white butterfly said:I have a couple of questions: "Is it possible to get tattooed over scars that healed up about 3 years ago?" and also, "How much would a 40cm tattoo cost?" I would be so incredibly grateful if someone could help me out with even just one of these...
1. You can definitely tattoo over a scar, but you really need to have an artist take a look at it first—I actually got ink right over my old appendix surgery scar once. 2. Mine was roughly 10 inches long and it ended up being $300
I actually went through a strict hospital-style diet—you know, one of those super restrictive ones—for about two weeks, and I have to say, it definitely works, but man, it is an absolute grind to stick to. It’s fine if you’re in a total pinch and just need to drop maybe six or seven pounds for a specific reason, but honestly? I wouldn't suggest anyone try it long-term. It's just too much.
Angela Wright said:Man, we're talking about straight-up poison here😲. Sure, you've got the cellulose itself, but that stuff goes through a gauntlet of chlorine bleaching and all sorts of nasty chemicals before it ever touches a kid👎. That’s exactly why the paper industry is one of the biggest polluters out there .
Does anyone happen to have more info beyond what was mentioned above? From my own experience, whenever I have to explain to my kids why certain things just aren't good for them, I really need to have some solid, heavy-hitting arguments ready to go.
jadesailor14 said:that's not always going to be your best move It’s easy to say when you're dealing with reasonable seniors, but honestly? There are so many out there who are just... difficult. I wouldn't even trust them with five bucks for five minutes. I've got daughters aged 21 and 19, so believe me, I've heard it all.
Kimberly Nelson5, maybe talk to your daughter first? Just to get a feel for what her actual living situation is like before you go making any big moves with her. And as for those older folks—you really shouldn't say anything until you have at least part of the full story. You don't want to make things worse by accident.
I'm not sure I can even take it any further unless I warn her about the potential fallout, and even then, I'd have to go through my daughter. (Though, I really don't want to drag her too deep into this whole "responsibility" mess; I'd hate for her to start throwing things back in my face because she feels helpless to fix it). They aren't exactly best friends—just acquaintances—so I highly doubt I'll be able to dig up much info on what's actually happening in her life. Friendships at eighteen tend to be pretty superficial, you know? It usually just boils down to grabbing coffee or hitting up a party together.
Maybe I can at least try to drop a hint through her daughter, since I have a feeling the kid won't want to sit down and have a real heart-to-heart with us—they aren't exactly that close, you know?
I can't even recall her last name, honestly—they all just go by these nicknames when they're talking to each other. I'll try to have a real sit-down with my daughter and see if I can dig up some actual information... That’s exactly why I wanted to get the full story first. I need to be able to lay out the facts clearly so I can walk my daughter through what could actually happen here. She needs to understand the stakes.
Angela Wright said:Man, that stuff is basically pure poison😲. Sure, you're just looking at cellulose, but that cellulose goes through chlorine baths and all sorts of nasty chemical processing before it ever reaches a kid👎. That’s actually why the paper industry is one of the biggest polluters out there. Honestly, if I were her mother, I’d be sounding the alarm right now. If it were my own child, I’d want to know everything about what they're ingesting.
If I’ve noticed she’s lost weight, I find it hard to believe her mom hasn't caught on to something. It would be pretty tough to reach out, though—they don't go to the same school, so I don't really have a way to get in touch with the parents.
I honestly haven't the slightest clue, which is exactly why I'm asking. I want to understand how this whole paperwork process actually plays out in practice—and more importantly, whether it might inadvertently trigger new issues. Beyond just the starvation concerns, which we already know are a massive hurdle, I wonder what else could go wrong.
I’ve heard just about everything under the sun in my time, but this? This is genuinely unhinged... I ran into one of my daughter’s friends today and I couldn't help but notice how much weight she's lost. So, I asked my daughter—just half-joking, you know, since everyone seems to be obsessed with those UN diets lately—if the girl was following one of those. But then my daughter drops this bombshell: no, she actually came up with her own "original" weight loss strategy, which involves eating paper. Specifically, soaking paper towels in water 😲 Apparently, whenever hunger hits, she just munches on a few wet paper towels to feel full, and she's been doing this for a month now 😲 What kind of havoc can this wreak on someone's health? I mean, how does the body even process cellulose (paper)?
goldenhound372 said:😢 31 years old, and your little post just went and confirmed everything I was already thinking. Honestly, I was actually hoping I wouldn't find anyone else on my side here, but clearly, I was wrong 😉
That’s why, when you're looking at dropping that kind of weight, you really have to approach it in stages. You can't just go rogue and drop more than 20 or 25 pounds all at once. In a perfect world? You’d aim for about 20 pounds every six months. It’s like building a house—you can't rush the foundation. Ideally, you’d do three months of strict dieting followed by a few months of maintenance, giving your skin a chance to actually catch up and settle into your new shape. But since the weight came off so fast, your skin simply didn't have the time to adjust to the new silhouette, and now it's hanging. Look, I'm not saying exercise, massages, or those fancy spa treatments won't help you feel better, but let's be realistic—don't expect them to perform miracles when it comes to tightening everything back up.
