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GN's Progress Log
- Thread starter G.N
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G.N
Member
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2023
- Goal
- Get a quality gf
- Age
- 22
- Motto
- If you pity yourself, life's an endless nightmare
- Location
- California
3/11
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 1/3
->Today's Calories: 2677 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 83g
->Today's Protein Intake: 163g
Notes:
Went to the gym earlier this morning cuz my mom wanted to go. Had a pretty solid chest workout, usually I hate working out in the morning but it seems if I have good sleep it doesn't matter. My sleep has been amazing since I came back home for spring break.
I got my eyebrows threaded again the other day and how badly that session hurt finally prompted me to go buy an eyebrow trimmer after procrastinating on it too long. After all that pain my eyebrows still look too blocky, but at least now I save money and can make any changes I want. It should arrive very soon. Also bought a new diffuser for my hair because my other one broke. Fragile plastic POS.
I went all the way to Stanford for a meet and greet with the lab team I work with. I kinda zoned out a lot during the more technical stuff but we got dinner afterwards and that was fun talking to everyone and seeing some new and old faces.
Finally got that new protein powder (as of yesterday technically) but got a new flavor of the brand I like since it was the only one that would come quick asf on amazon. I tried it and it tasted awful, but I will just put up with it until I finish it.
I also wrote and submitted my Hinge complaint to the BBB. Not expecting this to work (maybe a 5% chance at most), but I *should* have most of what I need to hard reset anyways. I just need two more pictures to swap out, having a difficult time making time for the pics due to other obligations i have this week but I only have so much time. Hard resetting here at my house is good since my IP is so different from the one back in my uni.
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 1/3
->Today's Calories: 2677 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 83g
->Today's Protein Intake: 163g
Notes:
Went to the gym earlier this morning cuz my mom wanted to go. Had a pretty solid chest workout, usually I hate working out in the morning but it seems if I have good sleep it doesn't matter. My sleep has been amazing since I came back home for spring break.
I got my eyebrows threaded again the other day and how badly that session hurt finally prompted me to go buy an eyebrow trimmer after procrastinating on it too long. After all that pain my eyebrows still look too blocky, but at least now I save money and can make any changes I want. It should arrive very soon. Also bought a new diffuser for my hair because my other one broke. Fragile plastic POS.
I went all the way to Stanford for a meet and greet with the lab team I work with. I kinda zoned out a lot during the more technical stuff but we got dinner afterwards and that was fun talking to everyone and seeing some new and old faces.
Finally got that new protein powder (as of yesterday technically) but got a new flavor of the brand I like since it was the only one that would come quick asf on amazon. I tried it and it tasted awful, but I will just put up with it until I finish it.
I also wrote and submitted my Hinge complaint to the BBB. Not expecting this to work (maybe a 5% chance at most), but I *should* have most of what I need to hard reset anyways. I just need two more pictures to swap out, having a difficult time making time for the pics due to other obligations i have this week but I only have so much time. Hard resetting here at my house is good since my IP is so different from the one back in my uni.
G.N
Member
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2023
- Goal
- Get a quality gf
- Age
- 22
- Motto
- If you pity yourself, life's an endless nightmare
- Location
- California
3/12
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 1/3
->Today's Calories: 2515 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 105g
->Today's Protein Intake: 140g
Notes:
Backed up my phone to my laptop and deleted the keychain file. Gonna wait till my parents asleep tonight to restart my phone and put in the keychainless backup because last time I did it during the day I got a text from my dad asking me why my phone went dead. Luckily he asked if I just put it in DND mode and I said "yeah", so all was well. I confirmed the spare phone in the house we have works so ideally I can finish the reset either today or tomorrow. I have a semi-good feeling that if all the new info registers as legit to the systems Hinge/Tinder have in place they probably won't ask me to verify myself. My only issue is that Tinder seems to have more security measures in place so I am wondering if downloading tinder is even worth it when even one of the apps banning me can get me banned off the other. Hinge has yielded me far better results anyways.
Eyebrow trimmer showed up so now I am just testing it. Definitely feels odd doing this since I have never done my own brows but so far I haven't fucked up so I am good. I am working on shaping it to something more masculine.
My sugar intake was weirdly high today despite the fact I only ate maybe 1-2 chocolates and 1-2 cookies. Turns out mejdool dates are super high in sugar. SMH I love these but I need to cut back.
