#weight loss regime

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Amazing Health Benefits of Amla आंवला के अद्भुत फायदे #amlabenefits #amlakefayde #indiangooseberry

इस वीडियो में हम आंवला के अद्भुत स्वास्थ्य लाभों के बारे में जानेंगे। आंवला विटामिन सी, एंटीऑक्सिडेंट और अन्य पोषक तत्वों से भरपूर होता है जो हमारी सेहत के लिए बहुत फायदेमंद हैं। In this video, we'll explore amazing health benefits of amla. Amla is packed with Vitamin C, antioxidants, and other nutrients that are highly beneficial for our health.

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[not-gray-politics]

Trans women. I'm grabbing you by the shoulders and yelling. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE SKINNY TO BE FEMININE AND PRETTY AND CUTE. PLEASE STOP MAKING DIETS PART OF YOUR TRANSITION GOALS. WEIGHT LOSS IS A SCAM. I LOVE YOU. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES. YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL.

[cosmatsuk]

Food regime for weight loss and skinny body.

Source: www.cosmats.com

If you are looking to lose weight and achieve a skinny body, you need to create a calorie deficit, which means consuming fewer calories than your body burns. However, it's important to ensure that you are still getting all the essential nutrients your body needs to function properly. Here's a sample food regime for a skinny body:

Breakfast: Greek yogurt with berries and almonds or an egg white omelet with spinach and tomatoes.

Snack: Carrots or celery sticks with hummus.

Lunch: Grilled chicken or fish with a large salad (mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, and low-fat dressing) or a quinoa and vegetable bowl.

Snack: Apple slices with almond butter.

Dinner: Baked salmon with roasted vegetables (broccoli, carrots, and sweet potatoes) or a stir-fry with chicken or tofu and lots of veggies (broccoli, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms).

Snack: Low-fat cottage cheese with sliced fruit or a small handful of nuts.

Remember to drink plenty of water throughout the day and try to limit your intake of processed and high-calorie foods. It's also important to listen to your body and adjust your calorie intake and exercise routine as needed to achieve your goals safely and sustainably.

[pratanumindpowerdevelopment]

yoga chart for losing weight of 5 kg in 1 month

A well-planned yoga routine can effectively support weight loss, helping you shed 5 kg in one month when combined with a balanced diet and lifestyle changes. Yoga not only burns calories but also improves flexibility, muscle tone, and mental well-being.

Yoga Routine Overview

Duration: 5-6 days per week

Focus: Dynamic flows, strength-building poses, and relaxation

Intensity: Start with beginner to intermediate poses, gradually increasing intensity

Weekly Yoga Plan

Day 1 - Dynamic Flow (45 minutes)

Warm-up (5 minutes):

Deep breathing (Pranayama): 5 rounds of deep inhalation and exhalation

Gentle stretches: Neck rolls, shoulder rolls, and wrist stretches

Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar - 15 minutes):

Perform 8-12 rounds of Surya Namaskar at a moderate pace

Focus on breathing and form, gradually increasing the pace

Standing Poses (20 minutes):

Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I): 3 sets of 30 seconds each side

Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II): 3 sets of 30 seconds each side

Triangle Pose (Trikonasana): 3 sets of 30 seconds each side

Chair Pose (Utkatasana): 3 sets of 30 seconds

Cool-down (5 minutes):

Child’s Pose (Balasana): 1-2 minutes

Corpse Pose (Savasana): 3 minutes of relaxation

Day 2 - Core and Strength-Building Yoga (45 minutes)

Warm-up (5 minutes):

Gentle stretches, focusing on the spine and legs

Core Strengthening Poses (20 minutes):

Plank Pose (Phalakasana): 3 sets of 30-45 seconds

Boat Pose (Navasana): 3 sets of 30 seconds

Dolphin Plank Pose: 3 sets of 30 seconds

Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana): 3 sets of 30 seconds

Strengthening Flow (20 minutes):

Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana): 3 sets of 30 seconds

Four-Limbed Staff Pose (Chaturanga Dandasana): 3 sets of 10-15 seconds

Locust Pose (Salabhasana): 3 sets of 30 seconds

Cool-down (5 minutes):

Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana): 1-2 minutes

Corpse Pose (Savasana): 3 minutes of relaxation

Day 3 - Yoga for Flexibility and Balance (45 minutes)

Warm-up (5 minutes):

Deep breathing and gentle stretches, focusing on the spine

Standing Balance Poses (20 minutes):

Tree Pose (Vrksasana): 3 sets of 30 seconds each side

Eagle Pose (Garudasana): 3 sets of 30 seconds each side

Dancer’s Pose (Natarajasana): 3 sets of 30 seconds each side

Half-Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana): 3 sets of 30 seconds each side

Hip Openers (15 minutes):

Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana): 3 sets of 1 minute each side

Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana): 2-3 minutes

Cool-down (5 minutes):

Supine Spinal Twist (Supta Matsyendrasana): 1-2 minutes each side

Corpse Pose (Savasana): 3 minutes of relaxation

Day 4 - Power Yoga (45 minutes)

Warm-up (5 minutes):

Gentle stretches and deep breathing

Power Yoga Flow (30 minutes):

Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar): 10 rounds at a faster pace

Warrior Sequence: Warrior I, Warrior II, Reverse Warrior, and Extended Side Angle (Hold each for 30 seconds)

High Lunge to Plank Pose: Flow between these poses for 5-10 reps per side

Crow Pose (Bakasana): 3 attempts, hold for 15-20 seconds each

Core Yoga (10 minutes):

Boat Pose (Navasana): 3 sets of 30 seconds

Side Plank Pose (Vasisthasana): 3 sets of 20 seconds each side

Cool-down (5 minutes):

Child’s Pose (Balasana): 1-2 minutes

Corpse Pose (Savasana): 3 minutes of relaxation

Day 5 - Relaxing and Restorative Yoga (45 minutes)

Warm-up (5 minutes):

Gentle neck, shoulder, and back stretches

Restorative Poses (20 minutes):

Supported Bridge Pose: 3 minutes

Reclined Bound Angle Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana): 3 minutes

Reclining Twist (Jathara Parivartanasana): 1-2 minutes each side

Yin Yoga Stretches (20 minutes):

Dragon Pose (Lizard Pose): 2 minutes each side

Shoelace Pose (Gomukhasana): 2 minutes each side

Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana): 2-3 minutes

Cool-down (5 minutes):

Corpse Pose (Savasana): 5 minutes of deep relaxation

Day 6 - Active Rest or Light Yoga (30 minutes)

Light Yoga Flow (30 minutes):

Gentle Sun Salutations: 5 rounds at a slow pace

Focus on deep breathing and mindful movement

End with Child’s Pose and 5 minutes of Savasana

Day 7 - Rest Day

Rest and Recovery: Take a complete rest day to allow your body to recover. You can incorporate light walking or simple stretches if you feel up to it.

