#7 Foods That Burn Calories When You Eat Them

[elicathebunny]

HEALTH SHOULD ALWAYS COME FIRST! PRIORITISING HEALTH BEFORE EVERYTHING ELSE TO LOOK GOOD + FEEL GOOD.

People always leave out the basics when it comes to trying to improve their looks. Prioritising health is so important before going in and tempering with your body. Your base is what you work with and you can definitely level up with what you've got naturally.

DIET

Your diet also depends on what your goals are. Someone who wants to build muscle will obviously eat differently from someone who just eats relatively healthy. So identify what your goals are and work your meals around that.

Here are some videos to give you a better insight: HOW I LOSE FAT AND KEEP IT OFF MEANS, WORKOUTS + EVERYTHING ELSE PROTEIN EXPLAINED, STRENGTH, MUSCLES, FAT LOSS & ENDURANCE HOW METABOLISM WORKS

Diet not only makes you feel better from the inside, but it also reflects on your outside. Your skin is a huge display of how you eat.

When you consume junk food, it can show up on your skin as breakouts or dullness. Your skin is one massive organ which soaks up everything put onto it and reflects everything you put inside your body. Fix the problem from the inside before getting confused about why your skincare routine isn't working.

FITNESS

Again, your fitness will differentiate from your goals. So work out your goals and make a plan around that. There are so many forms of fitness, some more intense than others and with different results. Working out in general is good for you, our bodies are meant to move. So even if you don't have a goal, staying active is always recommended.

HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT WORKOUT PLAN

THE BEST WAY TO GAIN MUSCLE, SCIENCE EXPLAINED SIMPLY

Low-intensity workouts:

Yoga: Focuses on flexibility, strength, and relaxation through various poses and breathing techniques.

Pilates: A low-impact exercise method that strengthens muscles, improves flexibility, and enhances posture.

Walking: Simple yet effective, walking is a great way to improve cardiovascular health and boost mood without high impact.

Swimming: Provides a full-body workout with minimal stress on joints, making it ideal for people with joint issues or injuries.

High-intensity workouts:

HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training): Alternates between short bursts of intense exercise and brief recovery periods to maximize calorie burn and improve cardiovascular fitness.

CrossFit: Combines elements of weightlifting, interval training, gymnastics, and other exercises to build strength, endurance, and overall fitness.

Sprinting: Short, explosive bursts of running at maximum effort, often performed in intervals for cardiovascular conditioning and leg muscle strength.

Circuit Training: Involves moving through a series of exercises targeting different muscle groups with minimal rest in between, combining strength training and cardiovascular exercise.

These are just a few examples, but there are plenty of other workout styles out there to explore depending on your preferences and fitness goals. Walking every day is just a simple way to stay toned.

SLEEP

Sleeping is important for rest and recovery after workouts and energy-consuming activities. Sleep is needed for the brain to function, mood regulation and performance + productivity. Lack of sleep deprives you of all of these things, so getting your beauty sleep is absolutely needed.

School-age children (6-13 years): 9-11 hours per day.

Teenagers (14-17 years): 8-10 hours per day.

Young adults (18-25 years): 7-9 hours per day.

Adults (26-64 years): 7-9 hours per day.

HYGIENE

Upkeeping good hygiene is always needed anyway. Making sure you are clean (smelling good is a plus). Make sure you always wash your hands and take daily showers to remove any dirt on your body (clean those feet and your back well, don't forget them!). Taking care of your oral health must not be forgotten. Oil pulling and brushing your tongue for a healthy mouth. Make sure your hair is also getting the attention to keep it as healthy as you possibly can make it (this also depends on diet). Doing the extra things like spending time on your nails (making sure there isn't that stuff underneath them), making them pretty.

BODY CARE ROUTINE | FOR SMOOTH & GLOWING SKIN, TREATING KERATOSIS PILARIS, SHOWER ROUTINE

ENVIRONMENT

Having a stress-free environment is obviously the best to thrive in. But clearly not even being lucky enough to live like that constantly. So make sure you have that space to be on your own and have some alone time to really recharge. Keeping your space clean for a clear mind. Surround yourself with like-minded people and really set boundaries for those who prey on your mental clarity (energy vampires). Spending time in nature is one of the best ways to detach, rest time should not equal spending time on your devices. Let go and truly let yourself decompress. Mental health will improve how you carry yourself.

EMBODY YOUR POTENTIAL.

[derangedgirl53]

Your Ana guide of 2025

“We’re all winter girls this year!”

Effective tips

- drink 500 ml of water before you eat (can be ice cold or warm)

- cut all your food into small pieces (half,then cut the half ibi quarters,etc)

- don’t binge or purge, it’s worse than restricting

- don’t do high intensity exercises because they make you hungrier

- avoid doing a keto diet,yes I know.

- eat your dinner late so you won’t binge

- skip breakfast

- avoid chewing and spitting ,focus on restriction instead

- have a long time before your next meal for proper digestion like 7-9 hours

- try to eat homemade food 80 percent of the time

- go on the 5 bite diet

- go on the treadmill 2-3 times a week and burn 500 cals or go every other day and burn 200

- always find excuses to not eat like “I’m not hungry”,” I just recently ate lunch by thank you!” “Sorry, I have a stomach we”, “I feel sick, I think I’m going to lie down”

- always say no when people offer you food

- if you can’t estimate the calories of it or don’t know the exact ones,don’t eat it

- drink about 1.5 to 2 liters of water daily

- don’t eat fast food,pizza,cookies,biscuits,chips,cinnamon rolls,cereal,Nutella,pb and j,candy,chocolate,fries and burgers (unless it’s homemade or air fried),cakes,cupcakes,

- eat\drink oatmeal,soups,rice cakes,rice,pasta,salmon,tuna,chicken,beef,bread,diet sodas,yogurt,tea,coffee,fruits,vegetables

- eat sometimes or rarely pancakes,waffles and pizza (1 a month only)

- eat in front of family so they don’t get suspicious

- keep busy to avoid eating ; watch movies and tv shows,read books,exercise,stretch,draw,paint,listen to music,go on TikTok or tumblr,watch YouTube,crochet,talk to friends,etc

- do multiple diets so you always know what’s your calorie limit or plan ; this avoids binges

- stop doing metabolism days,they are a myth and just an excuse to shove food in your mouth, just keep restricting even more once you reach a plateau

- do cardio first to get rid of fat,then Pilates to tone yourself

- skip as much meals as you can and replace them with drinks (tea,coffee,water,monster,smoothies,etc)

- if your stomach is really and I mean REALLY flat at ANY point of the day, not just when you wake up, that means you’ve been starving yourself effectively so continue doing it UNLESS someone asks “did you eat?” Then that’s your signal to eat or drink something so they don’t get suspicious

How to survive eating out or at restaurants

- share your food with a family member or a friend,let them eat most of it like all the fries and you can just eat your burger or cut the burger and fries into half

- NEVER say yes to dessert or if you don’t,don’t be eating a meal as well! Trust me,desserts are usually high calorie

- always order Diet Coke or water or any other diet beverage

- eat slowly and cut your food into small pieces

- sit up straight while you eat so your digestion is good and you can tell when your hungry

- use less or no sauces

[alternative* don’t go out to eat and just air-fry a burger and fries (preferably 10-12 fries) at home,pick your lowest calorie bread and cut off all the crust,add some tomatoes,drink a Diet Coke or water with it and use less sauces! This will usually come around to 250-400 calories for everything which isn’t too bad than an 1200 meal at a restaurant)

- drink lots of water before and after your meal

- ask your family and friends if they want to walk after eating (usually they would as it’s good to walk after eating) this will burns cals and help your digestion!

