for the recovery process (please follow your piercer’s instructions!! i’m not a licensed piercer, this is all my personal experience):

a new, soft bristled tooth brush (i bought a pack of kids’ toothbrushes from cvs)

a good, alcohol free mouthwash. most piercers recommend biotene, and I like it a lot because it’s made to help with dry mouth, and the first few days i was just chilling with my mouth open because the swelling made closing my mouth all the way a little uncomfy. Brush your teeth and rinse with mouthwash after consuming anything other than water (sometimes i just rinse with mouthwash or saline solution though)

distilled water and non-iodized, natural sea salt (warm up the water, adding 1/4tsp salt to every cup of water) to make a saline solution. swishing a little warm saline solution really helps with the healing process and makes it feel much better during the early days of healing

pain reliever! i got motrin because it’s also an anti-inflammatory.

ice! i crushed a little ice at a time in the blender and just?? ate little spoonfuls of it for the first 5 or so days

also i’d avoid spicy food/ any food that’s intensely flavored (like salt and vinegar chips or sour candy) for about a week at least bc that shit hurted me ;~; i had salt and vinegar chips on day 8 and my tongue was like pls stoP but like,,, i paid money for the chips so i ate them and suffered

recovery process

(i’m currently on day 11, so i’ll only be able to tell you about what’s happened so far dshjfsgjkghsg)

day 1: some slight discomfort when talking, not a whole lot of noticeable swelling. for some reason as soon as i got home my stupid ass tried to eat a banana and it kinda hurt unless i took really little bites. eating feels really weird and hurts a bit at first. 

day 2: i woke up and the swelling was worse than on day one. The pain was a bit worse too? but that might have just been me not noticing the pain as much on day 1 because the adrenaline of actually going out and getting it done haha.  talking makes the pain worse, and sticking my tongue out was pretty uncomfortable too. i think i ate mac and cheese? the pain and swelling weren’t super bad so i was confident i’d be good eating it

day 3: ok so day 3 is are when the swelling usually hits its peak: it usually doesn’t get any more swollen than it is on day 3. that being said shit was VERY swollen, all my meals were smoothies of some sort. I ate lots of ice but had to use a tiny spoon because opening my mouth super big hURT. 

day 4: my tongue was still pretty swollen, slightly less than day 3, but not like noticeably better. more smoothies. more ice

day 5: i noticed that the swelling was getting better on day 5 but it still wasn’t super close to normal. might have had pasta? i think? 

day 6: i don’t know about day 5 but im positive i had pasta by day 6. Swelling was still noticeable but it was going down. not very painful! just felt a twinge if i tried to stick my tongue out or moved my tongue around a lot.

day 7: swelling was still going down! much closer to normal than day 3 though. very close to normal i think. i found out i can eat most things (like,,, texture wise. spicy food is still a no go) without much trouble by this point any pain was more like,,, soreness? overall not bad. the pain was so minimal i’d just?? forget to take it every 4-6 hours and only took it when i noticed it was kinda painful

day 8: by day 8 i felt pretty much back to normal and didn’t need to take pain relievers. i didn’t really notice my tongue feeling or looking very swollen either so i got overconfident and had some potato chips. texture wise? i was pretty ok eating them, i just had to be careful. but my stupid ass thought salt and vinegar would be a good flavor to try having. it was not a good idea, and it stung but like,,, i bought them so i ate them anyway

day 9 - now: totally normal!! but it’s important to keep rinsing and brushing extra because even though it feels fine it’s still healing

let me know if there’s anything else you wanna know! i hope this helps!! and thank you for following me @scrappydaisies !!

[designerfieldnotes]

Field Guide #1: A Designer’s Guide to Instagram

Photo from Unsplash.com Photo taken by Luke van Zyl

Field Note #1: Make That First Post!

The entire point of being on social media is to get connected with other people who have similar interests. People cannot connect, or even become interested in what you are interested in if you aren't posing. Social Buddy(1) states “Aim to post on Instagram between one to three times per day increases your engagement.” A good start if this seems like too much is posting one every other day on your feed, but post daily on your stories. Also don't forget to post your feed in your story. Numerous people see your story before your feed because it shows up at the top. Use this to your advantage!

Field Note #2: Show Your Personality

Think about it, bread is dry on its own. No one ever says, “oh man let me get a piece of bread and eat it for lunch! Yum, delicious!” It's all about what you add to the bread that makes it delicious. The bread in this scenario is your instagram page, nothing is there, however you need to make a sandwich, I mean be present on social media. Maybe you add some butter (that's like you filling out an interesting bio and adding a photo)! Awesome, we're off to a great start! Now, add meat and cheese. This would be like your first few posts on your account. The more you add to your sandwich the better it gets. Don't rush to this process, the best sandwich is layered!