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 1/3
->Today's Calories: 2515 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 105g
->Today's Protein Intake: 140g
Notes:
Backed up my phone to my laptop and deleted the keychain file. Gonna wait till my parents asleep tonight to restart my phone and put in the keychainless backup because last time I did it during the day I got a text from my dad asking me why my phone went dead. Luckily he asked if I just put it in DND mode and I said "yeah", so all was well. I confirmed the spare phone in the house we have works so ideally I can finish the reset either today or tomorrow. I have a semi-good feeling that if all the new info registers as legit to the systems Hinge/Tinder have in place they probably won't ask me to verify myself. My only issue is that Tinder seems to have more security measures in place so I am wondering if downloading tinder is even worth it when even one of the apps banning me can get me banned off the other. Hinge has yielded me far better results anyways.
Eyebrow trimmer showed up so now I am just testing it. Definitely feels odd doing this since I have never done my own brows but so far I haven't fucked up so I am good. I am working on shaping it to something more masculine.
My sugar intake was weirdly high today despite the fact I only ate maybe 1-2 chocolates and 1-2 cookies. Turns out mejdool dates are super high in sugar. SMH I love these but I need to cut back.
G.N
Member
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2023
- Goal
- Get a quality gf
- Age
- 22
- Motto
- If you pity yourself, life's an endless nightmare
- Location
- California
3/15
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 1/3
->Today's Calories: 1910 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 100g
->Today's Protein Intake: 85g
Notes:
Had a test I had to take to apply for the Masters program I am trying to get into. The facility was about 2 hours away from home so I had to head out early. I went with my dad. Directions were a bit confusing but luckily we arrived an hour early so we could figure it out and I could eat lunch before the test. The test went really good, I got much above the score most programs cutoff at so I probably don't need to take it again. My dad treated me to some boba afterwards which was sweet.
Made a huge change to my eyebrows (after on top before is on bottom). foducossy42 TYSM for the advice.
I also finished the hard reset even though I ran into a roadblock last night. Got 1 like on Hinge so far and I have been able to conversate with her so at least so far that is proof its running smoothly. New profile looks kinda doo doo though because I had to use replacements and a lot of the pics I liked got cut off BAD on Hinge. I think someone online said to use the square-fit app to deal with that. Either that or I will just need to take new pics but keep my camera further away from me when I am shooting so my pics don't get as badly cut off. Part of me doesn't want to use my old photos again because I don't want to risk anything that could set off a ban again. Sucks to start from scratch for the second (or third) time but oh well. Since I am also being risk averse I am also not going to tamper with what I have up for a few days and I am not redownloading Tinder as that app has more security measures in place for some odd reason.
I sold off a pair of Basketball shoes I have barely worn. I only got 75$ for it but I think I will just save it over as money for boosts. I need the experience. I set up a date with a girl from Bumble who seems like one of those quirky types of girls for Monday. Again, gotta get my reps in.
I will be flying back to uni on Sunday morning and arriving Sunday evening so Monday I made a promise to myself to start cold approaching again. At least one set. I expect nothing from cold approach now. I just want to improve my game and conversational skills.
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 1/3
->Today's Calories: 1910 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 100g
->Today's Protein Intake: 85g
Notes:
Had a test I had to take to apply for the Masters program I am trying to get into. The facility was about 2 hours away from home so I had to head out early. I went with my dad. Directions were a bit confusing but luckily we arrived an hour early so we could figure it out and I could eat lunch before the test. The test went really good, I got much above the score most programs cutoff at so I probably don't need to take it again. My dad treated me to some boba afterwards which was sweet.
Made a huge change to my eyebrows (after on top before is on bottom). foducossy42 TYSM for the advice.
I also finished the hard reset even though I ran into a roadblock last night. Got 1 like on Hinge so far and I have been able to conversate with her so at least so far that is proof its running smoothly. New profile looks kinda doo doo though because I had to use replacements and a lot of the pics I liked got cut off BAD on Hinge. I think someone online said to use the square-fit app to deal with that. Either that or I will just need to take new pics but keep my camera further away from me when I am shooting so my pics don't get as badly cut off. Part of me doesn't want to use my old photos again because I don't want to risk anything that could set off a ban again. Sucks to start from scratch for the second (or third) time but oh well. Since I am also being risk averse I am also not going to tamper with what I have up for a few days and I am not redownloading Tinder as that app has more security measures in place for some odd reason.
I sold off a pair of Basketball shoes I have barely worn. I only got 75$ for it but I think I will just save it over as money for boosts. I need the experience. I set up a date with a girl from Bumble who seems like one of those quirky types of girls for Monday. Again, gotta get my reps in.
