For all things good, stay away from them.
Just snap out of it.
Is there really ANYONE out there that thinks this fixes anything?
You need to get out more.
Sometimes it is physically impossible to get out of bed, let alone get out of the house.
It's all in your head
Yes, it is. Thanks for pointing that out.
But you have nothing to worry about.
Which makes me worry even more. Clearly something bad is going to happen. You don't have to remind me.
Stop complaining all the time
I am literally just trying to get help. You don't tell someone with a broken leg to stop saying that it hurts.
I always knew you had a problem
Lol, thanks for making me feel even worse about myself.
There isn't even anything wrong with you.
You're right. I just like breaking out in hives and hyperventalating. It is just THAT much fun.
Stop looking for attention
That is actually the absolute last thing I want. Keep me in the shadows.
You don't look nervous or depressed.
Want me to wear a neon sign?
Approach with caution, contains anxiety.You just sound like your crazy
Really? REALLY?????
You need to stop feeling sorry for yourself.
That's not the case. Like, I am just unhappy no matter what.
No one fair life was fair.
No, no one ever did. Never said that was the case, but thanks for the reminder.
You're always so negative
I try being positive and then I convince myself that it's all going to crash and burn. I wish it was different.
It's your own fault.
Yeah, and it's all my fault that animals are dying, the world is burning and you didn't get that puppy when you were 12.
Things aren't that bad.
Tell that to the little voices in my head.
Things could be worse.
Yeah... And they could be a hell of a lot better, too, Karen.
Coming from someone who hears this crap literally daily from friends and family, STOP. It is so disrespectful and hurtful that you see how I feel so poorly when most of you don't even understand it.
That is right Kitty Foreman.
1. You hate when people walk extremely slow.
It bugs me when people walk five miles per hour when you have places to go and people to see. I especially hate walking behind tourists when they want to take pictures of a fire hydrant for the gram. MOVE!
2. And people from other states tell you that you walk too fast.
My friends from my school in Maryland always tell me that and I get so confused because I think that THEY'RE walking too slow.
3. "Baconeggandcheese is ONE word."
And then right after that you have to say "saltpepperketchup" really fast and they'll get the message. I'm still waiting for that dictionary definition because…
4. Your parallel parking game is STRONG.
*Adds this skill to resume.* If you want to live in New York with a car and you don't know how to parallel park, you're screwed. Don't even bother coming. And this isn't just NYC, this is EVERYWHERE in New York. Nobody has the time to sit there and wait for you to take 50 tries parking in a spot that we know you're not going to fit into.
5. People are always asking you to say "coffee," "water," or "quarter."
I get asked this on the daily and people get excited when I say those things. I don't know.
6. You side eye people from New Jersey who call themselves New Yorkers.
Sorry boo, just because the Hudson River and the GW Bridge are linking us together does NOT mean we're related. But then again, New York and New Jersey share a whole football team and a lot of us are always traveling back and forth. You know what, I guess I can give you guys a pass!
7. The slang "deadass" can either be a question, a statement on how serious you are, or if you're agreeing with someone.
It just depends on the conversation. And yes, "deadass" is one word. Please don't separate dead and ass. That literally just means a "dead ass." You get what I'm saying?
8. You don't say "swear to God," you say, "word to mother."
The Kardashians say Bible and we say WTM. I guess you can call us religious because it's not right to swear to the high and mighty. (Forgive me God for even typing that phrase out.)
9. Wanting to fight anyone who even talks about Biggie in a negative way.
New Yorkers take him seriously. If you are from the West Coast, don't even bother bringing up Tupac, because you will be in an argument for 3 days…
10. You're more likely to own a pair of Timberlands over UGG boots.
Rumor has it is that men lick the bottom of other men's Timberlands to see if they are on the same block…
11. You could care less about bomb threats and terrorist attacks as long as the trains are still running on schedule.
I guarantee you will hear a New Yorker say "There's bomb threats everyday b." But seriously, they don't care about threats. As long as the trains are running, it's just a regular day.
12. YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN TO THE BALL DROP ON NEW YEAR'S EVE!
And you sure as hell don't plan on going in the near future either. Everyone knows that's a one-way ticket to get trampled and mushed by tourists.
13. If you see a cat by the cash register at the bodega…just know, that's the MANAGER.
Exactly, so stop writing angry Yelp reviews about random animals in the deli. I heard that one cat in the Bronx makes a mean bacon egg and cheese.