Field Note #3: Show your fun side! (Don't be all work and no play)

No one wants to only be pushed to buy. “Look at this poster I made, it's $15!” or  “Oh, look at this shirt I designed, it's $25 and limited in stock!” You are not Target, you are not just here to only sell. You're here to give it a story, a backdrop, a brief insight on you as a person. Dont be afraid to show non-art related posts. Show pictures of your dog or cat, or your house plants, or what your latest hobby is. Even if you aren’t into many other things, tell people what you favourite tv shows are or the movies you are watching. What video games do you play? What are your favourite local shops? What is your go-to coffee order? What supplies have you bought recently or what kind of clothing shops do you like? Post your favorite TikToks. Get people interested in YOU, and what makes you happy! Many people will post these kinds of things in their stories, it builds engagement in a small, meaningful way. You don't have to get too invasive or hyper-personal, but make sure people know you are not a robot. People want to know who is behind the screen, show them you are a real person with real interests and goals. 

Field Note #4 : Document your process! 

If you are working on a new project, don't be afraid to post about it as you go along. Sha'an d'Anthes, aka Furry Little Peach, (2) does this well on her instagram page. She shows pictures of her sketches, color pallets, ect. She shows her process. Don’t be afraid to show your process! You don't have to do this all live. You can complete it first and then post later (which is highly recommended). This allows you to enjoy the process and not worry what others may think. Don't forget to live in the moment! If documenting everything is preventing you from enjoying it, don't do it. Think of it as a concert, sure you want to get a couple photos, a video or two, but don't rob yourself from the experience purely for views. 

Field Note #5: Have Fun & Make Friends!

Instagram is like a playground! So much is going, and it's easy to get lost. Instagram is important for getting your work out there, but never indicative of true success. You want to make a following who has similar interests to you. That's why making posts about your interests are just as important as the ones about your work. You are more likely to connect with people with similar interests. Follow people whose work you enjoy. Don’t be afraid to comment, like, and share. See who they are following and their interests. Who knows, maybe you will find someone who loves hopscotch just as much as you do. 

Works Cited: 

https://unsplash.com/photos/Fs1hfkNOGsQ

https://socialbuddy.com/how-often-should-you-post-on-instagram/

https://www.instagram.com/furrylittlepeach/

[nuclearfeels]

REPLACE YOUR EMAIL NOW!!!

And let me explain why... I just realized how companies are using your personal information. So years ago you signed up for an email, right? just for receiving mail. Then you searched the web for the first time and found all these websites. Some have videos, others have pictures, some with games, forums where people chat, etc. Then business websites showed up trying to sell you stuff. Invasive Ads started popping up everywhere. And of course we all know how much we hate ads. So we blocked them from ever showing up But the businesses got smarter. Now they are offering people money to be sponsored on various social media sites like youtube, facebook, insta, and yes, tumblr. Which means every poor sonovabitch is shilling ads for profit. And we are all poor, so there is a LOT of them.

Doesn't stop there. Remember that email account you got? Every site you register it to is actually collecting all of your personal data, and not just who you are, but what you are actually doing with that account, and they are adding it to a database where everything you have ever done is being recorded, and used as a basis for bombarding you with specially curated content and ads. And here is how i figured out how they are doing this... I recently watched the movie Puss In Boots, The Last Wish. I didn't even know this movie existed until i saw it on the list at the theatre. The Theatre I go to has their own points card called a Scene card. You scan it for points which you exchange for free movies. Well the theatre was bought out by the bank, so they now have 3 cards. A Scene debit, and Scene Visa. And now even Grocery stores accept these cards for collecting points as well. When I scanned my card, to see this movie, and when i got my junk food, it added that information to a database with all my activity to it. So after the movie, when i got home, and turned my computer on, and went to youtube... my recommended videos changed. Puss and Boots everywhere. Videos about popcorn and burgers too. Meme videos about puss and boots, people shilling sponsored ads for the new deep fried mac and cheese nuggets, etc. I go on to netflix, and my recommended section has changed too, with videos associated with disney, sony, and dreamworks, including all the past shrek movies.

Everything you do, everything you view or buy, or see, or interact with, no matter how small or insignificant, in any way whatsoever, where you are using an account that uses your email, ultimately affects what you are going to get bombarded with later. And it is all about the profit.

And I know that might not scare all of you, but remember that even your google account has your email. Apps have your email, your phone has your email. They can track what you search up in browsers, on facebook, on any given website, hell they can even track where the hell in the real world you are now, they revealed that instragram was doing that a few years ago.

So how much longer before your political activities get recorded? Before something truly TRULY private gets found out? Something extremely sensitive and compromising? Something that a political group may dislike. During the riots before the past US election, the police were collecting data on everyone specifically for this exact purpose. To find out who was a liberal, or lgbt, or black, etc. They stormed the houses of people on their watch list in the dead of night. All thanks to a little email. If you dont want to be compromised. Delete accounts, or create alternate emails for every site you go to. get a new browser that does not collect data. Use a different search engine. Get a free VPN. save links to every Youtube account you go to, and delete your Youtube account. Do whatever it takes to dissassociate yourself from this databank they have built on you. Right now its being used to profit off of you. But one day they may use it against you.