Additional Tips for Yoga-Based Weight Loss:

Stay Consistent: Practice regularly to maximize weight loss and flexibility.

Focus on Breathing: Proper breathing (Pranayama) during poses helps burn more calories and improves focus.

Diet: Complement your yoga routine with a calorie-controlled diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.

Hydrate: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, especially after your yoga sessions.

Sleep: Ensure you get 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night for recovery and to support weight loss.

By following this yoga chart, you can work toward losing 5 kg in a month while also improving your overall strength, flexibility, and mental well-being.

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Writing Notes: Tactics of Persuasion

Phantom dreams

Story-telling

Tailored pitches

Source credibility and authority

Social consensus and social identity

Scarcity

Information control

Self-generated persuasion

Commitment

The rationalization trap

Phantom Alternative

An option that looks real, is typically superior to other choices, but is unavailable (Pratkanis & Farquhar, 1992).

The key to selling a flimflam (i.e., the selling of pseudoscience, fringe science, and other questionable claims) is to sell the phantom as real and possible and something that can be obtained with the right belief, effort, and, of course, money, but, in reality, it is a false dream.

The sale of a phantom begins by creating ostensible solutions to satisfy our most basic needs and desires.

As such, phantoms often purport to provide things such as:

Health (quack cures, diets, “healing” rituals, mental health pseudoscience, psychic surgery, faith healing).

Wealth (get-rich-quick schemes, lucky lottery numbers, investment fraud).

Social popularity (weight loss regimes, love potions, dating and romance fraud, becoming an “expert” with “secret” knowledge about UFOs, the Loch Ness Monster, and the moon landing).

Fear of death and the end of our existence (séances, life-after death claims).

Reduction in the anxiety of life’s uncertainties (advice given by horoscopes, astrology, psychic mediums, and other means, phrenology, psychic detectives, conspiracy theories that “make sense” of the world and the desires and feelings of those who spread them).

It is relatively easy to create a phantom since it does not actually need to solve these needs, but just appear to do so.

Compounding the problem, it’s often difficult to spot the real from the fake course of action without the needed knowledge, expertise, and critical thinking skills.

Although a phantom dream is imaginary, its impact on our behavior is quite real.

Story-Telling: The Invented Ruse

To allay our concerns, the seller of flimflam invents a ruse or story to make the fake look real (Bell & Whaley, 1991; Clark & Mitchell, 2019)

A good narrative:

helps to guide our thoughts (e.g., the cure is natural and traditional),

determines the credibility of information (e.g., as a natural cure, this makes sense), and

ultimately directs evaluation and choice (e.g., it works for Native Americans and Quakers, why not me?).

As such, stories cement information in our mind and tend to persist even in the face of strong, discrediting information (Anderson et al., 1980; see Pratkanis (2007) for the use of stories in influence).

Tailored Pitches

Fake healers can use the technique of pre-show to gather needed information.

For example: Before the healing event, attendees can fill out prayer cards with their healing requests and other information.

During the service, the fake healer can call out names and appear, by purported divine intervention, to know the person’s illness and personal life story.

Typically, the fake healer will “cure” shills (plants who fake illnesses) and those with painful health problems for which the pain can be overlooked in the excitement of the moment. The prayer cards (along with Googling and social media) provide the needed information.

Source Credibility and Authority

Two of the most robust research findings in social psychology are as follows: (a) we tend to listen to those who are credible (expert and trustworthy) sources (Hovland et al., 1953); (b) we tend to obey authorities (Milgram, 1974).

The merchant of flimflam leverages these 2 basic human tendencies by creating a persona as a credible authority and then using that persona to hawk a phantom.

Social Consensus and Social Identity

Flimflam merchants will use our social relationships to sell their phantoms by employing the influence tactics of social consensus and social identity.

When we see other people doing something, we are more likely to do the same through the conformity created by social consensus – if everyone is doing it, it must be the right thing to do.

Social consensus engages 2 psychological processes that promote conformity (Deutsch & Gerard, 1955):

information or social proof (“if other people are doing it, it must be correct”; Cialdini, 1984) and

normative influences or social pressure to agree or go along with the group (“I don’t want to be different from the group”; Asch, 1951).

The seller of flimflam will manufacture a false consensus (or take advantage of an apparent one). Quack remedies, astrological readings, unproven Covid treatments, get-rich schemes often feature testimonials of people who speak to the “value” of the product.

Once we become engaged with a flimflam, it can provide us with a desired social identity or a sense of who we are based on our reference group memberships, whether they be real or aspirational (Abrams et al., 1990; Kelley & Volkart, 1952; Tajfel, 1981).

Scarcity

Another social influence tactic to make a flimflam look desirable is to make it look scarce (Cialdini, 1984).

Given that phantoms are generally rare, this is rather easily accomplished.

As an effective social influence tactic, scarcity:

plays on a rule in our head, “if it is rare, it must be valuable”;

creates a sense of urgency and panic that we need to act now and feeling of frustration (reactance) when we do not obtain the phantom; and

inflates our feelings of uniqueness and self-worth when we obtain something that is rare (Pratkanis, 2007).

Information Control: False Accusations, Projection, and Doubt Campaigns

The sellers of flimflam often encounter scientists, journalists, magicians, lawyers, informed citizens, and other “do-gooders and crusaders” who use evidence and reason to point out false claims made in selling the phantom.