14. People say you "TAWK LIKE THIS."
First of all, not EVERYONE from New York talks like that...actually, NO ONE talks like that...while calm.
15. You have been told you're extremely loud.
I have plenty of different times. I think my hearing has gone bad from all of that honking. Maybe that's why?
16. When riding public transportation, your "minding your business" game is also strong.
I'm only minding my business when people are fighting or when someone starts dancing for money on the train.
17. Your mom saying, "I'm almost there, I'm on the highway and 10 mins away," and hearing "stand clear of the closing doors please. BOOP-BOOP."
Yes, my mom has done this to me. Girl, I know you're still on the train.
18. Being (sort of) a pizza snob.
People think you have a degree in pizzas because all you talk about is the best pizza shops. The one thing I can admit is that pretty much EVERY New Yorker will claim that our pizza is the best. It's just something in that dough, man.
19. Your mouth is lethal when you're pissed off.
Yeah, I don't know either.
20. Always picking up the pace when you hear the classic mating call, "AYO MA!"
NOPE NOT TODAY. PICK UP THE PACE AND RUN SIS!
21. There's a deli/bodega on pretty much every corner.
Don't ever say that you're in a deserted area with no food because that's a lie. And this doesn't apply to just NYC, it's pretty much everywhere in New York.
22. Getting annoyed when people assume that everyone from New York lives in NYC.
I live about 30 minutes away, but honey, it's completely different. All of my friends from Maryland assume this but get mad when I jokingly refer to Baltimore. Yikes.
23. When you agree with someone you say "FACTS."
Honestly, "facts," "deadass," and "true story" are forms of supporting evidence that someone from New York either agrees with you or is stating something politically correct and your best bet is not to argue with their statement. People also say "fax no printer," but maybe that's just the people around me.
24. Always complaining about how New York is TRASH, but when someone from another state says it, you're ready to take your earrings off and fight.
No sweetie, nobody roasts my state but ME. Keep your opinions to yourself back in Nebraska.
25. You don't care about jaywalking.
See, this can be hypocritical from both ways. As a walker, you could care less about cars having the right of way. But as a DRIVER, it is the most frustrating thing a New Yorker can feel.
26. Only in New York does "dumb smart," "dead died" and "mad happy" make sense.
We're known for our confusing oxymoron slang. I can see why other states look at us like we're crazy. (The word "dumb" means very or extremely, and "dead" means really or for emphasis, and mad is also the same as really. I know, it's okay if it sounds crazy.)
27. Cardi B is your spirit animal.
She did say she was the King of NY. Who the hell is Tekashi 6ix9ine?
28. Slipping on black ice almost every day in the winter.
The entire New York state turns into an ice skating rink. #SlippinSzn
29. Sometimes you need a car, sometimes you don't.
Let me translate. In New York State, you need a car because everything is far; in NYC, what the hell is a car? Where do I park?
30. If the restaurant's health grade isn't an A, you ain't eating there…PERIOD.
No A-, no B+, it's A only sweetie. PERIODDDD! (I've noticed that the city is the only place that does this. Hmmm… wonder why.)
31. Tourists piss you off.
Yeah seriously, what's the big deal about taking pictures next to a fire hydrant?
32. You don't care how old you are, you're always going to run to a woman pushing a cart full of ices.
Gosh, quality ices for just $1. You haven't lived until you try one.
33. It's impossible to be bored.
Unless you live there or work there, I can't answer for everyone. But going to the city always puts me in a good mood. I'm glad it's so big so I don't have to run into anyone I hate.
34. The Metro North is ridiculously expensive.
I can't stand those money-hungry vultures, but then again, I get to the city in like 30 mins. So maybe a win-win?
35. Bumping into hundreds of eighth grade girls taking a group picture at Grand Central.
$20 those girls are either from Westchester or Connecticut.
36. Everyone pregames on the Metro North and no one cares.
None of the conductors care anymore. People don't even bother to be discreet, either. I've seen someone who looked 17 on the train with some Four Loko and chug it in the aisle seat. Like I said earlier, the "mind your business game" is STRONG.
37. You know your relationship is getting SERIOUS if you guys go to Bryant Park together.
Bryant and Central Park are the places where every couple goes. It's basically a meaning for defining the relationship. If you and bae haven't been yet, he doesn't love you boo.
38. When you're riding the train and someone starts singing and dancing.
Listen, man, I don't have a dollar on me, please leave me alone. I just want to get to my stop. This is when I stare at my phone for the entire time until they finish as if I wasn't paying attention whatsoever.