[derxwnakapsyla]

my official review of the calamity mod for terraria is as such:

it has a lot of fun elements to it, the quality of life elements are outstanding. the bosses it adds are a decent difficulty respective to when you fight them (the desert scourge isn’t a hard boss fight since it’s early game still, while providence is. pretty fucking painful, since it’s the first post moon lord boss) and in general, once you get the hang of them, they’re pretty fun to fight (bobbing and weaving through the devourer of gods attacks is really cool). some of the items feel a bit broken at times, but i’d wager that it’s because they haven’t been fine tuned, or it’s because i was never not fully stanced up with potions and money for reforging. another thing i like is the introduction of lore elements; terraria by itself doesn’t have lore, which i find absolutely okay, but this mod gives most every boss some sort of back story or quip by who we expect to be the final boss. the music is also absolutely phenomenal and if you haven’t heard any of it yet then click these links and educate yourself because good lord it’s amazing (be warned, all of them are spoilers)

i think my only big complaint about the mod itself has nothing to do with the difficulty per se, or the items per se, or the lore per se. as you can see, it’s not that i have issues with those specifically, it’s the existence of something else that pervades within those three; the level of memery/joking/slightly fourth-wall breaking condescension at some points. there’s things such as an enemy called the “devourer of thots”, an add that the devourer of gods spawns during revengenace mode. alone it’s pretty innocuous, and if that was the only thing i don’t think i’d have an issue, but i wouldn’t comment if there wasn’t other things. there’s also the elemental’s (storm, brimstone, desert, etc) items, which are accessories that give you a minion when equipped; these are refereed to as “[elemental] waifu” (brimstone waifu, stormy waifu, etc). i feel like it’s... a bit too on the nose? i dont mind it but it, along with their designs, feel very. deliberate, which comes off as slightly jarring at times. there’s also a weapon called the lacerator that has the tooltip “someone thought this was a viable weapon to use against the [devourer of gods} lol”, which is apparently a micromeme within the mod’s community. you could make the argument that said tooltip was written by the same person who tells you the lore, but considering it was added post-discovery of the cheese and nerf to the weapon, i’m inclined to believe otherwise. these are just a few of the things that come to mind that irk me slightly about the mod itself, but they weren’t enough to turn me away from it.

tl;dr calamity is a pretty good mod that has fun ideas and executes them pretty decently. it does have a few weak points, but they aren’t too bad in the greater picture of the mod. if you’re looking for a way to enhance your terraria experience, give yourself more things to do, more toys to play with, i highly recommend this mod, afterall,

who doesn’t love a weapon that can make it rain boulders from the sky.

[enfpstud]

Exam Lifehacks: When You Only Have One Day Left

hi back again with this enfp over her in another island of an archipelago in ASEAN~ (godness im sorry im still such an awkward)

this is my continued masterpost after i posted the Exam Lifehacks: When You Still Have a Month Left << the link is linked ok whatever just click it if you want to read it too!!

i do love to make such this masterpost omg it challenges me a lot to do better, like try the methods and blah exercising on my english since its not my first language so if theres any grammar nazi i hope you die please dont bother to checking my grammar, but im trying my best so you guys could understand it;)

so, lets start it eh?

Watch Cute Videos

the picture suggests yall to watch cute animal videos to help you focusing based on a Japan research! you probably know that Sneezing Baby Panda video right? i know yall watched it, because its e v e r y w h e r e. so i’ll suggest you more cute animal videos (they’re so cute omg);

dont worry its all youtube links it wont redirect you anywhere else:)

Cats (kittens! i like them a lot<3)

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Dogs (who doesnt like puppies, like how?)

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Others (cutie cutie animals, i s2g)

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Eat Protein

ive experienced this one and this one works!!! really really super duper recommended method!!

ive this list of foods you should try to increase the protein inside your body!!

i searched it here but mostly, it worked on me, since not all of this food always available in my city:)

1. Eggs

Whole eggs

are among the healthiest and most nutritious foods on the planet.They are loaded with vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, eye-protecting

antioxidants

and brain nutrients that most people don’t get enough of.Whole eggs are high in protein, but egg whites are almost pure protein.

Protein content: 35% of calories in a whole egg. 1 large egg contains 6 grams of protein, with 78 calories.

2. Almonds

Almonds are a popular type of tree nut. They are loaded with important nutrients, including fiber, vitamin E, manganese and magnesium.

Protein content: 13% of calories. 6 grams per 1 ounce (28 g) serving, with 161 calories.

Other High-Protein Nuts

Pistachios (13% of calories) and cashews (11% of calories).

3. Chicken Breast

Chicken breast is one of the most popular protein-rich foods. If you eat it without the skin, the majority of the calories in it come from protein. Chicken breast is also very easy to cook, and tastes delicious if you do it right.