How old are we talking? If you're still in your younger years, there's a good chance your skin will just snap back into place—provided you stay active, hit the gym regularly, and maybe incorporate some facial massage into your routine. But... if you've crossed that 30 or 35-year milestone, it gets a lot more complicated. At that stage, the skin's natural ability to regenerate starts to slow down significantly. It’s a bit like trying to fix an old leather jacket versus a brand-new one; once the elasticity fades, unfortunately, sometimes the only real solution left is surgery.
I’ve been on them for nearly a year and a half now. Look, I’m fully aware of the risks—my OB-GYN actually sat me down and laid it all out for me because I deal with fibrocystic breast disease. But his take was that at my stage of life—I actually started hormone replacement therapy at 39 since I hit menopause quite early—the benefits of staying on HRT really outweigh the potential risk of breast cancer. Besides, I’ve already been going in for breast ultrasounds every six months for about ten years now due to the mastopathy, so I’m under constant supervision anyway. At the end of the day, it just comes down to being proactive; you have to stay on top of your screenings so if anything ever does start to change, you can catch it immediately.
My sister-in-law went through this right toward the end of her pregnancy—I think she was about eight months along. It ended up being a C-section, and she gave birth to a little boy who had to be rushed straight to the NICU because he was so premature. Sadly, he passed away after just two days due to underdeveloped lungs. 😢 She eventually recovered physically, but she hasn't been able to have any more children since then.
driftinggull13 said:In that scenario... you could just hang out on the toilet. Spend some quality time there... maybe with some decent reading material nearby.😎
...the kind of stuff that really pulls you in and keeps your mind occupied.😳
Jose Miller3 said:I honestly think there's a huge point to NOT heading into a grocery store. You know how it goes—you walk in feeling even slightly hungry, and suddenly you're grabbing all sorts of junk you didn't need. Staying in the park feels like the safest bet to avoid temptation.😁
If you step foot in a supermarket, you’re going to be hit by the scent of those Little Debbie snack cakes or maybe some Oreos or those chocolate-covered pretzels... whatever your specific weakness happens to be...
That’s probably solid advice if we're talking about food shopping, but if you're out looking for shoes, hitting up a perfume counter, or hunting for car parts at an AutoZone, I don't think I'd feel nearly as tempted.😉
driftinggull13 said:Oh, I totally get that feeling of being hungry right after you finish eating. You basically have to physically detach yourself from the table if the cravings hit. But I’m not talking about wandering over to the fridge—that’s a trap! No, you need to step outside, run a quick errand at a convenience store, or even just duck into the restroom... literally anything to get away for ten minutes or so, and the sensation usually just fades away.
That works fine when I'm hanging out at home; I can just throw my hair up in a ponytail and head out the door, whether she likes it or not 😬—but what am I supposed to do when I'm stuck at the office? There's nowhere to go, no escape route, and there's this constant little voice in my head just screaming, "It wasn't enough! Give me more, more, more!" 🙂
driftinggull13 said:I’ve been chewing on this idea lately... I'm not entirely certain, but it seems to me that once you actually start eating, you're essentially triggering a biological chain reaction that just ramps up your appetite. You've got the release of HCl, all that extra saliva, and those specific hypothalamic hormones that kick in the moment food hits the system. It’s like a domino effect. That's why it feels so much harder to pull the plug halfway through a meal than it does to just stay away from the kitchen altogether. It's like trying to stop a freight train once it's already picked up momentum. Until you actually feel full—until that "stop" signal finally fires because your stomach is physically occupied—you're basically riding a wave of hunger signals. I'm really not an expert here, but that's how it looks to me.😁
I mean, there’s definitely some truth to that... I honestly find myself thinking the exact same thing sometimes. Like, wouldn't it just be easier if I hadn't eaten at all? It's almost like a paradox—if you skip the meal entirely, you aren't stuck dealing with this constant, nagging hunger later on. It’s like trying to fuel a car but realizing that if you never turned the engine on in the first place, you wouldn't have to worry about running out of gas halfway through the trip. You know what I mean? It’s such a strange cycle to be caught in. 😲 I suspect she’s just gotten used to those big, heavy meals all at once. You know how it is—it's like when you go to an all-you-can-eat buffet; your brain doesn't really register that you're actually full until you've already overdone it. She probably isn't picking up on those "I'm satisfied" signals early enough because her system is calibrated for one massive hit of food rather than several smaller ones. If we switch her over to smaller portions spread out throughout the day, it’ll end up being the exact same amount of calories in the long run, but it might help her body catch up with the reality of being full. It's all about that timing, I guess. 😕) I’ve been thinking... I suspect it might actually take a bit longer to stick with this specific diet plan before the body really starts to adjust. You know, that metabolic recalibration phase? But then again, I can only hope I have the willpower to hold out until then. That persistent, nagging sensation of hunger right after I've finished eating... honestly, it drives me absolutely insane. It's like my stomach is throwing a tantrum just when I thought we were finally on the same page. 😠 It’s perfectly normal to feel hungry when you haven't eaten anything, obviously. But feeling that gnawing emptiness right after you've just finished a full meal? That's where things get weird. It's like... imagine you just filled up your gas tank at a Shell station, but the needle is still pointing straight down at empty. You expect the fuel to be there, right? You expect the satisfaction. But instead, your body is just staring at you, asking for more. It doesn't make sense. It's like finishing a massive Thanksgiving dinner and immediately wondering why you aren't full. There's a disconnect between what the stomach says and what the brain feels, and honestly, it can be pretty frustrating to navigate. 👎