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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
Tanukey Link Parent3km is nothing to snuff at either! When I restarted this time I was huffing and puffing just trying to run for 5 min. I was so happy to get back up to 3km, but it took me a while. I think the age...3km is nothing to snuff at either! When I restarted this time I was huffing and puffing just trying to run for 5 min. I was so happy to get back up to 3km, but it took me a while.
I think the age old adage of slowing down might help. For me it’s never my lungs since I know anything like that means I’m going too fast a pace. For me it’s usually leg fatigue or just plain mental endurance.
But when I first started running when I was a teen, I do distinctly remember that metallic taste and feeling like my lungs were going to explode. It definitely goes away eventually. Even when it’s been more than a year since I ran, I think my lungs are the first to acclimate again.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
Tanukey LinkAbout to finish my 5km running goal. I already ran 4.8km last week, so I’m pretty much finished already, but this was more about being patient and consistent than the actual distance. Next phase...About to finish my 5km running goal. I already ran 4.8km last week, so I’m pretty much finished already, but this was more about being patient and consistent than the actual distance. Next phase is keeping it up while I travel for work for a few weeks then slowly increase one day to 10km to be my long run.
Very pleased with myself!
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (October 2025) in ~health.mental
Tanukey (edited )Link ParentAs a “Go Me!” present for getting back into running, I got myself a Tannuki brand running shirt, so I literally am a cute tanuki running. :DAs a “Go Me!” present for getting back into running, I got myself a Tannuki brand running shirt, so I literally am a cute tanuki running. :D
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (October 2025) in ~health.mental
Tanukey LinkI took up running again to alleviate my stress / anxiety and I think it's working! It's not perfect but I'm happy to say I've kept with it (+at home pilates/yoga every other day) for about 3...I took up running again to alleviate my stress / anxiety and I think it's working! It's not perfect but I'm happy to say I've kept with it (+at home pilates/yoga every other day) for about 3 months now.
Unfortunately a big stressor in my life right now is work, but I'm getting good advice from the people around me and I'm thinking it's good practice of swallowing my pride sort of thing.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
Tanukey LinkI've been running on and off casually since high school. One of the first things I did to cope with the grief of my mom passing last year was to start running again. I kept it up until the funeral...I've been running on and off casually since high school.
One of the first things I did to cope with the grief of my mom passing last year was to start running again. I kept it up until the funeral was over and I had to go back to the country I live in. The heat/humidity was just too much.It's been a year and I started back running again. Also inspired by general anxiety and stress and grief. This time I started right in the smack dab of summer. I'm week 6 into my 5k training plan and by golly is it hot and humid, but I'm sure as shit doing it. And fall is on the horizon! ...In probably another two months.
And even if it only lasts a couple more months, then it's still worth it. I'm really trying to focus on how exercise helps me mentally rather than just physically this time around.
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Comment on Tokyo Game Life: Moai in Japanese games (podcast) in ~games
Tanukey Link ParentThis is so lovely! What a fun website, thank you for sharing. On another note I can't believe none of the "Tales of" games have any moai in them. Huh.This is so lovely! What a fun website, thank you for sharing.
On another note I can't believe none of the "Tales of" games have any moai in them. Huh.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Tanukey Link ParentI picked it up because of your comment and I’ve only played about an hour so far, but wow! It’s so cute and I really love the art! I caught myself a few times laughing at the cat mascot (his name...I picked it up because of your comment and I’ve only played about an hour so far, but wow! It’s so cute and I really love the art! I caught myself a few times laughing at the cat mascot (his name escapes me) and how much he likes to insult your character.
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Comment on Steam Winter Sale 2024: Hidden gems in ~games
Tanukey Link ParentOoblets was my COVID game. Spent so many hours in it. I went even so far as to buy it on the Epic store when it was still an exclusive. The low positive reviews are probably because of the initial...Ooblets was my COVID game. Spent so many hours in it. I went even so far as to buy it on the Epic store when it was still an exclusive. The low positive reviews are probably because of the initial backlash. Seems like a lot of gamers are hard to forgive, but I never really cared since I didn't back the Kickstarter or anything. Definitely also recommend!
I start Mages of Mystralia but haven't got very far yet, so looking forward to the twist!
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Comment on What's something new you started doing this year? in ~talk
Tanukey Link ParentOoh, I've been using an electric toothbrush for years. My dentist also recommended interdental brushes and I did buy one but... I probably used it once? Do you use it every day? It really does...Ooh, I've been using an electric toothbrush for years. My dentist also recommended interdental brushes and I did buy one but... I probably used it once? Do you use it every day?