I will be flying back to uni on Sunday morning and arriving Sunday evening so Monday I made a promise to myself to start cold approaching again. At least one set. I expect nothing from cold approach now. I just want to improve my game and conversational skills.
pancakemouse
Member
- Joined
- Nov 14, 2021
- Goal
- Master daygame
- Age
- 34
GN44 said:
This is a total gamechanger. They legitimately looked like a costume prop before. Dem brown hair genetics
G.N
Member
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2023
- Goal
- Get a quality gf
- Age
- 22
- Motto
- If you pity yourself, life's an endless nightmare
- Location
- California
3/18
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 0/3
->Today's Calories: 3116 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 74g
->Today's Protein Intake: 176g
Notes:
Started my bulk today. I am gonna eat in a calorie surplus of around +300 calories. Aside from dinner it didn't feel all that difficult. I found some burrito bowl recipe online that was 1000 calories and I made it but it was kinda complicated and my kitchen looks like a war zone. I am gonna stick to simpler meals from here on out. I also made a protein shake using the protein powder I found disgusting and it actually tasted really good, so I at least now have an easy way to get 700 calories in for a day.
The date I was supposed to have cancelled on me and unmatched so safe to say that is not happening now. Annoyed but I was very busy as I have two exams next week I need to lock in for. Worst part is I lost all my notes for the classes because I logged out of my apple ID on my ipad to make a new one so I can get my Hinge back. I forgot I hadn't fully backed up my notes. I don't know if I will be able to get them back. Good thing at least is these lost notes won't matter after next week as we will be starting a new unit and the finals aren't cumulative (except one class but I don't think it will be a huge deal).
This part feels like a larger deal to me but I feel like I am very slightly slipping back into porns clutches. I thought I was free but sometimes when I am scrolling instagram and I come across a hot girl I don't find myself immediately swiping off. Sometimes I click to their profile, scroll a little, then leave. I sometimes think about porn a little but I don't have the desire to watch it, mainly just to experience those scenarios. I think its just a reaction to my life stress + stagnant dating life. I think the problem will become not as bad once I start getting dates again.
I have had my Hinge on pause to focus and also because I am paranoid about getting banned again. I am not risking using old photos. Out of the 4 pics I have up only 2 are good, one is decent, and the other is bad. My temporary headshot is the bad one and my prompts suck too. I want to fix these things then unpause. I have to fix them slowly though so it doesn't set off their system. So far though the girl I have been messaging has been going normal. I am not attracted to her but I am just using the convo as a way to test if things are working normally.
I also wanted to start cold approaching again so I went up to a girl at a cafe I was leaving and we talked about research stuff since we were near the building I work in. I got her number, not expecting anything.
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 0/3
->Today's Calories: 3116 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 74g
->Today's Protein Intake: 176g
Notes:
Started my bulk today. I am gonna eat in a calorie surplus of around +300 calories. Aside from dinner it didn't feel all that difficult. I found some burrito bowl recipe online that was 1000 calories and I made it but it was kinda complicated and my kitchen looks like a war zone. I am gonna stick to simpler meals from here on out. I also made a protein shake using the protein powder I found disgusting and it actually tasted really good, so I at least now have an easy way to get 700 calories in for a day.
The date I was supposed to have cancelled on me and unmatched so safe to say that is not happening now. Annoyed but I was very busy as I have two exams next week I need to lock in for. Worst part is I lost all my notes for the classes because I logged out of my apple ID on my ipad to make a new one so I can get my Hinge back. I forgot I hadn't fully backed up my notes. I don't know if I will be able to get them back. Good thing at least is these lost notes won't matter after next week as we will be starting a new unit and the finals aren't cumulative (except one class but I don't think it will be a huge deal).
This part feels like a larger deal to me but I feel like I am very slightly slipping back into porns clutches. I thought I was free but sometimes when I am scrolling instagram and I come across a hot girl I don't find myself immediately swiping off. Sometimes I click to their profile, scroll a little, then leave. I sometimes think about porn a little but I don't have the desire to watch it, mainly just to experience those scenarios. I think its just a reaction to my life stress + stagnant dating life. I think the problem will become not as bad once I start getting dates again.
I have had my Hinge on pause to focus and also because I am paranoid about getting banned again. I am not risking using old photos. Out of the 4 pics I have up only 2 are good, one is decent, and the other is bad. My temporary headshot is the bad one and my prompts suck too. I want to fix these things then unpause. I have to fix them slowly though so it doesn't set off their system. So far though the girl I have been messaging has been going normal. I am not attracted to her but I am just using the convo as a way to test if things are working normally.