If left to stand, these criticisms can cut into sales and deflate the entire scheme. As such, the flimflam merchant needs to control the information environment and can do so using at least 3 techniques:

First, the peddler of a flimflam can falsely accuse the critics. Such attacks can be effective because it can result in a negative impression of the target of attack, undermining their reputation (Wegner et al., 1981). In addition, such allegations set up a chilling, coercive effect as others may become fearful of speaking out.

A second information control tool for the flimflam merchant is a variant of the false accusation known as the projection tactic – accusing others of the misdeed you are doing (Rucker & Pratkanis, 2001). In research, we find that a projection attack: (a) focused attention on the accused and away from the person making the accusation, (b) increased the blame placed on the target of projection, and (c) decreased the culpability of the accuser, making the accuser look good and moral for raising such issues. The effects of projection persisted despite attempts to raise suspicions about the motives of the accuser and providing evidence that the accuser was indeed guilty of the deeds.

A third approach to controlling the information environment is through a doubt campaign (Michaels, 2008; Oreskes & Conway, 2010). The purpose of a doubt campaign is not to convince someone of something (say, the value of the flimflam) but instead to raise doubts and confusion about the facts with the goals of (a) making it difficult to know the truth, (b) creating the impression that there is a controversy (when there is little or none), and (c) forestalling any action until the “controversy” is resolved. The doubt campaign was pioneered in the 1950s and 1960s by tobacco companies seeking to dissuade consumers that their products were harmful, but now is used to create doubt and confusion on such issues as climate change, the efficacy of vaccines such as those preventing childhood illnesses and COVID-19, the value of masks for limiting the spread of COVID-19, and evidence against various conspiracy theories.

Self-Generated Persuasion

One of the most effective means of influence is to have the target generate arguments in support of a position and thereby persuade her- or himself (Boninger et al., 1990; Lewin, 1947).

Self-generated persuasion is effective because in essence it asks the target to think up good reasons for a proposition and to refute any counter argument.

This self-generated message comes from a source that is considered credible, trustworthy, respected, and liked – ourselves.

Commitment

In order to establish continued advocacy and use of a flimflam, the seller needs to secure a commitment, especially a public one, from the target.

With a public commitment, a person is linked to a behavior or course of action – in this case, advocating for and using a flimflam.

Breaking this binding produces a negative tension of not living up to one’s promises and a concern that one will look inconsistent and untrustworthy (e.g., a need to save face). As such, securing a commitment increases the likelihood that the target will comply and perform that behavior (Brockner & Rubin, 1985; Salancik, 1977; Staw, 1976).

Commitments are strongest when the behavior is public/visible, irreversible, and perceived to be freely chosen.

One method for securing a commitment is through the use of the foot-in-the-door tactic (Freedman & Fraser, 1966).

Flimflam is rampant on social media, and we can easily see why.

Social media, with its emphasis on engagement (liking, reposting, posting, commenting, posing, arguing) provides many opportunities to make public, irreversible, and freely chosen commitments (as well as to allow those commitments to be used to create the appearance of social consensus as to the value of the flimflam).

While making a commitment increases compliance, it also results in perhaps the most important ingredient in selling a flimflam: setting a rationalization trap.

The Rationalization Trap

Once a person is sold on a flimflam, and especially when he or she comes to purchase and publically advocate for the phantom option, it changes the way a person processes information.

No longer is the goal “to find things out” but instead to defend and justify the beliefs and actions in what can be called a rationalization trap (Festinger, 1957; Pratkanis & Shadel, 2005; Tavris & Aronson, 2007).

When a person holds 2 discrepant thoughts, what social psychologists call cognitive dissonance, it results in an aversive tension state with painful implications for the self.

In such a state, we are highly motivated to reduce the dissonance.

Of course, one way to reduce the dissonance is to admit a mistake – I was wrong about the cure – and to take responsibility for one’s actions by alerting others and rejecting or, at least scrutinizing more carefully, the source of the disinformation about the quack COVID-19 treatment.

While a mature response and what science requires (Feynman, 1985), it is often difficult to take this route to dissonance reduction, especially when we have made public commitments, self-generated arguments, and linked our social identities to the flimflam, in this case, the quack cure.

Admitting a mistake often is taken to mean – to ourselves and to others – that we are not a good and capable person.

After all, we were unable to see through the deception and then told others to do something that might damage their health.

Unfortunately, an all-too-often course of action is to dig in our heels further and to rationalize and justify our behavior.

Some common ways to do this include:

deny the evidence (“the data showing the ineffectiveness of the cure is made-up”),

take some irrelevant aspect of the disagreeable research and pretend that it is damning (“the study was only done in New York”),

derogate the source (“that’s from the biased media and the doctors’ union”),

derogate others who expose the quackery (“nurses and doctors don’t care about people”),

perform a selective information search (search out and spread any study or claim no matter how unreliable that supports one’s position),

keep repeating discredit research as if it is true, bolster one’s own self and one’s intuition as a way of knowing (“I can see through the media; I did my research unlike those duped by big pharma”),

derogate other forms of knowing, particularly science and reason (“science is a limited way of knowing unlike my intuition”),

use whataboutism (“what about the time Fauci might have said something wrong”),

seek external justification (“a cure that might work is better than having to wear a mask”), and, perhaps worst of all,

self-censorship of putting ourselves in an information bubble where we only hear agreeable information and anything disagreeable is either not heard or ridiculed.

Obviously, a rationalization trap is a very effective means of selling a flimflam.

Once we are in the trap, we will continue to buy the flimflam and advocate for the phantom option in an attempt to justify ourselves in the face of failing evidence.

A key component of being an active truth-finder is to have a plan for evaluating and making decisions about claims.

When we do make a mistake, the honorable thing to do is to admit the error and take responsibility for our actions.

Source ⚜ Reading Scientific Articles ⚜ False Claims ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs

[sissydiaperloverzoe]

Life changing feminization challenge

after reading the wonderful challenge post from @sissykittie-izzie and @sissyslutella have decided to do something similar to work towards my dream of being fully feminized and dependent on diapers.

As a shy sissy I need to work on baby steps to be girlier and girlier, so I promise for every 100 notes I will make the given lifestyle change. Please help me slowly completely ruin my masculinity

any ideas for things to add, please message me

100 - I will replace all socks with tights (pantyhose) or stockings Achieved

200 - Bra’s become a daily wear item

300 - Panties to replace all boxer shorts

400 - girly vest tops to be worn daily under male clothing daily, only using pastel and pinks

500 - Diet to become more feminine, aiming to lose weight and tone up, and change attitude towards food towards a healthy feminine weight loss diet.

