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I’ve been considering the Halara work slacks/pants and tops for a loooong time but I am so scared of their return policy. And their shipping costs are also incredibly high, so I’m not sure whether to purchase.

Honestly, I feel that a company’s return policy is the best measure of whether they stand behind their product or not.

Ughhh everything looks so cute but I’m scared to risk giving my money.
I don’t want to deal with their return policy if something doesn’t fit.

Considering just getting some items from Vinted because the price of one item is basically the same as the Halara shipping.

Is the policy really as bad as it sounds? I can’t decide!

(Re)Watching the season 2 reunion right now and at the beginning, Bravo says that the reunion was filmed before “Jennie’s social media post”

What are they talking about? What did she post??

I’m doing a rewatch (second post about this today lol). Anyway, I was SHOCKED to learn that Robert Sr (Mary’s husband/grandfather) was only TWENTY-TWO when he married her grandma.

I feel pretty bad for the guy. I used to think he was a dirty creep, but it sounds like he was actually groomed as a late-teen by his church to marry the “elder” founder (Mary’s gma). He basically lost his whole youth.

Doing a rewatch. Currently on season 2. I have sooo many thoughts, in general lol.

But did we all know/remember that Mary had a podcast??? lol

At the end when Thurman says to them “want to help save the world?” My theory is that she is actually saying “want to be part of the silo founders?”

It’s a (series?) of short youtube videos. Before everyone was on YouTube.
It’s like 5 friends in a hotel room after partying. They seem pretty rich.
I feel it was set in Las Vegas or NYC.
One of the girls is really drunk. She gets sick throwing up on the toilet. Maybe hits her head?
The camera is abruptly shut off and it alludes to foul play or a “conspiracy theory” / mystery type situation.

The videos were believed to be real (like personal videos found on someone’s phone for personal use) but it’s later revealed that it was a project for film school (or something like that). And the whole thing ends up being fake.

Early/mid 2000’s.

Im 36F. I have been lifting consistently for 1 year. However, I’ve been unemployed the entire time (moved countries, it’s a long story).

When I first started lifting, I had a personal trainer. After I moved countries, I stayed with the program she had created for me.
- 15K steps per day
- strength training 3 or 4x per week
- zone 2 cardio for 1 hour on non-lifting days

Since I’ve been unemployed, I was able to take multiple long walks throughout the day to hit my step goal.

I’m about to start working again and I’m really, really concerned about losing my progress.

I have to be at an office at 7am M-Th. The only way I can imagine getting enough steps is if I go running everyday 30-45 mins (to get a lot of steps quickly).
Particularly on lifting days, since my gym sessions will already be 1hr, I don’t want to prolong it with another 1.5hrs of walking for steps.

Here are my questions:
- Will running after lifting negatively impact my progress? (Strength/keeping muscle volume)
- How do you guys stay fit with a desk job? Any recommendations balancing life tasks with working out?
- What time of the day should I go?
- I want to stay fit, but I also want to be realistic. Is 15k steps/day even realistic? If I reduce steps, will I need to go further into a calorie deficit to maintain my weight?

For context- No kids, but I have a cat who requires a lot of stimulation (or else he won’t let me sleep lol). I have a partner who will help with cooking, but most of the house work is on me.

Thank you in advance! Sorry for the long post!

I am in my mid 30s and take methylphenidate.

I’ve been considering starting creatine, but I’m reluctant/nervous to take anything “extra” (…except protein powder and, occasionally, melatonin).

I’ve been having brain fog for a few years and I’m sure perimenopause has creeped its way into my life lol.

I am pretty into fitness and lift weights regularly. I had a full blood panel last year, so I don’t think the brain fog, etc.… Is due to nutrient deficiencies.

Anyway, my question is- are you guys taking creatine? Any experiences you can share about its impact, especially in combination with meds?

I am mostly curious if it (noticeably) helped with brain fog, perimenopause symptoms, and overall health.

I’m watching the series backward. I’m finally at season 2. The origin story of Lacey/Shane/John.

WTF, Lacey and Shane only knew eachother for like a couple months (outside of jail). They got married like right after he proposed. John was fresh out of jail.

Literally watching their wedding episode right now lol

What’s everyone’s experience using Differin? I just started it a few days ago and I’m kind of nervous about my skin getting worse before it gets better. Should I expect some crazy breakouts?

It says not to use other acne treatments with it... does that mean I can’t use spot treatments (benzoyl peroxide) on a single pimple if it gets really bad?

Also, what face wash did you use while on Differin?

Background:
I’m in my mid-30’s and my skin has gotten progressively worse (acne, clogged pores) over the last year.

I have oily skin that’s prone to break outs.

I barely wear any makeup. Just Neutrogena Age-Shield sunscreen and Neutrogena Daily Retinol (I stopped using the retinol when I stated Differin).

I was using Panoxyl 4% for a while and it was working really well, but then I started going to the gym more often and my skin got horrible. Even when I washed it immediately after sweating. I switched to Panoxyl 10% and that was just too harsh/drying.
I’m currently using ZO Obagi Balancing Emulsion (I got it for free and it feels pretty moisturizing)

A week ago, I saw someone post a picture of their skin and it matched my own skin issues. Someone had suggested trying Differin. I saw they sell it at Target so I picked it up.

