Flamefuls/Confessions/UO

[mrssandro]

is ashbridemd still around. I wonder how it worked out for her.

Also I am not fan of these type of diets. But people think I am crazy since I am doing Atkins/low carb.

[pantsparty]

Oct 22, 2015 13:58:07 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Oct 22, 2015 13:48:08 GMT -5 pantsparty said:

You know what's been making me gain weight? All this LOTION. Sure, I have soft, smooth skin, BUT AT WHAT COST?

LOL It said no oils or body lotion. I didn't understand. Maybe if I have dry scaly skin, I can be thin?

I mean, how much weight does a snake lose when it sheds its skin? Is that how it's supposed to work?

[jigsy]

The waist training was a TIC comment. I hope.

[jewel]

Oct 22, 2015 10:14:43 GMT -5 @ruralrabbit1 said:

I eat at McDonalds every Wednesday night. The only options between my house and the archery range are McDonals, Burger King (ick), and Taco Bell (no one wants me to eat this then stand next to me for 3 hours). I order the exact same thing every week. The same guy is always working the window and I swear he's judging me, like why is she here all the time? Maybe I should grab a protein bar instead...

My goal is to ONLY go to McDonalds once a week.

I never meet that goal.

[Deleted]

I'll confess that I did the HCG thing several years ago before it was really that popular.

It's no bueno.

I did lose 20 lbs., which I could have done by just starving myself.

But there are some other pretty ugly side effects that can come with this diet, like hair loss and fucked up periods. If you do some research you'll see lots of women experiencing those issues, freaking out on forums wondering WTF they've done to themselves. And by fucked up periods, I mean I bled so heavy that I thought I was dying and had to leave work because I was bleeding through a super tampon within minutes, and when that finally stopped I bled for two solid weeks.

[agnes]

Oct 22, 2015 13:31:52 GMT -5 pantsparty said:

I don't think I've ever looked up the credentials or school of someone sticking a speculum up my vagina. I figure my insurance company has done the leg work.

I only looked mine up because of that thread on ML.  I thought it was normal for my PCP to be doing it. 

[v]

Oct 22, 2015 13:31:52 GMT -5 pantsparty said:

I don't think I've ever looked up the credentials or school of someone sticking a speculum up my vagina. I figure my insurance company has done the leg work.

Done what leg work?  Their incentive is to contain costs, not find the very best providers.  (And hey, when "Oops, I left an instrument in the patient" time rolls around, it isn't Blue Cross who is paying out for the multi-million dollar life care plan.)

I've got to dig through the dozens of in-network doctors in any particular specialty somehow.  I figure that a doctor getting into a medical school or residency program I've heard of is a sign that they're probably at least decently smart.  Which is a quality I prefer in a doctor.

[pantsparty]

Oct 22, 2015 20:30:55 GMT -5 v said:

Oct 22, 2015 13:31:52 GMT -5 pantsparty said:

I don't think I've ever looked up the credentials or school of someone sticking a speculum up my vagina. I figure my insurance company has done the leg work.

Done what leg work?  Their incentive is to contain costs, not find the very best providers.  (And hey, when "Oops, I left an instrument in the patient" time rolls around, it isn't Blue Cross who is paying out for the multi-million dollar life care plan.)

I've got to dig through the dozens of in-network doctors in any particular specialty somehow.  I figure that a doctor getting into a medical school or residency program I've heard of is a sign that they're probably at least decently smart.  Which is a quality I prefer in a doctor.

I guess I'm just incredibly trusting, what can I say!

[sfy]

What is a HCG diet?

"Waist training" is horrible.

[sfy]

Oct 22, 2015 18:02:07 GMT -5 papiercherri said:

I'll confess that I did the HCG thing several years ago before it was really that popular.

It's no bueno.

I did lose 20 lbs., which I could have done by just starving myself.

But there are some other pretty ugly side effects that can come with this diet, like hair loss and fucked up periods. If you do some research you'll see lots of women experiencing those issues, freaking out on forums wondering WTF they've done to themselves. And by fucked up periods, I mean I bled so heavy that I thought I was dying and had to leave work because I was bleeding through a super tampon within minutes, and when that finally stopped I bled for two solid weeks.

Damn!!!