600 - Permanent ban on barbers and hair cuts until hair is minimum of shoulder length, hair never again to be shorter than shoulder length and only ever cut at hairdressers in feminine styles

700 - Shave pubic area and Legs

800 - Shave Arms and chest

900 - Start a skincare regime to improve my skin toning, including ensuring proper hydration

1000 - diapers to be worn minimum of 5 times a week, for a minimum of 4 hours per diaper and used for anything needed (pee, stickies and poop)

1100 - skirts and dresses to be worn daily

1200 - clear polish on hands 24/7

1300 - butt plug to be worn 1 hour a day minimum, increasing in size as becoming accustomed to them

1400 - practice walking in heels minimum of 3 inches 4 hours a week

1500 I will start to wear light makeup daily

1600 - diaper to be worn a minimum of 90 minutes after making messy

1700 - penis gag to be sucked one hour a day minimum

1800 - Monthly full body waxing

1900 - go out wearing outwardly feminine clothing weekly

2000 girly style nappies replace nappy time

[thetepes]

"Fuck it, I'm going to go back to calling people Nazis if they look at me funny." - 4:20 is the timestamp.

She is such a fascinating streamer, no? Dead air, no music, bringing up a cosplayer who killed themselves over accusations after saying it's perfectly fine and good to make flippant accusations. Telling her viewers to mass report Ant's videos, something which youtube found her so inert and completely fucking unable to meaningfully achieve they automatically considered his report solved because there was never any meaningful threat to begin with.

Anyway, it means nothing. This accusation. These words. Nothing, but meaningless piss from a person who so loudly declares their victimhood and cries about their status as a poc, a transwoman, a disabled person who lives off government assistance.

These things that all of which would have made you a victim of this meaningless regime to you. Let's look at who they targeted!

Black people

Civilians accused of disobedience, resistance, or partisan activity

Gay men, bisexuals, and others accused of deviant sexual behavior

 whose religious beliefs conflicted with Nazi ideology, such as Jehovah’s Witnesses

people with disabilities 

Slavic People

Political opponents and dissenters in Germany such as communists

Roma and other people derogatorily labeled as “Gypsies” 

Social outsiders in Germany derogatorily labeled as “asocials” or “professional criminals”

Soviet Prisoners of War. 

Hm, would you look at that? It seems we both meet the measure of those who would be eradicated. We would be victims of Nazis, Lily. Both of us.

Most estimates place the total number of deaths during the Second World War at around 70-85 million people. Approximately 17 million of these deaths were due to crimes against humanity carried out by the Nazi regime in Europe. In comparison to the millions of deaths that took place through conflict, famine, or disease, these 17 million stand out due to the reasoning behind them, along with the systematic nature and scale in which they were carried out.

They were 17 millions of us. A number not one of us can begin to fathom the actual scale of.

So why do only I know the weight of this between us, Lily? Are you really so disconnected from what you are that that multi generation eradicating horror is something you can't comprehend? Nazi isn't some flighty term like Republican that can mean anything from a out of touch grandma who thinks a house can still be bought for 25k to a man holding a tiki torch saying we should nuke downtown Atlanta. Nazis are one thing. They are the thing I struggle to describe as people, but they were and are people and we must remember the great evil people are capable of.

These are not the same thing. You can't just fling Nazi out like it's meaningless. To do so demeans not just the victims, but people still living. You belittle us. You belittle yourself. When you reduce Nazi to a buzzword you take away the sheer magnitude of the violence and loss they caused. Nazi is a word with meaning. It should hurt to say because of how heavy it is.

Have some pride. Have some dignity. Some grace. Have some respect for our lost kin and those that would have been our friends, for the strangers that would have been connected to us by the single thread of this group's hatred.

Give that word it's meaning.

This part is for all of us who have grown too casual with our language, not just her,

Stop calling people Nazis unless they are. Nazis aren't fairytale creatures or monsters under the bed. They're human. They're your brother, your father, your cousin, your next door neighbor. That's what's so scary about them. They're just people. Hateful people. They look like you and me. Look at what a Nazi is. Look at their beliefs. Look at what they did. Memorize it. We all must look even though it hurts because we need to be able to identify them and half of that is giving that word weight so when we see the danger we can name it. For our own safety.

It's time to demand better. It's time to have meaning. It's time to use our words and use them accurately.

[helluvapoison]

Hi!! I love your writing so much! I was curious if you could write a Headcannon list for Adam and Lute with a partner that had a sleeping disorder?

˚✧₊⁎ Adam ⁎⁺˳✧༚

• Considering his sleeping schedule isn’t structured by any means, he’s not bothered

• Actually it might take him a minute to really take notice

• During the day there’s this and to do, band practice, gigs and gaming breaks in between

• Eventually it’s all he can see. Your sluggish steps a beat or so behind his own, fists attempting to cover up yawns or rub the tiredness from your eyes

• The first couple times he’ll roll his eyes and make a comment, “Oh sorry, am I boring you?”

• Irritation fades to genuine concern the longer it goes on, “Fuck babe, go to sleep already.”

• Adam’s at a loss when you try to explain why it’s not that simple

• He’s thrown a lot of money at the situation. Comfier bed, softer sheets, one of those butt plug looking smoke machines (a humidifier) to make sleeping more enticing

• As a last ditch effort, once a day he’ll snatch away whatever you’re occupying yourself with, tether you to him with his arms and wings and make you close your eyes

• There’s a 50/50 chance he’ll fall asleep before you or wait to see if his efforts succeeded

˚✧₊⁎ Lute ⁎⁺˳✧༚

• As Adam’s right hand man, she prides herself on a perfect regime

• You’ll never see her yawn or complain that she’s tired. Even if she doesn’t get the full 8 hours of sleep, she wakes up promptly with the ring of her alarm

• It works for her, why doesn’t it work for you?

• You’re practically asleep at the wheel!

• Lute becomes frustrated, she thinks it’s because you’re not trying hard enough

• She’s not one to dote or coddle, you’re not a baby for fucks sake!