Thanks in advance!

Ok seriously, the heck is wrong with Shawn?! Why does he keep going back to dating inmates? And just giving them tons of money. And changing his whole life for them And then “innocently” believing that they actually love him.
I’m at the part where he’s gotten a house and new job in a new city for Sarah.

Seriously, what is wrong with him?

I feel so bad for Kelley that she has to deal with this. She’s like literally screaming at him about how stupid he is and he still doesn’t get it lol

I just moved to Beaverton (from out of state) a couple months ago and it’ll be my first time celebrating the 4th of July here.

I’m my hometown I’d usually head to the beach, have a few drinks, play some beach volleyball, and watch the city fireworks show.

How does everyone celebrate up here? And suggestions of places to go?
Also, where’s the best place to catch the fireworks.

Thanks in advance for the tips!

I’m curious which mode of gameplay (tournament, practice, regular game) you guys are playing via the Rumikub phone app?

And do you think the opponents are real people or just bots? (Except for Practice Mode, they are obviously all bots).

I play the Rumikub app on iPhone everyday.
I usually play the tournaments because I feel they are a better use of my coins (less chances of winning coins, but I get to play at least 5 games for only 500 coins).

I also think most of the “opponents” are actually bots. I rarely think I’m playing against an actual person lol.

EDIT: thanks for all the responses! I hadn’t tried the “custom game” before, but I’m actually going to try it based on everyone’s responses

I’ve recently gotten into BD (already did a full watch of BDM and BDDU, currently watching the original BD season 4).

Anyway, I am SUPER curious about how much of the show is an accurate depiction of being a Stew/Deckhand on a charter yacht.

Is there anyone here who has actually been a Charter Stew or Deckhand for a M/Y or S/Y?

EDIT: thank you for all the responses!! A few lingering question if anyone is willing to spill more details:
- Drugs. Obviously they’re technically banned, but does it still happen often (crew and guests)??
- is everyone actually booking up with eachother?
- what’s the typical time between charters?
- what’s the relationship with the captain actually like?

Thank youuuuuu

Thoughts on Jezabob? Lol

I’m watching the Below Deck Med seasons in a really weird order. Almost reverse order.

I love that Joao named his alter ego Jezabob pahahahahaha

Do you guys think Jezabob is really _that_ bad?

EDIT: Spelling

I am going to an event at a local med spa this evening. I will be getting a an “express” hydrafacial (it has a discounted price).
Do I tip for this treatment during the event?

More background:
I just to the US from Western Europe. Tipping is not customary at all in my previous country (Netherlands).
I’ve also never attended an event at a med spa.
I’m really lost on whether I’m supposed to tip for facials in the US (in general) _and_ particularly whether I’m supposed to tip for an “express” service during a promotional event?

I want to respect the employees and I would like to come back to this med spa I’m the future (assuming the service is good!). So wondering what the right thing to do is, and how much do I tip?
Thank you!

TLDR; attending event at med spa for first time and getting a facial. Do I tip?

I live in an apartment complex that requires paying for Valet trash pick up. The other day I noticed that the trash bins have a QR code to download their app. I downloaded it (honestly I downloaded it for a laugh, because I thought it was ridiculous that they have an app lol). Anyway, I saw that it has an option to join virtual happy hour and yoga events in the app.

I’m just wondering if anyone has actually ever joined these events?

The virtual happy hour description says that you learn how to make margaritas and appetizers or something like that. I haven’t joined so I don’t know if it’s like pre-recorded or live.

As a sidenote, the app was surprisingly really helpful in tracking the actual trash collection time. I used to get soooo frustrated because the pick up times were wildly different day-to-day.

I still think it’s a waste of money each month lol. But since I’m forced to pay for it, I’m trying to get the most for my money at this point

I genuinely feel like Andy Cohen is the busiest person on tv. The guy does radio shows every day, WWHL at night, WWHL after show (even later at night), he has to watch all the shows on Bravo so he can talk about them, attend tons of meetings, travel to each set, reunions, make decisions,….

Just watching the shows alone would be at least 6 hrs per day!? How does this guy have time to sleep, eat, work out, see his kids, have friends?

ETA: based on comments- I had no idea that WWHL isn’t actually live anymore?!?! I’m gutted :(

For the past 6 years I’ve been watching it on Hayu (was living in Europe). So I haven’t had exposure to most of the changes/bravo news. I just assumed it was actually still live 😩

So you’re telling me the guests are getting tipsy mid-day? Lol (hmm…actually, I feel like I haven’t seen them do a shotski in a while 🤔)

Hi all, I just moved to Oregon. Before I moved here, I was diagnosed with adhd and I have take medication for a very long time.

Obviously I will need to find a new doctor in Oregon in order to continue getting treated.

I’m considering Circle Med (telehealth) because they have availability immediately.

Will a pharmacy fill a prescription from telemedicine (like circle med)? Or can anyone recommend a good doctor that treats adult adhd please?

Thank you!