Getting into the honey moon phase

My method for getting yourself into restrictions of all types or a “honeymoon phase”.

- drink tea right when you wake up

- 5 after after that, eat a small lunch. Preferably, home cooked food that either you or your parents made (like rice and salmon or some pasta and beef) Make sure it’s a SMALL meal

- don’t eat or drink ANYTHING for the next 9 hours

- you should notice your stomach is super flat right now like REALLy flat as you only drank tea and has a very small meal for kind

- it’s probably late now, around 10-12 at night so grab a Diet Coke and whatever you want to eat

( hint: it CAN be something like fast food or not, if it’s pizza then grab the thinnest,smallest slice. If it’s a burger,cut it into half/a quarter and eat it,its fries only eat 5 of them)

- drink more tea then go to bed

- weigh yourself the next morning (you’ll lose a lot don’t worry)

- because you lost a lot,now you’ll be motivated to continue starving and BOOm honeymoon phase is back and better than ever.

[inmyglowupera]

Mindset shift #2: Plateaus are part of the process and key to the success of longterm weight loss.

Plateaus are not roadblocks—they’re milestones. They show that your body is adjusting to the progress you’ve made so far. Instead of seeing them as failures, view it as a reward for your hard work. As your body giving you a break so you can recharge and reevaluate.

Why Are Plateaus Important to Your Weight Loss Journey?

When you lose weight, your body needs time to recalibrate:

• Metabolism: Plateaus prevent metabolic adaptation, where your body slows down calorie-burning to preserve energy.

• Hormonal Balance: Hormones like leptin (which regulates hunger) and cortisol (stress hormone) stabilize during plateaus, reducing stress on your body.

• Muscle Preservation: Slower weight loss during plateaus gives your body a chance to retain muscle mass.

What to Do During a Plateau:

1) Don’t Rush to Make Changes: Give your body time to adjust to recent weight loss before altering your diet or exercise routine. Sometimes, patience is the key to moving forward.

2) Focus on Restorative Acts: Prioritize sleep management and stress management, as both play a critical role in weight loss. Poor sleep and chronic stress can disrupt hormones like cortisol, which can hinder progress.

3) Celebrate Non-Scale Victories: Progress isn’t just about the number on the scale. Look for improvements in strength, stamina, mood, energy levels, or how your clothes fit.

4) Reflect and Reassess:

Use this time to observe your journey without judgment. Ask yourself:

• What has been working so far?

• What feels difficult, and how can I make it easier or more sustainable?

• Have I become too restrictive or too lenient?

• Are my diet and exercise routines still aligned with my goals and needs?

Plateaus are a chance to adjust and refine your habits to better suit your lifestyle.

5) Consider Upcycling Calories:

Upcycling calories involves alternating higher and lower calorie days to prevent your metabolism from adapting too much. For instance:

• Increase your calorie intake slightly on one day with nutrient-dense foods like healthy fats or complex carbs.

• Return to your usual calorie range on the following days.

This strategy can help reset your metabolism and push past a plateau.

6) Reassess Your Workouts:

Once you feel ready to adjust, start by varying your exercise routine:

• Incorporate new movements or activities to challenge different muscle groups.

• Ensure your workouts include strength training, which boosts metabolism.

• Avoid overtraining—intense workouts with insufficient recovery can increase cortisol, working against your weight loss goals.

7) Review Your Diet: Plateaus are a good time to take a closer look at your eating habits with curiosity and without judgment. Ask yourself:

• Are you eating enough proteins and fibres to help you feel full and well nourished? Did you eat enough healthy fats to ensure proper satiety?

• Are you eating more calorie-dense foods than you realize, such as cooking oils, granola, nuts, nut butters, cheese, or avocado?

• Be careful of low calorie foods. These items are often ultra-processed with artificial sweeteners. Sugar substitute can negatively impact your gut microbiome and insuline response—paradoxically causing you to gain weight. Focus on fresh whole foods and bake your own little treats, even of they are higher in calories they will be more satisfying.

• Have recent stressors, celebrations, holidays, or vacations led to more indulgences than usual?

• Are you underestimating portion sizes or the amount of food you’re eating?

If you feel comfortable and it won’t negatively impact your mental health, consider tracking your food intake for a couple of weeks. Focus on accuracy by weighing your food rather than using cups or spoons, especially for non-liquid items. Be gentle and non-judgemental. The goal is to understand not punish.

If tracking feels too overwhelming, focus instead on visual portion control (e.g., smaller plates, filling half your plate with veggies, or limiting high-calorie extras like dressings).

[night-nothing]

General &na tips

1) eat small meals or snacks throughout the day 3 100 c@lorie meals are better then one 300 calorie meal

2) take a multi vitamin and drink a lot of water to avoid passing out

3) find a low c@lorie option for sweet cravings like flavored rice cakes,low calorie pudding, or lollipops

4) energy drinks are your best friend they are low c@lorie, give you energy, and curb your appetite

5) eat higher c@lorie food earlier in the day so you have more time to burn it off

6) chew slower when you eat it helps you get full faster

7) drink a glass of water before, after, and during a meal

8) you can choose how much you eat if someone makes you food only eat half of it

9) learn to be subtle when looking at the c@lories of foods like only look at them when other people aren’t looking or when you grab a package of food make sure the nutritional information is facing you so you can glance down at it with out people noticing

10) when you go out to eat look up the menu and c@lories before hand so you know the lowest c@lorie option and it helps if they don’t have the calories posted on the physical menu

11) only eat when other people are around

12) get good at mental math

[sicksadw0rldx]

Hi, do u have some tips lo lose weight faster? Something like thyroid hormes or supplements to reduce hunger?

hello love !!!

when it comes to supplements i think they are bullshit !!!

but when it comes to weightloss, you really need to keep in mind that you havent gained all the weight overnight, so u most likely arent gonna lose it overinght.

some of my tips for losing weight a little faster are:

1. not restricting too much, at least not in the start, because you will wnd up binging and gaining all the weight back. start easy w 1500 cals, go down to 1200, then 1000, and the lowest amount i usually do is like 700

2. walk, walk, walk and walk. walking burns so much calories, plus it can be super fun . i usually do at least 10k steps a day

3. drink as much low cal liquids as u possibly can. diet sodas, coffe, water and green tea are all appetite surpressants. i also like putting chia seeds into my water for fiber

4. my ultimate lifehack is def omad. eating one meal in the middle of the day at around 2-3pm usually keeps me away from thinking abt food.

my curent routine

i wake up at around 9 or 10, i have my coffee, usually with 50 ml of milk and my chia seed water. then i like to keep myself busy- reading, scrolling through my phone, doing schoolwork, going grocery shopping, journaling etc.

at around 2-3 pm i have lunch with my parents, becuse they demand i eat lunch with them every day. i eat as slowly as i possibly can and i eat as little as i possibly can.

i end my day with a walk at around 6-7 pm, i usually walk with my friends, but i sometimes do it alone to clear my head. i put in my headphones and i enjoy my time alone. i do 10k steps minimum. if i feel too fat to go out that day, i pace around my room untill i get to 10k steps

that's basically it,

love u !

