u/drainedguava

Hey all, hope you’re having a good day.

I’ve been collapse-aware since 2023. I started attending college in 2024 (a bit late as I graduated high school in 2020 but I’m still young). I want a career that will allow me to help provide important public services and generally try to do my little part to make my community, city, state, country, and world a better place to live.

I am set to graduate in December of 2028. With how things have been going in the US and the world as a whole, I feel more and more despair, like this has all been some hopeless venture that I’ll have nothing to show for. I find myself thinking, how many “good years” will be left when I graduate and can finally move beyond stocking shelves or flipping burgers? Or am I out of good years already?

Not really sure what sort of conversation I’m looking for here but feel free to comment if you have input, or if you are in a similar situation.

I put on a TON of weight after a really bad breakup and last year I decided to do something about it. I had a really hard time sticking to a deficit due to old habits but around last October I really got motivated and managed to lose a ton of weight.

Started at 268lb (I’m 6’2”M) and I’m currently weighing in around 218-220. That’s almost 50 pounds, it feels surreal- I’m incredibly proud of myself, more confident, wearing my old favorite clothes again, and I FEEL way better.

But my current weight is still fairly overweight for someone my size, and I’m not 100% satisfied with the results (I still really envy pictures from when I was skinnier). I decided to take a break from the calorie deficit for a while as it was taking a real mental toll on me. This break has been about 30-40 days I would say.

While I haven’t GAINED any noticeable weight since I took a maintenance break, I’m having a really hard time staying motivated and consistent again. My goal weight (currently) is 190, so another 30~ pounds.

Anyone have advice/tips on just getting back into the swing of your deficit after taking a break?

I’m 24M never solo travelled before but I’ve been in cities most of my life and know how to carry myself.

I was considering traveling to Denver, renting a car and spending 4 days checking out the mountains & the city.

Have any of you solo-travelled the area? Any tips/recommendations? I am mostly interested in the nature as I’m a bit introverted but would also love to grab a drink and socialize at least a little bit.

Also, for those who’ve been there, would you consider the car necessary? I love using public transit when it’s available, but being from OH I’m pretty used to public transit being unreliable/unavailable

Hey everyone I am 24 years old today! My best friends are busy with work/school today and I don’t really have family living nearby anymore so I have the day to myself.

I always feel a bit of anxiety going out and doing things alone, like restaurants and stuff… But I was thinking it would be a good idea to ring in a new year of my life to go have a good time in spite of my anxiety!

So, just curious what you all would do/have done to give yourself a special day!