I also wanted to start cold approaching again so I went up to a girl at a cafe I was leaving and we talked about research stuff since we were near the building I work in. I got her number, not expecting anything.
G.N
Member
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2023
- Goal
- Get a quality gf
- Age
- 22
- Motto
- If you pity yourself, life's an endless nightmare
- Location
- California
3/19
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 1/3
->Today's Calories: 2995 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 84g
->Today's Protein Intake: 178g
Notes:
I don't know if this counts as a set but I approached a girl outside my apartment today who had a dog with her. I said her dog was cute and asked what their name was. She told me and I asked if I could pet him. She said no and just walked off. Whole time no eye contact, complete blowout. I think this is the first time I have been ignored this hard in set, most other sets even if they seem disinterested I can at least get a little conversation. Im not taking it personal though, cuz its really not.
Bulk is going good so far, but it gets really difficult towards the end of the day since I eat a big dinner and a 700 calorie shake. I was struggling to finish my dinner. Since I am still very new idk how much I should be concerned about macros and what I eat as long as it isn't total shit. I have set ground rules though which are to minimize ultra-processed + deep fried food (chips, candy, soda, fast food, etc). I have more energy now since I am not skipping breakfast and I can actually focus a lot better in the morning.
I have also started taking skincare more seriously. My mom put me on a few new products which I am using and I started using Cerave retinol serum. Ik its not prescription but I wanna get started on this stuff and get consistent with it before I invest in the more expensive stuff. I also started using "The Ordinary" lactic acid for exfoliating.
That tutoring client who ghosted me about a month ago hit me up again and said she needed two sessions this week. Both 2 hours each. Happy asf maybe I will feel a little less broke and have money for boosts+Hinge premium.
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 1/3
->Today's Calories: 2995 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 84g
->Today's Protein Intake: 178g
Notes:
I don't know if this counts as a set but I approached a girl outside my apartment today who had a dog with her. I said her dog was cute and asked what their name was. She told me and I asked if I could pet him. She said no and just walked off. Whole time no eye contact, complete blowout. I think this is the first time I have been ignored this hard in set, most other sets even if they seem disinterested I can at least get a little conversation. Im not taking it personal though, cuz its really not.
Bulk is going good so far, but it gets really difficult towards the end of the day since I eat a big dinner and a 700 calorie shake. I was struggling to finish my dinner. Since I am still very new idk how much I should be concerned about macros and what I eat as long as it isn't total shit. I have set ground rules though which are to minimize ultra-processed + deep fried food (chips, candy, soda, fast food, etc). I have more energy now since I am not skipping breakfast and I can actually focus a lot better in the morning.
I have also started taking skincare more seriously. My mom put me on a few new products which I am using and I started using Cerave retinol serum. Ik its not prescription but I wanna get started on this stuff and get consistent with it before I invest in the more expensive stuff. I also started using "The Ordinary" lactic acid for exfoliating.
That tutoring client who ghosted me about a month ago hit me up again and said she needed two sessions this week. Both 2 hours each. Happy asf maybe I will feel a little less broke and have money for boosts+Hinge premium.
G.N
Member
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2023
- Goal
- Get a quality gf
- Age
- 22
- Motto
- If you pity yourself, life's an endless nightmare
- Location
- California
3/20
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 2/3
->Today's Calories: 3013 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 92g
->Today's Protein Intake: 172g
->Approach: Yes
->Skincare: No (forgot to apply retinol)
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 2/3
->Today's Calories: 3013 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 92g
->Today's Protein Intake: 172g
->Approach: Yes
->Skincare: No (forgot to apply retinol)
G.N
Member
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2023
- Goal
- Get a quality gf
- Age
- 22
- Motto
- If you pity yourself, life's an endless nightmare
- Location
- California
3/22
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 2/3
->Today's Calories: 2802 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 76g
->Today's Protein Intake: 130g
->Approach: Yes
->Skincare: Yes
3/23
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 2/3
->Today's Calories: 2700 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 120g
->Today's Protein Intake: 144g
->Approach: Yes
->Skincare: Yes
3/24
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 3/3
->Today's Calories: 3074 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 128g
->Today's Protein Intake: 163g
->Approach: No
->Skincare: Yes
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 2/3
->Today's Calories: 2802 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 76g
->Today's Protein Intake: 130g
->Approach: Yes
->Skincare: Yes
3/23
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 2/3
->Today's Calories: 2700 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 120g
->Today's Protein Intake: 144g
->Approach: Yes
->Skincare: Yes
3/24
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 3/3
->Today's Calories: 3074 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 128g