[my-wellness-way]

Effective Strategies to Crush Your Weight Loss Goals in 2025

Are you ready to make 2025 the year you finally achieve your weight loss goals? With so much information out there, finding the right strategies can be overwhelming.

This guide will simplify the process and provide you with actionable, science-backed tips to crush your weight loss journey this year.

1. Set Realistic and Specific Goals

The first step to achieving your weight loss goals is defining them clearly. Instead of vague resolutions like "lose weight," aim for specific and measurable targets, such as "lose 15 pounds in 3 months by exercising 4 times a week and eating 1,800 calories per day."

Why it works:

Helps you stay focused and track progress.

Encourages long-term lifestyle changes rather than quick fixes.

2. Prioritize a Balanced Diet Over Extreme Dieting

Fad diets may offer quick results, but they are rarely sustainable. Focus on a balanced diet that includes lean proteins, healthy fats, whole grains, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Limit processed foods and added sugars.

Pro Tip: Incorporate more plant-based meals, as studies show they can help with weight management and overall health.

3. Make Meal Prep a Weekly Habit

Meal prepping helps you control portion sizes and resist unhealthy choices when hunger strikes. Dedicate a few hours each week to prepare nutritious meals and snacks in advance.

Benefits of meal prep:

Saves time and money.

Keeps you consistent with your calorie and nutrient intake.

4. Stay Active with a Mix of Workouts

Exercise is key to burning calories and building muscle. Combine cardio workouts (like running or cycling) with strength training to maximize fat loss and boost metabolism.

2025 Fitness Trends to Try:

- High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).

- Online fitness classes for convenience.

- Group sports to keep workouts fun and engaging.

5. Track Your Progress

Using a journal or app to monitor your food intake, workouts, and weight loss progress can help you stay accountable. Apps like MyFitnessPal or Fitbit offer tools to track calories and exercise effortlessly.

Pro Tip: Celebrate small milestones to stay motivated, whether it's fitting into an old pair of jeans or reaching a fitness goal.

6. Focus on Sleep and Stress Management

Poor sleep and high stress levels can hinder weight loss by increasing hunger hormones like ghrelin. Aim for 7–9 hours of quality sleep per night and practice stress-reducing techniques like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing.

7. Stay Hydrated

Drinking water not only keeps you hydrated but also helps with appetite control and metabolism. Replace sugary drinks with water, herbal teas, or infused water for variety.

Quick Tip: Drink a glass of water before meals to avoid overeating.

8. Build a Support System

Having friends, family, or online communities supporting your weight loss journey can make a huge difference. Share your goals and progress, and don’t hesitate to seek professional guidance from dietitians or personal trainers if needed.

9. Be Patient and Consistent

Weight loss is a journey, not a sprint. Plateaus are normal, and progress may vary. Focus on consistency and celebrate non-scale victories, like improved energy levels or better mood.

10. Leverage Technology and Tools

Use wearable fitness trackers, calorie counters, and AI-powered apps to personalize and optimize your weight loss journey. These tools can provide insights into your habits and suggest improvements.

Conclusion

Achieving your weight loss goals in 2025 doesn’t have to be daunting. By setting realistic goals, maintaining a balanced diet, staying active, and using the right tools, you can stay on track and see lasting results. Remember, consistency and patience are key.

Start implementing these strategies today, and watch yourself crush your weight loss goals this year!

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[cain-e-brookman]

Siblings and Questions Tag!

Thanks for the tag, @topazadine! I really enjoyed a look into your characters here! i'm gonna do this for the only two sibling characters i have to date that are both still living and also not a complete spoiler but this will be their first introduction! say hello to Hauk and Hesperos!

1. Who looks the most like Dad?

So they're actually not blood related! Hesperos was adopted into Hauk's family after being lost at sea. Hauk and his family are all Water Mages from Vizia, while Hesperos is a Sky Mage from Pelyra

2. Who looks the most like mom?

See above

3. Who eats the most?

Hesperos. Without question. Sky Mages are broken into 8 clans: one for each of the Sky God's children, and Hesperos is from the clan dedicated to the Sky's oldest daughter, the Goddess of Lightning, Khrou, His clan is extremely dedicated to their magic, as Khrou's power is difficult to wield, so Hesperos has a much deeper well of magic, thus needs more energy. Although Hauk is also a Mage, his is a more passive part of his life.

4. Who has been in the weirdest situations?

Hesperos. Not only is his young life marked by betrayal and pain, he's an absolute ham as an adult. Like a theater kid on steroids. Drama to the Nth degree. The crazy stories he could tell would melt the face off a lesser man. Unless Hauk's father is nearby in which, he doesn't know what an alcohol is at all, no sir.

5. Who sleeps the most?

This is really becoming Hesperos' post. With great power comes a great need to take a nap. He burns more calories asleep than a human would running a marathon for the same amount of time. Lots of food. Lots of sleep.

7. Most stable romantic life?

Now it's Hauk's turn! It is a tight race, though. Neither are exactly playboys, but Hesperos' two serious relationships were a bit tumultuous. Hauk's only been in one, and it seems like it's stuck.

8. Worst habit of each one?

If you asked each other, Hauk would tell you Hesperos' worst trait is deflecting anything that might look like confrontation or giving too much of himself away with humor. Hesperos would tell you Hauk's worst trait it stealing his hairbrush. (But it's actually taking on everyone's problems like they're his own.)

9. Who's the most dramatic?

Hesperos. No doubt. A running gag in his house is- Hesperos (who has been abandoned lost at sea, nearly drowned, and spent most of his childhood being a foreigner who could hardly speak the common language with people who didn't understand his culture, after finding out a dinner party was canceled): this is the worst day of my life Hauk and his father, exasperated: No it isn't.

10. Who had a weird phase?

Outside of normal teenage weirdness, neither, really.

11. Best cook of the family?

Hauk. He hates doing it, though. If pressed, he'd rather bake, but even then, he finds the whole thing boring and rather not worth it.

