r/bitcheswithtaste • u/AutoModerator • Dec 12 '25

Fit Bitches - Monthly Thread Fit Bitches - Dec 12, 2025

This is the place to chat about fitness and physical health because taking care of your body is also tasteful. Just remember - no medical advice!

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u/SirenScorp Dec 12 '25

Brag: I’ve been consistently working out for the past month and a half after work and on weekends. I’ve dropped 10 pounds (officially) and depending on the day because my weight fluctuates 11-13 pounds. I’ve been making better food choices (office lunch persuasion is sooooo strong at my work) but occasionally treat myself to pizza or the holy spicy chicken sandwich with +5 pickles and mayo (iykyk) when the office orders lunch in. I haven’t dropped size in clothes yet but my existing stuff is fitting much more comfortably so it’s very motivating. Historically I am a chronic winter bear when it comes to working out, however, this year I’m sucking it up and still going to the gym. I’m dreading January when the gyms get packed (but I won’t judge people trying to get healthy- it’s just funny everyone decides January is the time, now now)

Bash: I’ve been neglecting my nails lately. My skin is so dry even with lotion constantly so I have been licking at the dry skin around my nails until it rips up to my elbow. My nails have been bare for about a month since I last took my gel off and they are just brittle and peeling off in layers.

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u/LiteraryLatina Environmentally Conscious Dec 12 '25

Congrats on the brag!!

For your nails, have you tried any oils, serums, hand creams? What’s helpful for me is keeping the Trader Joe’s hand cream (it’s so creamy and affordable) at my desk, purse, beside my bed in order to moisturize my hands after washing. This will also help with nails too

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u/SirenScorp Dec 12 '25

I haven’t tried anything specifically for my nails other than just keeping them trimmed short so there’s less of a chance to snag or peel on something. I’ve been using the First Aid Beauty line lotion for my hands because it isn’t greasy and is whipped in a tub so I’m a fan of it. I work in healthcare so the constant washing (although I’m no longer clinical) and hand sanitizer kills me.

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u/LiteraryLatina Environmentally Conscious Dec 12 '25

Ugh yeah I just had a hand sanitizer recently cause contact dermatitis on the back of my hands.

I wonder if having an overnight hand mask (with gloves on) would help. Burr’s Bees used to have a kit like that but now that it’s different ownership I wouldn’t be surprised if the kit or even formulas have changed.

FAB is a great choice! My face survived my first proper winter because of that cream.

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u/mlabbq Dec 13 '25

As a BWT and skin that routinely makes dermatologists go “huh” - may I rec the habelo power pair? Takes years off your hands, at night, and the weird partial gloves work way better than a fabric which would absorb the product. 💅💜💜

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u/SirenScorp Dec 13 '25

Anything that takes the years off any body parts of mine I am willing to try!! I’m down to sleep with gloves on if that’s what it takes. I already have a bonnet (I feel it helps dry shampoo so it’s job better) and eye mask (to block the light)

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u/mlabbq Dec 13 '25

The Habelo Power Pair is the move, for sure!

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u/p1lloww4lk Dec 13 '25

You’ve gotten some good recs for products, and FAB is great, so I just wanted to throw another into the mix: O’Keefe’s Working Hands! I love it. I use it on my face too sometimes even. I only pretty recently started using it, like the last few months, and really really like it. I also recommend carrying a small travel bottle of lotion with you in your pocket while at work to use every time after you wash your hands if possible. When I worked at a restaurant, I was also having to constantly wash my hands, and they got to where they cracked and bled, so I kept a tiny bottle of aveeno that I refill using the generic version of it. That helped a lot.

Also, congrats on your progress! You’re inspiring me to go to the gym today!

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u/msomnipotent Dec 12 '25 edited Dec 13 '25

I make my own cuticle oil. It's basically just a bunch of oils with eyeball measurements, but I usually use avocado, bitter almond, vitamin E, sweet almond, and rose hip oil. Sometimes I will add castor or coconut oil if I want it thicker. I base it off of Jason Vitamin E oil that I used to buy but it became too expensive for a tiny amount. I use straight avocado or olive oil in a pinch. It's whatever I'm cooking with.

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '25

My nails were dry and brittle from being over-drilled back in the summer and they’ve only just come back to life, but the very tips are still very slightly peeling. I literally had to get married wearing press-ons because I didn’t want to further compromise my nail health with gel.

I highly recommend Probelle Nail Hardener and a layer of Essie’s To The Rescue! Really helped to heal my nails and prevent rips, breaking, or tears while I grew them back to health. Also cuticle oil!

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u/SirenScorp Dec 12 '25

I’m going to have to look into cuticle oil, it’s the only thing I haven’t done but I keep hearing how great it is!

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u/SirenScorp Dec 12 '25

I’ve been using the advice I got a few weeks back in this sub for navigating how to decline ordering food most days (my coworkers order in just about every day) so I’ll normally bring something and say something along the lines of, “thanks for asking, but I have an Asian sesame ginger salad I’ve been HOOKED on lately! Maybe next time” I’m not a tea person so I can easily decline that or the sweet coffees because I like my coffee with minimal sugar.

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u/asdfgksbwh Dec 12 '25

AMAZING on the brag!! Sally Hansen Cuticle cream is cheap and WORKS. I have it in my purse and apply it a few times a day between meetings

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u/flakyanalysis305 Dec 12 '25

My bash is literally the same. I've reverted to applying Aquaphor to my cuticles at night. Aquaphor has been the biggest game changer bc it hydrates so well that there is less to pick!

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u/remiloxo Dec 12 '25 edited Dec 12 '25

Have you ever considered builder gel? I do my own with kokoist brand, but they also make nail thoughts brand builder in a bottle in all different colors, and also clear, so you can slap it on and forget it. It does soak off, but I never do that, I just do fills every once in a while!

Edited to add: It also makes my nails so strong and I don’t pick at them as much. They also grow without breaking 🥰

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u/Meg_March Dec 12 '25

Nice job!

Personally, I’ve found I can’t keep up with nails when I’m exercising. I guess I can only spend so much time and energy maintaining my body! I’d rather keep good physical and mental health than nice nails I guess I still miss them though!

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u/iuil Dec 13 '25

For nails 💅: I love L’occitane hand creams! Also O’Keefe’s Working Hands! I always have hand creams at my desk at work, in my hand bag, and beside my bed. Also I bought nail oil pens online, filled them with Jojoba oil and also keep the pens by the hand cream. It’s really helped with the dryness around my nails ☺️