39. You're not a fan of baseball, but you own nothing but clothes and hats with the New York Yankees symbol...don't lie.
THIS IS SOME HARDCORE FACTS! I don't know a thing about baseball, but I own nothing but Yankees gear. I have the shirt and the hat in pink and I don't know how I got it in the first place. We also have the New York Mets, but it gets overshadowed by Yankees fans.
40. Getting asked if the rats here are the size of dogs.
First of all, WHAT THE HELL? And second, just because people make jokes about NYC subway rats doesn't mean the same rules apply for New York STATE. And yes, I was asked this question and I was so confused…but then again, doesn't hurt to laugh.
41. Your honk button probably doesn't work anymore because all you do is abuse it.
Fun fact: There's a law in NYC that says you can't honk or you'll pay a $350 fine….yeah, I'm laughing at that too. (Honking is a form of communication in New York.)
42. You have a love/hate relationship with Times Square.
Times Square is only good for the pictures. Other than that, STAY AWAY. You're asking to get trampled at this point.
43. You cringe at the idea of giving up your seat when taking the train or bus.
I've never seen so many people run to your seat so fast as soon as you stand up to get off when the train is approaching your stop. (But even on the train, sometimes I'll get up if I see an elderly woman. Hasn't happened to me that much, but it's common courtesy.)
44. Cursing out someone on the road after they cut you off.
New York is the only state you can do this in and get away with it, because other states carry guns and you don't know what they're going to try. Be careful though. But anyways, New Yorkers cut people off faster than blinking.
45. You have at least one friend who is either Italian, Dominican, or Puerto Rican.
My bad, I meant at least 30.
46. Taxi cab drivers running through red lights just to catch a fare first.
And they don't even get the fare. Taxi cab drivers will run over your feet just to get a customer. Like chill.
47. Finding a parking spot is the greatest achievement you have ever accomplished.
Great! Now you have to parallel park 50 times.
48. You can NEVER get tired of New York because it's your home.
Even though you may complain about New York, you'll always miss it when you leave. And that doesn't stop you from talking people ear's off about how great your state is.
If you keep the following words in mind, they'll help you get closer to eating and feeling healthier:
1. Eat.
If you want to lose weight properly and healthily, then eat. You may have to change the way you eat, but you must eat! Even if you need to eat less to get healthier, you still need to eat. If you're constantly starving, then change your diet! Even if you're following a diet that seems to be healthy, it may not be right for your body and lifestyle. Be aware of the signals your body is giving you, or you could end up even more unhealthy.
2. Variety.
A healthy diet consists of a variety of foods. Fruits, veggies, carbs, proteins - you'll need them all. If you eat too much of one thing, you'll get too much of one nutrient and not enough of another. Be sure to add some variety to your diet if you find yourself eating too many carbs or meats.
3. Portions.
A lot of losing weight and getting healthy has to do with portions. You may eat good foods, but they won't be good for you if you eat too much of them. In a world with tons and tons of tasty food available, you'll be tempted to get more than what you need. You must resist that urge! Again, be cautious when restricting your portions so that you don't end up starving yourself.
4. Balance.
There are some foods that you are gonna want to eat that aren't very good for you. That's okay! We all have those cheat snacks. You can have those, but you'll have to balance them with other things that are good for you. Chips and cookies can be part of a good diet as long as you eat them sparingly and with other healthier things.
5. Enjoy.
If you're not liking what you're eating, you're not going to keep eating it. Period. Even if changing your diet is a little unpleasant at first, you can stick to it by eating stuff that you still like. Sure, maybe you can't have that slice of cake, but if you like berries, you can still have something sweet that you enjoy. Don't choke down things you don't like; eat things that you enjoy!
6. Substitutions.
If you think you need to cut down on some burgers, maybe go for veggie or chicken patties instead. If you like pizza, try finding whole wheat crusts with veggie toppings. There are so many healthier options out there; you'll for sure find something you like.
7. Avoid.
Avoid places, situations, and foods that you know will be tempting. If you want to cut down on cakes, then don't walk past your favorite bakery. If you know you'll be tempted by an unhealthy snack at work, then bring your own snacks instead. The best way to avoid falling into temptation is to avoid the temptation entirely.
The hardest part about any change in your life is self-discipline. These tips can help you, but you'll have to increase your discipline if you want to do well on your goals. It all depends on you and how badly you want to make a difference in your life.
I hope these tips will help you make that difference. Good luck and happy eating!