12. Best memory together?

Their first meeting. At a festival, where the Ocean god took the wishes of his people out to sea to return those desires to land, Hauk wished for the only thing he ever wanted. A little brother. Hauk's mother died in childbirth, and his father swore he'd never take another wife, so he didn't have the heart to tell his son, a brother simply wasn't in the cards. Half a year later, Hauk's father rescued Hesperos off the last vestiges of his broken raft. At first, he tried to find someone else who had the ability to take young Hesperos in. He was a single father already, and Hesperos was a traumatized child who spoke almost no Common and who'd let no one near him.....except Hauk. The first time they met, Hauk in all his innocense and naivete, brought Hesperos sweets, because "the morning maids always bake the best sweet breads, but you have to get them while they're still warm." For someone who'd only seen cruelty for months on end, Hesperos decided immediately that Hauk was an ally and a friend. After that, they were inseparable. One night, when tucking Hauk into bed, his father found them both in Hauk's room, Hesperos under the covers asleep while Hauk read to him from a book. Hauk asked if it was okay for him to sleep with him that night, and Hauk's father said just for the night, already doubting his resolve on not taking him in. Watching his son tuck the other little boy in, he couldn't help but ask, "You really love him, don't you?" to which Hauk replied, "Of course I do. He's my little brother. The Ocean brought him to me." Hauk's father officially took Hesperos in as his ward shortly after.

13. Worst memory together?

Mmmmmmmmmmmthats a spoiler. Second worst is the night Hesperos almost died and that's about all i can say about that incident too.

14. Dream trip together

Growing up with someone who has a Shadow Mage as a father figure, they've heard so many stories of the Ixoryn Marshes. They've both always wanted to go to Proussaux Suprae during the Parade of Dead Kings to see the fate of the Shadow King that given decade.

15. Would you rather not be able to shower for a month or have the same clothes for a month?

Hauk: the same clothes. Not being able to bathe would go against his religious obligations. Hesperos: is disgusted you would ask either of him. Genuinely weighs which is worse: being stinky or being boring. Eventually agrees with his brother.

16. Who's the older one?

Hauk, but by Mage standards, not by a whole lot.

17. Describe each other in three words

Hauk of Hesperos: vain, loyal, dramatic Hesperos of Hauk: steady, kind, patient

18. Role model?

Hauk's is his father. He trained under him to take over the family estate and it's business. He values his father's patience, resilience, and level head. Hesperos' is his grandfather. The once head of their clan, Hesperos believes his grandfather was the most honorable leader since the start of their history.

19. Who usually has the worst ideas?

This depends entirely on which brother is in current possession of the shared brain cell. I often think of the line from The Prince of Egypt, paraphrased "You were always getting us into trouble. Then again, you were always there to get us out of it."

20. A GIANT insect is on the wall, who's taking care of it?

Depends on the insect. If it's a like big gross beetle, Heperos will use his magic to blow it out the window. If it's a spider, and they're visiting a particular one of Hauk's father's business partners, they'll very surreptitiously get rid of it in whatever way is quieter so a particular someone doesn't see it.

this took a little longer than i'd like because work and then today i did a lot of house work that still needed to be done from the move. but! there they are. i'll taggggggg

@illarian-rambling @spideronthesun @emrowene and i'll leave the tag open if anyone else wants to! please tag me if you do!

[growandrecover]

hi,

im really scared bc im officially ✨overweight✨ and my ed has just been #triggered. any tips on how to avoid relapse?

Hey, anon.

I'm so sorry you're feeling this way. I'm really proud of you for reaching out and actively trying to avoid relapse. That's wonderful.

First up, if you can, stop weighing yourself, measuring, body checking, or anything else you may be doing. Your weight does not say anything about you. Absolutely nothing. If you're concerned about your BMI specifically (which I know a lot of people with eds get caught up in), it's all a bunch of garbage. It was made based off of cis white men, and does not take muscle mass into consideration. Even if you happen to be a white amab person, it's still a joke. If you can't stop completely, try to limit what you're doing.

Next, please make sure you're eating all your meals and snacks. My therapist has told me to do this, and I'm passing along the information to you guys. If you have to, set a schedule for yourself and stick to it with the best of your ability.

If you're someone who used exercise to lose weight in the past/if you exercise currently, you may want to lay off that until you're in a better headspace. Going along with this, if you wear a Fitbit or Apple Watch of any kind, taking it off may help avoiding triggers like your daily step count, calories burned, and your other exercise levels. I wore one for almost a year and took it off a few months ago. Surprisingly enough, my quick dips back into some of my ed behaviors have stopped. I finally realized that those triggers sitting on my wrist 24/7 had been messing with my head.

If you're able to/not already, get an adequate amount of sleep. I think we all know what happens when we stay up too late, letting our minds wander into our ed thoughts in the middle of the night. Low levels of sleep interfere with our mental health, which, in times like these, needs to be extra nurtured.

Try to look at it from someone else's point of view. If someone you knew came to you with this exact problem, what would you say? Would you want them to be kind to their body, to fuel it, and to take care of it? Probably, right? Or if that's hard for you to say to yourself, wouldn't you just want them to be free of their eating disorder?

This is pretty harsh, but your ed is trying to hurt you. It's trying to kill you. Whatever it needs to say to get you to engage in those behaviors, it will. It'll tell you that you're not as [adjective of your choice] or [another adjective of your choice] when you weigh more than you have in the past, but that's simply not true. As I said earlier, your weight is just a number. You deserve recovery. You deserve happiness. You deserve a life free of food rules and that nasty voice in your head.

If you're scared, I'm here to tell you: your ed will not fix anything. Losing weight will not fix the idea of yourself you have in your head, and won't make you magically like your body more. It wants you to think it will, but it won't. It only makes your life worse.

Something that helps me is looking at recovery posts on Pinterest or Tumblr. I love being able to see other people's thoughts and encouragement. It always inspires me to keep going, and I hope it'll do the same for you, too.

Whatever it is that triggered you is not worth all the pain and suffering that comes with an ed. I don't care if it was something somebody said or just a thought you had. Nothing is worth going back to your ed.

You can do this. I believe in you.

I really hope this was at least a little bit helpful, and I hope you're okay, anon. If you're not right now, you will be.

If I missed something, or you need someone to talk to, feel free to send me a message! ♡

[marcomarconii]

How To Lose Belly Fat Without Doing Crunches 📝

📌 Are you tired of endless crunches and not seeing results? Here’s the truth: You don’t need crunches to lose belly fat. Let’s break it down and talk about what really works.

1️⃣ Focus On Nutrition, Not Just Workouts

➡️ Belly fat is mainly a result of diet, not a lack of crunches. You can’t out-train a poor diet! What you eat plays the biggest role in fat loss.

💡Cut back on processed foods and sugary drinks. Focus on whole, nutrient-dense meals like veggies, lean protein, and healthy fats.

2️⃣ Prioritize Strength Training

➡️ Building muscle helps boost your metabolism, meaning you burn more calories even at rest. The more muscle you have, the easier it is to shed fat, even belly fat.

💡Incorporate full-body strength training 3 times a week. Focus on compound movements like squats, deadlifts, and push-ups.

3️⃣ Don’t Skip Cardio, But Mix It Up

➡️ Cardio helps burn calories, but the key is variety. High-intensity interval Training (HIIT) is especially effective for burning fat without long, boring cardio sessions.

