NTers going through lifestyle changes

[krazy]

What changes have you applied to your life recently?

I just got out of a 3+ year several months ago, and lately my head has been clearing up. Instead, I want to hear stories about things you all have gone through recently, that may or may not have led you to make changes in your life for the better. Or even, if you woke up one day and said f it, I need to start doing this.

I stopped needing a beer every day after work. I started hitting the gym again and gained 20 lbs that I never would have if I sat my *** home all day. I feel much healthier and less self conscious. I got promoted at work after being there for only 6 months, and a year ago I had no idea what I was going to do after college. I got a new whip and been paying that off monthly. My credit score is going up and up as I pay it off in full every month (no interest ). I've been revamping my wardrobe, with kicks I've always wanted. I got rid of a bunch of old clothes/crap and donated it to the shelter. I find myself doing a lot more things on my own (shout out to the solitude thread). Granted, some of these things may be material, but knowing that I worked hard for it keeps me motivated.

So let this serve as a reminder for those who are hitting plateaus, and feeling like they don't have much going for them. There are options out there, seek your goals and work towards them. Check stuff off from your to-do list. Keep yourself busy. And on the days you don't feel like doing ****, you deserve it.

 

[wj4]

Life is a big learning curve. I'm 28 years old now. I joined NT when I was in the 9th or 10th grade.

At the age of 23 or 24 I stopped drinking alcohol and cleaned up my eating habit. I went from 220 lbs to 150 lbs. I also picked up exercising.

At the tail end of my undergrad career, I cut back with the profanity since it was getting out of control. I rarely swear now.

I only keep in touch with 2 friends from HS because the rest were not real friends or we just parted ways for whatever reason.

I stopped caring about what others think and have no problems doing things on my own, ie catching a movie or exploring a new place..which works well for me since I travel a bit for work.

Career is at the forefront for me and as a result I'm not in a long term relationship.

I'm too old for trolling and such now. I try to network with as many folks as possible, in person and online. I try to keep an optimistic view of life and believe that plays a huge role.

That's basically it in a nutshell. Would type more but I'm on mobile.

 

[eracism]

I bought some women's shoes last month.

 

[wayniac211]

Switched from Chevy to dodge. Bad move :x

 

[antidope]

My life is currently on the downslope

 

[Fong$tarr]

I've changed my lifestyle a lot since say high school. I was just telling my girl the other day that I might quit beer just cause I am at that age (almost 33) where it will really catch up to me. It won't be hard though but just never thought I'd have to do it based on things like me getting fat. I've had a pretty good metabolism my whole life but in my family, they all shut down at around the 30's age.

One thing I've never been able to change is my debt. I have 10k in debt and still childishly only pay a portion of it a month. I really need to get rid of that thing.

 

[redd spyder]

I wonder what is my path in life sometimes but after talking to a few people ive come to the conclusion that you have to struggle in life to really appreciate when things do turn around & fight to not return to the point that had u feeling like u aint ****

 

[yeah]

Man, where do I begin... I'll try to keep this short. I graduated from college with a Comp Sci degree, and the past year has been very eye opening for me.

- I have money now. Yeah, everyone is broke during college, but I've been broke almost my entire life before this point. I only started getting paid in HS, but at that point it was less than $1K/Mo mostly for shoes and clothes. I was looking at my Savings account earlier this year and was proud for hitting $1k in savings. I realized I get paid more in one check than most get paid in one month. Then I realized that I'd never actually seen $1000 in person. I went to the bank and held that money for a day. It was weird.

- I moved in with my girlfriend of 3 years, with whom I've been dating off and on since Sophomore year of college. It has its pros and cons, but I don't have anything too negative. I just wish I waited a little longer, because I'm realizing we both have very different goals in life that she initially said werent big deals, but are gradually becoming big deals. (She wants a kid by age x now. I don't want kids ever. She was cool with it...until we signed that lease.)

- I'm proactively reducing my social circle, always. And its weird because I was VERY social in college. Hell, I got recognized a couple weeks ago at my alma mater by some dude I literally knew nothing about. I don't hang out with any of the dudes in my fraternity anymore (I @ myself for even pledging these days,) or even any of my old teammates really. Doesn't feel like depression or anything. I just think I'm outgrowing a certain mindset.

But the number one most weird thing that's changed about my life is the way I talk to my parents. I talk to my dad like we went to college together. I don't talk to my mom very often anymore because I now realize some of the sleazy things she did. Its a very unsettling change of dynamics.

 

[PRIME]

• I quit smoking, became a dad, and stopped partying so recklessly.
• Slowed down on buying all those damn shoes (even though I still buy my favorites from time to time and Nike runners)
• Stopped buying so much alcohol. I realized that you don't need a blunt and a bottle to have a good time. Yeah it was fun in college and right after, but I had to prioritize my life. Not to say that people who smoke or drink don't have their priorities together, but I didn't personally. I couldn't balance the two. And the people around me at the time weren't a great influence in regards to that either.
• Beginning to spend more time with my family and the people who matter the most. I have a few boys that will always be my team. Thats never going to change, but my family has always been there for me. As I have grown older (I'm only 25, but my wisdom meter is growing, b.), Ive realized that my parents won't be here forever. I gotta spend as much time building a stronger family atmosphere for my son and what better way to do that than to spend more time with my parents.
• Had to dead myself of all the childish people around me. That high school/college freshman attitude is dead, b. I don't care about all that gossip and drama BS. I ain't ever been aboutt that, but I had those types of people around me. Had to cut em off.
• Had to change up the wardrobe. Can't be out here dressing like a kid anymore.
• Getting my finances in order and looking to make web design my full-time gig. Freelance is cool, but I need a full time gig now.
• Saving up for a full sized family home.

