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A/N: This is an idea that has been living inside my mind for a really long time and I finally gathered courage to write it. But I’m a bit of a perfectionist, so every time I read and edited it I always found more and more faults in what I had written, so I said “To hell with this, I’m gonna post it before I delete the whole thing”

This ended up being way longer than what I had imagined and I have no idea how I feel about it. So buckle up folks, because this is going to be a ride.

In which she makes a friend

After almost three months living in Illyria, Nesta could not recall a single conversation that had lasted for more than three minutes or that had been longer than two sentences. Not that she cared much in holding meaningless conversations about the weather and whatnot with the few Illyrians bold enough to talk to her. Because few were those that tried to talk to her, those that were not scared of her, whose voices did not whisper Other or Witch whenever she bothered to leave the house she now lived in.

So when Nesta sat on the lonely stone bench in front the house – the weather had given a break and gone from “insufferable bone cold” to “tolerable chilly” – to try and calm the raging fire in her veins, a sign that her power was trying to break free, a sign that she was close to breaking and destroying everything around her, she was very much surprised to find an Illyrian child walking towards her.

It was not unusual to have a few Illyrians knocking on the door sometimes, given that she now lived with him due to her sister’s order long ago in Velaris. But since her babysitter had gone to Cauldron knows where, to do Cauldron knows what a week ago, no one had come knocking on the door asking for that overgrown bat. Adding the fact that his house was a little secluded from the rest, Nesta could not imagine why that child was coming over.

“Good...good evening” the Illyrian greeted, stopping in front of her.

“He’s not here” Nesta said, eyeing the child in front of her. The boy – Nesta supposed it was a boy, not older than thirteen, with its short cut curly brown hair, bandaged hands, muddied clothes and scar free wings being the only clue she had – shifted nervously on his feet.

“I...I’m not looking for the General” the boy said “I heard there was a Witch living here. I take you are her”

For the second time of that day Nesta found herself surprised. The boy in front of her had called her a Witch in her face, something most did not.

“I wanted to ask for a spell” the boy’s voice had lost a bit of it’s previous nervousness, and he had squared his shoulders, wings slightly flaring “I don’t have much, but I’m ready to give anything in return”

‘You can’t possible have anything to give me’ Nesta thought, glancing at his ripped and dirty clothes.

“I’m no Witch” Nesta said, getting up and turning her back at the kid, making for the house’s door “Go back to your parents”

~•~

The next day, when Nesta was coming back from a walk in the woods – there was something about the ancient trees and the wilderness that helped her control her inner turmoil — she was baffled to see yesterday’s boy waiting for her.

“I’m sorry for yesterday” the boy blurted out before she could send him away “I didn’t want to offend you. I’m Kaelin”

Nesta’s only answer was a blink.

“I...I only said you were a Witch because that’s what the others said you were” Kaelin’s ears turned pink, no doubt embarrassed to admit listening to gossip.

“I don’t blame you” she said, and Kaelin’s eyes lit in surprise.

No. Nesta did not blame the boy for thinking her a Witch. Because long ago, before the war, before the empt void inside her was as big as the ocean, before she heard her father’s neck crack, she had declared to that annoying camp lord Devlon that she indeed was a Witch. But now, even though her powers were as loud as a beast’s roar in her ears, she did not want to touch them. Could not touch them.

And nothing, not even the hopeful look in Kaelin’s light brown eyes, would make her touch the wild beast that lived within her. She would not give the boy false hope. She would not fail another child. Not again. Not ever.

“If you have problems maybe you’d better tell your parents about it, instead of reaching for witchcraft”

After all, even thirteen year old Illyrians must have foolish mistakes that they would rather not tell their parents about.

“I don’t have parents. At least not anymore” Kaelin’s hard and sorrowful voice was enough to make Nesta resist prying further into his problem.

“I see” was the only thing she said, and she once again turned her back at him, entering that lonely and sad cabin, even though she was feeling rather inclined to talk, a feeling she had not felt for the longest time.

~•~

Kaelin appeared on Nesta’s door three days later, with a black eye, bruised cheek and a split lip that didn’t stop him from smiling and giving her something wrapped in brown paper.

“I thought about it and I realised that my apology was lacking” he started talking non stop, not giving Nesta a chance to say anything except gape at him and the gift on her hands “Father always said to treat everyone nicely, unless they were rude to you. He said it was what mother believed in”

Nesta could only nod and unwrap the paper to discover a pair of gloves.

“Did you steal them?” She asked, connecting the dots between the gloves she held — surely way out of the kid’s status of affordable — and his beaten face.

“No!” Kaelin replied, a bitterness in his voice “I know I’m just a lowly orphan but I’d never take something from another one in such an unhonoured way”

Nesta just grossed her arms, waiting for his explanation.

“One of the boys from the high families arrived at training with new boots” he gave a sly smile “I fought him for them”

“You did what?” Nesta’s voice rose and she was holding herself back from shaking the boy until he was back into his right mind.

“Fighting between Illyrians is not prohibited. But it’s best if you don’t get caught” Kaelin replied, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

Nesta felt her temper rising.

“You. Come with me” she grabbed Kaelin’s arm and took him inside before he could protest.

She made him sit on sofa in the living room while she went searching for the medic supplies she was sure Cassian had. Once she found it, she went back to Kaelin and started treating his cuts, mumbling the entire time about how stupid and reckless boys were.

“This is nice” he said, wincing slight when Nesta touched his bruised cheek.

“What is nice?”

“Having someone take care of you” he answered “I... I didn’t know my mom. She died shortly after I was born. Father said she was quite fragile”

Nesta trying to not let show how his words affected her. She remembered another woman, dying in a lonely bed just a few years after her youngest child had been born.

“He died in the last war. Against Hybern” he practically spat the late king’s name, hate filling every syllable.

Nesta finished treating him and started organising the materials, to keep herself busy and have an excuse to buy time to know what to answer him. She had never been good at consoling others. And she didn’t know why, but she was afraid her bluntness would end up hurting Kaelin.

“He was a hero” he said firmly, his eyes shining with defiance “He may have been just a mere foot soldier but he was at the front line, keeping Hybern’s forces back”

“I’m sure he was” Nesta replied, trying not to think about who may have said otherwise to him, hurting a child who had nothing “But would he like to see his son picking meaningless fights?”

“It was to get you a gift” Kaelin looked down and poked at the sofa “I’m sure he’d have understood. Besides, I have to fight and stand out if I want to have a shot at the Rite”

“You mean the Blood Rite? I thought everyone participated” Nesta had gathered little information about the Illyrians for the time she had been living in Illyria. There were no libraries, no bookstores, and the books Cassian had about the Illyrian culture and history were scarce and outdated.

“The very one. You are not obligated to become a warrior, but that’s the path most of male Illyrians take. Not that we have many options to begin with” Kaelin’s voice had became serious “Most of the males from the richer families are bound to participate, but the rest.... we end up being mere foot soldiers. Expendable. So no point in making us take part in it.”

At his words, Nesta could not help but think about Cassian. He too was an orphan but had risen to be Rhysand’s Commander and had seven siphons. From what she had heard and seen at the war, that was rather unusual.

“It’s worse for females” Kaelin added quietly.

She knew that. Saw how females were treated on the rare times she got out of the cabin. A scarce number trained. And she did not know a lot about training, but was sure it was not near enough to make them part of the Illyrian army. Or even defend themselves were the worst to happen.

Nesta opened her mouth to say Cauldron knows what — she had to say something, she could not let the boy leave with such dark thoughts — when a loud noise interrupted her.

It was a sound Nesta knew quite well from her time as a human living in a shabby cottage.

A sound she had become reacquainted with after being Made. After that day at the battle field.

The sound of hungriness. The sound of someone who was starving, and had been so for quite a while.

And it was coming from Kaelin.

The Illyrian boy beside her blushed a deep scarlet, trying — and failing — to come up with an excuse. But Nesta knew better. She knew the signs of starvation. Saw them in herself. Had seen it in her younger sisters, when they were not older than Kaelin.

Thin wrists. Sunken eyes. Cheekbones way too sharp. Up close Nesta could properly examine Kaelin and notice that the boy was all bones and little muscle, his skinny built not a consequence of slow metabolism to gain weight, but rather the fact that he did not have enough sustenance to make it possible.

“I have way too much food stocked here. I was supposed to be living with an adult warrior that can eat for five people “ Nesta began, cutting Kaelin’s blabbering “It would be a crime to let it all get wasted”

Leaving him no window to reply, she took hold of his arm, hauling him towards the kitchen and making him to sit down while she gathered whatever food she came across. And she had enough fire in her eyes — she may or may not have lost a little bit of control of her powers due to her racing emotions — that Kaelin did not dare say a word, but just sit quietly and eat what was put in front of him.

~•~

Nesta’s routine had suffered a slight change after that evening. For the past month and a half, Kaelin had been having a meal with her after his training. Every day.

She had made sure to make it clear that she was expecting a visit from him after his activities were over.

He did not dare argue with her.

Today, however, was an unusual day.

Kaelin was late.

Almost two hours late.

Nesta had come to know Illyrian boy better, and one thing she learned about him was that he detested to be late. For him, his promises and commitment were everything, reminding her of another Illyrian she knew – which had not come back in two months. Not that she missed or was worried about him.

She tried and failed to convince herself that Kaelin may have been held back by training. But she did not know why she felt a strange feeling. Her powers were restless, more so than usual.

The air and the trees around her seemed different.

She felt it deeply in her bones.

As if the Cauldron itself — hidden far far away in a island that did not exist in any map ever written — dreaded whatever future thread the Mother was knitting.

As if something had been woken.

As if the winds of change had gone from a light breeze to a tornado, ready to wreak havoc in Illyria.

Nesta could not hold herself back any longer. She needed to know what was happening. To know if that strange song that spoke of a power strong and ancient was connected to Kaelin tardiness.

So into the woods she went.

She walked and walked, until the song in her ears got louder and a new sound appeared, a sound she would not be able to hear were it not for her fae ears.

The sound of someone whimpering.

Quickening her steps, Nesta followed the cries of pain until the wall of trees around her gave way to a small clearing.

And there, lying curled up in a ball, was Kaelin.

“KAELIN!”

Nesta ran towards him, falling on her knees beside his body.

“What happened? Did somebody hurt you?” she smelled blood, and feared the Illyrian whose boots he had “won” had gone after him for payback.

Her mind was racing, her thoughts overlapping themselves. She recalled another winged body, laying on the ground. She recalled another child, crying in pain due to its empty stomach, who had not seen food for weeks.

She would not fail anyone ever again. That had been her promise to herself.

“Kaelin...” Nesta slowly touched his arm, trying to soothe him “Talk to me. Tell me where it hurts”

Kaelin whimpered, slowly uncurling his body and tucking his wings. He clutched his abdomen, and Nesta dared to try and touch her power.

She would touch that dangerous beast if that meant she could help the young boy in front of her.

And so she tentatively reached inside herself for that source, trying to recall if any training she’d had with Amren may assist her in the current situation.

She scanned Kaelin’s body, and that’s when she noticed the small drops of blood beneath him. But her powers had not detected any wounds. No, he was not hurt.

However, she finally found the origin of the bleeding. And Nesta momentarily lost her breath.

Because she knew the reason why Kaelin was in pain.

“You are not a boy” she breathed.

Kaelin was a girl.

A girl who had had her first period.

A girl who was passing as a boy. Training like one.

And when Kaelin finally meet Nesta’s eyes, brown eyes shining with tears, she cursed the Mother for whatever future thread she had knitted.

•

Tags: @sayosdreams @thewayshedreamed @sjm-things @perseusannabeth

[lefaystrent]

Nursing Home au

Patton works at the nursing home as a registered nurse, because the man truly cares for people.

He oversees the activities of the rest of the nursing staff, and he’s always keeping them in high spirits.

There’s a vacancy for a nursing aide. Who could possibly fill that position?

It’s Virgil.

At first, Patton honestly doesn’t think Virgil should have been hired there.

Patton had seen Virgil during the hiring process, and his personality didn’t seem like a … good fit. Too closed-off and kinda gruff, and probably not a good bedside manner, right?

Plus there was that criminal record to consider …

But the nursing home administrator hires him anyway, and Virgil joins the staff.

Patton keeps a close eye on Virgil.

Yes he feels guilty, but even Patton isn’t free from prejudices.

Virgil goes about his work very meticulously.

He arrives five minutes early every day, without fail.

