Reddit reviews HTS 103D3 6pc. 60"/150cm Sewing Tape Measure

> yesterday I started wanting something sweet. Will this go away soon?

Maybe, maybe not. There are all sorts of recipes for cheesecakes and other desserts floating around if you'd like to try making stuff. I used to do a chocolate fudge-like concoction with cream cheese, cocoa powder, coconut oil, and liquid stevia. Find something that suits your craving, but don't go overboard.

> Has anyone had any long term success while drinking diet soda? Will I eventually need to cut it out completely?

Ugh. Probably the most controversial topic here. Some people claim it prevents them from entering ketosis or from losing weight. Frankly, I don't believe them. If you're a few weeks in and haven't lost any weight in a week or so, maybe try cutting back. Other than that, have at it.

> I know I need to set a weight goal for myself

Nope. Some people find it useful, but in no way is it required. In fact, I would highly recommend NOT weighing yourself for at least the first month. The best metric is measurements. Get a measuring tape like this one and track your wait, belly, chest, and neck. Often you'll go a week without losing weight, which may be discouraging... but if you'll probably also have lost an inch off your belly in that time. I'm not an expert on the mechanism, but I believe a lot of times your body will replace areas of lost fat with stored water, which comes out about the same in weight, but much denser. You'll notice a drop in inches over time with little change in weight, then BOOM five pounds are gone. Measurements will give you a more consistent indication of how you're doing.

|I'm kind of stuck in a rut now where my older clothes are boxy and I'd feel embarrassed wearing them, but I'm so depressed that I can't even get myself to the mall to buy anything new.


Never fear: the internet is here to help! With a bit of time & $ investment, you can forgo the hassle that is shopping in the (blech) "maul," find more flattering, stylish stuff with relative ease, and get MUCH better prices to boot. You'll be able to stretch your wardrobe budget to cover really nice pieces that you might otherwise pass over in favor of saving a buck, and bounce out of the rut of going to the same boring ol' shops in the interest of getting expeditiously the fuck out of the mall.

1. Spend $5 on this: http://www.amazon.com/6-Piece-Value-Pack-Soft-Fabric-Measures/dp/B003UXQQQG/ref=pd_sim_ac_1
   
   
2. Then, take & record your measurements as described here: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/category/popup/mens/menSizeGuide.html#measure
   
   
3. Peruse the Getting Started section in the sidebar. Don't necessarily glue yourself to the brands mentioned - there's plenty in there I wouldn't touch - but it's a great basic rundown. Pick a few starter pieces to look for, figure out how much you want to budget per month or so, and go from there.
   
   
4. Join sale sites like Gilt, etc. Most of the sale offering are for women, but the mens' sales are phenomenal when they show up. For instance, last night I ordered 3 Shirt By Shirt button-downs for Mr Undead at $30 apiece - usually $100+ apiece. If you keep an eye on upcoming sales, you can score some great deals. Until you have brand favorites and are familiar with how they fit, be prepared to order multiple sizes and send back lots of returns. Even with shipping charges, you'll still come out wayyyy ahead because of the deep discounts (but do factor in shipping and potential return shipping when looking at prices). And google is your friend - I often search the item I'm scoping out before buying it to look for reviews on other sites to get a more solid idea of fit/cut.