Edit: I don’t have a dvd player and my PlayStation doesn’t have a disc drive so I just bought it. I’m happy with my purchase and no downvotes will change that 😌

My annual binge-watch of Archer started. And since it’s no longer on Netflix, I realized I didn’t want to sit through an endless amount of commercials on Hulu this time. Looked up the cost of the series and my eyes went wide. Eventually I caved in because I actually will watch it (already started).

Edit 2: sorry the light bar covers the camera lens so I unfortunately couldn’t center it.

Edit: Ahhhh sorry it’s Saturday and not Friday! I always forget!!!🫣

My initial setup! Put together a brand-new 16” MacBook Pro M5 Pro and Studio Display. Got a Touch ID keyboard this time. Magic Mouse because it works for my small hands. Twelve South vertical stand. Quntis 20.1” monitor light bar with remote (already owned). I ended up moving the MacBook and vertical stand to behind the monitor next to the wall. I fear my linebacker orange cat will knock it over without even trying (cat tax).

Finally retired the 27” 2017 iMac. Will ship it and accessories via UPS to my sister cross-country (extremely expensive😮‍💨). My version of recycling is hand-me-downs to someone who will actually use it. It still works, it’s just too slow for what I need.

Starting a PhD program in less than three weeks at a large R1 university. I want to be able to work at home since campus is overrun and it’s hard to find study spots. My eyesight is terrible and I have a high chance of developing glaucoma so I need the real estate with a crystal-clear display. I got the 16” MacBook Pro M5 Pro for when I am on campus.

I have used Macs for many years, but this is my first home office set up. I considered the Magic Trackpad, but it would be unfamiliar territory for me.

I purchased the equipment on the Apple Education website, which is barely a discount, but I also received the $150 Apple gift card with my purchase.

Starting a PhD program in less than three weeks at a large R1 university. I want to be able to work at home since campus is overrun and it’s hard to find study spots. My eyesight is terrible and I have a high chance of developing glaucoma. I need the real estate with a crystal-clear display. I got the 16” MacBook Pro M5 Pro for when I am on campus.

I have used Macs for many years, but this is my first home office set up. I considered the Magic Trackpad, but it would be unfamiliar territory for me.

I purchased the equipment on the Apple Education website, which is barely a discount, but I also received the $150 Apple gift card with my purchase.

Started tirz on 2/5/26. It’s hard to believe I’ve made this much progress so far! My mom took this first photo of me in the blue shirt today, 7/23/26. She took me shopping (I’m in town visiting the family).

Yall… I’m a size 20… I was a size 28 when I started!!!!! I didn’t bring my scale with me, so last I checked I was 287.7 on July 3. I’m curious as to what it’ll be when I get back on July 27. I started at 324.1.

Came in this morning July 3, 2026 at my lowest weight in FIVE YEARS! 287.7 lbs!!!
January 19, 2026 I was 324.1 lbs…

I can’t believe I am down 36.4 lbs. Feels super weird seeing the visual difference in size.

Whew 😮‍💨

I am so shocked right now. Not surprised, but SHOCKED I TELL YOU!

For the first time in 13 years, I am no longer prediabetic. I am now in the normal range. I treated myself to a Hydro Flask Growler and new Nike shoes for walking (pricey but they’re a stability shoe for my flat foot)

I started tirz February 5, 2026. In 4.5 months, I have made SO much progress inside and outside my body.

Both my parents and my older sister have diabetes. My dad got all his toes amputated. My paternal grandmother died from it. I was scared straight and tried so hard to get out of the prediabetic range. But I just couldn’t get out of it. And then tirz happened. As well as eating healthier and exercising. I did it you guys!

The next goal is to keep working on decreasing my weight. But over time that will happen. I’m down 31 lbs now. Used to be 323 lbs and now I’m 292 lbs!

I am so shocked right now. Not surprised, but SHOCKED I TELL YOU!

For the first time in 13 years, I am no longer prediabetic. I am now in the normal range.

I started tirz February 5, 2026. In 4.5 months, I have made SO much progress inside and outside my body.

Both my parents and my older sister have diabetes. My dad got all his toes amputated. I was scared straight and tried so hard to get out of the prediabetic range. But I just couldn’t get out of it. And then tirz happened. As well as eating healthier and exercising. I did it you guys!

The next goal is to keep working on decreasing my weight. But over time that will happen.

I used to be frustrated that I wasn’t losing at a much faster rate. I meet with my dietician every two weeks and she has been guiding me through this journey with Tirzepatide. She told me I was losing weight at an optimal rate and to keep doing what I’m currently doing (logging food, moderate exercise 2-3 times a week, staying hydrated, getting an appropriate daily amount of fiber and protein in). Glapp is forecasting I will be in the 280s soon!!!! Last time I was in the 280s was Friday, October 1, 2021 🤯

I absolutely know weight loss is not linear, but for funsies, I calculated that I would be at 235.3 lbs by December 2026 if I continue at this rate and trajectory. Last time I was at this weight was Saturday, December 1, 2018. It would be a full circle moment.

I can’t imagine being at 235 lbs again. I looked like a completely different person at that weight (see pics). I was powerlifting and very fit.

I’m starting to take advantage of my remote days and cook my lunches. (I have a hybrid schedule). Yall I made cod and zucchini and it’s sooooooo good! This is how I prefer my veggies - charred 🔥

The cod is 34g of protein and 160 calories + 1tbsp of olive oil (120 calories).

I brushed olive oil on the cod and added spices. No additional salt. It tastes AMAZING!

I’m so proud of myself. I know people talk about anhedonia while on Tirzepatide, but I have had the opposite! Complete 180.

I’m one of the few lucky people that somehow still receives decent customer service, prompt communications, and resolutions from Refills. They sent a new shipment today (May 14) with the correct prescription. This time I received three 60mg vials. It was processed May 11 and shipped May 13 overnight.

I’m glad I immediately contacted Hallandale and Refills when I received the incorrect shipment on May 4. They sent 30/40/60mg vials initially. So now I have 310mg in stock. I think I’m gonna delay my next shipment that is scheduled for July and get it in September
(knock on wood 🪵 as long as Tirz is still being compounded).

I still can’t get over how much my face has changed. 🤯

So after I blew up support in the chat yesterday, they are sending me another shipment but 15mg this time. A bit surprised but I’ll take it.

Exercising in addition to Tirzepatide. 🙌🏾 and I’m not even close to my goal yet! 🤏🏾🤏🏾🤏🏾

New work MacBook is here! It’s heavy AF and just barely fits into my Kate Spade laptop bag. IT guy put it in my bag for me (HE reached for my bag; the MacBooks were arranged for data migration which is why I didn’t do it myself). He said it’s a tight fit, but it does fit (😏nice). I was going to be bummed if it didn’t because ksny bags are expensive.

16” MBP M5 Pro.

24GB 1TB standard display

I need the real estate because I have poor vision and I’m tired of squinting. I also ordered the vertical stand designed for MacBooks so I can use it in office as well. I didn’t realize how much space the 16” takes up!!! 😬 I’m also going to get the Studio Display for at home use for when I need an even bigger screen (27”).

My last one was 14” MacBook Pro from two years ago.

YALL I REACHED TWOTOPIA! I’m down 31 freaking pounds! I haven’t seen a 2 in front since 2022! I can’t believe this! I STARTED AT 330 lbs!