 

[yeezusdisciple]

Tips on changing my lifestyle?

 

[flyny]

Tips on changing my lifestyle?

I'll teach u papi, just make sure you got an extra one in case it breaks

 

[PRIME]

Tips on changing my lifestyle?

Shave dem legs, b.

 

[joe quimby]

I need a boo

...that has money

 

[joeyxfresco]

Moved out my moms and moved in with my GF. Not really a huge difference financially it's just nice to have a place of your own.

 

[flebronhaters]

I need a boo

...that has money

you can have mine....looking for the ratchets

 

[flyny]

Moved out my moms and moved in with my GF. Not really a huge difference financially it's just nice to have a place of your own.

It's not your own if you living with ya muffin cake, but congrats. Walk around naked and make nasty sex in the kitchen

 

[Fong$tarr]

I say moving out is a huge jump for anyone. Makes you realize how important money is and will even make you stop buying dumb stuff or make you want to get more money. That's a good start though. Also move out of your comfort zone. Go move to another city or state if you can. It's like starting fresh where you can literally be a new person.

 

[krazy]

I say moving out is a huge jump for anyone. Makes you realize how important money is and will even make you stop buying dumb stuff or make you want to get more money. That's a good start though. Also move out of your comfort zone. Go move to another city or state if you can. It's like starting fresh where you can literally be a new person.

I keep telling myself I want to move out of the rents house (been almost a year since I moved back / graduated), but I know I need to take my time and keep saving. I lived on my own for 5 years during college and money was a ***** to juggle, however I did start learning to budget during my last year.

The next step I will take in my life is to move out, but I'll do whatever I can to prepare myself for it first and not rush it.

 

[mplsdunk]

Quit drinking and being reckless with the partying I'm dead *** sober now until I'm off probation then I can burn again.

I'm in shape now lost mad weight because I used to drink so much. I can hit 100 push ups now. along with getting healthier I got my **** together. Started up a business with my boy and we'll be running in two weeks or so after a year of preparation. Basically been getting my hands in everything. I'm just more motivated now.

Cut some dead weight from our crew. You can't carry your boys forever.

 

[W)taps]

Switched from Chevy to dodge. Bad move

For me:

- I became a better driver 

- Slacked off horribly in HS 

 and went to a mediocre college so I worked my *** off there and transferred to UMCP. I finally became aware of what im capable of in terms of academics.

- Trust people less.... Blame this on my ex.

- Dressing properly when time comes... I didnt wear my first suit until last Nov... 

-Starting making amazing threads on NT (ex. Life of solitude thread)

Im only 20 so i still have a lot to learn. 

 

[juice andretti]

In 08 I got into some trouble. Legal troubles that carried HEFTY sentences. Thanks to surveillance cameras and my pops lawyers I was able to walk away with minor punishment.

After that I decided I was done with that type of lifestyle. Despite all that noise I was talmbout for 19yrs I realized I wasn't really about that life. I changed up a bunch of things and now life's been looking pretty good again. Finally moved last August as a bday present to myself. Took my behind to the burbs. Its the closest suburb of Chicago but man them couple of miles, literally a couple , make a world of difference. Would've moved farther but I didn't have any credit history and did have a criminal history so I had to go somewhere I could pay cash.

Got hooked up with a decent lil gig making some decent cake. Money come slower these days but damn it feels good being legit. Since 09 haven't had any felony convictions, only 1 misdemeanor, and I barely have run ins with 5-0. These encounters never go well since I'm in the gang database. Been clean as a whistle for damn near 5yrs and they still harass me

 

[mplsdunk]

Good for you man doesn't always work out that way.

 

[urbetterthenme]

Life is a big learning curve. I'm 28 years old now. I joined NT when I was in the 9th or 10th grade.

At the age of 23 or 24 I stopped drinking alcohol and cleaned up my eating habit. I went from 220 lbs to 150 lbs. I also picked up exercising.

At the tail end of my undergrad career, I cut back with the profanity since it was getting out of control. I rarely swear now.

I only keep in touch with 2 friends from HS because the rest were not real friends or we just parted ways for whatever reason.

I stopped caring about what others think and have no problems doing things on my own, ie catching a movie or exploring a new place..which works well for me since I travel a bit for work.

Career is at the forefront for me and as a result I'm not in a long term relationship.

I'm too old for trolling and such now. I try to network with as many folks as possible, in person and online. I try to keep an optimistic view of life and believe that plays a huge role.

That's basically it in a nutshell. Would type more but I'm on mobile.

Thats good and all, but you trolled not that long ago bruh,.,,,,

 

[urbetterthenme]

I think i'll finally start approaching bbws(serious).

Tired of being scared of what people think of me liking bigger chicks.

 

[joe quimby]

Do you bro. Fat chicks need love too we all need love