• Watching you rub your face, seemingly just as annoyed as she feels, irks her even more. Your eyes are heavy, shoulders slumped, head nodding when you sit down for too long

• Lute stiffens when she feels a weight on her shoulder and hears a soft snore at her side. Her first instinct is to wake you but she can’t bring herself to

• She exerts herself trying to find a solution

• Electronics have a curfew now, she hangs blackout curtains and dabs lavender oil under the pillows

• Promptly at 8 Lute will present you with a warm, non-optional cup of chamomile tea!

• She perches on the edge of the bed and waits until you fall asleep

• If you stay very still, she’ll act like she’s moving hair away from your face then continue combing through it with her nails

[weightlossregime]

Papaya: The Tropical Fruit Powerhouse for Your Health पपीता खाने के फायदे: एक सुपरफूड की ताकत

Discover the incredible health benefits of papaya, a delicious and nutritious fruit. In this video, we'll explore the various ways papaya can boost your overall well-being. From improving digestion to enhancing skin health, learn how to incorporate this tropical fruit into your daily diet.

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[dailyanarchistposts]

I am currently detained in an Israeli jail, the result of refusing to attend or cooperate with criminal charges laid against me and two others for joining Palestinian protests in the West Bank against Israel’s colonial rule. Because I am an Israeli citizen, the proceedings in the case are held in an Israeli court in Jerusalem and not at the military court, where Palestinians are tried.

It has been almost nine years since the last time I was incarcerated for more than a day or two. Much has changed since. Politically, reality does not even resemble that of a decade ago, and none of the changes were for the better.

Politically, the world seems to have lost much of its interest in the Palestinian struggle for liberation, placing Israel at one of the historical peaks of its political strength. I am in no position to discuss the profound changes within Israeli society and how even farther to the right it has drifted. Israeli liberals are much better suited for such a task, because they hold their country dear and feel a sense of belonging that I cannot feel and do not want to feel.

Personally, I am older, more tired and, mostly, not as healthy as I was. Of course, the price I have paid for my part in the struggle is a fraction of that paid by Palestinian comrades, but I cannot deny its subjective weight on me: from physical injuries, some irreversible, through sporadic despair, anxiety and sense of helplessness, to the encumbering sensation of loss and the presence of death – and the grip all these have on my day-to-day life. And yet, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Right now, just as it was back then, sitting in prison is better than any other alternative available to me.

The legal fallacies that riddle the case against us are of little significance. While it is fair to assume that had I agreed to cooperate, the trial would have ended up with an acquittal, my refusal to recognize the court’s legitimacy is based on two main grounds.

The first is that my Palestinian comrades do not enjoy the luxury of being tried in the relatively comfortable conditions of the Israeli courts. Rather, they are tried as subjects in the parody of a legal system that are Israel’s military courts. Unlike me, Palestinians do not have the option of refusing to cooperate with their captors, since the vast majority of them are tried while remanded into custody for the duration of their proceedings.

Additionally, the punishment Palestinians are faced with is significantly harsher than that specified in Israeli law. Thus, in this regard as well, despite refusing to recognize the court’s legitimacy, the price I am likely to pay is significantly lower than that paid by my comrades.

The second, more fundamental ground to refuse to cooperate is that all Israeli courts, military or otherwise, lack any legitimacy to preside over matters of resisting Israeli colonial rule, which employs a hybrid regime, ranging between a distorted and racially discriminatory democracy in its sovereign territory and a flat-out military dictatorship in the occupied territories.

Faced with the tremendous shift to the right in Israeli politics, the shrinking remnants of the Zionist left – once the country’s dominant elite group – are consumed by lamenting the decline of Israeli democracy. But what democracy is it they wish to defend? The one that has dispossessed its Palestinian citizens of their lands and their rights? The one that, at best, views these Palestinian citizens as second-class? Perhaps it is the democracy that governs the Gaza Strip through vicious siege while it reigns as a military dictatorship in the West Bank?

Despite the obvious nature of the Israeli regime, Israeli liberals are not willing to contest the fundamental premise of internal Israeli discourse and acknowledge that the State of Israel simply is not a democracy. Never was.

To join the fight to topple Israeli apartheid, the few Jewish citizens of Israel willing to do so will first have to recognize that they are overprivileged and be willing to pay the price of relinquishing that status. An open rebellion against the regime has been taking place for decades, carried out by the Palestinian resistance movement. The price paid by those involved in it is immense. Jewish citizens of Israel must cross over and walk in their footsteps.

[scarybabe]

You've always been a huge inspiration to my own gaining journey, but I had a question and forgive me if I'm wrong. I noticed your face and jawline look a little more defined even though you don't seem to have lost any weight. So my questions are: Did you have a procedure to reduce your double chin, and if you did, what did you have done and how much was it? My chin is a big source of insecurity around my gain, and I've considered a procedure, but I just thought I'd ask! Thanks for all the lovely content and keep it up! You're gorgeous!

I did actually lose a bit of weight I think- I talked about it in OF but at the beginning of April I had to temporarily drastically change my diet to help a blood pressure issue for a whole month. low sodium/low sugar/compression everything to help my blood flow and daily walks had the biggest effect because I wasn’t retaining as much fluids anymore in places that I would get swollen. All my clothes from when I was 300 still fit so I don’t think I lost a lot of weight from below my waist! You can’t really control where you lose weight from, I haven’t weighed myself to see how much since that wouldn’t be great for my mental health but it’s been about 3 weeks since I had to start the new regime and I can eat normally again now! Still gonna go light on the salty stuff when I can to ease back into it but I had some delicious food last night 🥰

If you did want to slim only your chin with losing no weight at all, I know there are some lymphatic drainage massages you can do and I know many plus size fashion models have had neck liposuction, there are also head wrap things that claim they can use light pressure to reduce your double chin as you sleep. I would suggest lowering your sodium too, but that will likely cause water weight loss. If I WAS weighing myself this month, that would probably have made me feel bad to see. Do whatever feels best and safest for you 🥰

Plus double chins are cute and hot! if I eat too much salty stuff by accident and the swelling in my lymphatic area comes back my chin will probably my look a lot bigger and I wouldn’t care either way 🌸

[princesssarisa]

I’m glad to say that the Jewish Food Festival went smoothly and peacefully, and the food was excellent as always!