->Today's Protein Intake: 163g
->Approach: No
->Skincare: Yes
G.N
Member
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2023
- Goal
- Get a quality gf
- Age
- 22
- Motto
- If you pity yourself, life's an endless nightmare
- Location
- California
3/25
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 0/3
->Today's Calories: 2226 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 43g
->Today's Protein Intake: 102g
->Approach: Yes
->Skincare: No
3/26
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 0/3
->Today's Calories: 3057 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 98g
->Today's Protein Intake: 152g
->Approach: No
->Skincare: Yes
3/27
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 0/3
->Today's Calories: 2691 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 83g
->Today's Protein Intake: 137g
->Approach: No
->Skincare: No
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 0/3
->Today's Calories: 2226 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 43g
->Today's Protein Intake: 102g
->Approach: Yes
->Skincare: No
3/26
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 0/3
->Today's Calories: 3057 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 98g
->Today's Protein Intake: 152g
->Approach: No
->Skincare: Yes
3/27
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 0/3
->Today's Calories: 2691 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 83g
->Today's Protein Intake: 137g
->Approach: No
->Skincare: No
G.N
Member
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2023
- Goal
- Get a quality gf
- Age
- 22
- Motto
- If you pity yourself, life's an endless nightmare
- Location
- California
3/28
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 0/3
->Today's Calories: 3060 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 79g
->Today's Protein Intake: 157g
->Approach: Yes
->Skincare: Yes
3/29
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 0/3
->Today's Calories: 3380 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 91g
->Today's Protein Intake: 160g
->Approach: No
->Skincare: Yes
3/30
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 0/3
->Today's Calories: 3153 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 158g
->Today's Protein Intake: 160g
->Approach: No
->Skincare: Yes
3/31
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 1/3
->Today's Calories: 2489 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 139g
->Today's Protein Intake: 121g
->Approach: No
->Skincare: Yes
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 0/3
->Today's Calories: 3060 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 79g
->Today's Protein Intake: 157g
->Approach: Yes
->Skincare: Yes
3/29
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 0/3
->Today's Calories: 3380 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 91g
->Today's Protein Intake: 160g
->Approach: No
->Skincare: Yes
3/30
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 0/3
->Today's Calories: 3153 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 158g
->Today's Protein Intake: 160g
->Approach: No
->Skincare: Yes
3/31
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 1/3
->Today's Calories: 2489 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 139g
->Today's Protein Intake: 121g
->Approach: No
->Skincare: Yes
G.N
Member
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2023
- Goal
- Get a quality gf
- Age
- 22
- Motto
- If you pity yourself, life's an endless nightmare
- Location
- California
4/1
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 0/3
->Today's Calories: 3052 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 136g
->Today's Protein Intake: 190g
->Approach: No
->Skincare: Yes
4/2
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 1/3
->Today's Calories: 3015 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 115g
->Today's Protein Intake: 157g
->Approach: Yes
->Skincare: Yes
4/3
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 2/3
->Today's Calories: 3000 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 130g
->Today's Protein Intake: 189g
->Approach: No
->Skincare: No
4/4
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 2/3
->Today's Calories: 3335 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 141g
->Today's Protein Intake: 165g
->Approach: Yes
->Skincare: No
4/5
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 2/3
->Today's Calories: 2433 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 94g
->Today's Protein Intake: 119g
->Approach: Yes
->Skincare: Yes
Notes:
New pfp who dis. I spent some time last Sunday trying to take new headshots as I didn't have a good replacement for the old one. I forgot my tripod back in California so I had to use some stuff I carry with me to make a makeshift stand. The lighting was great and after using faceapp a bit, I got a good usable shot. Threw it into PF and it got an 8+. Gonna buy a new tripod for some weekend reshooting and return it before I go back to California.
Im becoming more consistent with taking care of my skin, especially sunscreen use. I used to hate sunscreen but I found a brand I like and it turns out even non-sunny days can still give your skin UV damage. Morning skincare is easy but I am still not entirely used to doing skincare right before bed, although it is important because I apply retinaldehyde then or exfoliate with lactic acid. I am getting better with it though. My skin is one of my biggest sticking points with SMV so taking care of that should help. My mom has told me my skin is looking slightly better but it will take maybe 6 months to a year to see very noticeable changes.
Reaching and exceeding my protein intake hasn't been all that hard for me, but hitting calories is sometimes. Last week was kinda rough because I was focusing a lot on my exams and I wasn't working out all that much, I guess to me I didn't feel comfortable eating as much if I wasn't putting the extra protein and all to good use.