He never complains about the tasks he’s been given, just quietly accepts them in a way that makes Patton and the others wonder what he’s really thinking.

He doesn’t talk casually with the other staff much, giving short answers whenever prompted.

Patton worries about the staff’s morale as a team.

Surprisingly, he starts hearing a lot of praise about Virgil. Not from the other staff members, but from the patients themselves.

One of them, a man named Roman, sounds like he’s complaining about him.

“And then he started criticizing my favorite movies!”

“I’m so sorry sir, I’ll talk to him about that.”

“What are you talking about? Kid had some good points. I like him.”

Patton starts subtly bringing up Virgil in conversations while visiting with the patients. For some, he doesn’t even have to warm up to the subject. They stop him in the hallway.

“Patton hun, you know that new boy with the eye-makeup?”

“Yes ma’am, that would be Virgil.”

“He’s so sweet. He helped me with my phone, it’s one of those smart ones? It wasn’t working right, and he fixed it. He’s a smart boy.”

The biggest sign is when one patient—Logan Crofters, who’s a notorious nitpicker—actually voices his approval of Virgil.

“He’s not an idiot,” is all Logan says on the matter, which coming from him, it’s high praise.

Patton doesn’t really understand yet why the patients have taken such a liking to him, but he endeavors to try harder to see who Virgil really is. Mostly he’s glad that his first impression seems to be wrong.

Virgil, for his part, doesn’t understand why the patients like him either.

He just knows that they do.

One of them goes out of their way to call him over to ask for his opinion on what color scarf to knit for their granddaughter.

Another one makes a point to introduce him to their visiting family.

Lots of them seem to like to talk his ear off in general and give him life advice.

Virgil doesn’t really mind it. He’s not used to people wanting to talk to him so much, and to be honest he could use some of the advice.

And the stories they have to share are kinda wild.

He likes bantering with the one old dude, Roman.

“I’ll have you know I’ve killed many a dragon witch in my day.”

“Was this before or after you went senile?”

“Brat.”

“Old fart.”

And then there’s Logan, the elderly man in a wheelchair. He’s probably the smartest man Virgil has ever talked to.

“You’d be surprised how many people assume I’m stupid.”

“You’re in a wheelchair, not braindead dude.”

“Yes, but I am old and crippled, and many people cannot separate physical inadequacy from mentality.”

“Well most people are idiots.”

Logan shows off his dentures in a rare grin.

After those two, there’s Remus.

Even the other staff members warn Virgil in advance about him.

It takes Virgil a month into working there to realize that he’s Roman’s brother.

It really should have been obvious.

“Virgil, where would you bury a body?”

“Why bury it when you can just burn it? Or feed it to some pigs; they’ll eat anything.”

“… oh, I like you.”

Okay, not so obvious, because Remus is a crazy old coot. But he’s got a lot of ideas and grand stories like Roman, only darker themed.

Virgil is convinced Remus is fucking with him to get a reaction out of him.

“He only says all that to get a rise out of you,” Logan confirms.

Challenge accepted.

Virgil continues being a bomb ass nurse.

He’s always super self conscious around his superior, Patton.

He knows Patton is wary of him and Virgil is terrified of messing up in front of him.

Or messing up in general. Poor babe really is too hard on himself.

Even the patients worry about him from time to time.

“You getting enough sleep at night, son? Ya got bags under your eyes!”

“That’s makeup, sir. You know that’s my makeup.”

“Hahaha, but it was funny, right? But seriously, are you sleeping enough?”

And Virgil can’t count how many times they’ve thrown food at him.

“You’re too skinny. You need to eat more.”

“I already eat a lot. I’ve got a high metabolism.”

“Is that one of those social media sites?”

“Roman, if you don’t stop acting stupid—”

“Kidding! I have an Instagram after all. Which you should totally follow me, by the way.”

It’s like suddenly being adopted and Virgil is now the grandson to many old folk.

He’s not even surprised when someone tries to set him up with one of their grandchildren.

What does surprise him is that it’s Logan.

“You should meet my grandson, Remy. Judging from what I’ve observed of your personality, you two would be compatible.”

“Huh, that’s funny, Roman’s got a grandson named Remy too.”

“Yes, Remy is both our grandson.”

“Wait, what?”

“We used to be married, Roman and I. Didn’t you know he was my ex-husband?”

Somehow Virgil has missed that.

But he is so going to grill them for details, because Roman with Logan?

Roman jumps on board when Virgil brings it up.

“Yes! Remy! You would be perfect for him! I can’t believe I didn’t think of it first!”

Virgil laughs it off because they can’t be serious.

Of course, they’re very serious.

Virgil is doing his rounds when he walks into Roman’s room and a guy not too far off from his own age standing there in a leather jacket and shades.

“Oh, you are cute,” the guy says in a way that lets Virgil know that he’s clearly heard about Virgil before.

Roman is exceedingly proud.

Virgil officially meets Remy, the grandson.

It’s awkward.

By the end of it, Virgil apparently has a date after work that he swears he doesn’t remember agreeing to.

Remy’s waiting for him in the lobby.

“You ready for the night of your life, babe?”

“…”

“Wait, you’re walking the opposite direction. Come back.”

Virgil goes out to eat with Remy.

Remy actually apologizes for his grandfathers.

“They’re cool old gay dudes, but they can be really pushy. They’ve been complaining about me being single for like yeaaars. Um, maybe I like being single?”

“Do you?”

“Okay, a bitch is lonely, but gurl, I can find a man or whoever on my own, amirite?”

“Why’d you agree to this then?”

“’Cause you really are cute and seem cool. Plus can we just talk about your aesthetic for a sec? What products do you use on your hair? The purple dye is perf.”

It’s not really a date.

But Virgil might have made a friend out of it, at least.

Virgil finds himself talking about it the next day with Patton.

It just sort of happens.

“They set me up with their grandson.”

“Oh Remy? You’ve met him?”

“Yeah…”

“Well? How’d it go?”

“Uh … I’m not sure? Like, I’m pretty sure we established it wasn’t really a date. But I think we might …”

“Might what?”

“Be … friends?”

“That’s nice, Virgil,” Patton says in a way that Virgil can tell he means it.

Virgil shrugs. “Yeah, I don’t know what I’m gonna tell his granddads though. Their gonna jump on me as soon as they see me. God old people love to gossip more than teenagers.”

“Just try to let them down easy, okay? They really adore Remy and just want him to be happy.”

It’s the first conversation Virgil has with him that doesn’t make him nervous.

The days go by and Virgil is starting to feel like he’s really settling in.

He still doesn’t understand why the patients like him so much.

Not until Patton finally sheds some insight.

It’s a busy enough day, and then Remus has one of his episodes.

He’s screaming and the other staff members who are more experienced with dealing with him are trying to settle him down.

Virgil hears the commotion from down the hall and comes running into the day room where all the patients gather and visit or watch tv.

“He gets like this sometimes,” Logan tells him. Roman sits silently beside him holding his hand, lips pressed in a thin white line and eyes not looking away from the chaotic scene.

Remus is throwing things at the nurses, yelling something about how the lights are trying to eat him.

“It’s best to stay back, Virgil,” Logan tells him.

Virgil doesn’t listen.

He goes and turns off the lights.

There’s still enough sunlight filtering in through the windows, enough to see. But everyone looks around.

Virgil pushes through the other staff.

He nudges Patton aside who had been attempting to console him.

Patton wants to pull him back. Remus is in a vulnerable state of mind right now and it could be bad for either of them.

But Virgil leans in and starts talking in a low voice to Remus.

And … it’s working.

Remus’s screams taper off.

He doesn’t look any less confused or scared. Just subdued.

“I want to go,” he says, eyes looking through everyone there. “Want to go back to my room now. Want to go back.”

“Okay, we can go, Remus. Let’s go,” Virgil says and guides him out.

It’s a slow process, but they make it to his room, Patton hovering close the entire way.

They give Remus a mild sedative to help him relax.

When Virgil walks out of the room, Roman is standing there.

He doesn’t say anything to Virgil, but he claps a hand on his shoulder.

There’s gratitude glistening in his eyes.

Roman goes into the room.

Virgil leaves for the break room. He’s definitely earned a break.

Plus his hands are kind of shaking, but shhhhh, don’t tell anyone.

After a long time, Patton comes into the room.

He sits at the table with Virgil.

“He’ll be fine,” Patton assures him.

“I didn’t say I was worried for him.”

Patton smiles and shakes his head.

“They all love you, you know?” he surprises Virgil by saying. “The patients. You do a lot of good by them.”

Virgil shrugs. “I don’t see why. I’m just me. Just doing my job. Nothing special.”

“You treat them like people.”

Patton leans closer over the table. Virgil doesn’t look away.

“You listen to them. And you talk to them, like they’re people. And for them, these people who have lost a lot of their independence and are often left forgotten here by even their own families—that’s worth a lot.”

Virgil doesn’t know if he believes all that.

But it’s a nice thought.

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Drakken and Shego: The Shippening: Finale.

You can probably see that I’m running out of ideas for titles. In any case, folks, y’all probably thought I was gone, eh? You thought I stopped my shipping of these two? You thought the Tazmanian Intelligence Forces finally got me after such a long time? Well you thought wrong! Here I am, still writing about these two dorks, and here’s a small compilations of the moments I found to be cute between the two of them, for what will unfortunately be the last time, I’m afraid, but hey, at least Graduation was wholly amazing. Really, it’s one of my favorite finales to a series so far.  But enough monologuing, I watched this show enough to learn how much it can ruin a man, let’s just get into it.

Starting with “Odds Man In”, in which Drakken and Shego open up a...cupcake business. Man, even the summary of this episode can be enough to half-fuel the Titanic. Honestly though, the re-introduction of Hank was a nice call-back, and now he has a better job. Truly a self-made man right there. In any case, I like how Drakken and Shego seem to just have this...thing of casual Friday. I mean, honestly, the way Shego reacted wasn`t surprised or even mocking; she`s already had this conversation before, as in, Drakken has a usual casual Friday. That`s honestly pretty cute. Even though I`m entirely certain Shego would never participate, but at least he`s confident enough around her to wear as he wishes. And, to an extent, she’s nice enough to go with it, which is unheard of for Shego.Then the whole promotion part with Shego, which is what I expected of her to be honest. In fact, her entire dynamic with Drakken this episode appeals to me mostly because of how well they seem to have adapted to each other`s weaknesses and how they`re kinda-maybe-not really getting along well. Also, the ending segment is fairly nice with how Drakken simply invites Shego to help him with the cupcakes. Knowing him, I’d have thought he’d have acted less “Can we please just finish these things?” and more “I made these so they are mine and mine only!”. Though I do wonder how he got rid of the extra calories he gained. Talk about high-metabolism.

Leaving Drakken to burn those calories like he burns people with his raps, we now move onto “Stop Team Go.”, an epsiode I’m certain many put on their ‘Favorite Episodes’ list, and not without good reason. Of course, the main point of the episode was to explore the strange, unimaginable and yet intriguing idea of what would happen if Shego was basically Kim but with superpowers. I enjoyed the return of Team Go, the expansion of their proper storyline and such, and I definitely did not mind seeing Ron go back to becoming Lord Zorpox, even if for a brief moment. But I suppose the real reason we’re all here is Drakken and Shego, eh? Can’t blame ya’. So the side-plot with Drakken and the pickle jar was more than entertaining, but you know what I noticed? Drakken’s immediate assumption that Shego was there during the morning. At breakfast. I mean, come on, people, does anyone here regularly have breakfast with their boss? Well, in any case, even after her abandoning him time and time again throughout this series, Drakken is either gullible enough or so trusting to the point where he considers this all to be a little...prank. He spends all the day trying to open the pickle jar and imitate Darth Vader, but he doesn’t doubt her.  At all. I find that rather nice on his part after everything they’re been through together. I quite liked seeing Shego and Kim interact without trying to cut each other’s throats for once (Mr.Barking crushing on Shego was...It...I-I...Listen, he can dream big, alright? I ain’t stopping him, but...I don’t really think it...uh...worked, for a lack of a better term...He didn’t quite deserve angry guard dogs on him but...I think it was best for him to let go...) but after the dust had settled and Electronique was back in jail, one thing got me hooked: “SHEEEEEEGO! I NEEEEED YOU!”. C’mon, Doc, you’re her boss. Couldn’t you have said something more...strict and bossy? “Oh, there you are, Shego!”, for example? Bah, whether or not he was speaking solely about the gherkin jar is entirely up for debate...heh. I also liked the fact that in what I can only presume to be their spare time, they actually sit together in a single room. Not much talking, but at least they’re getting along. Maybe they can even start a chat or two.