Protein content: 80% of calories. 1 roasted chicken breast without skin contains 53 grams, with only 284 calories.

4. Oats

Oats are among the healthiest grains on the planet. They are loaded with healthy fibers, magnesium, manganese, thiamin (vitamin B1) and several other nutrients.

Protein content: 15% of calories. Half a cup of raw oats contains 13 grams, with 303 calories.

5. Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese is a type of cheese that tends to be very low in fat and calories. It is loaded with calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, riboflavin (vitamin B2) and various other nutrients.

Protein content: 59% of calories. A cup (226 g) of cottage cheese with 2% fat contains 27 grams of protein, with 194 calories.

Other Types of Cheese That Are High in Protein

Parmesan cheese (38% of calories), swiss cheese (30%), mozzarella (29%) and cheddar (26%).

6. Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt, also called strained yogurt, is a very thick type of yogurt. It tastes delicious, has a creamy texture, and is high in many nutrients.

Protein content: Non-fat greek yogurt has protein at 48% of calories. One 170 gram (6 ounce) container has 17 grams of protein, with only 100 calories.

Just make sure to choose one without added sugar. Full-fat Greek yogurt is also very high in protein, but contains more calories.

Similar Options

Regular full-fat yogurt (24% of calories) and kefir (40%).

7. Milk

Milk is highly nutritious, but the problem is that a huge percentage of the world’s adults are intolerant to it. However, if you tolerate milk and enjoy drinking it, then milk can be an excellent source of high-quality protein. Milk contains a little bit of almost every single nutrient needed by the human body. It is particularly high in calcium, phosphorus and riboflavin (vitamin B2).

Protein content: 21% of calories. 1 cup of whole milk contains 8 grams of protein, with 149 calories.

8. Broccoli

Broccoli is an incredibly healthy vegetable, loaded with vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber and potassium. Broccoli is also loaded with various bioactive nutrients believed to help protect against cancer. Calorie for calorie, it is high in protein compared to most vegetables.

Protein content: 20% of calories. 1 cup of chopped broccoli (96 grams) contains 3 grams of protein, with only 31 calories.

9. Lean Beef

Lean beef is very high in protein, and also tastes delicious. It is loaded with highly bioavailable iron, vitamin B12 and numerous other nutrients.

Protein content: 53% of calories. One 3 ounce (85 g) serving of cooked beef with 10% fat contains 22 grams of protein, with 184 calories.

If you’re on a low-carb diet, feel free to eat fatty cuts of beef instead of lean beef.

10. Tuna

Tuna is a very popular type of fish. It is low in both fat and calories, so what we’re left with is mostly just protein. Like other fish, tuna is also very high in various nutrients and contains a decent amount of omega-3 fatty acids.

Protein content: 94% of calories, in tuna canned in water. A cup (154) contains 39 grams of protein, with only 179 calories.

11. Quinoa

Quinoa is a seed/grain that is currently among the world’s most popular superfoods. It is high in many vitamins, minerals and fiber, and is loaded with antioxidants. Quinoa has numerous health benefits.

Protein content: 15% of calories. One cup (185 g) of cooked quinoa contains 8 grams, with 222 calories.

12. Whey Protein Supplements

When you’re pressed for time and unable to cook, a whey protein supplement can come in handy. Whey is a type of high-quality protein from dairy foods, shown to be very effective at building muscle mass, and may help with weight loss.

Protein content: Varies between brands, can go over 90% of calories, with 20-50 grams of protein per serving.

13. Lentils

Lentils are a type of legume. They are high in fiber, magnesium, potassium, iron, folate, copper, manganese and various other nutrients. Lentils are among the world’s best sources of plant-based protein, and are an excellent food for vegetarians.

Protein content: 27% of calories. 1 cup (198 g) of boiled lentils contains 18 grams, with 230 calories.

Other High-Protein Legumes

Soybeans (33% of calories), chickpeas (19%) and kidney beans (24%).

14. Ezekiel Bread

Ezekiel bread is different from most other breads. It is made of organic and sprouted whole grains and legumes, including millet, barley, spelt, wheat, soybeans and lentils. Compared to most breads, ezekiel bread is very high in protein, fiber and various nutrients.

Protein content: 20% of calories. 1 slice contains 4 grams, with 80 calories.

15. Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkins contain edible seeds called pumpkin seeds. They are incredibly high in many nutrients, including iron, magnesium and zinc.

Protein content: 14% of calories. 1 ounce (28 g) contains 5 grams of protein, with 125 calories.

Other High-Protein Seeds

Flax seeds (12% of calories), sunflower seeds (12%) and chia seeds (11%).

16. Turkey Breast

Turkey breast is similar to chicken breast in many ways. It consists mostly of protein, with very little fat and calories. It also tastes delicious.

Protein content: 70% of calories. One 3 ounce (85 g) serving contains 24 grams, with 146 calories.

