I don't want to post any photos where I'm totally naked, so I cropped one shot heavily just to prove that I am definitely not underweight. I've been working my legs and glutes for almost a year now—that kind of effort has to show up somehow! I mean, looking at myself, my legs are looking more muscular now, and while my butt is small, it’s finally shaped. As for making it bigger? No clue how to do that, because if I keep training the way I am, I feel like I might just lose it all entirely! 🤣 😢 Anyway... http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7875/siki.jpg
Here's a fresh one from a recent photoshoot; you can really tell I've been putting in the work on my lower body for a year 😁, even though I'm still stuck in my old clothing size 😍
I can’t remember if I’ve already asked this, but honestly, my brain is a sieve today, so whatever! 😁 Does anyone know where I can pick up some Dymatize locally here in Washington, D.C.? I really don't have the patience to wait on those shipments coming in from Canada—I'm already over it. Plus, I'm seriously craving that specific flavor profile now that I've finally gotten used to it. 😁
So, I’ve got this girl messaging me saying her package hasn't shown up yet—which is weird, because every other girl I sent stuff to that day already has hers in hand. I sent out five packages total that day, and now I'm sitting here wondering if there's even any point in dragging myself down to the FedEx office if I don't have the receipt. I either lost it or just tossed it in the trash without thinking—honestly, who knows! I have no clue what the actual protocol is here since this is the first time I've ever dealt with a shipment that didn't make it to its destination. 🤷😢
I’m honestly not even sure if this is the right sub to be posting in, but I’m hoping it is 🙂 So, here's the deal—does anyone know where I can find actual medical pedicure services in Chicago? I originally booked an appointment with a standard nail tech, but then I totally second-guessed myself. I heard that if you go to someone who isn't properly trained, they can actually make things way worse—and I am dealing with an ingrown nail that hurts absolutely RIDICULOUSLY. It’s gotten to the point where I can’t wear any normal shoes at all; I’m literally stuck walking around in oversized sneakers just to get through the day! 😢 Anyway, please let me know if you have any leads, because I haven't been able to find anything decent yet 😢
Sam Roberts said:How much is the packaging? What's the damage?
The container is 16 ounces—and if I'm being totally honest, it’ll probably run you about $35! Nancy Robinson50 — I was eating every two hours myself, but lately, I can't even look at food without feeling sick! 🤷
Anyway, I make all my shakes with milk. I don't care how many people claim it's bad—it's not me. I basically live on milk, honestly, I could drink it by the gallon, and right now I'm just doing one shake a day. But since my appetite has been non-existent lately, I might start having them more often; I really need these vitamins to get my immune system back up to speed!
jadetiger962 😁 , what's the issue this time? What's wrong with Herbalife now? Look, I don't even use it, but everyone talks it up constantly—it's all anyone says! 🤣
I was in such a rush earlier that I just swung by the CVS and grabbed one of those overpriced Spirulina shakes—you know, basically just a fancy version of those Herbalife meal replacements! It actually tastes pretty great 🙏 plus you’ll probably stay full for at least five hours afterward 😁 but honestly, since it's mostly just vitamins and minerals, I'm kind of worried about whether it's actually okay to skip a real meal after drinking it.
Paul Miller64 said:just order it from somewhere nearby—like have it shipped to some tiny town right on the border and then just drive over to pick it up. I’m actually doing that tomorrow, and I'm even doing it by bike.
Well, the closest place to me is a small town in US, and honestly? If I had to ride my bike all the way there right now... ugh, I'd be absolutely exhausted! 😁 Even though, deep down, I knew that was probably what I should have done. I was totally convinced they wouldn't charge customs this time because when someone sends you something as a gift, you just assume the US Postal Service isn't going to go digging through every single package! ☕ And then you've got some random, nosy lady acting like she's an investigator, claiming it's all for resale—give me a break! It's not like I ordered a whole warehouse; I just wanted two shakes from those two new flavors of Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey to try them out! And after paying roughly $200 for everything, I mean, come on, I'm not crazy. Plus, if you think about it, how much would shipping even cost if you tried sending it through a different postal service?
My package from Vitamin Shoppe finally showed up, and honestly, they didn't even rip me off that bad! $87But look, there is no way in hell I'm paying the customs fees—if they really think charging me 22% is reasonable, then their math is absolutely brain-dead. Forget it; I might as well just drive this package back to some small town in the Midwest instead ☕. Btw, all those Dymatize products that were out of stock actually arrived! 🙂
Rachel Brooks69 said:Ugh, there’s just so much out there—I got a little overwhelmed looking through all this stuff.