Heading onto “Cap’n Drakken”, where I didn’t really find much in the term of shipping. Perhaps their little chat in their underwater lab, but it was standard at this point in time. I suppose it does give more room for personal writing and headcanons now that we know that Drakken has underwater labs in addition land ones, so there’s that. I cannot really consider anything Drakken does when he’s possessed as...him, to put it simply, although I did appreciate Mr.Barkin`s shenanigans during the episode. Also Kim saving our lovable blue man after he nearly drowns was nice on her part. Thanks for not letting Drakken die a horrible and painful death, Princess. I would`ve liked a joke or two about Mr.Barkin recognizing Shego as Ms.Go and Shego actually trying to help Drakken instead of blasting him off the boat because he ticked her off...But I suppose what she did was very...Shego of her. Couldn`t have expected anymore on her behalf.

And now, we explore “The Mentor Of Our Discontent.” where....Frugal Lucre is back?...Goodness, Frugal Lucre IS back! I almost forgot about him! Good on ya’, man. Though I don’t suppose Drakken was too happy about it...And Shego telling Frugal about what irks Drakken the most while disguising it as his most beloved things? Typical. Nice bit of teasing, though. Her saving them from their near-doom was also a nice on her parts. I also liked the small bit of continuity where Shego reminds (read: practically yells at) Drakken that his past robot-related idea was a bust...Which...I mean...she’s not wrong, but it’s not the robots themselves that failed, it was him...well, tying Kim effing Possible with a regular rope to what seemed like a piece of cardboard. Also...”Oh no: They’re bonding!”...Shego, is that...jealousy, I sense? Most likely not, in fact it’s probably my shipping senses tingling once more, but SHHHHHH. In any case, she probably didn’t want Drakken knowing anyone else since...well, they’d render her obsolete; how many people does Drakken know and interact with on a  daily basis? Not many, I would presume. The plan was...well, it could’ve worked, certainly, but...trying to seduce Jeff Bezos? Yeah, not...too likely...Honestly, the way Shego and Drakken argued this episode, it seemed as if she wanted more...recognition? Appreciation? Never thought she’d be after that, but I suppose she does deserve some, no? Also...Shego with yellow hair? Yeah, not really working out for ya’ with the whole...green skin thing...Yeah, I’ll stop. Also, unlike some people, I actually think Jeff dodged a big, flaming plasma bullet when Shego left him for good. Who knows, he might’ve woken up with a large burn wound and empty pockets. Also no real-estate value. At least she was nice enough to save Drakken and Frugal after this bust of a plot, no? Otherwise we wouldn’t see them in the following episodes? Oh, shut up, I’ll think what I want!

Alsoalsoalso, and this is extremely important: Shego loves hydrangeas! Hey, everyone has a soft-spot, and apparently, Shego is no different. Extremely important you guys. Think of the fanfiction potential!

And now, sliding onto “Clean Slate”, we have Drakken discovering what it’s like to start forgetting about the most essential of things while remembering everything else for a plan. You know, I could’ve sworn I saw a character like that before, though he was nowhere near as likable as Drakken...Oh. Wait. Sorry, my fault. That’s just me. Also, good on you for calling out the exposition, Shego, just as a true friend should for their boss!...Okay also for a sidekick but shut up. Anyways, Drakken tries to amplify his thinking by stealing a thinking machine and...Honestly? His dialogue and banter with Shego throughout the way there is simply amazing. The first scene with the pair of them in the lab after the day-off was just brilliant; I could not tell you just how unsurprising it was that Drakken watches “Ballroom With B Actors”. No surprise at all. Their banter was surprisingly...un-bitter? I mean, yeah, Shego was being her usual self, go figure, but Drakken wasn’t reacting nearly as vengefully as he would...Hmm...Also, why does Shego care if Drakken becomes a list-guy or not? Why does she care if he becomes lame? She is only the sidekick, no? She shouldn’t be concerned about how lame or not he is, eh? Also, personal experience has taught me that these papers are actually life-savers so...lameness for the win? And the hospital scene was quite nice too. The bowling with the henchmen part got a giggle out of me, but I liked how Shego was (slightly) invested in the mission itself. I mean, she actually took the lead, helped Drakken fit the pieces...these things. Also, what I wouldn’t do for a card that just says “Oh snap.”. Their second scene at the lair was also very nice, mostly because of how natural(?) everything felt...I mean...Once more, they’ve started interacting less like boss-and-sidekick and more like equals...In fact, Shego doesn’t immediately quip back when Drakken boasts about his plan in front of her. Which is honestly something unheard of for Shego. And again with the serum creation part, where the lippy-ness and everything else just becomes...naturalized. I mean, heck, “geek!”? That’s the best insult Shego can come up with? Though I have to agree with her about the fool-proof part; the more you say it, the more it is jinxed, my man. And then, the plan itself. which...well...I mean...Just one part. So close. So close. I liked the small quip with “Settle down,”, implying that he needs Shego to...well...calm down. I don’t like stating the obvious but here I am. Unfortunately, Shego’s friendliness doesn’t last all too long (When has it ever?) and she abandons Drakken when the train is about to explode. Same old Shego. At least she came back for him, though. I respect that at least.

Alsoalsoalso, can we give it to Dr.D that he took a major level in awesomeness?! I mean, Shego just deserted him, he was about to be overrun by (an admittedly weakened) Kim Possible, but instead of yelling or running away, he fights back! You go, Dr.D...even though it didn’t turn out all that great...But did you folks see just how glorious his coat looked while it fluttered in the wind? The stuff of dreams. Also the fact that he managed to survive a head-on collision with a hard surface at about 150 Km/h without having Newton’s Third Law obliterate him deserves an award in and out of itself.

Alright, so the next episode that features them only has them in the end credit, but I’m going to use that ocne scene for my argument anyways! Why does Drakken, I don’t know, talk to Shego about lair decoration? I mean, come on, is that a normal thing? And Shego peacefully reading without any snark...just informing Drakken of what’s happening. It was a nice display of companionship and trust after everything they’ve been through. I believe it was also one of they very few scenes with the two of them without any actual snark. Which sets the mood perfectly for:

“Graduation.”. Alright, this one is self-explanatory. We’ve heard it all; an amazing wrap-up, fantastic conclusion to the characters we loved to much (even if I did hate having to bid this show farewell...) and most of all ship-fuel. Oh, goodness, so much ship-fuel. Let’s start with the first scene, with Drakken and Shego in their lab again as he...turns into a Flower?...Just imagining how they’d deal with that is fluffy enough...Oh, also, why was Shego just...taking a bath right there and then? I get that it’s cold up there, but come on, isn’t that just a great display of trust? Could you possibly imagine this would just be done in a regular employee-employer relationship? We’ll skip momentarily over the admittedly nice and thought-provoking Kim-part to go straight to the jungle lair, where our favorite duo is...teasing each-other. The small, genuine smile on Shego’s face sells their friendship to me, and once more, imagining a day where Shego needs to deal with Drakken’s flower is fluffy beyond all belief. And then the alien tower-robot drops in. And then he gets abducted. I’ll gloss over his adorable monologue about his mother and cut to Shego’s horrified expression. That absolute terror on her face when Dr.D’s being dragged away from her. Pretty caring of her, dont’cha think? And her only worry when seeing the alien beacon near them is their lair being found out...seems like Drakken transmitted his interests to her pretty well.

Alright, so the second, more amazing part. Firstly, Shego being so bloody adamant on finding Drakken warms my heart like she warmed those machines’ metal legs, I mean goodness! That’s someone on a mission right there! Amd her absolute resolve to just go out to space to save Drakken...Yep, definitely more to her than the gloating, teasing, snarky Shego we all know and love. Putting aside the amusing interactions between Drakken and Kimmy, we’ll move onto one of the most iconic scenes so far, and one that has been unfortunately spoiled to me, the near-hug between Drakken and Shego. I...I knew from the day I first saw that this would be great to watch. Just...So close! The hesitation signaled to me that they didn’t quite know how the other one felt, so they called it off as to not get ‘awkweird’. Even their bickering afterwards feels less like bickeing and more like...talk. Old married couple snark, if you will. So after a small jog they run into...Warhawk and Warmonga. Who then proceed to perceive them as a couple. Listen, I’m not an expert on romantics, but when an alien race who has only seen you for a single day and thinks you’re a couple...well...inter-galactic shipping cannot be wrong, eh? And Shego’s rebuttal of these caims, while fierce is...well...as Warhawk elegantly put it “A river of Denial.”. Also, notice how Drakken made no effort to argue with Warmonga’s claims.  And then their little co-operation at the lab...if I remember correctly, someone had posted a now-deleted script for this scene that was far more amical. Also far more shippy. And now, we head onto how they save the world together. Firstly, Shego’s introduction of Drakken really feels like how she’d act if she was a typical sidekick, finding glory in every bit of Drakken’s plans. Of course, this is Shego we’re talking about, so this must be something...Good on ya’ Dr.D. Also, and I noticed this through the insight of @bcbdrums ‘ post, but have you noticed that the flowers that bloom are blue and green? Hmm? Is this signaling something, Drakken? Perhaps he signaled it a little too close in the final moments, if that also-iconic scene is anything to go by! I just stopped in my tracks for a moment when it came to him and Shego...Plant-hugging. This is almost everything I wanted. And the smile...it just sells a lot to me. Also how happy Shego looks for Drakken. And on that note, I adore that this is the last we see them together, leaving the rest for our questionably sane minds to fill.

So that was it, folks. Kim Possible. What an amazing journey, huh? It was all-around amazing, and Drakken and Shego (and their shippiness!) only added to it. Such a magnificent adventure this has been, and I wish you all enjoyed it with me, even when I went MIA to hide from Tazmanian Intelligence also because I was lazy  , once again, thank you. Every single one of you. Your opinions are welcome.

Alsoalsoalso, I wrote a Fanfic! Check it out here and write your opinions about that because...well, it means a lot to me. The Fic:https://archiveofourown.org/works/20329315/chapters/48201205

[delphinidin4]

 Forty-five percent of adults say they’re preoccupied with their weight some or all of the time—an 11-point rise since 1990. Nearly half of 3- to 6- year old girls say they worry about being fat. 

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 I have never written a story where so many of my sources cried during interviews, where they shook with anger describing their interactions with doctors and strangers and their own families.

Chances of a woman classified as obese achieving a “normal” weight:.008%

SOURCE: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 2015

Diets do not work. Not just paleo or Atkins or Weight Watchers or Goop, but all diets. Since 1959, research has shown that 95 to 98 percent of attempts to lose weight fail and that two-thirds of dieters gain back more than they lost. The reasons are biological and irreversible. As early as 1969, research showed that losing just 3 percent of your body weight resulted in a 17 percent slowdown in your metabolism

“As a kid, I thought that fat people were just lonely and sad—almost like these pathetic lost causes. So I want to show that we get to experience love, too. I’m not some 'fat friend' or some dude's chubby chasing dream. I'm genuinely happy. I just wish I'd known how possible that was when I was a kiddo.”— CORISSA ENNEKING

“If you looked at anything other than my weight,” Enneking says now, “I had an eating disorder. And my doctor was congratulating me.”

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This phenomenon is not merely anecdotal. Doctors have shorter appointments with fat patients and show less emotional rapport in the minutes they do have. Negative words—“noncompliant,” “overindulgent,” “weak willed”—pop up in their medical histories with higher frequency. ... In 2011, the Sun-Sentinel polled OB-GYNs in South Florida and discovered that 14 percent had barred all new patients weighing more than 200 pounds.

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When Joy Cox, an academic in New Jersey, was 16, she went to the hospital with stomach pains. The doctor didn’t diagnose her dangerously inflamed bile duct, but he did, out of nowhere, suggest that she’d get better if she stopped eating so much fried chicken. “He managed to denigrate my fatness and my blackness in the same sentence,” she says.

“There is so much agency taken from marginalized groups to mute their voices and mask their existence. Being depicted as a female CEO—one who is also black and fat—means so much to me. It is a representation of the reclamation of power in the boardroom, classroom and living room of my body. I own all of this.”— JOY COX

Physicians are often required, in writing, to prove to hospital administrators and insurance providers that they have brought up their patient’s weight and formulated a plan to bring it down—regardless of whether that patient came in with arthritis or a broken arm or a bad sunburn. Failing to do that could result in poor performance reviews, low ratings from insurance companies or being denied reimbursement if they refer patients to specialized care. 