17. Fish (All Types)

Fish is incredibly healthy, for various reasons. It is loaded with various important nutrients, and tends to be very high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Protein content: Highly variable. Salmon is 46% protein, with 19 grams per 3 ounce (85 g) serving, with 175 calories.

18. Shrimp

Shrimp is a type of seafood. It is low in calories, but loaded with various nutrients, including selenium and vitamin B12. Like fish, shrimp also contains plenty of omega-3 fatty acids.

Protein content: 90% of calories. A 3 ounce (85 g) serving contains 18 grams, with only 84 calories.

19. Brussels Sprouts

The Brussels sprout is another high-protein vegetable, related to broccoli. It is very high in fiber, vitamin C and other nutrients.

Protein content: 17% of calories. Half a cup (78 g) contains 2 grams of protein, with 28 calories.

20. Peanuts

Peanuts are incredibly delicious. They are high in protein, fiber, magnesium and many studies show that they can help you lose weight. Peanut butter is also high in protein, just make sure not to eat too much as it is quite “more-ish.”

Protein content: 16% of calories. One ounce (28 g) contains 7 grams, with 159 calories.

OMG that sounds so formal im so sorry lol. but here a warn, do not eat it “too much” because “too mush” is never ever good. yea i once got sick because over-protein lol

Make a Checklist

this is important! and if you most likely to rush something or even everything, you should try this because you probably will forget even just a little important thing!!

just dont forget to bring whatever needed in your exam, i personally dont like to use my friends’ pen because its kinda uncomfortable, sooo i know you know we all know this is one of the major importance!

Don’t Bother Cramming

this is actually true but i still found it hard to do...

but one thing that always true, LET YOUR BRAIN REST!!

Sleep on It!

never ever dare to try to not sleeping before exam!! it kills you and your health!!!! your health is as much important as your grades!! i warned you!!! sleep is important!!!

oh and here a spotify playlist to help you sleep faster and better? it works on me btw;)

Get Alarmed

you know, accident. even you sleep earlier but you still waking up late. make a backup plan, well backup alarm! and these are alarm apps that maybe you would like to try wakey wakey you sleepyhead

for android phones;

Alarm Clock Xtreme and Timer

AlarmMon

Alarmy

Good Morning Alarm Clock

Google Now

I Can’t Wake Up

Oversleep

The Rock Clock

Sleep as Android

Timely

for ios phones;

SpeakToSnooze Pro

Wake N Shake

Yocto Alarm Clock

iDigital Big

Sleep Genius

Sleep Time

wow finally, but it will be continued again to one last exam lifehacks, dont worry!! i hope it helps you out and tell me if you want more masterpost, also request is always welcomed!! i love yall!!

[lascaloriasmandan-blog]

☀🌞SAFE FOODS & UNSAFE FOODS:🌞☀

SAFE FOODS: 🌞 all fruit 🌞 all veggies 🌞 coconut/almond/flax milk 🌞 deli meat (chicken, turkey, or ham) 🌞 chicken breast 🌞 salmon 🌞 almonds/walnuts 🌞 salads (look at dressings!) 🌞 cheese (small amounts) 🌞 jerky 🌞 eggs 🌞 herbs and salt free spices 🌞 sunflower oil 🌞 dark chocolate (small amounts) 🌞 coconut sugar (brown and white) 🌞 honey 🌞 yogurt

SAFE DRINKS: 🌞 any tea, aim for green 🌞 water!water!water! 🌞 bai5 waters 🌞 lemonades 🌞 occassional smoothie (no added sugar or juice) 🌞 coconut/almond/flax milk

UNSAFE FOODS: ☀ processed sugar ☀ gluten (anything with flour/bread/grains) ☀ regular milk ☀ fried anything ☀ candy bars/bags of gummies/ice cream/sweets (other than dark chocolate) ☀ soda ☀ limit potatoes ☀ processed meats ☀ red meats ☀ anything I didn’t cook or see made

🍒🍓🍉VITAMINS & PILLS:🍉🍓🍒

I take a buttload of vitmins due to an autoimmune disease. I would talk to a doctor, or at least a pharmacist, about the best vitamins for you!

I also buy mostly the gummy kinds. XD

🍒 b12 - 1000mcg, 10cal 🍒 vitamin c - 100mg, 30cal 🍒 prenatal - (each brand varies in vitamin makeup, and i take them even though I’m not pregnant) 20cal 🍒 magnesium - 500mg 🍓 green tea supplements 🍓 acai berry supplements 🍉 laxatives on fasting days (not recommended for others) also 🍉 various diet pills (one brand at a time folks!) 🍉 ibuprofen for migraines and cramps

💗💕💞SELF CARE💞💕💗

These are really important to keep on top of, your mental health will take a roll on your body unless you help take some of the stress away.

