TFW !greentext@sh.itjust.works is more uplifting/wholesome than !comicstrips@lemmy.world! Hahaha

https://sh.itjust.works/post/21432200

Username checks out!

I also frequently enjoy more alcohol than recommended, so it’s good to know that my “expensive urine” may be serving more purposes than intended. Lol.

My weight has bounced up and down a bit over the past few years, and while I’ve never been obese (just overweight), I very much notice how gaining weight begins to restrict my range of motion, so I think it is often a bit of a snowball effect. As you gain weight, moving gets harder, and when moving gets harder, you probably move less, making it even easier to keep putting on weight.

Like you mentioned, I’ve also noticed that my pain levels often increase when I move less. I was very hesitant to run or do squats for a long time due to a family history of knee problems, but I have a strong suspicion now that those knee problems were likely made worse due to inactivity. I am still pretty cautious about any knee aches, but I found my knees became less achy as I worked to strengthen my leg muscles.

I think car culture is also a major factor. I currently live in a location where I can comfortably function without a car. I do make an effort to exercise for the sole purpose of exercise, but even if I didn’t, daily life still forces me to get up and move around quite a bit. Not too long ago, I was visiting family and borrowed the car to run some errands. I had 2 stops that were less than a block apart, so I decided to walk, and I will never make that mistake again, because the way everything is designed there really encourages driving and punishes pedestrians.

I can’t speak for anyone else, but the supplements I take are primarily intended to improve the quality of my life, not quantity. For example, I take a B multivitamin because I find that my nails don’t break quite so easily when I do.

I absolutely agree, but it was already posted there 6 days ago: https://reddthat.com/post/20943545

I could be completely wrong, but my life experience so far suggests that the best way to get better at something is to put yourself into situations where you have to actually practice the skill. I’ve been fostering cats and kittens for a few years, and I think it has really pushed me to learn how to manage my emotions better.

Yep. The dry cycle also takes about twice as long, but supposedly it’s more gentle on fabrics. It’s a pretty nifty option for small spaces without a way to properly vent the dryer, but I can see why they’re not more popular. The machine came with the place, so I didn’t exactly choose it, but I hang dry most stuff anyway, and definitely prefer it over dealing with shared, coin operated machines.

Ooops. Millennial here and I often iron my bed sheets. I have a weird ventless washer/dryer combo thing, and no matter how quickly I pull my sheets out or what dryness level I set it to, they come out quite wrinkled. I don’t really mind if the main sheet is a bit wrinkly, but it drives me nuts when the top edge gets all folded, and then those folds become permanent creases.

Oooh! It looks like Topos may have “too much” arch support for many people, which makes me very optimistic. Haha. The only thing that makes me a little hesitant is that they’re all pretty low drop compared to my current shoes, and I’ve heard it’s recommended to shift to lower drop gradually. I’m very curious to try some of those on and will check to see if I can find them in stock anywhere locally.

Thanks for the explanation! Looking at my foot scans, it looks like my feet are just a little wide: a C width would probably be ideal, but basically non-existent, so I’m thinking that brands/models that run wide will probably work well.

As I mentioned elsewhere, I need something with good arch support, but one of the challenges I’ve run into in the past is that the arch support often hits in the wrong spot. I tried on the Ghosts in both a B and a D, and it seems that the narrow width may be at least part of the issue there.

I’m not sure I understand where you’re getting anything about a tight fit and stability shoes?

I’ve ordered a few different pairs of neutral shoes that are recommended for supinators, so I’ll try to update once I get to try those out.

Ughhhhh. I wrote up a whole thing and it seems it failed to post, but also deleted my draft.

Basically, I’m pretty sure now that I have high, stiff arches, supinate, and have a midfoot strike, putting my needs out on the fringes of the market. Throw my shoe size into the mix and it’s kinda limiting me to online shopping.

What I think I’m looking for:

• Neutral shoe (no stability or motion control)
• Good arch support
• Good for forefoot / midfoot strikers
• Roomy toe box. Could be a women’s wide, men’s standard, or just a particularly roomy model.

I’ve ordered a few pairs to try on, and I’m feeling optimistic that I’ll find something, but worried that whatever does work for me will end up discontinued.

• Saucony Axon 3
• Asics Novablast 4
• Nike Pegasus 40

Ehh, the exact location of the numbness is more vague/diffuse than that. It’s definitely my outer 2 toes, but maybe also the third toe.

Unfortunately, I think I would need my doctor to give me a referral for that, unless I want to pay out of pocket. I was expecting/hoping for a referral, but since my doctor’s answer was to try different shoes, I figure I should try that first.

It’s been a little while since I checked, but the last time I was thinking of making chilli, I decided against it because the ground beef was too expensive. I use the fattier/cheaper beef, and depending on which store I checked, the Impossible/Beyond products were either slightly cheaper than real meat, or the same price. Of all the shops I checked, the cheapest option ended up being Impossible or Beyond.

Some of the Lemmy apps have keyword filters. I’m using Thunder, but I know some others have it too. No clue if there’s anything for desktop though.

Does it have any mechanisms to detect someone who might just install the app on an old phone that just lives in the glove box? Seems like a real easy way to get around the “don’t use your phone” aspect.

I also majored in biochemistry and have worked “somewhere near biotechnologies” since completing my degree, and am very disappointed with the FUD that you’re spreading here.

I still use Craigslist, but it does seem like fewer other people do. I’ve never really cared to get top dollar for whatever I list, I mostly just want to avoid tossing it in the garbage or hauling it to a donation drop off, and it’s worked well for that. I’m currently browsing for a few items, and it does feel cluttered with dealers, even when supposedly limiting it for sale by owner only.

I tried Offer Up once a few years ago, and for some reason, it didn’t notify me of any responses, so by the time I thought to check it again, I had already sold the item through CL. I refuse to use any Meta products, so FB Marketplace effectively doesn’t exist to me.

I’ve seen a few climate control systems that have options for both celsius and farenheit, but they never give more actual control in one system vs the other. One system I’ve seen adjusted by increments of 0.5 if you had it set to celsius, or increments of 1.0 when set to farenheit. Another adjusted by increments of 1 for celsius, or 2 for farenheit.