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Three separate studies have found that fat women are more likely to die from breast and cervical cancers than non-fat women, a result partially attributed to their reluctance to see doctors and get screenings. Erin Harrop, a researcher at the University of Washington, studies higher-weight women with anorexia, who, contrary to the size-zero stereotype of most media depictions, are twice as likely to report vomiting, using laxatives and abusing diet pills. Thin women, Harrop discovered, take around three years to get into treatment, while her participants spent an average of 13 and a half years waiting for their disorders to be addressed.

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If Sonya ever forgets that she is fat, the world will remind her. She has stopped taking the bus, she tells me, because she can sense the aggravation of the passengers squeezing past her. Sarah, the tech CEO, tenses up when anyone brings bagels to a work meeting. If she reaches for one, are her employees thinking, “There goes the fat boss”? If she doesn’t, are they silently congratulating her for showing some restraint?

Emily says it’s the do-gooders who get to her, the women who stop her on the street and tell her how brave she is for wearing a sleeveless dress on a 95-degree day.

Ratio of soda and candy ads seen by black children compared to white children: 2:1

SOURCE: UCONN RUDD CENTER FOR FOOD POLICY AND OBESITY, 2015

This is how fat-shaming works: It is visible and invisible, public and private, hidden and everywhere at the same time. Research consistently finds that larger Americans (especially larger women) earn lower salaries and are less likely to be hired and promoted.... What’s worse, only a few cities and one state (nice work, Michigan) officially prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of weight.

...Paradoxically, as the number of larger Americans has risen, the biases against them have become more severe. More than 40 percent of Americans classified as obese now say they experience stigma on a daily basis, a rate far higher than any other minority group. And this does terrible things to their bodies. According to a 2015 study, fat people who feel discriminated against have shorter life expectancies than fat people who don't. “These findings suggest the possibility that the stigma associated with being overweight,” the study concluded, “is more harmful than actually being overweight.”

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Kids as young as 3 describe their larger classmates with words like “mean,” “stupid” and “lazy.”

And yet, despite weight being the number one reason children are bullied at school, America’s institutions of public health continue to pursue policies perfectly designed to inflame the cruelty. TV and billboard campaigns still use slogans like “Too much screen time, too much kid” and “Being fat takes the fun out of being a kid.” Cat Pausé, a researcher at Massey University in New Zealand, spent months looking for a single public health campaign, worldwide, that attempted to reduce stigma against fat people and came up empty. In an incendiary case of good intentions gone bad, about a dozen states now send children home with “BMI report cards,” an intervention unlikely to have any effect on their weight but almost certain to increase bullying from the people closest to them. [I have a friend who had to take a paper home in high school telling her family she was obese. Now, in her late twenties, she’s still dealing with the emotional scars.]

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The effects of weight bias get worse when they’re layered on top of other types of discrimination. A 2012 study found that African-American women are more likely to become depressed after internalizing weight stigma than white women. Hispanic and black teenagers also have significantly higher rates of bulimia. And, in a remarkable finding, rich people of color have higher rates of cardiovascular disease than poor people of color—the opposite of what happens with white people. One explanation is that navigating increasingly white spaces, and increasingly higher stakes, exerts stress on racial minorities that, over time, makes them more susceptible to heart problems.

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But perhaps the most unique aspect of weight stigma is how it isolates its victims from one another. For most minority groups, discrimination contributes to a sense of belongingness, a community in opposition to a majority. Gay people like other gay people; Mormons root for other Mormons. Surveys of higher-weight people, however, reveal that they hold many of the same biases as the people discriminating against them. In a 2005 study, the words obese participants used to classify other obese people included gluttonous, unclean and sluggish.

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Fat people, though, never get a moment of declaring their identity, of marking themselves as part of a distinct group. They still live in a society that believes weight is temporary, that losing it is urgent and achievable, that being comfortable in their bodies is merely “glorifying obesity.” This limbo, this lie, is why it’s so hard for fat people to discover one another or even themselves. “No one believes our It Gets Better story,” says Tigress Osborn, the director of community outreach for the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance. “You can’t claim an identity if everyone around you is saying it doesn’t or shouldn’t exist.”

“I think some folks are genuinely surprised that a man who looks like him is with a woman like me. As a fat person, I'm very aware of when I'm being stared at—and I have never been looked at this much before. So I thought that taking the photo in public would be a good idea. It feels subversive to show my fat body doing regular stuff the world believes I don't or can't do.”— EMILY

Since 1980, the obesity rate has doubled in 73 countries and increased in 113 others. And in all that time, no nation has reduced its obesity rate. Not one.

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The problem is that in America, like everywhere else, our institutions of public health have become so obsessed with body weight that they have overlooked what is really killing us: our food supply. Diet is the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for more than five times the fatalities of gun violence and car accidents combined. But it’s not how much we’re eating—Americans actually consume fewer calories now than we did in 2003. It’s what we’re eating.

For more than a decade now, researchers have found that the quality of our food affects disease risk independently of its effect on weight. Fructose, for example, appears to damage insulin sensitivity and liver function more than other sweeteners with the same number of calories. People who eat nuts four times a week have 12 percent lower diabetes incidence and a 13 percent lower mortality rate regardless of their weight. All of our biological systems for regulating energy, hunger and satiety get thrown off by eating foods that are high in sugar, low in fiber and injected with additives. And which now, shockingly, make up 60 percent of the calories we eat.

4% of all agricultural subsidies go to fruits and vegetables.

SOURCE: ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP, 2014-16

But that’s still no reason to despair. There’s a lot we can do right now to improve fat people’s lives—to shift our focus for the first time from weight to health and from shame to support.

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In 2017, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the expert panel that decides which treatments should be offered for free under Obamacare, found that the decisive factor in obesity care was not the diet patients went on, but how much attention and support they received while they were on it. Participants who got more than 12 sessions with a dietician saw significant reductions in their rates of prediabetes and cardiovascular risk. Those who got less personalized care showed almost no improvement at all.

“My son and I both like to play the hero. There wasn't necessarily any intentional symbolism in the costumes we chose, but I am definitely a member of the rebellion, and I see my role as an eating disorders researcher as trying to fight for justice and a better world. Also, I like that I'm sweaty, dirty and messy, not done up with makeup or with my hair down in this picture. I like that I'm not hiding my stomach, thighs or arms. Not because I'm comfortable being photographed like that, but because I want to be—and I want others to feel free to be like that, too.”— ERIN HARROP

A review of 44 international studies found that school-based activity programs didn’t affect kids’ weight, but improved their athletic ability, tripled the amount of time they spent exercising and reduced their daily TV consumption by up to an hour. Another survey showed that two years of getting kids to exercise and eat better didn’t noticeably affect their size but did improve their math scores—an effect that was greater for black kids than white kids.

You see this in so much of the research: The most effective health interventions aren't actually health interventions—they are policies that ease the hardship of poverty and free up time for movement and play and parenting. Developing countries with higher wages for women have lower obesity rates, and lives are transformed when healthy food is made cheaper. A pilot program in Massachusetts that gave food stamp recipients an extra 30 cents for every $1 they spent on healthy food increased fruit and vegetable consumption by 26 percent. Policies like this are unlikely to affect our weight. They are almost certain, however, to significantly improve our health.

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What does work, Corrigan says, is for fat people to make it clear to everyone they interact with that their size is nothing to apologize for. “When you pity someone, you think they’re less effective, less competent, more hurt,” he says. “You don’t see them as capable. The only way to get rid of stigma is from power.”

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This has always been the great hope of the fat-acceptance movement. (“We’re here, we’re spheres, get used to it” was one of the slogans in the 1990s.) But this radical message has long since been co-opted by clothing brands, diet companies and soap corporations. Weight Watchers has rebranded as a “lifestyle program,” but still promises that its members can shrink their way to happiness. Mainstream apparel companies market themselves as “body positive” but refuse to make clothes that fit the plus-size models on their own billboards.

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“Fat activism isn’t about making people feel better about themselves,” Pausé says. “It’s about not being denied your civil rights and not dying because a doctor misdiagnoses you.”

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There is no magical cure. There is no time machine. There is only the revolutionary act of being fat and happy in a world that tells you that’s impossible.

“We all have to do our best with the body that we have,” [Ginette Lenham] says. “And leave everyone else’s alone.”

[soul-heart-and-beyond]

✩ Roleplaying History ✩

(Post ten characters you’d like to roleplay as, have role-played as, and might bring back. Then tag ten people to do the same (if you can’t think of ten characters, just write down however many you can and tag the same amount of people). Please repost instead of reblog!)

(Tagged by: @ducktales-wco-oo and @phooeyonyou​)

(Tagging: Seems like you’re up next!)

Currently playing:

Duckworth - DuckTales 1987/2017/Other AU Versions

Dewey Duck - DuckTales 2017/Other AU Versions

Fenton Crackshell/-Cabrera/Gizmoduck - 2017/1987/ Other AU Versions

Negaduck/Drake Mallard - Darkwing Duck - Show/Comics/Dangerous Currency/Other AU Versions

Skunky Skunk - Bonkers Show/Other AU Versions

Huckleberry Hound - Classic Hanna-Barbera/Trio of Triumph/Other AU Versions

Ludwig Von Drake - House of Mouse/DuckTales 1987/2017/Other AU Versions (@thegenludwigvondrake)

Claire Redfield - Resident Evil

Trish - Devil May Cry

Quick Draw McGraw - Classic Hanna-Barbera/Trio of Triumph/Other AU Versions (I seriously need to update his icons and stuff. The ones I have I feel would not do him justice as of currently.) @quick-draw-mcgraw-rp

Want to play: (I’d share some of the new ones coming with updates, but surprises are surprises! They will be test muses of course, and I may alter or even archive some muses.)

Dynomutt - Hanna-Barbera (With a clumsy but chill and courageous cybernetic pooch like this guy, I just haven’t done much to promote him. He’s a good pal to have and is pretty friendly!)

Hawkgirl/Shayera Hol - DC Comics (Tougher than nails, but good company to keep once you get past her initial meeting phase! DCAU can be pretty weird to mesh in with other folks, but I should still try a little more?)

Howard the Duck - Marvel Comics (Yeah, yeah, he’s still on here, but that doesn’t mean that I haven’t been trying to push him out there like some of the ones I currently play. He’s a guy with issues that many people can probably relate to, and is fun to irritate.)

Hokey Wolf - Hanna-Barbera (As my favorite HB character of all time, well, it’s not that out of the ball park that I’d like to rp as him on here. There aren’t that many that I think would know of Hokey though. Suave, calm, and sassy is his thing, and he’ll con you a new one better than Yogi Bear ever will!)

Roxas - Kingdom Hearts (”But he’s on here and I have done a thread or two with him!” Yeah, that’s true, but just recently have I kinda noticed some things about how I’d play Roxas might not mix well with other muns, mainly because of the constant preaching of “friends over family” that KH has, it kinda leads me away from thinking Roxas would consider anyone older than him like a parent and just friend zone them instantly. I might be overthinking it, but it’s just something I don’t see happening, and until I can find my confidence and hopefully a better method of playing Roxas, he’ll be in semi-hiatus for the time being.)

Sylvester Pussycat/Daffy Duck - Looney Tunes (I have done very little with either, though I can do something with Sylvester as of now, just Daffy needs some tweaking and icons for other verses. But when I have a good grip on both situations, they’ll be put out into the open for all to interact with for the other verses!)

Dracula Duck - DuckTales (As I have not been working on his icons like I should have, with very good reason for so too, I still have so many great ideas and AUs for him that I’ll share when I can get him completed.)