💡Add 2-3 HIIT sessions to your routine each week. Think of short bursts of intense exercise followed by rest. It’s a time-saver and a fat burner!

4️⃣ Get Enough Sleep (Seriously)

➡️ Lack of sleep leads to increased cortisol levels, which encourages your body to hold onto fat, especially around the belly. Sleep is just as important as exercise.

💡Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Your body recovers and burns fat more effectively when well-rested.

5️⃣ Manage Stress To Manage Fat

➡️ High-stress levels can lead to belly fat through cortisol production. Finding ways to reduce stress will help reduce fat accumulation in your midsection.

💡Try stress-relieving activities like walking, meditation, or even yoga. Just 10 minutes a day can make a big difference.

➡️ Losing belly fat isn’t about crunches. It’s about the right balance of nutrition, strength training, cardio, and recovery. Focus on the bigger picture, and you’ll see the results you want.

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Hormones & Weight Loss: Leptin and Ghrelin – The Appetite Regulators

When it comes to managing hunger, cravings, and weight loss, Leptin and Ghrelin are the ultimate hormonal duo. These two hormones work together to tell your brain when to eat, when to stop, and how to maintain your energy balance. But when they’re out of sync, it can feel impossible to control your appetite or shed weight.

What Are Leptin and Ghrelin?

1. Leptin – The “I’m Full” Hormone

• Produced by your fat cells, leptin signals to your brain that you’ve had enough to eat.

• It helps regulate long-term energy balance by suppressing hunger and promoting calorie burn.

2. Ghrelin – The “I’m Hungry” Hormone

• Produced mainly in the stomach, ghrelin signals hunger to your brain, encouraging you to eat.

• Ghrelin levels rise before meals and fall after eating.

What Disrupts Leptin and Ghrelin?

1. Sleep Deprivation

• Lack of sleep lowers leptin levels (so you don’t feel full) and raises ghrelin levels (making you feel hungrier).

• Studies show that even one night of poor sleep can lead to increased hunger and cravings for high-calorie foods.

2. Poor Diet

• Diets high in processed foods and sugar can cause leptin resistance, meaning your brain ignores leptin’s “full” signal.

• Excessive calorie restriction can also spike ghrelin levels, making you feel hungrier.

3. Chronic Stress: High cortisol (the stress hormone) can dysregulate both leptin and ghrelin, leading to cravings and overeating.

4. Weight Gain: Increased body fat leads to higher leptin levels, but too much can cause leptin resistance, where the brain no longer responds to the “stop eating” signal.

How to Balance Leptin and Ghrelin Naturally

1. Prioritize Sleep

• Aim for 7–9 hours of quality sleep to regulate leptin and ghrelin.

• Establish a bedtime routine to improve sleep consistency.

2. Eat a Balanced Diet

• Include whole foods rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats, which keep you full longer.

• Avoid processed snacks and sugary foods that can disrupt leptin sensitivity.

3. Manage Stress: Practice mindfulness, meditation, or yoga to lower cortisol levels and prevent hormone disruption.

4. Don’t Skip Meals: Skipping meals can increase ghrelin levels, making you ravenously hungry and more likely to overeat later.

5. Stay Active

• Regular exercise improves leptin sensitivity and helps regulate ghrelin levels.

• Include both strength training and moderate aerobic activities for the best results.

6. Eat Slowly and Mindfully : Leptin needs time to signal to your brain that you’re full. Eating slowly helps prevent overeating.

Key Takeaway

Leptin and ghrelin are the ultimate appetite regulators, but modern habits can throw them off balance. By focusing on sleep, whole foods, stress management, and mindful eating, you can get these hormones working in your favor for sustainable weight loss.

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The Ultimate Keto Meal Plan: A Beginner's Guide to Healthy Eating and Weight Loss

The ketogenic diet, sometimes referred to as the "keto diet," has gained popularity as a means of promoting weight loss, increasing energy, and enhancing general health. Eating a lot of fat, moderate quantities of protein, and very little carbs is part of this diet. The idea is to get your body into a state known as "ketosis," when it burns fat for energy rather than carbohydrates. This article offers a comprehensive overview for anyone wishing to begin the keto diet, along with a simple and efficient meal plan to assist them reach their health objectives.

 What is the Keto Diet?

The keto diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet that has been demonstrated to help with blood sugar regulation, weight loss, and cognitive performance. When you cut back on carbohydrates significantly and replace them with fat, your body goes into a condition of ketosis. Your body becomes extremely adept at burning fat for energy when it is in ketosis. Additionally, it causes the liver to produce ketones from fat, which are a fantastic source of energy for the brain.  

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Here’s a breakdown of the standard keto diet:

- **70-75% Fats**: The keto diet's mainstay is healthy fat. They aid in the ketosis process, provide you energy, and keep you full. - **20–25% Protein**: Maintaining and repairing muscle requires a moderate protein intake. - **5–10% Carbohydrates**: Your body is encouraged to burn fat for energy by consuming less carbohydrates.

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 Benefits of the Keto Diet

There are benefits to the keto diet beyond weight loss. It provides a number of health advantages: 1. Weight reduction: Your body must burn fat reserves for energy when you consume fewer carbohydrates, which causes weight reduction. 2. Enhanced Mental Clarity: The brain uses ketones as a potent fuel source, which helps with attention and concentration. 3. Stable Energy Levels: A lot of people report having consistent energy levels all day long without the highs and lows brought on by sugar and carbohydrates. 4. Reduced Appetite: Because high-fat foods are highly satisfying, they may help cut down on overall calorie consumption and appetite. 5. Better Blood Sugar Control: People with type 2 diabetes can benefit from the keto diet's ability to control and stabilize blood sugar levels.

Items to Take and Leave Out of Your Keto Diet Knowing what foods you may and cannot eat on a ketogenic diet is essential for successful ketogenic eating.

 which to avoid.

#### Foods to Eat

- **Meats**: lamb, turkey, pig, chicken, and beef. - **Fat Fish**: Sardines, mackerel, trout, and salmon. - **Eggs**: Whole eggs, ideally free-range or organic. - **Healthy Fats and Oils**: butter, ghee, avocado, coconut, and olive oils. **Nuts and Seeds**: Flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts, and almonds. Leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms are examples of **Low-Carb Vegetables**. - **Cheese**: Goat cheese, mozzarella, brie, cheddar, and more. **Avocados**: Low in carbohydrates and high in good fats. - **Berries**: Blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries (partially).

#### Foods to Avoid

-**Delicious Foods**: Candies, ice creams, cakes, cookies, and sodas. Cereals, bread, rice, and pasta are examples of **Grains and Starches**. Fruits high in carbohydrates include bananas, apples, oranges, and grapes. **Legumes & Beans**: Peas, kidney beans, chickpeas, and lentils. **Root Vegetables**: parsnips, sweet potatoes, carrots, and potatoes. - **Dangerous Fats**: trans fats, processed vegetable oils, and margarine. - **Alcohol**: Sweet wines, beer, and mixed drinks with added sugar. - **Processed Foods**: crackers, chips, and quick cuisine.