[sfy]

This is courtesy of SYTTD (don't judge me), but why the hell would a pregnant bride want to look sexy?! Wtf!

[sfy]

Oct 22, 2015 22:29:03 GMT -5 peachy said:

Oct 22, 2015 22:22:31 GMT -5 sfy said:

This is courtesy of SYTTD (don't judge me), but why the hell would a pregnant bride want to look sexy?! Wtf!

For the same reason any bride would want to look sexy?

Well, I guess my flameful/UO is that there just nothing sexy about being 8 months pregnant in a wedding dress. I don't even see why someone would make that a goal. The sexy bride thing has always been weird to me, anyway. Elegant, stunning, gorgeous, I get, but sexy bride always seems so contrived to me. Sexy pregnant bride seems impossible.

[steph96]

@crackhabit I'm concerned about you. All of this seems to be coming out of nowhere. Waist training, crazy HCG diets, Botox, breast augmentation, new job, your H.......it is just so much stuff in such a short period of time. It really makes me sad that you seem to have such little self confidence right now. Are you sure that you should be making so many big decisions at once? I'd hate for you to do something that you regret.

[steph96]

Oct 23, 2015 8:57:24 GMT -5 @crackhabit said:

Oct 22, 2015 22:55:08 GMT -5 steph96 said:

@crackhabit I'm concerned about you. All of this seems to be coming out of nowhere. Waist training, crazy HCG diets, Botox, breast augmentation, new job, your H.......it is just so much stuff in such a short period of time. It really makes me sad that you seem to have such little self confidence right now. Are you sure that you should be making so many big decisions at once? I'd hate for you to do something that you regret.

Thanks Steph. It's true my personal life is something of a shitshow at the moment. 

I'm sorry you are dealing with so much right now. Maybe you should put everything else on hold and revisit in 6-12 months. I'm sure you are beautiful and don't need to do all that crazy stuff. If you are wanting to lose weight, go join a gym and start lifting weights. That's what I did and I'm amazed by how much of an impact it has had on my life. I'm happier (for the most part), feel loads better, and I'm finally getting a booty. Please take care of yourself and don't do anything crazy.

[raangoli]

(hug2) @crackhabit 

[irene adler]

Oh, @crackhabit, I'm sorry things are less than awesome. May I offer up my ass kicking services?

[mbcdefg]

I was stuck in traffic behind this guy today. So may I suggest not taking advice from the back of a car.

[meowmaps]

Oct 24, 2015 5:47:05 GMT -5 milsaroo said:

I judge people that post too frequently on social media while on vacation (and in general).

Some friends are on a "once in a lifetime" trip. GET OFF YOUR PHONES.

I totally agree.  Our friends were recently honeymooning and the groom kept posting pictures of their rustic and beautiful environs. The pictures were enjoyable to see, of course, but shouldn't he have been boning his new bride or kayaking or whatever else they had planned on their honeymoon? 

[v]

Good god I hate Adele's music.

[kathybela]

Oct 24, 2015 9:16:05 GMT -5 v said:

Good god I hate Adele's music.

Me too!! I went on a road trip with a friend a couple of years ago and she had just discovered Adele so played the CD relentlessly ... by the end of the first day I was ready to stab my ear drums just so I didn't have to hear it anymore.

[elleblue]

Oct 22, 2015 22:33:37 GMT -5 sfy said:

Oct 22, 2015 22:29:03 GMT -5 peachy said:

For the same reason any bride would want to look sexy?

Well, I guess my flameful/UO is that there just nothing sexy about being 8 months pregnant in a wedding dress. I don't even see why someone would make that a goal. The sexy bride thing has always been weird to me, anyway. Elegant, stunning, gorgeous, I get, but sexy bride always seems so contrived to me. Sexy pregnant bride seems impossible.

I think I managed to look both elegant and sexy in my dress.

[niq]

HCG sounds like the Waldorf School of dieting. No lotion? Where does someone even get an idea like that?

[elleblue]

Oct 24, 2015 18:01:00 GMT -5 niq said:

HCG sounds like the Waldorf School of dieting. No lotion? Where does someone even get an idea like that?

[niq]

I just took a 45 minute nap on the floor of the Las Vegas Airport. This seems flameful/confession worthy.