ALONE: 💗 take a bath 💗 shave 💗 lotion 💗 nailpolish 💗 hairdye 💗 read/write 💗 color/art 💗 play video games/watch tv 💗 listen to music 💗 clean/organize 💗 study/learn a new hobby 💗 do something that makes you smile

REWARDS 💕 if you’ve done well recently with your diet and exercise, take an hour to get a massage or a mani/pedi 💕 if youve got good grades or learned something new, buy a new book or journal, or a cute pen 💕 if you’re clean and tidy, buy a poster or a new decoration to display 💕 if your doing better with an illness or personal struggle, take yourself out to a movie or go to a place you’ve wanted to visit 💕 if you’re improving in any way on anything, put $1 in an envelope and at the end of each month use the money to get cute socks or stickers! 💕 if youve been working more hours or going non stop, take a 30minute nap without guilt

MENTALLY : 💞 take fifteen minutes each day to meditate 💞 practise deep breathing to keep stress down 💞 your mental state is reflected in your surroundings, keep them clean and nice. 💞 if you’re deoressed, talk to a friend 💞 write in a journal/listen to music to calm down 💞 do not beat yourself up for failures and always reward achievements

🍬🍕🍔CRAVING BUSTERS🍔🍕🍬

I have three things I make for cravings, and these are for when I’m dying to binge and neeeeed something to taste.

🍬 ACV Magic -2tbs Apple cider vinegar - small amount of sweetener - dash of cinnamon - 6-8oz or hot or cold water Tastes like apple pie, and good cold or hot! Kills cravings and helps kill appetite

🍕 Heavy Hitter - 2tbs peanut butter - small blob honey - a few nuts or cranberries Helps kill cravings for heavier foods like pastas and pizza and baked goods, and gives a little protein/sugar boost to keep your energy up.

🍔 Carnivore -few slices deli meat - thin slice cheese (like paper) - pickle spear (optional) - small but of mustard (grey poupon is best) Roll the meat with some mustard on it and the cheese around the pickle for a crunchy snack to curb cravings for sandwiches, burgers, steaks, ects.

❌🚫❎FASTING:❎🚫❌

DO NOT ❌ never try to drive during a fast ❌ never make fasting more important than safety ❌ don’t go over 36hrs or you risk going into starvation mode (stores fat) ❌ don’t over exercise when fasting, you could pass out and get hurt, keep it mild ❌ don’t fast on test days or busy work days, your performance suffers ❌ don’t feel forced to fast by anyone ❌ dont purge if you break a fast with a binge ❌ do not deprive yourself of vitamins on a fast, even if they have calories or you have to take them with milk. ❌do not fast after a bad binge, this is super harmful as it cause your stomach to swell and shrink suddenly and it’s actually another form of bulimia. Fasts should be planned after a day of your normal (and healthy food only) calorie intake

TIPS 🚫 drink your tea first thing in the morning, and take vitamins early 🚫 use a water bottle that you know contains a certain number of oz (mine has 32oz) and don’t or other sip off it 🚫 use a wet erase marker on your water bottle to tally the number of refills you’ve done for water in the day 🚫 use the ACV magic for cravings 🚫 drink lots of green tea 🚫 take melatonin before bed so hunger doesnt keep you awake 🚫 start your fast 4hrs before sleep, the night automatically gives you a 8-12 hour fast. Continue to fast up till 36hrs. But at least that minimum. 🚫 use fire teas or detox teas 🚫 (i) take laxatives (you should not) 🚫 stay busy 🚫 use the prebinge list 🚫 if i insist on eating, start with the craving busters or fruits/veggies 🚫 fast on days off, so you can choose how to distract yourself 🚫 set a timer on your phone or tally the hours with a pen on your arm,  it helps keep you motivated

ALWAYS ❎ drink enough water ❎ let an ana buddy know what your doing for safety reasons ❎ be kind to yourself ❎ weigh before and after a fast ❎ drink green tea ❎ break the fast carefully, with small portions of fruits and veggies or a broth ❎ if doing a 36hr fast, double vitamin intake for those days (not the magnesium though) ❎ keep in mind that hunger pain goes away in about 7-25 seconds ❎ remember you should have been yourself to keep from eating. Do not hit your stomach, cut yourself, or any other harmful thing to avoid food! Please dont.

🐷🐽🐖BINGING🐖🐽🐷

These are things I do to help stop or prevent, or recover from a binge.