Still struggling heavily with being more consistent about cold approach, could also just be the bad weather here making outside sets harder. Most people outside are just rushing to get inside. Its fucking April yet its cold and wind as shit here in the Midwest. My best bet is approaching in cafes and department stores, my only obstacle there is general AA. Can't wait to get the fuck outta here.
EDIT: I initially said I was gonna make a separate entry for the singles mixer but I think I will just appendage it here. I also had a longer post planned but figured it was kind of useless so I will just shorten it to the important bits.
The mixer was at 6 at a bowling alley. I got there and felt really fucking anxious cuz I thought I stuck out like a sore thumb due to my age. I spent a bit of time scoping out the area just seeing what the scene was looking like. The anxiety got really overwhelming to the point I went to the bathroom and took a breather to calm myself down. I wanted to leave, but I told myself I couldn't and that I need to see this through. I got back out there and talked to these two ladies despite them both looking much older. In total I talked up 6 women that night and got 1 number. Two of them probably don't entirely count because they kind of blew me off by being omega-dry in conversation. Overall it was an interesting experience but I would rather go more often if I was at least in my mid 20s.
Interestingly enough the best thing I got out of that night was meeting another brown guy who has been taking dating pretty seriously. He had a good vibe and seemed really chill, and he is the same person I went daygaming with on Sunday. I gave him some tips on Hinge pics and stuff and told him he could shoot me a message any time he needed advice.
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 0/3
->Today's Calories: 3052 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 136g
->Today's Protein Intake: 190g
->Approach: No
->Skincare: Yes
4/2
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 1/3
->Today's Calories: 3015 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 115g
->Today's Protein Intake: 157g
->Approach: Yes
->Skincare: Yes
4/3
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 2/3
->Today's Calories: 3000 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 130g
->Today's Protein Intake: 189g
->Approach: No
->Skincare: No
4/4
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 2/3
->Today's Calories: 3335 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 141g
->Today's Protein Intake: 165g
->Approach: Yes
->Skincare: No
4/5
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 2/3
->Today's Calories: 2433 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 94g
->Today's Protein Intake: 119g
->Approach: Yes
->Skincare: Yes
Notes:
New pfp who dis. I spent some time last Sunday trying to take new headshots as I didn't have a good replacement for the old one. I forgot my tripod back in California so I had to use some stuff I carry with me to make a makeshift stand. The lighting was great and after using faceapp a bit, I got a good usable shot. Threw it into PF and it got an 8+. Gonna buy a new tripod for some weekend reshooting and return it before I go back to California.
Im becoming more consistent with taking care of my skin, especially sunscreen use. I used to hate sunscreen but I found a brand I like and it turns out even non-sunny days can still give your skin UV damage. Morning skincare is easy but I am still not entirely used to doing skincare right before bed, although it is important because I apply retinaldehyde then or exfoliate with lactic acid. I am getting better with it though. My skin is one of my biggest sticking points with SMV so taking care of that should help. My mom has told me my skin is looking slightly better but it will take maybe 6 months to a year to see very noticeable changes.
Reaching and exceeding my protein intake hasn't been all that hard for me, but hitting calories is sometimes. Last week was kinda rough because I was focusing a lot on my exams and I wasn't working out all that much, I guess to me I didn't feel comfortable eating as much if I wasn't putting the extra protein and all to good use.
Still struggling heavily with being more consistent about cold approach, could also just be the bad weather here making outside sets harder. Most people outside are just rushing to get inside. Its fucking April yet its cold and wind as shit here in the Midwest. My best bet is approaching in cafes and department stores, my only obstacle there is general AA. Can't wait to get the fuck outta here.
EDIT: I initially said I was gonna make a separate entry for the singles mixer but I think I will just appendage it here. I also had a longer post planned but figured it was kind of useless so I will just shorten it to the important bits.
The mixer was at 6 at a bowling alley. I got there and felt really fucking anxious cuz I thought I stuck out like a sore thumb due to my age. I spent a bit of time scoping out the area just seeing what the scene was looking like. The anxiety got really overwhelming to the point I went to the bathroom and took a breather to calm myself down. I wanted to leave, but I told myself I couldn't and that I need to see this through. I got back out there and talked to these two ladies despite them both looking much older. In total I talked up 6 women that night and got 1 number. Two of them probably don't entirely count because they kind of blew me off by being omega-dry in conversation. Overall it was an interesting experience but I would rather go more often if I was at least in my mid 20s.