[sfy]

I guess I'm actually going to look up HCG diet. The whole trick thing makes me feel like I've been under a rock.

Oct 24, 2015 17:46:23 GMT -5 elleblue said:

Oct 22, 2015 22:33:37 GMT -5 sfy said:

Well, I guess my flameful/UO is that there just nothing sexy about being 8 months pregnant in a wedding dress. I don't even see why someone would make that a goal. The sexy bride thing has always been weird to me, anyway. Elegant, stunning, gorgeous, I get, but sexy bride always seems so contrived to me. Sexy pregnant bride seems impossible.

I think I managed to look both elegant and sexy in my dress.

. The picture didn't load all once so I saw the bride and a good amount of cleavage first, but I still didn't know how much I was about to see, and I was all, "Oh no, Elle, you didn't...you wouldn't," lol. Thank goodness.

[elleblue]

Lol. sfy

[niq]

Oh I have an actual UO.

People - even working class and poor people! - spend money on dumb stuff and it's usually not worth judging. Taking half your paycheck to the sports book? Sure. Twenty bucks a week on the penny slots or the local NFL team? Whatever.

[irene adler]

Oct 24, 2015 17:46:23 GMT -5 elleblue said:

Upon further review, the arm warmers comprimide the sexiness if this dress.

We have 2 family weddings this year, so we decided to divide and conquer for Christmas. Now I can Priceline a ticket which will be significantly cheaper and more enjoyable than traveling with my worrywart, easily frustrated by holiday travel dh.

[steph96]

Oct 24, 2015 22:09:37 GMT -5 poundcake said:

Oct 24, 2015 8:28:42 GMT -5 meowmaps said:

I totally agree.  Our friends were recently honeymooning and the groom kept posting pictures of their rustic and beautiful environs. The pictures were enjoyable to see, of course, but shouldn't he have been boning his new bride or kayaking or whatever else they had planned on their honeymoon? 

spinning off this- I hate when people post pictures of the new husband and wife as they walk back down the aisle or wherever, or post someone's new baby pic before the parents do. Stuff like that. Let them have their own moment and post when they want.

Confession- I don't know the etiquette for replying to thank you work emails. I get an email, send back the information. Usually 5 or more people are copied in at all times. People reply "thanks or thank you" all day. Do I have to say "your welcome"? It's just clogging up my inbox and I don't want to thank you for answering my question or tell you your welcome because I did my job.

I don't.  When I respond to someone to say thanks, it is more of a way of letting the person know that I got their email and accept the content (like the info/file is sufficient for my needs; I acknowledge that they did something; etc).  I always make sure to delete all the extra people because nobody wants an inbox full of people saying thanks.  I also consider my audience and complexity of the topic when deciding whether or not to say thanks.

Some workshop teacher that came to my work actually discouraged us from replying to all emails to say thanks.  She said that it is a waste of time to send it and it wastes everyone's time to have to receive it.  She said that we should only respond to emails if we need more information.  I agree to an extent.

[MNH2013]

Oct 24, 2015 22:21:45 GMT -5 steph96 said:

Oct 24, 2015 22:09:37 GMT -5 poundcake said:

spinning off this- I hate when people post pictures of the new husband and wife as they walk back down the aisle or wherever, or post someone's new baby pic before the parents do. Stuff like that. Let them have their own moment and post when they want.

Confession- I don't know the etiquette for replying to thank you work emails. I get an email, send back the information. Usually 5 or more people are copied in at all times. People reply "thanks or thank you" all day. Do I have to say "your welcome"? It's just clogging up my inbox and I don't want to thank you for answering my question or tell you your welcome because I did my job.

I don't.  When I respond to someone to say thanks, it is more of a way of letting the person know that I got their email and accept the content (like the info/file is sufficient for my needs; I acknowledge that they did something; etc).  I always make sure to delete all the extra people because nobody wants an inbox full of people saying thanks.  I also consider my audience and complexity of the topic when deciding whether or not to say thanks.

Some workshop teacher that came to my work actually discouraged us from replying to all emails to say thanks.  She said that it is a waste of time to send it and it wastes everyone's time to have to receive it.  She said that we should only respond to emails if we need more information.  I agree to an extent.

I kind of agree with her. A lady at work always sends thank you/your welcome emails and hits reply all. It's so annoying.