BEFORE: 🐽 drink a glass of ice water 🐽 light a candle that is a clean or pungent scent! (Nothing that smells like food) 🐽 boil water for tea  (sometimes the act of heating water tricks me into thinking I made food) 🐽 read a book/magazine (i pick new books, they draw me in so I forget how long it’s been) 🐽 drink your tea, but make a bigger cup than normal or make two, it feels like a treat 🐽 find a craft project that gets your hands dirty! If you’re covered in glue, you can’t touch food! 🐽 look at thinspo 🐽 my biggest help is to clean, start vacuuming or dusting or scoop the yard for dog crap or the cat box for poops,  or wash Windows or reorganize your clothes (looking at how big the clothes you wear are is also very motivating) 🐽 put on your goal pants! Everyone has a pair. 🐽 take a body check photo 🐽 write down the # of calories you’d be eatting, then figure out how long you’d need to work out to burn that off. If it’ll take more than a set of jumping Jack’s or crunches, don’t eat it 🐽 for every time you open the fridge or cupboard, whether you eat or not, do 25 squats or 25 push ups. 🐽 try the ACV drink or a craving buster 🐽 weigh yourself

DURING: 🐷 if you end up binging, look down at how much you’ve already eaten, if it’s less than half the amount you grabbed then drink warm water with lemon. If it’s over half, drink cold water with lemon. (The hot will help mimic a full tummy and the cold helps your body jump start to burn more calories). Don’t drink both, you may puke. And don’t eat what’s left, duh. 🐷 go eat in front of a mirror. You’ll get like one bite further then stop, I promise. 🐷 ask yourself if you’re willing to eat the same # of calories in carrots. If not, throw the rest out. If so, go get some damn carrots and throw the other crap out. 🐷 if you’re binging because someone asked you to eat, eat some, wait a bit, then claim it made you feel sick like food poisoning. Or say you ate before and are saving the rest for later (throw out later obvs) 🐷 if it’s sweets you grabbed, ask yourself if you would eat the same # of calories in strawberries. If so, go get some fruit! If not, you should remember processed sugar gives you zits and thunder thighs. Not cute. Pizzaface and burgerbutt. Groosss. 🐷 ask yourself, if I saw someone eating this, would I think they’re a pig? If no, then you may actually be eating something good for you. If yes, put the food down, piglet. Grooss. 🐷it’s not too late to make acv magic or tea! 🐷weigh yourself

AFTER: 🐖 drink cold water, slowly, so you don’t puke 🐖 take a walk, even a lap or two around the yard or each room in the house! 🐖 take some magnesium to promote digestive/bowel movements (this is not a laxative, it just helps keep stuff moving) 🐖 after about 40 minutes (so you don’t puke) do 25 sit ups, 25 leg lifts per side, and 25 lunges. Then drink some water and rest 15 minutes. Then repeat, but add 30 jumping jacks. The drink water and rest. Then repeat, but add the jumping Jack’s and hold a plank for 30seconds. If up for it, repeat the cycle from the start one more time. 🐖 Do. Not. Get. Mad. At. Yourself. Depression hinders weight loss, so be gentle on yourself. 🐖 take a bath 🐖  drink tea 🐖  DO NOT PURGE. EVER. 🐖 do some self care 🐖  weigh yourself

[ccosmeticchaos]

  This has been a long time coming, and although technically off topic for this blog, it can still fall under beauty because well… I don’t feel beautiful. I feel, laborious breathing and a skyrocketed heart rate when I run up the stairs to the train to get home everyday, to the point I can’t talk and I worry I will go into cardiac arrest on the train.

Typically I don’t promote lifestyle changes to happen on a Monday, it gives a hard start, and that’s not what it’s supposed to be about, and fun facts, the failure rate of starting on a Monday is about 80%. BUT, this is what is in my brain this morning so here we are.

My intention with this post is to not only provide some motivation to anyone who is suffering through their own yo-yo weight, and to give my own head a shake.

For those of you who know me as more than someone who can hid behind a keyboard with no makeup and cheese dust all over me, know that I am pretty great at losing weight. When I want to. When something snaps in me, I can do it, fast and properly. My issue is maintenance, my weakness is moderation in all aspects of life. I will never be thin, but hell yes can I be strong, and THAT is my first subject I want to discuss.

Disclaimer- I am not a professional, this is my story alone, and you should always consult a professional before starting any strenuous physical/nutritional plans. My personal profile I am basing this on is for a 27-32 year old mildly active female, standing at 5’8, who loves Doritos,  poutine and works too much. 

Be Strong – Not Skinny

The first time I went on a weight loss journey I lost 45 pounds over six months. Some say I was too small for my frame but I felt amazing, I was so strong, I was sleeping better and I could do things I couldn’t do before even when I was a kid. (run for 45 mins straight, leg press 300+ pounds while only weighing in at 145.) My failure? For awhile it was too much about being skinny and not enough about being strong, halfway through the journey I was just getting skinny. I had no muscle tone, my arms and legs were skinny, but looked floppy and it wasn’t a good look. I stopped looking up #thinspo (bad idea to begin with don’t go down that road), and stuck with #fitspo instead. Found this little gem and it shifted my mindset. 

Side note: you are going to see at LEAST butts in this post. If you are offended by the human body, please see yourself out. I don’t wish to hear about it, we all have one. Deal with it. 

The idea behind fit not skinny, is it becomes about weight goals, not lose weight goals. It’s not about losing 5 pounds, it’s about lifting 50. It’s not about if your pants give you a muffin top. It’s about can you run for 15 mins without passing out? Are you hitting those goals? If you are, your pants will fit on their own, and the 5 pounds will go away in it’s own good time.

