u/liedowndeaddog

Current top contender: Squid Milligan

thanks all for the advice earlier. today’s trip did not go according to plan in the slightest. but we are safe and home and my boy is so sweet and I love him so much already. Here’s to a long happy life Mr. Squid

Hi all! Not a new dog owner, and am getting this handsome man at eight months as a companion for my almost-two year old rescue mutt who always gets mistaken for a PPCC (last pic). I got her at the same age about a year ago but didn’t know she was quite that young at the time! If I could do it again I would be more understanding of her adolescence and fear periods, I just didn’t know at the time. I also have a cat and a 45lb border collie / aussie mix (second pic - I’m going to have a matching set haha). Any advice would be awesome, thanks!

any thoughts welcome

I’m a semi recent college grad and between my prior sedentary lifestyle and serious mental health issues I had gained a lot of weight. I am 5’4, AFAB genderfluid. I had taken testosterone for two years and gained quite a bit of both fat and muscle mass.

In December (top photo) I started an active job for the first time, then switched to another active job in March. The weight loss really started happening in the spring. I have been eating more healthy and less binge eating, though I haven’t made any huge intentional lifestyle changes. I’m a dog groomer so I’m on my feet every day lifting dogs, using my arms and legs a lot, cleaning, etc, sweating and staying busy. I don’t exercise outside of work, though I’m going to start soon. Now that I’ve lost some weight everything comes easier.

I thrifted a pair of pants that were seven sizes too small about three months ago. Yesterday I was able to wear them comfortably to work.

I see a difference in both the way I look and how I feel, but nobody around me has really noticed. I feel like I look pretty good and I want to keep going. My hair has also improved :) Just looking for support and encouragement! Thanks all - keep on keepin’ on.