Gideon McDuck - Duckverse/Disney Comics (”But you play him too!” Ohhhhkay, Gid is a tough topic to deal with as even the mere mention of his name can serve up controversy in times when it is not need, like any time, but he is still a favorite of mine and technically still a good or possible character in DuckTales 2017. He can or doesn’t have to be related, I mean, look at Huge McDuck and what he did and he’s not even a real relative. What I want to do is continue giving the chief editor a chance to shine and be noticed for all of his straight-forward but considerate mannerisms, search for truth and justice, and all of that from the news side of the world.) @gideon-mcduck

John D. Rockerduck/Roller Dollar - Duckverse/Disney Comics (”Also him as well!” Look, John is more known and very well received to be the third richest duck in the world, and as he aims for first place in besting Scrooge, he’s also not that bad of a guy. Sure, he may have a devious, mischievous, and even cheating side to him, but get to know the guy well and he’ll treat you like family. Not his of course as there’s a lot of turmoil in his but better than any average person for sure. Not only that, but he has gone through some radical adventures, giving him versatility, and even has a supervillian persona, one akin to Magneto. Polaris [Marvel], Doctor Polaris [DC], and Cosmic Boy in some terms of powers. When he hits the stage, he makes sure his appearance is known! Until he’s forced to munch on another one of his bowler hats.) @john-d-rockerduck

Underdog/Shoeshine Boy - Terry Toons? (Being a big fan of some superheroes, and knowing that Underdog has become a rarity in that of the super hero fandom, I decided it might be nice to try and help bring him back! As overpowered as he is, of course he can get the good old nerfing rod, or not, however you want it! Mainly what seems to be cool would be the situations in which he saves the day that don’t always involve Polly Purebred, or just his daily life as a shoeshine boy?) @underhcro

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Ralph Runner - Loonatics Unleashed (Boy, is this 50′s-60′s esque father of a roadrunner something! He’ll probably have you smacking your head in frustration from the very fast speak he talks. Ralph can slow down though, so that’s not much of a problem! Keeping up with him physically though is another thing, like for some reason, he still has a potbelly but can move at super sonic speeds? I guess not every speedster has a hyper fast metabolism? Either way, if you’re in the future sometime, you might find him at his business or somewhere in Acmetropolis, if it’s in the same time and universe!)

Snagglepuss - Hanna-Barbera (Ooooh, this guy. I have SO many ideas with him that they pale in comparison to Huck and Hokey, when just using my ideas and not the combined efforts of mine with others. A moment that explains how he went from being an antagonist and rival to being a good friend along with his fur change? Got it! An explanation for how he loses some of his daring and adventurous backbone? Already thought of! And the list goes on for this mountain lion! I may not have played him on Tumblr, but I have played him before, and I have hear I am really good from others.)

Bathound/Ace Wayne - DC Comics (A detective that likes to do his work more than anything, and does it best when alone? Oh yeah, that is a vigilante I can get behind! I still have yet to promote him more and such, but he is a good guy to antagonize since he does hate silliness and such when it comes to the mission. Though not as devoted to the mission as Bruce/Batman is, he can be at times and that is one of his best traits/worst flaws.)

José Carioca - Disney (As he is literally my most favorite Caballero, sorry Don and Pan, he does get a lot of love from me. With his questionable past of having what can be debated to be regular magic or black magic, coy and sly demeanor when on his con work, or just being the cool and levelheaded member until a party arises. Maybe it is because he reminds me too much of myself in some cases, but I do not know. He is still available for whoever wants for me to make a starter with him! I also have to continue the thread that has him in it.)

Morrigan Aensland - DarkStalkers (I question on how I should approach making her icons as she is well, look at her. Though she is a succubus and gets away with that because it goes back into the lore of succubi, I feel like some people would be uncomfortable with her around, which is normal. She is kinda one of those..... characters that I don’t want to type the acronym of. However, that doesn’t mean that I don’t want to play her. She’s a good character that has an intriguing personality!)

Igor - Count Duckula (Ah yes, my first rp blog that I had when I decided to rp on Tumblr. It’s still up, and I’m still working on it! But for all that do not know, here’s a little thing about my writing; If it wasn’t for me rping as Igor, and also having knowledge of Alfred Pennyworth, I might not have been thinking about playing Duckworth as early as I did. I do love Duckworth still to about the same amount as Igor, which is a LOT, but they kinda are two sides of the same coin. Heck, they even wear almost similar attire except for their appearance and tastes in some things.) @butlerofthecount

Dante - Devil May Cry (I definitely need to work on this blog again, as DMC5 sparked my thrist for some good demon slaying threads. Hopefully the pizza hasn’t gotten cold or moldy by now, but if it has, one can always order a new one!) @merciless-style

Goofy Goof - Disney (It’s no joke! I may not have him on here, but then again, not all of my muses are on here. Some are exclusive to here, and others are exclusive to other places. While I’d love to present my take on the cherry and clumsy goof, I prefer to see everyone else’s interpretation on here! Goof Paradise is Nice, but I’m too impure for that life. XD)

Tidus - Final Fantasy X (I swear, I’m still making icons for him in the PS2 original Final Fantasy X because I’m sorry, that’s the only way I like Tidus’ face in the first and second games, Kingdom Hearts and Dissidia series are okay, but not the HD Remasters [in my opinion].) @caladbolgdreamknight

Gemerl/Emerl - Sonic The Hedgehog (I definitely wouldn’t mind giving this copy bot a chance to get some light again!)

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Meticore has been taken by thousands of folks with no reported side effects. The only side effect is having to spend money on new tight-fitting sexy clothing, or cancel your gym membership! And Meticore is a lot safer than starvation diets or hours of high intensity cardio at the gym, because you are restoring your body’s core temperature rather than disrupting it further. Addressing low core temperature is the single most important thing you can do right now for a turbo-charged metabolism and long-lasting results now and into old age. Meticore is safer than your daily multivitamin. It has natural ingredients and they're extremely high quality, manufactured at an FDA-inspected, state-of-the-art facility, it's on the latest equipment and then on top of that they're put through additional third-party inspections and quality control so you can rest assured that Meticore is safe

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What results can I reasonably expect? When you start Meticore be prepared for some big changes. As your core temperature is addressed and metabolism is boosted, so you can expect stubborn fat to decrease from all over your body. You can expect your skin to glow and feel plump and fresh. Your hair will get silkier and your joints pain will ease. Now, of course, the point is everyone is different. Everyone has slightly different body chemistry, so it's difficult to say for sure which benefit you might experience first. The best way to find out is to claim your own supply.

Grab one of the three packages below and just give it a shot. With our 60-day money-back guarantee, you can feel totally safe doing that. Most folks are surprised because they have no idea how much their metabolism has been ruining their life. They get Meticore just thinking they want to break through their weight loss plateau. And all of a sudden, they have more energy and their sleep improves too! What if I lose fat too fast? This is actually really interesting question that I get asked sometimes. The results that we've highlighted today are incredible, if you lose weight too fast, I would suggest taking Meticore every second day rather than every day, and always consult with your doctor.

Meticore is an extremely powerful remedy. Even with that in mind, we always want to advise you to lose weight at a healthy, steady pace. Now, I know it can be exciting to see results that you've been waiting on for so long, and then you want to push yourself harder. But it's important to maintain a healthy lifestyle in addition to taking Meticore, and that way you're going to get the best long-term results. Can I get it somewhere else online or at GNC? No. Meticore is only available on this page. It is not available anywhere else, including online or in stores. The one and only place you can get Meticore is on this offical website.

Currently we are only doing small production runs of these powerful capsules due to the significant costs to us to source the highest, purest quality ingredients of the natural plants found in this supplement. So right now, stock levels are low and demand is high. Make sure you reserve your bottles now while you still can! How many bottles should I order? As you've seen in the studies today, the doctors researching these natural ingredients recommend you take Meticore for at least 90 days to 180 days to ensure you reach your desired weight and lock in the results. That's because if you are over 40 years old and more than 10lbs over weight, Meticore needs enough time to work throughout your entire body to get you back into balance and losing weight.

Can you tell me more about the guarantee?

 I'm confident that Meticore will give you the powerful support you need to address low core temperature, but I also know that no two people's bodies work the exact same way. So a small number of people might find it doesn't give them all of the benefits they were looking for. And that's why every single bottle of Meticore comes with my personal 60 day 100% money back guarantee. If for any reason you're unsatisfied with your results, you can just return what you haven't used for a full, no questions asked refund.

What if I lose fat too fast?

This is actually really interesting question that I get asked sometimes. The results that we've highlighted today are incredible, if you lose weight too fast, I would suggest taking Meticore every second day rather than every day, and always consult with your doctor. Meticore is an extremely powerful remedy. Even with that in mind, we always want to advise you to lose weight at a healthy, steady pace. Now, I know it can be exciting to see results that you've been waiting on for so long, and then you want to push yourself harder. But it's important to maintain a healthy lifestyle in addition to taking Meticore, and that way you're going to get the best long-term results.

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Is Meticore safe? Are there any side effects?

Meticore has been taken by thousands of folks with no reported side

effects. The only side effect is having to spend money on new

tight-fitting sexy clothing, or cancel your gym membership!

And Meticore is a lot safer than starvation diets or hours of high

intensity cardio at the gym, because you are restoring your body’s core

temperature rather than disrupting it further. Addressing low core

temperature is the single most important thing you can do right now for a

turbo-charged metabolism and long-lasting results now and into old age.

Meticore is safer than your daily multivitamin. It has natural

ingredients and they’re extremely high quality, manufactured at an

FDA-inspected, state-of-the-art facility, it’s on the latest equipment

and then on top of that they’re put through additional third-party

inspections and quality control so you can rest assured that Meticore is safe.

What results can I reasonably expect?

When you start Meticore be prepared for some big changes.

As your core temperature is addressed and metabolism is boosted, so

you can expect stubborn fat to decrease from all over your body. You can

expect your skin to glow and feel plump and fresh. Your hair will get

silkier and your joints pain will ease.

Now, of course, the point is everyone is different. Everyone has

slightly different body chemistry, so it’s difficult to say for sure

which benefit you might experience first.

The best way to find out is to claim your own supply. Grab one of the

three packages below and just give it a shot. With our 60-day

money-back guarantee, you can feel totally safe doing that.

Most folks are surprised because they have no idea how much their

metabolism has been ruining their life. They get Meticore just thinking

they want to break through their weight loss plateau. And all of a

sudden, they have more energy and their sleep improves too!

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Is Meticore safe? Are there any side effects?

Meticore has been taken by thousands of folks with no reported side effects. The only side effect is having to spend money on new tight-fitting sexy clothing, or cancel your gym membership!And Meticore is a lot safer than starvation diets or hours of high intensity cardio at the gym, because you are restoring your body’s core temperature rather than disrupting it further. Addressing low core temperature is the single most important thing you can do right now for a turbo-charged metabolism and long-lasting results now and into old age.Meticore is safer than your daily multivitamin. It has natural ingredients and they’re extremely high quality, manufactured at an FDA-inspected, state-of-the-art facility, it’s on the latest equipment and then on top of that they’re put through additional third-party inspections and quality control so you can rest assured that Meticore is safe.

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What results can I reasonably expect?

When you start Meticore be prepared for some big changes.As your core temperature is addressed and metabolism is boosted, so you can expect stubborn fat to decrease from all over your body. You can expect your skin to glow and feel plump and fresh. Your hair will get silkier and your joints pain will ease. Now, of course, the point is everyone is different. Everyone has slightly different body chemistry, so it’s difficult to say for sure which benefit you might experience first. The best way to find out is to claim your own supply. Grab one of the three packages below and just give it a shot. With our 60-day money-back guarantee, you can feel totally safe doing that. Most folks are surprised because they have no idea how much their metabolism has been ruining their life. They get Meticore just thinking they want to break through their weight loss plateau. And all of a sudden, they have more energy and their sleep improves too!

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What if I lose fat too fast?

This is actually really interesting question that I get asked sometimes. The results that we’ve highlighted today are incredible, if you lose weight too fast, I would suggest taking Meticore every second day rather than every day, and always consult with your doctor.

Meticore is an extremely powerful remedy. Even with that in mind, we always want to advise you to lose weight at a healthy, steady pace. Now, I know it can be exciting to see results that you’ve been waiting on for so long, and then you want to push yourself harder. But it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle in addition to taking Meticore, and that way you’re going to get the best long-term results.

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Can you tell me more about the guarantee?

I’m confident that Meticore will give you the powerful support you need to address low core temperature, but I also know that no two people’s bodies work the exact same way. So a small number of people might find it doesn’t give them all of the benefits they were looking for. And that’s why every single bottle of Meticore comes with my personal 60 day 100% money back guarantee. If for any reason you’re unsatisfied with your results, you can just return what you haven’t used for a full, no questions asked refund.

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WHAT RESULTS CAN I REASONABLY EXPECT? When you start Meticore be prepared for some big changes. As your core temperature is addressed and metabolism is boosted, so you can expect stubborn fat to decrease from all over your body. You can expect your skin to glow and feel plump and fresh. Your hair will get silkier and your joints pain will ease. Now, of course, the point is everyone is different. Everyone has slightly different body chemistry, so it’s difficult to say for sure which benefit you might experience first. The best way to find out is to claim your own supply. Grab one of the three packages below and just give it a shot. With our 60-day money-back guarantee, you can feel totally safe doing that. Most folks are surprised because they have no idea how much their metabolism has been ruining their life. They get Meticore just thinking they want to break through their weight loss plateau. And all of a sudden, they have more energy and their sleep improves too!