Figure Out What Drives You

Are you competitive, do you like stats, why are you doing this? Can you be pushed by visuals? Do you need to be held accountable?

This is important. I can���t even stress how important this is. Each time I have had to drop some weight I am only successful when I am 1. Accountable 2. In competition 3. I have reportable analytics on my progress. For anyone wondering, this is my weight tracker for the past 5 years. No secrets here guys.

I need to see it, I need to see it in a chart- on a dot graph, anything really. If manual doesn’t work for you, then you can also add a page to your bullet journal or your planner if it helps. The more places I track something the more accountable I am to myself. I want to fill the boxes in, I want to make the line drop. This is what works for me. 

I also strongly recommend MyFitnessPal, and actually tracking your caloric intake, for at LEAST two months. You think you know what you are putting in your body, and what you are getting from that nutritional investment, but I can almost guarantee you don’t until you do this exercise. You ate one easter egg from your kids candy? Put that in there, hold yourself accountable. Watch the things you wont eat when you have to write them down.

Nutrition

Sigh, this is the most difficult part. Many don’t seem to be able to commit to, or understand how crucial what you jam into your face is. Going to the gym for two hours 5 days a week? Awesome. Thats actually incredible and good on you for making that kind of commitment. Coming home right after that and having half a bottle of wine and a bag of chips (may or may not be self descriptive) you might as well have not gone to the gym at all. 80% nutrition and 20% fitness. This is the ratio you need to be working with. If it’s not you wont get the results you want. Guess what? This is difficult, it’s tough, and you will have to give up things you really love. That age old adage of “abs are made in the kitchen” is not a joke.

Which one of these do you think is the real challenge? Go to a birthday party while everyone else is eating cake and come back and answer me.

A few ad-hoc tips re:foods

Don’t set yourself an expectation to eat food you hate because its healthy eg- I can’t stand arugula, it’s gross. Although healthy and laced through most spring mixes, I just dont eat them. I eat spinach, or romaine or any other options.

Know what is your in your food, you want to eat that cake at above mentioned birthday party? Go for it, but know that in doing so you are ingesting an extra 400 empty calories that will not provide you a good workout later, or the real energy you need to get through that budget meeting on Monday.

Don’t let people bully you. This seems odd, but the amount of times I get food bullied in a day is ridiculous. Just have some, you don’t need to lose weight, you look great, its just a bit, omg cheese is the best you should just eat it, it’s not going to kill you. LISTEN HERE WITH THE AMOUNT OF CHEESE I WANT TO EAT I ASSURE YOU IT WILL KILL ME. AND QUICKLY. Learn to be hard and fast in your no, and not to feel bad about it. There is no food guilt here my friend.

Make an investment (if possible)

Something that really helped me if I was hitting a plateau or just feeling unmotivated was to pick up an outfit, some new runners or something of the like. Having a new pair of pants to run in at the gym almost always worked like a charm. I wanted to wear my kick ass new gear, so I would then put it on and march my ass over to the treadmill to show off my fancy threads. Yeah I can be pretty shallow sometimes, but whatever it works and gets me on the machine.

I also strongly recommend doing some research on a heart rate monitor/fitness watch. I have been a devout user of Fitbit for a very long time, (even after switching to an apple watch I promptly switched back) because people, I need to compete with my friends in step challenges. I just do.

I recently upgraded to the iconic and am happy to report how amazing it is. I even changed out the band for a sparkly new one. As an avid user of Fitbit I am more than happy to add friends, so if you are reading this, drop your contact info below and I will add you.

I could go on about smart watches and fitness tech forever. My main point is, do the research, figure out what you want out of it, and make sure it works for you. Then wear it and use it.

Final Thoughts

I am going to cut myself off here as I think we get the basics of how to make things work for you, but I am going to sum up a few last points before I go.

Not everything works for everyone, the way your body responds will not be the same as others, so set your expectations accordingly.

You CANNOT spot reduce, it’s not real. So if you think doing 600 crunches a night is going to get rid of the pooch. Nope. Only vegetables and lean proteins can do that.

Join a community or get an accountability friend, even if its just some random instagram account.

Find people with link minded goals, when you are following that instagram account, attempt to make sure it is one that has a similar body type/goal as you. It will help your mental state when you are having tough days.

Keep starting over. Start over 100 times, if it means you  keep going. I’m not perfect, and I showed you how badly my weight can bounce around. But I keep going, and I will always start again, because I don’t forget the information, I just need to apply it.

ONLY do what works for you. Don’t like the gym? Don’t go to the gym. Go mountain climbing, walk, whatever you enjoy. Doing things you don’t enjoy is not sustainable.

Please feel free to share your weight loss and fitness journeys with me., I will be beginning my third time around, and documenting on my personal instagram, which I am happy to have you join me at as well. HERE

Thanks so much for joining me today for this long winded off topic fitness rant!

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