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��The Ultimate 7-Day Keto Meal Plan

Here is a comprehensive 7-day keto meal plan that includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks to make things easy. These tasty, easy-to-make meals will support your continued ketosis.

#### **Day 1: Monday**

- **breakfast**: Butter-cooked scrambled eggs with feta cheese and spinach. - **Lunch**: A Caesar salad made with grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, avocado, and Caesar dressing. - ** Dinner**: Lemon- and olive oil-dressed baked fish served with a side of asparagus. - **Snack**: An avocado or a handful of macadamia nuts. **Tuesday** is Day 2 - **breakfast**: Almond flour-based keto pancakes garnished with a few fresh berries and sugar-free syrup. - **Lunch**: Grilled shrimp and creamy Alfredo sauce served on zucchini noodles, or "zoodles." - **Dinner**: Stir-fried beef with bell peppers, broccoli, and coconut aminos, a low-carb substitute for soy sauce. - **Snack**: Celery sticks dipped in cream cheese or cheese sticks.

#### **Day 3: Wednesday**

- **breakfast**: Almond milk without sugar, chia seeds, and a few blueberries combined to make a chia seed pudding. - **Lunch**: A bed of lettuce topped with tuna salad, chopped celery, mayonnaise, and boiled eggs. - **Dinner**: Sautéed green beans served over roasted chicken thighs flavored with garlic and rosemary. - **Snack**: A few almonds or walnuts.

#### **Day 4: Thursday**

- **breakfast**: An omelet prepared in olive oil with spinach, cheese, and mushrooms. - **Lunch**: Rice dish made of cauliflower topped with avocado, salsa, sour cream, and ground beef. - **Supper**: Roasted Brussels sprouts and bacon pieces served with pork chops. - **Snack**: A couple salami or pepperoni slices.

#### **Day 5: Friday**

- **Breakfast**: Avocado, spinach, unsweetened almond milk, and a scoop of protein powder combined in a keto smoothie. - **Lunch**: A mixed greens dish with an egg salad dressed with mustard, mayonnaise, and fresh herbs. - **Supper**: Roasted zucchini on the side and lamb chops with garlic butter. - **Snack**: Keto fat bombs or dark chocolate with at least 85% cocoa content.

#### **Day 6: Saturday**

- **breakfast**: Waffles made with coconut flour, butter, and sugar-free syrup. - **Lunch**: Blue cheese dressing, grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, and boiled eggs atop a Cobb salad. - **Supper**: Sautéed shrimp in butter with a side order of mashed cauliflower. **Snack**: Chips made with kale or pork rinds.

#### **Day 7: Sunday**

- **breakfast**: Eggs and baked avocado with bacon bits and cheese on top. - **Lunch**: lettuce wraps with turkey, cheese, avocado, and mustard. - **Dinner**: Bell peppers, mozzarella, and pepperoni are on a cauliflower crust keto pizza. - **Snack**: A couple cheese slices or a handful of nuts.

### Tips for Sticking to Your Keto Meal Plan

1. **Plan Ahead**: The keto diet requires careful meal planning to be successful. To stave against temptation and make sure you have keto-friendly options on hand, prepare your meals in advance. 2. **Remain Hydrated**: Throughout the day, sip lots of water. In addition to being beneficial to general health, being hydrated helps lessen feelings of hunger. 3. **Include Electrolytes**: Make sure your diet has adequate salt, potassium, and magnesium since the ketogenic diet can lead to increased water and electrolyte loss. Think about consuming bone broth or seasoning your food with a little salt. 4. **Track Your Macros**: Record the amount of lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates you consume each day using a food journal or app. This will assist you in adhering to your keto

5. **Be Creative with Recipes**: Try out various keto dishes to add some variety and prevent boredom with your meals. There's no reason the keto diet has to be monotonous or boring.

### Delicious and Easy Keto Recipes

Here are a few simple keto recipes you can try at home:

#### **1. Keto Egg Muffins**

- **Ingredients**: Eggs, cheese, bacon bits, bell peppers, and spinach. - **Directions**: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cheese, and bacon pieces. After filling a muffin tin, bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350°F/175°C.

#### **2. Cauliflower Mac and Cheese**

- **Ingredients**: Garlic powder, butter, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and cauliflower. - **Directions**: Cauliflower should be steamed until soft. Melt butter, heavy cream, and cheese in a another pot and whisk until melted. Drizzle over the cauliflower and bake for ten to fifteen minutes at 375°F (190°C).

#### **3. Keto Chicken Salad**

- **Ingredients**: grilled chicken, cucumber, avocado, lemon juice, olive oil, and seasonings. - **Directions**: Combine diced cucumber and avocado with grilled chicken. Pour in some lemon juice and olive oil. Add pepper and salt for seasoning.

### ConclusionThe keto diet is a lifestyle shift that can assist you in reaching your health and weight loss objectives. It's more than just a diet. You can simply stay on track and take advantage of the many advantages of the keto diet with the correct meal plan, delectable dishes, and careful preparation. Always pay attention to your body, drink enough of water, and keep trying out different recipes. Whether you're new to keto or want to improve your experience, this comprehensive.

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Special Delivery for Gia and/or Vivienne! (sorry it's a lot)

Appearance: 2, 5, 11, 19, Objects: 5, 14, Food and Drink 7, 15, 17, Weather and Nature 4, 11, 16, 18, Community and Relationships 3, 10, 11, 20, Mind, Body, and Soul 9, 13, 18 Hobbies and Activities 7, 12, 17

AHHHHHHH thank you so much!! And I think this is the first ask I've gotten for Vivienne, so double thank you!!

My Super Long Hopefully Fun Ask Game

Appearance:

2. What would your character wear if they were told they had to gussy up?

Gia: Almost certainly a dress, probably an above-the-knee cut (so she doesn't feel like it's tangling up in her prosthetic) in a darker, solid color (so it shows off the vibrancy of her tattoos). I could see her wearing a jewel-toned purple, maybe something with a peekaboo slit in the sides or up one of the thighs, and rose-shaped jewelry.

Vivienne: If it's out at sea, it'll probably just start laughing its ass off. Gussy up? Seriously? Anything that doesn't smell like sweat and fish is gussying up. While on land, though, she tends to dress pretty nicely regardless of circumstance, just because of societal expectations.

5. What are your character's opinion on scars?

Gia: They do still remind her of everything she went through, and that's painful, but for the most part she's gotten used to them.

Vivienne: Doesn't mind them, and they're part of the trade - though she'd rather they not be visible when she's wearing normal clothing, since shark-bite and rope-burn scars are probably pretty hard to explain for the otherwise-demure sailor's wife.

11. Is your character's favorite color a color they wear often?

Gia: She really likes that soft two-toned pink of a fresh carnation, and she does wear a fair amount of pink in her clothing.

Vivienne: I'd say her favorite color is that "wine-dark sea" color, where it's sunset or sunrise on the open ocean and the water turns this interesting purple-red color. That's kind of a difficult color to find in clothing, especially for that time period.