It was very nice to have latkes for the first time since last Hanukkah, and for the last time (if I want to stick with my weight loss regime) until this year’s Hanukkah.

[jasl3123]

First of the pages done, there's still a shit ton more lol

Closer look at the head shots and the different variants

I haven't posted the full body for him because I was redesigning him, but I'll get that done soon :³

As for those who can't read the words

Name- Kenneth Arnfried Walkenhorst

Callsign- "Dove"

Rank- Lieutenant

Height- 5'2 or 157cm

Nationality- German

Age- 19

Status- Active

Speciality- stealth operative, sniper, scout

Previous affiliations- task force regime 72 (USMC, Lieutenant Rank), unnamed bootcamp (Germany, 15-16), German KSK (Private-Sergeant)

Standard Loadout-

○AS50~ •4'-5' •Silencer •Laserless Scope •Rapid Fire •thermal reactive rounds (custom) •extended mag & barrel •cooling •Lowered Recoil •Light Weight

○(x2) double barrel pistol°°AF-2011-A1~ •Lowered Recoil •Silenced •Light Weight •faster reload

Date of birth- November 31

Appearance-

○Hair color~ red ○eye color~ Silver (pale) ○skin~pale ○piercings?~ yes, 7 ears, snake bites, tongue

Medical history-

○Known allergies~ anesthetics, pain meds, sedatives

○prior major injuries~ severe burns, smoke inhalation, ear damage, torture, damage to throat

○Mental & Physical health~ •epilepsy •PTSD •Anxiety (separation, general, social) •ADHD •Autism •hearing loss •mobility issues •lung issues

Notes- ○quiet spoken (vocal cord damage) ○biter~ oversized canines, top & bottom, restrictive diet, softer foods & meat strictly

[w1ldthoughts]

AJ’s Analysis- Week One Preview⚡️:

Raiders at Chargers

Disclaimer: I am a Chargers fan so this will obviously be biased BUT I have been a football fan for the last 12 years and absolutely love dissecting the game and making comments so I figured I would give this a try! Please feel free to make comments and let me know your thoughts in my inbox!

Players to watch:

Los Angeles

Justin Herbert QB- Oregon- Year 5🩵

Pookie. Angel. Perfect prince. Idk. He’s just my favorite player in the NFL to watch. The arm talent, the decision making, the…everything. Ok so, this is honestly his coming out year. He’s finally got a coaching staff that is competent and hopefully working in an offense that doesn’t put the weight of the world on his shoulders. He’s also coming off of finger surgery and a minor foot injury so he should be healthy and ready to take over the league. Simple. I can’t wait to watch.

Stats: carried the team on his back pretty much all of last season, lost a finger nail, lost most of his sanity and then lost his season to a broken right index finger. Best game last year by far was the week 10 loss against the Lions where he threw for 323 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Cameron Dicker Kicker- Texas- Year 3

Little angel bean. Best kicker in the league. No further comments.

JK Dobbins RB- Ohio State- Year 5

Coming off of an Achilles injury and trying to shed the “injury prone” rumors, Dobbins is set to make his Chargers debut. One important thing to note, he’s only fumbled twice in his career…iykyk

Joe Alt RT- Notre Dame- Year 1

Here we go people! Fifth overall pick, mixed reviews from the audience. I’m rooting for him and the entire o-line to be much improved so I hope this first test shows that this investment in the “trenches” was worth it.

Khalil Mack EDGE/LB- Buffalo- Year 11

Recorded six sacks the first time these teams met last year. Was drafted by the Raiders in 2014 and has 100 career sacks, last season being one of his best in the last five years with 45 solo tackles and 17 sacks.

Joey Bosa DE/EDGE - Ohio State- Year 9

Also trying to shake injury prone rumors but seems to have taken on a new outlook and a new sense of excitement and motivation due to this new regime. Played in 9 games last season, starting 5 and still finished with 6.5 sacks. Honestly, looking forward to Joey making a big impact this season.

WR Room

I’ll preface this by saying I still miss Keenan Allen BUT ready to move forward. Very excited for Josh Palmer to get his time to shine hope he can stay healthy. DJ Chark excites me I’m gonna need to see some big plays from him. Quentin Johnston needs to have a breakout season. Ladd and Brenden are rookies but I need some huge contributions from them. Simi I know will show out when his number is called and if Derius the punt return king gets some targets I know he’s gonna put on a show. Nervous but excited to see how this goes!

Las Vegas

Gardner Minshew QB- Washington State- Year 6

Played in all 17 games for the Indianapolis Colts last year, made 13 starts and somehow always seems to know exactly what a team needs to get a win when his number is called. On his third team in his NFL career, looking to prove himself so he should come out looking to make a statement to keep his starting spot over AOC. Made the Pro Bowl last year with 305 completions and 3,305 passing yards, both career highs.

Davante Adams WR- Fresno State- Year 11

Your favorite wide receiver studies his film. Six Pro Bowls, three-time First team all pro, 39 games with 100+ receiving yards and has 9,637 receiving yards over the span of his career. Will get targets, will catch the ball and will probably score a touchdown (hopefully not two but who knows) this weekend.

Brock Bowers TE- Georgia- Year 1

Rookie Tight End making his NFL debut. Voted First Team All American by just about every single sports outlet in the country last season. Had 56 catches for 714 yards and six touchdowns for the Bulldogs in a 13-1 season falling short of a 3-peat not making the college football playoff but defeated Florida State 63-3 in the 2023 Capital One Orange Bowl.

Maxx Crosby DE- Eastern Michigan- Year 6

AKA Mad Maxx, neck tats can play football. Played in all 17 games last year and started. Heart and soul of the Raiders defense with 48 solo tackles and 14.5 sacks. Did get shaken out of his shoes by Justin last time and I’m sure he didn’t forget so he’ll be coming for vengeance.

Christian Wilkins DT- Clemson- Year 6

Entering his first season with the Raiders after a very successful five years in Miami. Recorded an NFL high 9 sacks for defensive tackles last season, started all 17 games and recovered two fumbles. Wilkins makes this Raiders defense a lot scarier and this will be a great first test for the often shaky Chargers o-line.

