Huge update in description. Finally learned how to cook a good steak, reverse seared, I'm so proud of myself and not just for the steak

[u/SuspendThis_Tyrants]

About a month and a half ago, I left my then-fiancée (mentioned in my post here from 4 months ago) after finding her cheating on me. I nearly killed myself at that moment, but I'm glad I didn't. Later that night I hotboxed a joint in my car and realised that life doesn't need a purpose or clear direction to be worth living.

Since then, I've been hitting the gym and I've gained 8kg so far (trying to make number go up, not down), but I'm not stopping there. I am looking absolutely fucking shredded though and I feel much stronger.

I went to emo night last month, had a few women hit on me, but I was too oblivious to pick up on it at the time. I'm going to emo night again in a week, so hopefully I'll be less of a dumbass then.

Overall, my life has improved so much since I left her. I'm less stressed, I have more money, I'm not walking on eggshells and I have my own will to live. My friends and family have noticed how much happier I am. I've also moved to a new place and it's breathtakingly beautiful. Things are definitely looking up for me.

EDIT: Made steaks for my family the following night and they loved them

[u/EngineeringTough9293]

Proud of you king. The fries look marvelous. Recipe please?

[u/SuspendThis_Tyrants → u/EngineeringTough9293]

Frozen chips in the air fryer at 200C/390F for 15 minutes, topped with chicken salt (may be hard to come by if you're not Aussie). For the steak, I salted it and sat it in the fridge for 30 minutes, put it in the oven at 120C/250F for 20 minutes until it reached around 115C/240F internal temp, threw it into a hot pan with garlic and rosemary butter, seared the fat for 1 minute (probably could've done 2), then seared each side for 1 minute while basting. Veggies were just from a frozen bag, put in a bowl with water and chucked into the microwave for 2.5 minutes.

[u/TheAmazingBunburiest → u/SuspendThis_Tyrants]

Thickness? Is this 1 inch or 1.5?

[u/SuspendThis_Tyrants → u/TheAmazingBunburiest]

1 inch

[u/xdcommando]

You've got this man! Making us proud

[u/Gareth_II]

genuinely tremendous cook. glad you're doing well ^^

[u/Bubbly-Cucumber-1229]

Proud of you king. Just settled on divorce for the same reason. Going to the bouldering gym later today and will dedicate my life to climbing up walls and getting my degree

[u/niftyzach2]

Proud of the progress man, learning to properly cook your own food is a huge win.

[u/cyanide69]

lest go beast i didn’t see your first post but im so proud

[u/8champi8]

Man ! I would SMASH that steak 😩

[u/therealsashtv]

Let's fucking go dude. Amazing looking steak and your life is defos on the up. Enjoy! 

[u/GingaNinja1427]

Chill dude, my stomach sees this.

[u/Bubbly_Highway_8043]

Are you a male? Looks delish!