19. If your character had to get a tattoo what would it be?

Gia: She has a lot of tattoos! Most of them are botanicals or various insects :D

Vivienne: Probably a traditional sailor's tattoo, and it was probably a bet. It would probably get a sea turtle - historically, signified a sailor being welcomed into "King Neptune's Court", which for Vivienne is effectively how it became a siren.

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Objects:

5. Would your character ever try to haggle?

Gia: Not usually. She gets anxious when she's away from the house, so even if she does manage to get out to a craft fair or farmer's market where she could haggle prices, she's more likely just to find what she wants, pay, and leave.

Vivienne: Oh, for sure. It's practically an art form, and haggling was much more of a common thing in those days than it is today.

14. Is there an item your character is embarrassed they own or want?

Gia: She's probably a little embarrassed at the extent of her home security, especially given she's just a single person running a marginally-successful flower shop with no major assets, but it makes her feel safer to have those measures in place.

Vivienne: Nope. It doesn't really carry a lot with it, since most of the time it's swimming through the open ocean. Anything particularly valuable is left onshore, or she asks Wojchek to keep a hold of it for her, but she's not a material person by any means.

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Food and Drink:

7. Is there food that has made your character sick?

Gia: Ground hamburger meat. She's never been a big meat-eater in general (not a full vegetarian, just doesn't enjoy eating meat much), and it was one of the main things HYDRA fed her because it was a cheaper source of calories and protein to keep her going. No seasoning, no sauces or anything extra, just cooked hamburger meat on a bun. To this day, it makes her stomach turn, though she only vaguely remembers eating it while in HYDRA's capture.

Vivienne: Frequently... it's the 1890's, there's not much in terms of food preservation and especially out at sea. Sometimes she can swim out to a shoreline and find some fresher food, or even fish herself, but there are definitely times it's gotten sick from spoiled food.

15. What food or drink does your character consider a treat?

Gia: She's a sucker for gimmicky desserts like rolled ice cream or those novelty milkshakes that are impractically decadent, and that's a treat because it's something she physically can't get from home so she has to leave the house.

Vivienne: Any kind of fresh fruit or vegetable. It sounds simple enough, but when you've spent a month at sea and finally take a bite of a fresh strawberry...

17. What kind of drinks does your character prefer?

Gia: Iced coffee, peach tea, diet cola, or horchata from the Mexican restaurant down the block from her flower shop.

Vivienne: Honestly... I don't even know. I think it pretty much takes what it can get.

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Weather and Nature:

4. Is there a natural phenomenon that scares your character?

Gia: Not really? She actually finds the weather more calming that anything manmade, I think. And sure, fire tends to worry her, but any fire she'd experience in the middle of NYC is by no means a natural phenomenon.

Vivienne: She definitely develops a greater appreciation for sea storms once she develops a fondness for Wojchek - sometimes it even worries the storm is a warning from Poseidon himself. And she's terrified of being caught in a feeding frenzy while out at sea (this will actually play into a future scene in the fic... once I write the fic that is)

11. What part of nature would your character most resonate with?

Gia: Plant growth, particularly new growth or recovery after a storm.

Vivienne: Just the will of the ocean, how it can be calm one moment and tumultuous the next

(funny, you picked 2 of my OCs that actually have very strong nature themes lol)

16. What celestial body would interest your character the most?

Gia: Charon (Pluto's largest moon). Can't explain it, she'd just think it was interesting.

Vivienne: Polaris. Wojchek taught her how to navigate by the stars, and that was the first one she learned.

18. How willing would your character be to nap outside?

Gia: Not willing. She has enough trouble sleeping in her own bed, at night, thirty feet away from her clover.

Vivienne: Oh, sure. She does it all the time!

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Community and Relationships:

3. How comfortable would your character be singing and dancing in front of others?

Gia: Actually, she'd be fine once she gets going. It might take a bit to get her up on the metaphorical "stage" to start, but she could have a lot of fun with it after the initial push.

Vivienne: Totally comfortable. She's actually got a lot of confidence and bravado, and her persona on land is more the restraint of that than her persona at sea is the magnification of it. Plus like... you're asking a siren to sing. Its only hesitance would be whether or not it would hurt someone, but it has no problem with the singing itself.

10. Is there a habit your character has that they learned from someone else?

Gia: She will sometimes swear in Greek under her breath - she doesn't even remember that much Greek, it's just a habit she learned from her parents and grandparents when they were trying not to openly swear in front of the younger kids.

Vivienne: A lot of her habits while working on a ship are echoes from her first husband (who taught her to sail), like the way she does certain tasks or ties certain knots, and how she moves about the ship.

11. Does your character have people they think would worry about them if they got injured?

Gia: Kate would worry, she knows that much. And she knows her family would worry, which is exactly why she hasn't told them about what happened with HYDRA - somehow it's easier to believe they'd grieved for her and moved on, rather than having to see everything the experience made her into

Vivienne: Wojchek, of course. He's her husband, after all. And it's made friends with a few of his regular crewmates too, and it's sure they would express sentiment if it got injured (though maybe not complete worry)

20. What would it take for your character to get into a fight?

Gia: If she's attacked and there's no other way out, she'll fight back. Otherwise she's pretty nonconfrontational.

Vivienne: She's actually fairly mild, both on land and at sea. She can throw a punch when she needs to, but she doesn't have much of a temper that would get her into fights.

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Mind, Body, and Soul:

9. Does your character have any allergies?

Gia: When she was a kid, she was sensitive to pet dander and tomatoes, but those were both mild enough allergies that her clover makes them basically negligible (though she still avoids tomato-heavy dishes out of habit)

Vivienne: Not that she's aware of.

13. How does your character relax?

Gia: She likes painting, embroidery, and crochet in her downtime, and watching cheesy movies :D

Vivienne: I think it has a real fondness for storytelling, actually. It started with her first husband, since he had no patience for doing the captain's log every night and would push the duty off to Vivienne instead (who found she actually liked recounting the day), but later it becomes weaving dramatic tales to rally the rest of the crew on a tough day. Wojchek has tried repeatedly to convince her to write a book, but Vivienne usually brushes the idea aside.

18. How often does your character have nightmares?

Gia: Very often. The worst part is that she doesn't even remember them when she wakes up, since it's from the part of her memory she blocked aside - it's really awkward to wake up crying and call your girlfriend in the middle of the night, only to realize you don't even know what's wrong when she asks you about it.

Vivienne: It's a mix. Most of the time she doesn't remember her dreams at all, but sometimes it dreams of how it became a siren, and that's... dramatic, to say the least. I'll just leave it at that for now.

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Hobbies and Activities:

7. What is a talent that your character is proud of?

Gia: She actually thinks she's a pretty good painter, and she does a lot of still-lifes of plants or arrangements in her shop.

Vivienne: See above answer about storytelling. It's really proud of the stories it creates.

12. What kind of music does your character enjoy?

Gia: She's the most "pop" of any of my OCs, so... pop stuff. I do think she's pretty open when it comes to music, though.