⏳FLASHBACK⌛️

Last time these two teams met, we all remember where we were…

1. Justin was injured, fresh off of surgery and Easton’s presence in the pocket is like a kid running late for curfew, very rushed and deer in the headlights

2. Defense quit and was ready to start fresh having lost faith in the entire coaching staff

3. We were all praying on the Charger downfall on this day and got what we wanted so sorry Coach Staley but…not sorry

Had to include this because baldy is gone and I couldn’t stand him. This was very embarrassing.

That’s it for week one!!!

Bolt the absolute fuck up

[fanficfunwrite]

A Promise Always Kept 🔱🩵 (Part 3)

Finnick Odair × Fem!Reader

As the weeks turned into months, the rebellion's momentum began to accelerate. The districts, inspired by the victories and the courage of those who had already risen, started to rally together with newfound strength and determination. Acts of defiance spread like wildfire, with citizens from all walks of life joining the cause. The rebels grew bolder, staging attacks on Capitol supply lines, sabotaging infrastructure, and spreading messages of hope and resistance.

District 13 became the nerve center of the rebellion. Inside its fortified walls, plans were drawn, alliances were formed, and soldiers were trained. Finnick continued to play a vital role, not just as a mentor and strategist but as a symbol of resilience and hope. His presence was a powerful reminder of what they were fighting for—a future where the Capitol no longer held the whip, where families could live free from fear.

Y/N, alongside Finnick, became more involved in the strategic planning. Her insights into the Capitol’s inner workings, combined with her growing network of informants, proved invaluable. She knew the delicate balance required to keep the rebellion strong while avoiding unnecessary losses. She coordinated with other districts, ensuring that supplies and reinforcements were strategically placed to support the ongoing efforts.

The twins, Aurora and Atlas, grew quickly, their presence a constant source of joy and motivation for their parents. Every time Finnick and Y/N looked into their children’s eyes, they were reminded of the stakes. The world they were fighting to build wasn’t just for them—it was for the next generation, for all the children who deserved to grow up free.

The intensity of the rebellion increased. Infiltrators from District 13, including Y/N, began to smuggle out Capitol citizens who were sympathetic to the rebellion’s cause, slowly building a resistance within the Capitol itself. Finnick led several successful missions into enemy territory, each one bringing them closer to the heart of Snow’s regime. The Capitol’s forces, once thought to be invincible, began to show cracks. Their propaganda no longer held the same sway as before, and even the peacekeepers seemed less resolute in their mission.

Then came the tipping point—the moment the rebellion had been waiting for. District 2, the Capitol’s military stronghold, was finally within reach. Capturing it would be a devastating blow to President Snow’s power. The rebels had been planning for this for months, coordinating a massive assault that would require every ounce of their strength and resolve.

Finnick was chosen to lead a key strike team, his tactical skills and knowledge of the Capitol making him the perfect choice. Y/N, despite her desire to fight alongside him, knew she needed to stay in District 13, coordinating efforts and ensuring their plans would go off without a hitch.

The night before the attack, Finnick and Y/N sat together in their quarters, the weight of what was to come heavy on their minds. They held each other close, the twins sleeping soundly in the next room.

“I wish I could be there with you,” Y/N whispered, her voice tinged with worry.

Finnick kissed her forehead softly. “I know,” he said. “But you’re needed here. You’re the heart of this rebellion, Y/N. I’ll be back, I promise.”

Y/N nodded, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. “Just... be safe. For them. For us.”

“I will,” Finnick promised. “For all of us.”

The next morning, Finnick’s team set out, their faces grim with determination. As they approached District 2, they could see the signs of a city bracing for war—peacekeepers on high alert, barricades blocking the streets, and the faint hum of defensive mechanisms being prepared.

But the rebels were ready. The assault on District 2 was fierce and swift. Explosions rocked the mountainside, sending plumes of smoke into the sky. Finnick led his team through the chaos, navigating the labyrinthine tunnels and bunkers that protected the heart of the Capitol’s military might.

Inside District 13, Y/N worked tirelessly, coordinating the battle from afar. She directed reinforcements, adjusted strategies on the fly, and kept a constant line of communication with the other districts. Her calm, steady presence was a beacon of hope, even as the fighting intensified.

After hours of brutal combat, the rebels finally breached District 2’s defenses. Finnick’s team, having taken out several key positions, helped to turn the tide. With the peacekeepers overwhelmed and the citizens of District 2 rising up in rebellion, the Capitol forces began to crumble. In a matter of days, the last of the Capitol’s strongholds outside the city itself was under rebel control.

The victory was a turning point. With District 2 secured, the path to the Capitol was clear. The rebellion moved quickly, consolidating their forces and preparing for the final push. Y/N and Finnick, now reunited, threw themselves into the preparations. They knew that this was their chance to end it once and for all.

And then, the order came: the march on the Capitol would begin. The combined forces of the rebellion, bolstered by defectors and inspired citizens, surged forward. The Capitol, once an untouchable fortress, was now vulnerable, its defenses weakened, its spirit broken.

Finnick and Y/N fought side by side as the rebels stormed the city. The streets, once filled with the Capitol’s opulence, became a battleground. Finnick’s agility and strength, honed from years of survival, served him well as he took down peacekeepers and cleared a path for the advancing rebels. Y/N, her mind sharp and focused, led her squad with precision, using her knowledge of the Capitol to outmaneuver their enemies.

As they pushed deeper into the city, they could see the signs of a crumbling regime. The citizens, tired of oppression, began to rise up, throwing whatever they could find at the peacekeepers and shouting for freedom. The sound of their voices, crying out for change, filled the air.

Finally, they reached the heart of the Capitol: Snow’s mansion. The grand structure, once a symbol of power and fear, now stood as the last vestige of a dying empire. The rebels surrounded it, their numbers vast and unwavering.

Inside, President Snow was cornered, his back against the wall. The rebellion had come to collect on all the years of suffering he had inflicted. As the rebels closed in, Snow was captured, his reign of terror finally brought to an end.

The cheers of the rebels filled the air as Snow was taken away. The war was over. The Capitol had fallen. The rebellion had won.