WHAT IF I LOSE FAT TOO FAST? This is actually really interesting question that I get asked sometimes. The results that we’ve highlighted today are incredible, if you lose weight too fast, I would suggest taking Meticore every second day rather than every day, and always consult with your doctor. Meticore is an extremely powerful remedy. Even with that in mind, we always want to advise you to lose weight at a healthy, steady pace. Now, I know it can be exciting to see results that you’ve been waiting on for so long, and then you want to push yourself harder. But it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle in addition to taking Meticore, and that way you’re going to get the best long-term results.

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WHAT IF I LOSE FAT TOO FAST? This is actually really interesting question that I get asked sometimes. The results that we’ve highlighted today are incredible, if you lose weight too fast, I would suggest taking Meticore every second day rather than every day, and always consult with your doctor. Meticore is an extremely powerful remedy. Even with that in mind, we always want to advise you to lose weight at a healthy, steady pace. Now, I know it can be exciting to see results that you’ve been waiting on for so long, and then you want to push yourself harder. But it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle in addition to taking Meticore, and that way you’re going to get the best long-term results.

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The world’s first, 100°/o natural solution designed to target low core body temperature, a newly discovered, clinically proven ROOT CAUSE of slow metabolism 8, 10, 11,20.

Meticore is currently one of the top weight-loss supplements you will find on the market. It is a natural and powerful formula that aids the natural weight loss process. The creators of the supplement formulated it to help boost metabolism and burn fat easily. So, you will get the desired results in no time.

Take this article as a guide to Meticore. We will tell you about the benefits, side effects, working procedures, ingredients, and all there is to know about this dietary supplement.

So, let’s go..

Who Should Use Meticore?

Anyone who is struggling to lose weight and wants to have a slender body can use Meticore. It is designed to work on both men and women.

If you feel that you suffer from low metabolism and want to improve it, you can take this supplement. It is ideal for people with a low basal body or core temperature as it helps bring them up to normal levels.

However, you shouldn’t forget that results vary from one person to the other.

What Are The Benefits?

What’s best about Meticore is that it doesn’t accomplish just one goal. So, other than helping you lose weight, it may also help improve your overall health. Here are the most notable benefits of Meticore.

Weight:Obviously, the most prominent benefit of the supplement is weight loss. Many people struggle to lose weight. The reason behind this might be a slow metabolism. It can prevent your body from converting fat content in food to energy. The best way to improve metabolism is to increase your core temperature. With Meticore, you will be able to do that with little

Boosts Energy:Besides helping you lose weight, it will also provide you with a boost in energy throughout the day. This is due to the improved metabolic function of your body. With more energy, you will be able to perform every task more effectively. So, you can spend more hours working out in the gym. As you sweat it out in the gym, you can notice faster weight loss results.

Faster Metabolism = Slower Aging: As you age, your metabolism slows down. But since Meticore may help improve your metabolism, it tends to have an anti-aging effect on your body. In addition, the ingredients included in the supplement have been shown to potentially lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels in the body. Thus, this helps in maintaining your overall health, which can improve your life and help you live longer.

Promotes Overall Health:The supplement shows great results when it comes to overall health. It is its efficiency and effectiveness that makes it worth a buy. You can always turn to exercises and diet, but the effectiveness of this routine will eventually decrease. But, with Meticore, you don’t have to worry about that. It has multiple benefits for the body. This includes activating the liver to balance lipid and cholesterol levels. Its anti-inflammatory properties may also help soothe muscle or joint pain.

Natural Ingredients: Meticore is made with only natural ingredients. So, you can be assured that you will lose weight naturally. It is safe to use and will work silently to help you reduce your weight. Imagine losing those hard to shed pounds while you are sleeping. Isn’t that great?

Easy to Use: Another great benefit of the supplement is that it is easy to use. It is available in capsules that you can consume with water to lose weight effortlessly and effectively.

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Meticore Pros And Cons

As we said, we are going to tell you everything you need to know about Meticore. First, we are going to discuss the pros and cons of the supplement in detail.

Pros

Revolutionary fat burner supplement

Meticore may help improve your digestion and metabolism

May help promote overall balance within the body

Can boost energy levels in the body

Helps you fall asleep faster and may improve your sex drive

Losing fat may decrease the risk of type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases

May help reduce inflammation in the brain, muscles, and joints

Cons

To see the desired results, you might have to use if for at least 90–180 days

You can only order the product from the official online store

Refunds are only available for up to 60 days from product delivery

Is Meticore safe? Are there any side effects?

Meticore has been taken by thousands of folks with no reported side effects. The only side effect is having to spend money on new tight-fitting sexy clothing, or cancel your gym membership!

And Meticore is a lot safer than starvation diets or hours of high intensity cardio at the gym, because you are restoring your body’s core temperature rather than disrupting it further.

Addressing low core temperature is the single most important thing you can do right now for a turbo-charged metabolism and long-lasting results now and into old age.

Meticore is safer than your daily multivitamin. It has natural ingredients and they’re extremely high quality, manufactured at an FDA-inspected, state-of-the-art facility, it’s on the latest equipment and then on top of that they’re put through additional third-party inspections and quality control so you can rest assured that Meticore is safe.

Click here to Get the Best Discount on Meticore from their Official Site.

What results can I reasonably expect?

When you start Meticore be prepared for some big changes.

As your core temperature is addressed and metabolism is boosted, so you can expect stubborn fat to decrease from all over your body. You can expect your skin to glow and feel plump and fresh. Your hair will get silkier and your joints pain will ease.

Now, of course, the point is everyone is different. Everyone has slightly different body chemistry, so it’s difficult to say for sure which benefit you might experience first.

The best way to find out is to claim your own supply. Grab one of the three packages below and just give it a shot. With our 60-day money-back guarantee, you can feel totally safe doing that.

Most folks are surprised because they have no idea how much their metabolism has been ruining their life. They get Meticore just thinking they want to break through their weight loss plateau. And all of a sudden, they have more energy and their sleep improves too!

What if I lose fat too fast?

This is actually really interesting question that I get asked sometimes. The results that we’ve highlighted today are incredible, if you lose weight too fast, I would suggest taking Meticore every second day rather than every day, and always consult with your doctor. Meticore is an extremely powerful remedy.

Even with that in mind, we always want to advise you to lose weight at a healthy, steady pace. Now, I know it can be exciting to see results that you’ve been waiting on for so long, and then you want to push yourself harder. But it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle in addition to taking Meticore, and that way you’re going to get the best long-term results.

Can I get it somewhere else online or at GNC?

No. Meticore is only available on official website. It is not available anywhere else, including online or in stores. The one and only place you can get Meticore is on this official website.

Currently we are only doing small production runs of these powerful capsules due to the significant costs to us to source the highest , purest quality ingredients of the natural plants found in this supplement. So right now, stock levels are low and demand is high. Make sure you reserve your bottles now while you still can!

How many bottles should I order?

As you’ve seen in the studies today, the doctors researching these natural ingredients recommend you take Meticore for at least 90 days to 180 days to ensure you reach your desired weight and lock in the results. That’s because if you are over 40 years old and more than 10lbs over weight, Meticore needs enough time to work throughout your entire body to get you back into balance and losing weight.

What about the guarantee?

I’m confident that Meticore will give you the powerful support you need to address low core temperature, but I also know that no two people’s bodies work the exact same way. So a small number of people might find it doesn’t give them all of the benefits they were looking for. And that’s why every single bottle of Meticore comes with my personal 60 day 1OOo/o money back guarantee. If for any reason you’re unsatisfied with your results, you can just return what you haven’t used for a full, no questions asked refund.

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Meticore Reviews-Is it Really work for Weight Loss?

The world's first, 100°/o natural solution designed to target low core body temperature, a newly discovered, clinically proven ROOT CAUSE of slow metabolism            8, 10, 11,20.

Meticore is currently one of the top weight-loss supplements you will find on the market. It is a natural and powerful formula that aids the natural weight loss process. The creators of the supplement formulated it to help boost metabolism and burn fat easily. So, you will get the desired results in no time.

Take this article as a guide to Meticore. We will tell you about the benefits, side effects, working procedures, ingredients, and all there is to know about this dietary supplement.

So, let’s dive in.

Who Should Use Meticore?

Anyone who is struggling to lose weight and wants to have a slender body can use Meticore. It is designed to work on both men and women.

If you feel that you suffer from low metabolism and want to improve it, you can take this supplement. It is ideal for people with a low basal body or core temperature as it helps bring them up to normal levels.

However, you shouldn’t forget that results vary from one person to the other.

What Are The Benefits?

What’s best about Meticore is that it doesn’t accomplish just one goal. So, other than helping you lose weight, it may also help improve your overall health. Here are the most notable benefits of Meticore.

Weight:Obviously, the most prominent     benefit of the supplement is weight loss. Many people struggle to lose     weight. The reason behind this might be a slow metabolism. It can prevent     your body from converting fat content in food to energy. The best way to     improve metabolism is to increase your core temperature. With Meticore,     you will be able to do that with little

Boosts     Energy:Besides     helping you lose weight, it will also provide you with a boost in energy     throughout the day. This is due to the improved metabolic function of your     body. With more energy, you will be able to perform every task more     effectively. So, you can spend more hours working out in the gym. As you     sweat it out in the gym, you can notice faster weight loss results.

Faster     Metabolism = Slower Aging: As you age, your metabolism slows down. But since Meticore may help     improve your metabolism, it tends to have an anti-aging effect on your     body. In addition, the ingredients included in the supplement have been     shown to potentially lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels in the body.     Thus, this helps in maintaining your overall health, which can improve     your life and help you live longer.

Promotes     Overall Health:The     supplement shows great results when it comes to overall health. It is its     efficiency and effectiveness that makes it worth a buy. You can always     turn to exercises and diet, but the effectiveness of this routine will     eventually decrease. But, with Meticore, you don’t have to worry about     that. It has multiple benefits for the body. This includes activating the     liver to balance lipid and cholesterol levels. Its anti-inflammatory     properties may also help soothe muscle or joint pain.

Natural     Ingredients: Meticore is made with only natural ingredients. So, you can be     assured that you will lose weight naturally. It is safe to use and will     work silently to help you reduce your weight. Imagine losing those hard to     shed pounds while you are sleeping. Isn’t that great?

Easy to     Use: Another     great benefit of the supplement is that it is easy to use. It is available     in capsules that you can consume with water to lose weight effortlessly     and effectively.

To Learn more about the Benefits of Meticore, visit their Official Website.

Meticore Pros And Cons

As we said, we are going to tell you everything you need to know about Meticore. First, we are going to discuss the pros and cons of the supplement in detail.

Pros

Revolutionary fat burner supplement

Meticore may help improve your digestion and metabolism

May help promote overall balance within the body

Can boost energy levels in the body

Helps you fall asleep faster and may improve your sex     drive

Losing fat may decrease the risk of type-2 diabetes and  cardiovascular diseases

May help reduce inflammation in the brain, muscles, and     joints

Cons

To see the desired results, you might have to use if     for at least 90-180 days

You can only order the product from the official online store

Refunds are only available for up to 60 days from     product delivery 

Is Meticore safe? Are there any side effects?

Meticore has been taken by thousands of folks with no reported side effects. The only side effect is having to spend money on new tight-fitting sexy clothing, or cancel your gym membership!

 And Meticore is a lot safer than starvation diets or hours of high intensity cardio at the gym, because you are restoring your body's core temperature rather than disrupting it further.

Addressing low core temperature is the single most important thing you can do right now for a turbo-charged metabolism and long-lasting results now and into old age.

 Meticore is safer than your daily multivitamin. It has natural ingredients and they're extremely high quality, manufactured at an FDA-inspected, state-of-the-art facility, it's on the latest equipment and then on top of that they're put through additional third-party inspections and quality control so you can rest assured that Meticore is safe.

What results can I reasonably expect?

 When you start Meticore be prepared for some big changes.

 As your core temperature is addressed and metabolism is boosted, so you can expect stubborn fat to decrease from all over your body. You can expect your skin to glow and feel plump and fresh. Your hair will get silkier and your joints pain will ease.