Vivienne: She does enjoy a good live orchestra on the rare chance she gets to see one, and also really loves the energy of a whole crew singing shanties together. Really, it just likes powerful music, whether that power is a hundred expertly-trained musicians or a six-man band of tuneless crewmates. And sometimes it does write its own songs to include in its tall tales.

17. Does your character prefer music or silence?

Gia: Music, absolutely. Silence makes her skin prickle.

Vivienne: It's never really silent, there's always the sound of the ocean or the bustle of people around her, but she definitely prefers music either way.

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Genji headcanon number £&#%[

More rambling time!

Considering how all the physical activity Genji does, and how fast he runs, and the fact that every 7 seconds he can travel the same speed as a f1 race car for 2 seconds without any build up (just instantly going that speed, and even crazier can instantly stop himself). This man probably eats so much, like we already know that canonically him and Hanzo growing up would competitively see who can eat the most ramen or whatever and would end up stacking up towers of bowls. So according to my math which is not a good thing to go off of (and additional research) the male athlete requires around 6,000 calories a day, and considering Genji does so much more than physically capable than a human (not including the cybernetic stuff) he would probably eat so much more than that, and what would bring it back down is the fact he is a cyborg so there's less of him that his body needs to fuel with food. But he still probably eats over 10,000 calories a day and is just having to like make the most calorie packed food physically possible or constantly be eating when he's not actively on a mission. He probably even scares Reinhardt with the amount of food he eats, and I can totally imagine those two having eating contests and Genji beating him on more than one occasion to the point it's kind of scary.

And the only reason Genji doesn't seem to put on any weight is because he burns it all so quickly(man has a metabolism of a god). And the speed of which he burns it gets even crazier when you add the fact he gets like a 10% speed increase during his ultimate, which means he's traveling even faster and the fact he can dash during that as well... This is basically just calculating how much food Barry Allen The flash would have to eat but if he ran slower.

hanzo's entirely human and we already know he eats way more than you would expect, because he's also very physically active all the time and he still travels nowhere near as fast as Genji does.

Additionally what are the reasons I think again you can move so much faster than Hanzo does is because the way their dragons are. Hanzo sends out his dragons summons them from his arm and shoots them away from himself, and when Genji summons his dragon as he says "the dragon becomes me" and he physically embodies the ability and extra power the dragon gives him and physically takes that on. Genji is having adrenaline on steroids. I could also be wrong on this cuz I haven't looked in a little bit but I'm pretty sure Hanzo doesn't have a lightning shooting off of him during his ultimate unlike Genji who when you look at him during his animation there is little lightning and electricity coming off of him while green smoky self is pouring from his eyes and mouth. And in comparison hanzo's tattoo glows and dragons starts spiraling out of his arm as his eyes glow, even kirko summons and sends out her spirit unlike Genji who just embodies it.

To Genji probably just by the way he summons his dragon unintentionally turned himself into a superhuman ignoring the fact he already HAS A DRAGON xD

This then ties back into another head cannon, that the clan unintentionally was underfeeding Genji for many years. To the point it's stunted his growth for so long that they thought he was going to be way below the average height. And it wasn't until maybe when Genji was around 16 they get a new doctor for their Clan (because there's no way they're going to a hospital) and they're just like" how much are you feeding him?! Because whatever it is it's nowhere near enough". So then they start feeding Genji a lot more a lot more often and he just shoots up in height and just gets physically bigger, because Genji if you calculate the height of his model is around 5'10-6ft tall when the average height in Japan is 5 ft 7 for a man. Which is really ironic that he is so much taller than he appears to be at first, because Cassidy is 6'1 and when you stand them next to each other at their full heights Genji is fractionally shorter than him and he is so much taller than Angela and Hanzo, and you can even see in all the promotional pictures with Genji and kiriko standing next to each other he is a good chunk taller than her. And it's even more ironic when you remember his dad gave him the nickname sparrow because he was so abnormally small as a child and probably even into early teenhood, all because genji's dragon just got to be built different I guess.

[fatcatblake]

3. being in denial about weight gain.

7. Button popping/seam ripping.

(Fashion model Weiss has been enjoying all the treats sent in by her adoring fans

What do you mean her dress doesn’t fit any more? Of course it’s the tailor’s fault!)

"Mmmhhh..."

Huffing as she adjusted her skirt, slupring down the piece of a cookie she had hanging out of her mouth, Weiss glanced over towards the mirror in her room. It fit... just, but that had to be a fault of the seamstress that made this dress.

Being a model had always been a stressful job for Weiss, trying her best to get ahead of the competition. That led to a lot of stress eating, and a lot of stress eating led to a lot of weight gain.

However, once she hit 250lbs, that was when her plus sized modeling career took off. From there it was smooth sailing, hitting it off huge.

Bikini shoots, winter photosets, fall albums, spring calendars, Weiss was dominating her field and making a killing.

And her fans were just so supportive.

Huffing again as she waddled a step backwards, Weiss let her titanic rump come crashing down onto her couch. The legs to it would have snapped off from the impact if they hadn't broken off months ago. 250lbs was a weight she'd long since surpassed, mainly because of her fans.

Reaching over to the side, Weiss smiled as she grabbed another case of cookies. She'd never been shy about accepting fan gifts, her greedy nature making her more than happy to take whatever they gave. That usually meant food. It was a good thing that all her modeling helped her burn off the calories... so she believed.

Not even eating them with her hands, the 900lb heiress lifted the box up to her mouth, letting the cookies just slide into her mouth. Chewing happily, she couldn't hear anything over the sounds of her crunching and chewing.

Not the sounds of her dress splitting open, the tears of her thigh highs, the ripping of her skirt, or the shredding of her sleeves as more and more poundage crept of her frame.

She was the biggest model in the plus-sized industry, what did she have to worry about?

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Drink plenty of water. Water helps to boost your metabolism and can help you feel full. Aim to drink eight glasses of water per day.

Get regular exercise. Exercise is one of the best ways to burn calories and lose weight. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week.

Get enough sleep. When you don't get enough sleep, your body produces more of the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol can make it harder to lose weight and can also lead to unhealthy food cravings. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night.

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[meshaamem-li]

calories just mean how much potential energy you can get out of the food when you eat it, we measure that stuff by dehydrating the food and then burning it to see how much heat it produces, it doesn't mean shit.

a low calorie food isn't always more healthy than a high calorie food, it's all about balance between different types of nutrients. sugar, fat, and salt are necessary for the body's function, there are more healthy sources than others, but a small amount of "unhealthy" sources of them will not ruin your body's health.

I know a guy that drinks Coca-Cola (and not diet nor zero) instead of water 24/7 and he's the healthiest 55yo I know, he works in manual labor and rides a motorcycle and goes on camping trips and always builds something new in his yard. he doesn't look thin or jacked, but he's healthy.

go eat those holiday sweets.

“calories dont count over the holidays” WRONG! calories don’t count ever. stop counting them enjoy ur life