Finnick and Y/N, exhausted but triumphant, stood together amidst the crowd, holding hands. They looked out over the city, now free from the shadow of tyranny. The future, once uncertain and bleak, now seemed filled with endless possibilities.

Y/N squeezed Finnick’s hand, a tear of relief and joy slipping down her cheek. “We did it,” she whispered. “It’s over.”

Finnick smiled, pulling her close. “It’s over,” he echoed, his voice full of emotion. “And now, we can finally start living.”

As they stood there, surrounded by their comrades and the echoes of freedom ringing in their ears, Y/N knew that this was just the beginning. The world they had fought so hard to create was finally within reach—a world where their children could grow up free, without fear, without the Capitol’s cruelty.

A world worth fighting for, and one they were ready to build, together.

The rebellion’s victory over the Capitol brought about a wave of change that rippled across Panem. With President Snow captured and the symbols of his regime dismantled, the districts began to rebuild from the ashes of oppression. A sense of hope spread throughout the nation as people embraced the freedom they had long yearned for, despite the challenges that lay ahead.

Y/N and Finnick remained in the Capitol for some time, helping with the transition. The city that had once embodied luxury and excess was now a hub of activity as the rebellion leaders worked tirelessly to establish a new government—one built on justice and equality. Finnick, with his charisma and experience, became a key figure in these efforts, bridging the gap between the districts and the Capitol citizens who were eager to contribute to the new Panem.

Meanwhile, Y/N took on a different role, helping to dismantle the oppressive systems that had upheld Snow's reign for so long. Her unique position—being the granddaughter of the former president—gave her a powerful platform to advocate for reform. She used her influence to push for policies that would heal the wounds of the past and ensure that the horrors of the Hunger Games would never be repeated.

Despite their responsibilities, Finnick and Y/N never lost sight of what was most important to them: their family. The twins, Aurora and Atlas, grew quickly, their laughter and innocent curiosity a constant reminder of why they had fought so hard. Every day brought new milestones—Aurora’s first word, Atlas’s first steps—and each one was a precious moment of joy that brightened even the darkest days of rebuilding.

As the weeks turned into months, the remnants of the old regime slowly faded away. Snow was tried publicly, his crimes laid bare for all of Panem to see. The trial was a cathartic moment for many, a final chapter in the book of pain that had been the Capitol's rule. Snow, once a figure of immense power and fear, now seemed small and weak, his influence reduced to nothing. When the verdict of guilt was pronounced, there was no anger, no bitterness—only a collective sigh of relief.

One evening, after a particularly long day of meetings and planning sessions, Finnick and Y/N returned to their temporary quarters in the Capitol, exhausted but content. The twins were already asleep, their soft breathing filling the quiet room. Y/N sat down heavily on the bed, her thoughts drifting as she stared out the window at the city below.

Finnick joined her, slipping an arm around her shoulders. “Penny for your thoughts?” he asked, his voice soft.

Y/N smiled, leaning into his embrace. “Just thinking about how far we’ve come. It still feels like a dream sometimes, you know? That we’re finally free.”

Finnick nodded, his gaze following hers out to the twinkling lights of the Capitol. “It’s a good dream,” he replied. “And one we made real."

She turned to him, her eyes filled with emotion. “We did,” she agreed. “But there’s still so much to do. So many scars to heal.”

Finnick squeezed her shoulder reassuringly. “We’ll heal them. Together. Panem is stronger than it’s ever been, and so are we.”

Y/N took a deep breath, her heart swelling with both pride and gratitude. “I couldn’t have done any of this without you,” she said softly. “You’re my strength, Finnick.”

“And you’re mine,” he replied, pressing a kiss to her temple. “We’re a team. Always have been, always will be.”

As the new government took shape, Y/N and Finnick made a decision: they would return to District 4, their home. They had given so much to the rebellion, and now it was time to focus on their family and their community. The idea of returning to the ocean, of raising their children by the water's edge, filled them with a sense of peace and anticipation.

The journey back to District 4 was long but filled with excitement. As they traveled, Finnick shared stories of their home with Aurora and Atlas, painting vivid pictures of the sparkling sea and the smell of salt in the air. Y/N watched him with a smile, her heart full as she imagined the life they would build together in the place that had always held Finnick's heart.

When they finally arrived, District 4 welcomed them with open arms. The community, still reeling from the changes brought by the rebellion, saw in them symbols of hope and renewal. Finnick and Y/N threw themselves into their new life with gusto, helping to rebuild the district and foster a sense of unity and purpose.

The twins thrived in their new environment, their days filled with the simple pleasures of childhood—chasing seagulls on the beach, splashing in the waves, and learning to fish with their father. Finnick taught them how to swim, his laughter ringing out over the water as he guided them through their first strokes. Y/N watched from the shore, her heart full of contentment as she saw her family so happy and free.

Their life in District 4 was peaceful, yet filled with purpose. Finnick continued to work closely with the new government, traveling to the Capitol when needed, but always returning home to his family. Y/N became involved in education, helping to develop programs for the children of the district that emphasized the importance of unity, compassion, and understanding.

As the years passed, Panem continued to heal. The districts, once isolated and distrustful of one another, began to forge new bonds of friendship and cooperation. The Hunger Games were a distant memory, replaced by a shared vision of a brighter future.

Y/N and Finnick often found themselves reflecting on the past—their struggles, their losses, and their victories. But more than anything, they focused on the present, cherishing every moment they had together with their children and their community.

One evening, as they sat on the beach watching the sun dip below the horizon, Y/N leaned her head on Finnick’s shoulder. “Do you ever think about what might have been?” she asked softly.

Finnick wrapped his arm around her, pulling her close. “Sometimes,” he admitted. “But then I look at you, at our kids, at all we’ve built... and I know we’re exactly where we’re supposed to be.”

Y/N smiled, her heart swelling with love and gratitude. “I wouldn’t change a thing,” she whispered.

Finnick kissed the top of her head, his eyes fixed on the glowing horizon. “Neither would I,” he murmured. “Neither would I.”

And as the waves lapped gently at their feet and the stars began to twinkle overhead, they sat together in perfect contentment, knowing that they had not only survived but found a way to thrive, together, in a world they had helped to reshape.