Yeah, imo the way those are usually done in schools is worse than useless. Nobody teaches you how to e.g. do a pull-up much less how to progress up to one if you can’t. So a lot of kids get tests thrown at them they can’t pass, then just move on with the idea that they’re physically inferior in some way.

This is broadly true, and the majority of the information in the new dietary guidelines is more or less in line with what we know already and what was recommended before. Protein is a great energy source that keeps you fuller longer, and is especially important if you’re active. But the new recommended range of protein intake is ridiculous. 1.2-1.6 grams per lb of body weight is well above the range that is helpful for bodybuilders, much less average sedentary Americans. Many will meet this with red meat consumption, which has a number of negative health and climate effects that the new dietary guidelines have nothing to say about.

You also really do need fats and carbohydrates for a number of vital body processes, and I think unless they’re active and being VERY careful, someone eating 1.6 g/lb of protein will struggle to get enough fat and carbs without introducing a caloric surplus.

the way I see it Donnie’s the main drug addict threatening invasions, not the fent addict that got pushed opioids for a knee injury that never healed.

I’m not gonna make any sweeping statements about the country, but you did mention my city so I’ll just give my appraisal of the situation here. We’re not getting massacred in the street, but protests are big and frequent. They’re mostly nonviolent, and serve the purpose of connecting people with organizations they can continue to work with after everyone goes home. Mutual aid, bail funds, lots of other local orgs doing good work under the radar. Huge counterprotests too when fascists come to the city to hold rallies.

Police have still found “cause” to crack down on protests and disperse them with pepper spray, make arrests, etc. ICE still abducts people here, despite the best efforts of our reporting network and protests meant to slow down operations. And we haven’t seen a full-scale occupation yet like what is happening in Minneapolis. But we are gearing up to be ready when it happens. I of course wish more people were involved, but there is substantial work being done here.

This is why you shouldn’t kill rattlesnakes. If we kill the rattlesnakes that make themselves known, over time they adapt to not rattle before striking.

At least this one might bap you under the couch and furiously paw around under it before giving up and just screaming

I’m sorry he’s acting like that 😞 can’t stand when people feel like they can just ignore it and make it go away, and keep making you feel like it’s your fault when you raise the issue

Very first thing my mom said when my sis and I came out:

“what a waste of <my age> years of my life, I suppose we’ll just have to adopt replacement children”

Have been getting into making a smoothie in the morning for fruit intake too, similar thought process. just get a bag of frozen berries, throw some in a blender with chia seeds, protein powder, Greek yogurt, oat milk, peanut butter, and maple syrup. (or other sweetener if desired) Tasty and after drinking one in the morning the protein + fiber keeps me full for the whole day.

makes sense, just didn’t know black piss was a thing at all. Sounds terrifying if you don’t know what’s causing it, hah.

When I’m mentally unwell, I isolate myself instead of sharing the load with the loved ones in my life that would jump at the opportunity to support me. I fear being seen in a vulnerable state and given enough rumination I can easily find “reasons” why maybe it would be for the best if I disappeared for a bit instead.

I haven’t been able to directly overcome it yet, but I’ve become aware enough to communicate it and people in my life at least know the signs of it happening now.

what’s with the ones in black near the bottom? took methocarbamol for some time and feel like I’d remember pissing black, is that a thing??

also, yes more nurse memes please 😁

LOVE me some Holy Locust, good find 😁

I’m standing outside the LL Bean

…tryna get some free woman sweaters, know what I mean?

Sure, but that’s still not necessarily sex?

One can also wear fun undergarments to a date and then decide not to undress or have sex - usually I think of it as “in case something happens” rather than expecting it from the outset. If nobody sees it, it’s not a disappointment, it’s just fun regardless.

🥵

Give it 5 years, we’ll get there

meanwhile gothic/outlaw country is out here like “I’m going to kill a cop and then go fishing but then catch Satan himself and then everyone dies”

don’t worry I got lost for you :)

it’s a common and frustrating trope for sure.

Today is Sunday, March 2093rd, 2020.