Interestingly enough the best thing I got out of that night was meeting another brown guy who has been taking dating pretty seriously. He had a good vibe and seemed really chill, and he is the same person I went daygaming with on Sunday. I gave him some tips on Hinge pics and stuff and told him he could shoot me a message any time he needed advice.
G.N
Member
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2023
- Goal
- Get a quality gf
- Age
- 22
- Motto
- If you pity yourself, life's an endless nightmare
- Location
- California
4/6
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 2/3
->Today's Calories: 2252 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 88g
->Today's Protein Intake: 90g
->Approach: No
->Skincare: Yes
4/7
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 3/3
->Today's Calories: 3038 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 113g
->Today's Protein Intake: 181g
->Approach: Yes
->Skincare: Yes
Notes:
I was supposed to have a date on Saturday but at the last minute she told me she had expired tags and since she drives a slightly modified car, her getting pulled over with expired tags would mean her car gets impounded. She ended up canceling last minute and basically groveled to me saying she is sorry and a bunch of other stuff. She flaked on me before because of a hair appointment and promised to pay for my food when we met. At this point I am learning to not really take what women say seriously until and unless they prove to me their words and actions match up. Hell honestly that could apply to anyone I meet tbh.
On Sunday I met up with a guy I met at the singles mixer. The day before I asked if he wanted to daygame with me around 3-ish since I would be free then, and he said sure. We met up near my apartment and walked around campus as well as the closeby street. We talked a bit about cold approach while we were walking and he described his experiences with it. He deals with pretty bad AA and sometimes its like 3 hours before he is able to go up to a girl. I said no shame in that because many ppl deal with AA, but a majority don't even try to overcome it. I did also learn that he did have a 6-month fling with a girl he cold approached and said the sex was really fucking good, but also mentioned how since it happened kinda early into his cold approach journey it gave him unrealistic expectations of CA for a while. A couple of times while we were walking I tried to be a second pair of eyes and point out possible sets he could do, but I did see him pussy out. I don't know if maybe I should do more to encourage him to just go do it anyways, or just let it play out. He also said a couple of times the missed sets were "not his type". I told him when you aren't very experienced with cold approach you should just try to approach any available girl thats at least a low 5 or so, which is what I do. He said that I shouldn't take him seriously when he says that because he is just "coping" although it is occasionally true.
When it came to what I did during the sesh I did 5 sets while the other guy did 2. First set I thought she looked like a student from a distance but looked much older when I went up to her, wanted to back out but I was like "welp i am already here might as well finish what I started". I also stepped out of my comfort zone in terms of openers. Decided to just say "Hey, I saw you while I was walking past and thought you were cute so I just wanted to say Hey". I asked her her name and all and then she tells me she isn't interested since she has a daughter. I leave kindly, no issues there. Second set was some girl I saw walking to the library, same opener as the first, but got blown off really hard cuz she had somewhere to be. Third set was another girl walking past, said "thank you" kindly when I called her cute but she told me she had a bf and wasn't interested. Fourth set was a girl I saw idling near a crosswalk. I was talking her up nicely but some dudes drove past and interrupted us. I got mad anxious that that was her bf or someone she is close with in the car as they knew her name, so I aborted that set. Fifth and last set was some dirty blonde I stopped while she was walking in the opposite direction. I would say this is my best set of the day as we had some decent conversation+she was really sweet before she told me she had to go somewhere. I asked for her number since I had the opportunity but she said no thanks and that she had a bf. It was getting close to when I needed to go do some work, but I was happy that I ended the session on a high note.
Another thing that felt great for this session was I felt I was providing value to him as he told me a lot how my sets were good and that I was being very proactive. He did also give me some social feedback as I had a tendency to point towards girls when I spotted an available set, he said that can scare them off. Understandable. I did try my best to encourage him for his sets and that he had his beliefs reinforced with me that CA isn't weird like some other ppl try to make it seem.
After the session I did some school work and then went out and decided to take some pictures for my Hinge profile. Nothing came out super great tbh but I think I got some ok shots I can use as filler until I get something better. Its getting pretty busy on my end now so I may have to park taking photos until I get back to cali in which case I can ask my brother to use my camera. Or I can ask this guy I met if he and I wanted to take photos of each other. After that I picked up dinner and went to the gym, didn't finish my routine as it was getting super late but I did the major exercises at least.