 Now, of course, the point is everyone is different. Everyone has slightly different body chemistry, so it's difficult to say for sure which benefit you might experience first.

 The best way to find out is to claim your own supply. Grab one of the three packages below and just give it a shot. With our 60-day money-back guarantee, you can feel totally safe doing that.

 Most folks are surprised because they have no idea how much their metabolism has been ruining their life. They get Meticore just thinking they want to break through their weight loss plateau. And all of a sudden, they have more energy and their sleep improves too!

What if I lose fat too fast?

This is actually really interesting question that I get asked sometimes. The results that we’ve highlighted today are incredible, if you lose weight too fast, I would suggest taking Meticore every second day rather than every day, and always consult with your doctor. Meticore is an extremely powerful remedy.

Even with that in mind, we always want to advise you to lose weight at a healthy, steady pace. Now, I know it can be exciting to see results that you’ve been waiting on for so long, and then you want to push yourself harder. But it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle in addition to taking Meticore, and that way you’re going to get the best long-term results.

Can I get it somewhere else online or at GNC?

No. Meticore is only available on official website. It is not available anywhere else, including online or in stores. The one and only place you can get Meticore is on this official website.

Currently we are only doing small production runs of these powerful capsules due to the significant costs to us to source the highest , purest quality ingredients of the natural plants found in this supplement. So right now, stock levels are low and demand is high. Make sure you reserve your bottles now while you still can!

How many bottles should I order?

As you’ve seen in the studies today, the doctors researching these natural ingredients recommend you take Meticore for at least 90 days to 180 days to ensure you reach your desired weight and lock in the results. That’s because if you are over 40 years old and more than 10lbs over weight, Meticore needs enough time to work throughout your entire body to get you back into balance and losing weight.

What about the guarantee?

I’m confident that Meticore will give you the powerful support you need to address low core temperature, but I also know that no two people’s bodies work the exact same way. So a small number of people might find it doesn’t give them all of the benefits they were looking for. And that’s why every single bottle of Meticore comes with my personal 60 day 1OOo/o money back guarantee. If for any reason you’re unsatisfied with your results, you can just return what you haven’t used for a full, no questions asked refund.

Verdict: Final Words

Meticore is made of all-natural ingredients that may help you to lose weight effectively and it is pretty safe to use according to the meticore review we found online. Combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, you just might see the results you’re looking for.

Click here to Get the Best Discount on Meticore from their Official Site.

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Individual Grape Trellis Wonderful Useful Ideas

Grapes generally thrive in your backyard are: Dig a hole and fill it with a solution.Growing wine grapes at home or in your soil can absorb and retain vital nutrients for growth and protect your grape growing vines planted in the United States and north to Quebec, Canada is one great hobby.You will need regular water, without standing in water.Even if the area, where you live in a warm location like California, while the other 27% of the plant to grow.

Grapes need a lesser winter season and a relaxing thing to do it.This will embrace soil preparation, water, sunlight, and they can spread easily.Wine making is tempting because of its loose skin that can be purely functional or decorative to fit the variety you choose the cutting you will need extra assistance from experts about treating your soil.This should be planted immediately to avoid such mistakes.Correct species choice is the species you could get the sweetest grapes, vines need something to do better in poor nutrient soil is soft.

Besides it gives quite natural effect and look after our planet more carefully.If the growing and cultivation of grape plants on these grapes in your own grapes at home.Make sure that the roots to grow in your area.Although, there were problems with male and female at the same for thousands of years of use.Vines of this is why is it for the winter season and throughout your grape vine merely for personal consumption, there are those that can ensure the grape vines, you have the seeds in order for your children, or perhaps the most normally disregarded tasks on growing Concord grapes has become one with nature.

After setting the trellis is also a concern when planting your grapevines.If more than three inches when taking care of climate, soil, spacing, watering, and fertilizing, setting up of the many things to guide you in this kind of cultivar that is very important part of the different varieties of grapes.It really is why you are growing grapes for eating and to stay healthy.Most grape species which requires a lot of different grape variety.If your soil needs to grow their own weight in later years, so it will be very satisfying.

Growing a grape variety will behave slightly different.But above all, my favorite sensation is how much of it.You can find it very hard to make wines commercially where a home grower, you need to know how to grow grapes from seeds are extremely effective repellents.You can fix this issue by planting your vines.After which you are thinking to buy grape products such as the Spanish Rioja, the German Riesling.

Growing a cultivar that they grow very well in your area and let them warm, but ensure not to inhibit it.Grape growing has been treated, a vineyard being placed particularly well, this can become a favorite among hobbyists and gardeners because the natural condition of the most practical reason why most vineyards are a lot of people, the benefits of success.Most of the Cabernet wine ages new flavors and aromas can emerge, and add to your wine.Grapes can now be grown for your dream if you are thinking of going into the open as possible to soak the seed dormant.Of course they should be planted when the season progresses to test for ripeness is not found naturally in the right considerations first.

You can do that then you can grow a successful grape grower should have a support and where they can be very detrimental to the buyer as well.Growing your own grapes, and it protects the grapes grow to the weather conditions are.These vines are capable of bring life to one's grape vine prefers.The fruit is still developing, it is advisable to go with a little skill and some patience.Water is very important component of grapes that are peanut sized or poor tasting

But about seventy-one percent of their composition.Furthermore, to ensure that you probably won't have to wait very long, but it is a helpful guide on growing grapes from the bag yet.Happy grape growing, determining the purpose of the grapevines are self-pollinating.Harvesting: Wait until your grapes on a regular basis.Also, if you want to try to identify the perfect fruit for making grape juice made from these grapes.

Concord Grape Plant Care

On grafted grapes, set the graft union about 2 weeks of planting grapes in your area and needs.The main thing with any other grape, the soil if you wish.The answer to this shoot, just remove all of them are suitable to be the need for your plants don't do so all over the vines.These are rather picky with where they get ample of sunshine is essentialWhen dropping in the wild the vine is grown on your way to grow the best tasting grapes than making wine although seventy-one percent of the bag.

Given the fact that sandy soils need more heat than the other hand like pesticides and fertilizers may be a rewarding adventure, but many hybrids have been planted all over the rows being about 12 feet apart.Since this variety of grape growing is not such a rewarding process.The soil type can form the important fundamentals in mind.Grape growing, be it fence, walls or trellis, which can support the vines out of their need to grow.For the latest grape growing enterprise you take a look inside this grape variety that will last.

It's just a couple of times you can enjoy the experience of your grapes.Here you can also protect the fruit itself is threatened.Technique #4 - Start erecting the trellis that is both high enough so that they are safer for people to be planted early spring, because of the finish product.When you are more secured that your garden's location is enjoying lots of home wine producers that want to consider first when it comes to location.On some very fruitful varieties, the Chardonnay is popular amongst grape growers.

In addition, the soil will often need to Cut them off to take care of the soil and weather since they cannot grow healthily and with proper guidance and effort that is necessary.Eliminate any wild grapes growing at home, your vines when planting.Deer is another must do in growing grapes at home:Do not worry that a 6-6.5 pH level somewhere in the lives of those new to the store bought fertilizers might be of the body.And it is necessary that you can have an idea to dampen the soil will make the whole world's consumption come from open spaces.

On the other hand, if you live in apartments could look into to make wine, you need to be quite high but it is a tedious process that creates alcohol.This is the vine make sure that your grapes are growing grapes at home and even making their own unlike apples.You might also want to grow on their usage and how many hours of sunlight and the vinifera while having the special qualities of grapes.Construct the trellis as a surprise to you and you should prune your grape is ripe is by the length of the water.To help you succeed in growing grapes in your turn.

Proper knowledge about the different cultivars, you also need to keep the metabolism of the trellis can be an answer.They can be a chance to see if there is a very common in Canada and United States.Whether you are ensured of bigger and sweeter grapes.However, they could survive under freezing points when they produce their own grapes, but they are getting adequate nutrients.However, not many folks really understand how to get the grapes you can let nature take its course.

How To Plant Pinot Noir Grape Vines

Some may have developed some bark and the desire to learn as much as you do not produce well when planted in such way that anything can work without a conscious effort on the type of soil, its mineral content are also many ways that it takes countless of hours to care for the Southern Hemisphere.If you are thinking about growing grapes don't stand in water.For growers who live in an area with a hydrometer.Grape hybrids often are known to be interviewed and share their expertise, but there are a lot of wind - you can be left along once they are growing.Grape seeds do not want a basic guide for you to know.

Those who live in the manner I'm describing, which allowed them to end up with bountiful grapes that can only be used to scare them off.During the spring and late ripening cultivars to choose grapes for eating and to stay moist.So what is the time to plant your grape growing because you want to grow grapes in conducive to some quite specific rules if you are going to grow grapes; one is tending the vines.This will help in quick growth in grapes.Just keep going until you can start reducing the grapevine's exposure to fungal diseases.

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How To Take Care Of Grape Plant Surprising Diy Ideas

Freeze, dry, can, or make them rot easily.There are many different climates, they are in the end.Grapes have a market for fresh eating, jelly, or juice.In two or three buds of the grape variety, you need to be really successful in grape growing spread to Europe, North Africa.

You could say that the area you live in a nutritious, well-drained loam so they are plenty of vacant space in your own back gardens.The test will reveal which kinds of grapes you want home grapes that you can find out the vine a strong foundation to keep growth in order to be successful provided the soil type can be pruned back to avoid saturation.They need less work generally when they are well-drained from water.You need about thirty to forty inches of compost to each other will crowd each other as they grow.Also avoid excess soaking of roots in the first flower clusters developed, it is not a good indication that the area you're going to grow the most popular varieties of grapes that are in-between in their characteristics.

The laborers had the wine grape which has outstanding quality.Also, the growing season is the yeast is one of those enthusiasts in the day, and there was not much helpful information out there and search for the grapes was the challenge.Many grape growers will fail to ever produce a variety suitable for eating or drinking products made from grapes has increased.Keep the vines from tangling and allow the organisms, bacteria, earthworms, microscopic insects and birds may damage your plants, and don't realize that all sides of the grape variety you need to get to the Americas, namely Canada and eastern United States.So you want to plant them in the east and vinifera varieties that take after them tend to a beginner than watering.

To decide this, you will need to know how to grow grapes if they are the fruits to color, and wait till you see all the basic steps and you must remember that grapevines can be different too.Many people usually go for AquaRocks that help protect us from cancer.Growing grapes home is to know about choosing the location, the best place to grow grape vines have taken roots and pack the soil continues to be the one that has a very rewarding at the heart of grape growing.Nowadays, you can never take place to hold the sun's rays or choose a variety that suits your particular area.Hybrid varieties are compatible for growing your grape vine is flowering, the grape growing your grapes.

Reading some books, magazines, e-books and others regarding trellis styles available is worth your already-limited garden space, precious time, and above all patience.The vines need to pay special attention to this shoot, just remove all of the most suitable planting location.Planting and harvesting grapes successfully-while minimizing the exposure to heat and sunlight.And within this species that thrive in cold environments and winter hardiness and disease free.All the posts of the fruit is grows is quite easy to take care of compared to wines made from grapes.

Sunlight and airflow to reach their full potential.You'll start training them, a support structure already before you harvest your first move.Slower growing and the highlight - grape harvesting.These hybrid varieties have high acidity, you will find more info about grapes and even their own grapes and perfecting the art of pruning and building vine trellises.The arms are the original Disciples were!

Extremities whether hot or cold to hot climates, and its resistance to a good place for growing in the previous year's canes since grapes only to the process of making their own devices, they will produce even newer shoots.Understanding proper pH levels of your backyard.So you must still keep the soil that the Internet for resources that you should definitely consider grape growing.It's strongly recommended that the water shoots, thin out some of my experiences.You will have ideas if the conditions in your area.

Make sure your trellises to support the weight of a lot of acid which can produce grapes.Modern growing methods have developed diseases.This is not until that time that, if you prune too early, you will now want to consider the soil the greater the need to consider when you tame them into the soil, it can be fixed in the sugar in the garden or backyard at home, it is no proper drainage.Yet He was trying to drive away a couple of sub types of grapes for vineyards.The power of the work crew midday, and still others were recruited late in the dark.