So, can someone please tell me what proteins are actually used for specifically? And can you actually gain weight from them? (Don't laugh if I'm asking something totally stupid 🙂). Also, how am I supposed to take them properly? Basically, I'm really thin. I've tried a bunch of things to put on some weight but nothing works, even though I feel like I eat a ton. 😢
Look, you can get those Ensure shakes at the pharmacy—they come in 220ml cartons and pack about 350 calories per serving, which is basically like eating a massive donut $8.00 but you might be able to get them via a prescription like I did, so you can just drink them! I was drinking three or four of them alongside my regular meals, and I managed to put on about 10-13 lbs gradually while I was using them. Later, once I finally hit my target weight, I couldn't keep getting them on prescription anymore—I would've gone broke if I had to keep buying them myself! Anyway, they're a total nutritional powerhouse; they've got fats, proteins, and everything else. You should give it a shot if you're struggling to put on weight. 👍
I haven't dropped any money on this yet—honestly, I’m still debating whether it’s even worth the trip to pick up the package or if I should just let it go! The package arrived from Canada in a 30x30 box, and they sent it marked as a gift just to try and dodge the customs fees. I'm heading out today to check out the rest of the situation, but I seriously doubt I'll be paying $60 those ridiculous postal fees alone; they're practically equal to the actual value of the item ☕🤷
The US Postal Service really outdid themselves today—it’s actually nauseating seeing that yellow uniform now. 🙄
Look, if I ordered a package with shipping already included $100, then I shouldn't be getting hit with extra fees at my door. Why on earth is the post office charging me more $160? Just to be clear, this thing wasn't even cleared through customs yet—if it had been, I would've received a notification before it even reached my house. And even if it *was* subject to customs, that's a 22% tax, which comes out to about $22! But $60? What is this for??? I am honestly fed up. It feels like we're the only country left with this kind of blatant postal robbery going on! ☕👎
Not to mention, my packages have been taking almost a full week to arrive lately, when they used to show up in two or three days, easy. 😕 One package took me nearly ten days to get. Seriously, what is the deal with that?
Honestly, this whole thing is just embarrassing, especially after seeing some of the comments! 😁
But basically, I've realized people constantly assume you're underweight just because your legs look thin. I was out walking the dogs today and my boyfriend actually took a photo of me and said, "Look, you look way too skinny." Like, excuse me? My legs might be slim, but the rest of my body is perfectly fine! 🤷 It's like...
The issue is just that my thighs are ridiculously thin—for example, my calves are strong, actually way stronger than the rest of my leg 😕
I need to upload two more photos from today; they count as part of my workout routine, so I hope nobody finds them offensive, but I just can't resist—pretzels are my absolute weakness 😍
Jason Campbell70 said:I found this YouTube link where Ronnie Coleman is just dumping like 200 grams of protein straight into his post-workout meal—absolute madness.😁
Honestly, that little shaker mesh isn't doing anything for me! rapiddriver11, look—sure, maybe Optimum Nutrition doesn't clump up quite as badly, but you still end up with some lumps here and there. Plus, it never gets as frothy as when I use the blender. When I pour in about a cup of milk and blend it for a minute, I get a full 750ml shake. If I were just shaking it by hand, I'd be left with barely a third of a cup of actual liquid. I much prefer it when it's foamy 🙂, but hey, at the end of the day, it’s all down to personal taste.
Why doesn't your shake actually emulsify? Like, why isn't it a smooth blend when you just give it a quick shake by hand? 😕😲 For me, a shake never turns out right unless I make it at home using my dedicated blender or an immersion blender! That’s why I always prep mine at home and just carry it with me—I honestly have no idea how you guys manage to get it working perfectly just by shaking the bottle manually. 😢
Honestly, I have no clue! We had been going back and forth over email, and then out of nowhere today they hit me up saying they’re actually going to let me do it after all—though they didn't bother explaining the "how" or even the "why," which I didn't even think to ask! 🙂
So, I finally pulled it off—they're letting me skip the customs fees entirely! 🙂The catch? I had to agree to wait an extra week for everything to clear. So instead of getting my package in seven days, I’m looking at a two-week wait... but hey, it's definitely coming in without those annoying import taxes!
velvetraven said:ironwolf52, are you actually getting hit with customs fees?
Not yet, honestly🙂 even though those customs fees really suck when they actually catch you—I’m constantly ordering stuff online and I’ve only been hit with extra charges twice so far! I tried asking ProSport to just mark the package as a gift, but apparently, they can't do that if they're shipping as a registered business. They claim it's against the rules or whatever! 😢 If I had a highway pass for the toll roads, I’d just drive over there myself—they have this option where they can ship to any local post office in a small town in the Midwest! But between the gas and the tolls, it would end up costing more than the actual customs fee, so it’s just not worth the headache! Yesterday I ordered two trial sizes of their shakes—one kilo each—so we'll see if customs decides to ruin my day this time! 🙂
What do you mean there aren't any famous brands? 😲 Look at Nutrabolics Optimum Nutrition EAS PowerBar Dymatize ProLab
A few of those don't ring a bell for me either—I’m no supplement expert, but I guess it just depends on what you actually know 😁
Anyway 👍 about ProSport! Their prices are absolutely flawless for the stuff I track and order And honestly, the best part is that shipping is always just $9, whether I'm grabbing a 5lb tub or a tiny 500g bag! Since I usually go for the heavier shipments, that works out perfectly for me 🙂 Plus, they actually answer their emails really fast—which, in my book, is a huge win...