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 2/3
->Today's Calories: 2252 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 88g
->Today's Protein Intake: 90g
->Approach: No
->Skincare: Yes
4/7
Daily Actions:
->Weekly Gym: 3/3
->Today's Calories: 3038 cal
->Today's Sugar intake: 113g
->Today's Protein Intake: 181g
->Approach: Yes
->Skincare: Yes
Notes:
I was supposed to have a date on Saturday but at the last minute she told me she had expired tags and since she drives a slightly modified car, her getting pulled over with expired tags would mean her car gets impounded. She ended up canceling last minute and basically groveled to me saying she is sorry and a bunch of other stuff. She flaked on me before because of a hair appointment and promised to pay for my food when we met. At this point I am learning to not really take what women say seriously until and unless they prove to me their words and actions match up. Hell honestly that could apply to anyone I meet tbh.
On Sunday I met up with a guy I met at the singles mixer. The day before I asked if he wanted to daygame with me around 3-ish since I would be free then, and he said sure. We met up near my apartment and walked around campus as well as the closeby street. We talked a bit about cold approach while we were walking and he described his experiences with it. He deals with pretty bad AA and sometimes its like 3 hours before he is able to go up to a girl. I said no shame in that because many ppl deal with AA, but a majority don't even try to overcome it. I did also learn that he did have a 6-month fling with a girl he cold approached and said the sex was really fucking good, but also mentioned how since it happened kinda early into his cold approach journey it gave him unrealistic expectations of CA for a while. A couple of times while we were walking I tried to be a second pair of eyes and point out possible sets he could do, but I did see him pussy out. I don't know if maybe I should do more to encourage him to just go do it anyways, or just let it play out. He also said a couple of times the missed sets were "not his type". I told him when you aren't very experienced with cold approach you should just try to approach any available girl thats at least a low 5 or so, which is what I do. He said that I shouldn't take him seriously when he says that because he is just "coping" although it is occasionally true.
When it came to what I did during the sesh I did 5 sets while the other guy did 2. First set I thought she looked like a student from a distance but looked much older when I went up to her, wanted to back out but I was like "welp i am already here might as well finish what I started". I also stepped out of my comfort zone in terms of openers. Decided to just say "Hey, I saw you while I was walking past and thought you were cute so I just wanted to say Hey". I asked her her name and all and then she tells me she isn't interested since she has a daughter. I leave kindly, no issues there. Second set was some girl I saw walking to the library, same opener as the first, but got blown off really hard cuz she had somewhere to be. Third set was another girl walking past, said "thank you" kindly when I called her cute but she told me she had a bf and wasn't interested. Fourth set was a girl I saw idling near a crosswalk. I was talking her up nicely but some dudes drove past and interrupted us. I got mad anxious that that was her bf or someone she is close with in the car as they knew her name, so I aborted that set. Fifth and last set was some dirty blonde I stopped while she was walking in the opposite direction. I would say this is my best set of the day as we had some decent conversation+she was really sweet before she told me she had to go somewhere. I asked for her number since I had the opportunity but she said no thanks and that she had a bf. It was getting close to when I needed to go do some work, but I was happy that I ended the session on a high note.
Another thing that felt great for this session was I felt I was providing value to him as he told me a lot how my sets were good and that I was being very proactive. He did also give me some social feedback as I had a tendency to point towards girls when I spotted an available set, he said that can scare them off. Understandable. I did try my best to encourage him for his sets and that he had his beliefs reinforced with me that CA isn't weird like some other ppl try to make it seem.
After the session I did some school work and then went out and decided to take some pictures for my Hinge profile. Nothing came out super great tbh but I think I got some ok shots I can use as filler until I get something better. Its getting pretty busy on my end now so I may have to park taking photos until I get back to cali in which case I can ask my brother to use my camera. Or I can ask this guy I met if he and I wanted to take photos of each other. After that I picked up dinner and went to the gym, didn't finish my routine as it was getting super late but I did the major exercises at least.
pancakemouse
Member
- Joined
- Nov 14, 2021
- Goal
- Master daygame
- Age
- 34
GN44 said:
How we do it in NYC:
<subtle head nod>
"Is that you? Green pants."
We also use the pronoun "it" for girls instead of "she" to avoid attracting attention.
"It was unreceptive" / "It was moving too fast"
G.N
Member
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2023
- Goal
- Get a quality gf
- Age
- 22
- Motto
- If you pity yourself, life's an endless nightmare
- Location
- California
pancakemouse said:
Thats a much less dorky opener so I'll use it. May be even better if she has something unique about her like something about her outfit or whatever.
Good idea on the pronoun, I think I may have drawn too much attention and pushed away some potential sets back then so Ill keep this in mind and let my buddy know too.