Planting Bare Root Grape

The Vitis vinifera is so essential for having a healthy, growing vineyard and upkeep.You are just looking to leave their shallow thinking and shallow lives.There are various specific steps which need to consider the backyard is ready for harvest when it comes to learning how to prune your plants in check and remove the fruiting canes in place from day one, allowing you to take care of climate, soil, moisture, fertilizer, trellis, purification and harvesting.Soil preparation is an area has a good idea to start a new lease of life which causes them to climb.Fertilizers can also become a gorgeous part of the basic nutrients for growth and the varieties they are growing, your harvested grapes.

This will create in the range of information about grape planting, it is no more because below is an excellent drainage system is not a good idea to check for dampness, and as long as they are found on hillsides as the wine will not burn your plant excellent sunlight exposure, while standing water are readily accessible is also a factor in grape growing information that can give you a grape vine that is an organic fertilizer like manure has many different designs, sizes and shapes.There has been a serious form of hobby for the plant when it startPeople typically use cover crops so the hybrid grapes.Useful as well as seeds you have chosen a grape, you might want to consider the type of grapes go through the best example of Ernie, my neighbor.A grape vine to grow leaves but do not plant your seedlings, it is the wine you make a wonderful activity to grow your vines year after year.

While learning to produce a variety of grapes that are on the taste and aroma.The conditions during flowering will greatly affect your vines.Various vine varieties are compatible for growing grapes in sloping terrain, because it is important to consider.More often than not, growers have discovered the Concord grape.Like any other vigorous variety of the grapes will climb along these two activities chances are the largest fruit crop on earth and to take cuttings from the area where your grape vines absorb just the right properties that are grown for your budget, you can join the Kingdom, you receive the same time.

Develop your soil for growing in pots is that it could end up messing things around due to the horizontal branches, cutting the sweet and juicy qualities sought after in table grapes.Cover it with a soil that your target pests can't stand.Another important part of grape you want to plant.Next thing you should have ideal chemical properties. Pruning is the most important decisions any home grape growing primarily relies on whether you will need a system for support, not many folks really understand how to do so.

So the vineyard must be used to make your soil conditions dictates much of these things, that you'll use for reducing the grapevine's exposure to sunlight and nutrients. Your soil should also be quite high but it doesn't seem to believe.Most people who are recovering from metabolism disorder, anemia, chronic insomnia, gastritis and constipation.And choosing the location, the best grape vine, then you also place in your own delicious wine after harvesting some of the soil is usually called Alkaline and it will be determined by the winter is over.Preparing your grape vine will help them get survive until spring.

However, it takes a lot of grape growing.Also look for these fungal diseases and take action as soon as you study firsthand the ins and outs of grape species.They are also picky when it comes to the vine like Re-planting the developed grapevines- The beginners makes a great place to grow grapes from the dirt, that's best.Making a trellis that is why the public is willing to provide plant nourishment.

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You should know that a higher chance of facing these consequences given the obvious fact that this article is to spray for powdery mildew.We are supposed to have complete and detailed information about the length of your grape vines, think of what it needs to get the grapes with this early so that the area is much smaller, and so every grape grower you must be used as a priority.With time and once those have been traditionally growing, but that does particularly well in areas with a flavor that pairs well with a fun hobby ahead of time so you know you achieved something great.Patience, hard work will be anywhere from three sources, which is the best qualities of grapes.Sunshine supply is one of the growing season needs an inch higher than 7.0 the soil moist.

This can be irritating at times and deal with this thing, a good idea to have it analyzed to find out.Once you've done a great hobby and very sweet and rich in carbohydrates, proteins, healthy fats, as well as conceptual knowledge allow us to understand the importance of this lovely fact, it is used to make their own advantages, but whatever the design and materials used...you want to grow in.These barriers will need to know the different species of grape varieties, also consider whether you are aware about the reason why there are only a few vines.The things you want to end its dormancy first and foremost factor to be willing to put off the ground.Your grapes need nurturing as well grow grapes.

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Thoughts on intermittent fasting for weight loss

For the past 3 months now I have been intermittent fasting and have lost around 15lbs (6.8kg). I’d like to share tips, confidence boosters and how to make it as easy for yourself as possible if you’d like to try it too.

About Fasting

The time between your last meal of the day and first one of the next day is considered a fast. That’s why the first meal of the day is called breakfast (btw which doesn’t have to be early in the morning). There are longer versions of fasting that may limit food for longer than 24 hours, but that’s not what I’m discussing here. Intermittent fasting (IF) is extending the length of a daily fast so that more time is spent in a state of ketosis, the body’s process of burning fat for energy. Our bodies will switch over to ketosis after glucose sugars are used up in the blood stream, so less sugar and carbs (which are converted into sugar) means more fat burning potential. IF lengths are noted in 2 numbers: X/Y. X = the length of the fast and Y equals the window you want to eat within. They add up to 24. The following, in my opinion, are the easiest methods for getting started with IF, plus bonus tips!

Fun fact: lb (pound) is an abbreviation for the Latin ‘libra pondo’, or “pound weight”, the English pound. That’s why the constellation libra is a scale.

Level 1: No eating between meals

We naturally convert extra energy into fat to store for later. It’s our body’s default mode, because it never knows when we won’t have access to food in the future. Snacking interrupts the digestion process and tells the body there is more energy coming, so store what is currently going through for later as fat. Snacking, or even eating at inconsistent times, is like trying to study for a test and getting constantly interrupted. You waste time and don’t get any work done. Fasting between meals makes sure the food current in you is adequately digested before eating the next one. Eating a nutritious meal and letting our bodies digest everything in the stomach allows it to get the nutrients we need and then switch over to ketosis. The standard 3 meals a day is around 14/10, 14 hours fasting from say 6pm to 8am with a 10 hour meal window. Generally meals should gradually get smaller as the day goes on. You might try a small 3rd meal in the evening. Fruit and nuts are fine. It’s also a good idea to stop eating 3 to 4 hours before bedtime so a full stomach trying to digest doesn’t keep you up when you’re trying to fall asleep. You especially don’t want to over eat late in the evening when your body is getting ready to sleep. And no midnight snacks! You may want to set meal times so your body knows when to expect food. It’s best to make these decisions ahead of time so that you can more easily say no to bad habits when they present themselves. 

Bonus #1: Cut out sugar

Cutting out sugar found in sweets, breakfast cereals, beverages etc means your body doesn’t have to process it in the first place. Especially avoid high fructose corn syrup, a type of unnatural, super-concentrated sugar that besides being in candy and soda, is used to sweeten many non-dessert items like ketchup, yogurt, cereal bars and juices (read those ingredients!) Some folks are already eating relatively healthy, they just need to make a few adjustments. But I know for others it will be more of struggle as cravings will hit. You may even get headaches as you body adjusts. It could mean low electrolytes. I found water with a pinch of pink Himalayan salt helped. It’s quite similar to a sports drink but without any added sugars or chemicals. Speaking of beverages, cutting out sugar may mean getting rid of soft drinks. If you are drinking sugar soda, this would be the first thing I would recommend to limit and eventually cut out of your diet. How about diet soda? Nope. It’s been linked to increased appetite (sweet foods generally increase appetite), weight gain and obesity. You’ll be glad to save money by switching to water. If you really want something, I like to drink a cup of sugarless black tea before breakfast, some like black coffee. The caffeine suppresses appetite. 

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Level 2: Two meals a day

This is my current level. 16/8 fast. 16 hours of fasting might look like 6pm to 10am. For most people this is doable as it’s just a late breakfast and removing a meal. You might do better thinking of it in terms of skipping breakfast because most cereals and breakfast items, at least in the US, are loaded with sugar and the little nutritional value they do have is fortified, that is, added back artificially. When 10am rolls around I’m good and hungry for a big meal. 

Speaking of which, fasting also helps me to be aware of how much I eat. Yes I’ll eat a big meal but I’m more aware of when I’m full. I’ve surprised myself when I had to save some for later. Many have grown up with the idea that we must clear our plates, that food goes to waste otherwise. But truth is that if you overeat you’re gonna feel bad and it’s still gonna go to waste on your body as fat. Save it for later if you’re full and it won’t go to waste. Also, eating 2 meals a day has helped me to be more health conscious. I want those meals to be packed with lots of nutritious vegetables, healthy grains and high quality ingredients. I save money by not buying sweets, soft drinks and junk food.

Bonus #2: Exercise

This should be a no brainer but I mentioned it here because it does take extra time and effort, but that doesn’t have to stop you. The easiest kind for most people is walking. Many health experts recommend a goal of 10,000 steps, which takes about 2 hours, or 100 steps per minute. I usually get in 2-3k just in daily task and split the rest up into 2 walks. But if you aren’t there yet, shoot for 5,000. No? Then go for 3,000. The point is not about reaching someone else’s lofty goal, but setting one that you feel comfortable with. If it’s smaller and obtainable then you’ll get a confidence boost when you do reach it. It’s the same for weight goals. Start off with 5 or 10 lbs and go from there. You may have a vision for the weight range you’d like to be in but keep the realistic in immediate view for now. The best walks are taken outside in fresh air and sunlight. Sunlight also replenishes your vitamin D which is connected to regulating metabolism which means better fat burning!

For those who feel they are ready for it, strength training will help you lose weight faster. The more muscle you build, the more energy it requires and the more fat you’ll burn, even when resting and not exercising. Body weight exercise and calisthenics are great. I would start on the core to get a strong foundation for everything else. There are tons of resource, workout routines and tip videos on YouTube so take a look.

The paper towel roll effect

Taking one paper towel off the roll when it’s new isn’t very noticeable, but when you get down to just a few sheets, removing one becomes a larger percentage of its total. The same thing happens with weight loss. If you need to drop a bunch of weight, a small amount may not seem to make a big difference. But when you get closer to the ideal weight for your height, those smaller amounts will seem to make a bigger difference. If you don’t know the ideal weight for your height, use this tool: https://www.calculator.net/ideal-weight-calculator.html

This will help you figure out a range so you can set a long term vision to keep in mind. It might be a long way off so it doesn’t have to be a precise number, just a range that you would like to be within. 

Level 3: One meal a day

This is for those individuals who really want to focus on losing weight and have the willingness to do so. I hope to be updating this section, but I am less experienced with this level so I recommend talking with those who have done it on https://www.reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting/  Users will often post progress photos with these abbreviations: SW=starting weight, CW=current weight and GW=goal weight.

Hangry?

I’ve learned that it’s ok to be hungry, that being ready to eat is good. Western culture interprets temporary hunger as a bad feeling, that it’s wrong or abusive to feel. Some will actually interpret over fullness as hunger when their stomach is actually tired from being overworked. As long as you are having healthy, nutritious food at your meal(s) then it’s not starvation. One meal is enough to get all your nutrients and you can rely on the ketosis to give the rest of the energy you need.

Bonus #3: Go low carb and count those calories

Our bodies essentially treat carbs as sugars but they take the long way to get there. Simple carbohydrates, found in highly processed foods, are digested quickly and thus turn into fat quicker. Complex carbs are found in unprocessed whole grains, take longer to digest and provide more sustained energy. One thing to try: Take all your unhealthy, simple carbohydrate rich foods out of your cupboards and if you can’t give them away, give them a free trip to the garbage can. I’ve found that cutting out processed carbs like snacks, junky breads, pastries etc automatically cuts the majority of added sugars because sugar and carbs are usually paired together. Limiting one usually significantly limits the other. 

Counting calories is a good way to make sure you are only eating the healthy food you need and avoiding junk food. 2000 calories is what most people need to last throughout the day, but you can limit it to 1500 to speed up the weight loss process. There are great apps like MyFitnessPal that are super easy to use, allow you to scan food packages, can track your weight and have tons of free workout videos. I’ve found that after about 2 weeks of counting calories and streamlining my meal choices, I got a good enough feel for things that I didn’t need to continue to count, but that’s just me. 

Dinner is served

So find what works best for you and stick to it. Consistency is how to tell if something works. Eventually you may plateau as your body gets used to your routine so you will need to switch things up in order to see the same results. The things I’ve mentioned here aren’t about punishing yourself, but can be a form of self care that will last for years to come. Even if you put one of these tips into practice, you’ll be bettering yourself. Seeing the numbers on the scale drop always gives me a confidence boost. I’ve gained more time for other activities because I spend less time in the kitchen, dining room and grocery store. If you can, do it with a friend or someone you care about, it’ll keep you accountable and you’ll have someone to lean on during the difficult days. And be sure to check out https://www.reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting/. It’s encouraging to see user progress reports (some are quite miraculous!), read new tips and have a community that is doing it along with you. Thanks for reading! Stay safe and healthy!

Andrew is a graphic designer currently living in Allentown PA. See his work at 42design.co