It really does feel nice to feel clean both inside and out after a shower. I put a dash of mouthwash in mine so it gives me a nice refreshing feeling after too.
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Comment on What's something new you started doing this year? in ~talk
Tanukey Link ParentCongratulations! I'm sure it must feel amazing to have a sense of stability again!Congratulations! I'm sure it must feel amazing to have a sense of stability again!
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Comment on What's something new you started doing this year? in ~talk
Tanukey Link ParentOof. Good for you for going back though! I have major dentist anxiety so it had also been a few years hiatus for me, but I'm so glad I went back. I'm also kind of glad I have more frequent...Oof. Good for you for going back though! I have major dentist anxiety so it had also been a few years hiatus for me, but I'm so glad I went back. I'm also kind of glad I have more frequent cleaning visits because it doesn't give my plaque that much time to build up and the cleaning sessions themselves are a lot shorter.
But I still hate it. (Also you comment about ADHD people having worse dental outcomes... Just adding it to the list of "I probably have ADHD".)
Good luck on your root canal!
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Comment on What's something new you started doing this year? in ~talk
Tanukey Link ParentThat's awesome! I also used to get obsessed with my reading scores (highest year was 96 books) but to be honest I barely read this year so maybe sometimes being too interested in metrics might not...That's awesome! I also used to get obsessed with my reading scores (highest year was 96 books) but to be honest I barely read this year so maybe sometimes being too interested in metrics might not be that bad.
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Comment on What's something new you started doing this year? in ~talk
Tanukey Link ParentNice! My partner bikes to work as well, and even though I work from home, I'm a little jealous he gets the extra exercise. (But at least I get to sleep in.) I recently picked up some bone...Nice! My partner bikes to work as well, and even though I work from home, I'm a little jealous he gets the extra exercise. (But at least I get to sleep in.)
I recently picked up some bone conductor earphones so I could run without worrying about cars and stuff. I wonder if that could work for you? -
Comment on What's something new you started doing this year? in ~talk
Tanukey Link ParentOops...or should I say you're welcome? My habits / hobbies have definitely changed a lot and not for the better in some cases so I can kind of get it. Wishing you well!Oops...or should I say you're welcome?
My habits / hobbies have definitely changed a lot and not for the better in some cases so I can kind of get it. Wishing you well!
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What's something new you started doing this year?
Could be a hobby, could be a new habit. This year I started using a water flosser! My dental hygiene isn't the greatest and I could count on one hand how many times I flossed in a year, but I read...
Could be a hobby, could be a new habit.
This year I started using a water flosser! My dental hygiene isn't the greatest and I could count on one hand how many times I flossed in a year, but I read a post saying how someone uses their handheld one in the shower and, yeah, that absolutely clicked for me!
I feel like I have weird sensory issues with using it over the bathroom sink. But in the shower, everything is already wet anyways. I can't believe it's a habit I've been able to keep up for more than half a year now with ease. It's something that I look forward to doing every time I shower. I've even started flossing with regular floss more now because I no longer bleed or feel gross. (I prefloss with the water one first.) Really happy.
I wish I could maintain more habits like that.
I also bought a standing desk and I really love standing and working now, too.
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Comment on The Mamas & the Papas sing "California Dream" on the Ed Sullivan Show. Michelle Philips clearly hates lip syncing. in ~music
Tanukey LinkHolding the banana the entire time is wild! I don't know much about this group but I do love this song a lot. Did they have any inter-band drama like Fleetwood Mac?Holding the banana the entire time is wild! I don't know much about this group but I do love this song a lot. Did they have any inter-band drama like Fleetwood Mac?
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
Tanukey LinkI've taken up running again. I've done it on and off since high school. I started again in September as a way to burn off grief and keep my mind focused and it really helped, before that it had...I've taken up running again. I've done it on and off since high school. I started again in September as a way to burn off grief and keep my mind focused and it really helped, before that it had been a couple years.
I was pleasantly surprised I could do 30 minutes straight without needing weeks to build up to it. Definitely takes some effort and I'm slow as molasses, but I guess muscle memory is no joke.
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Comment on Routine dental X-rays are not backed by evidence—US experts want it to stop in ~health
Tanukey Link ParentUnfortunately I have a family history of poor dental health and I'm also prone to cavities so they recommended I come every 3 months. However, out of all the dentists I've gone to, none of them...Unfortunately I have a family history of poor dental health and I'm also prone to cavities so they recommended I come every 3 months. However, out of all the dentists I've gone to, none of them have done X rays after the initial consultation.
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Comment on Routine dental X-rays are not backed by evidence—US experts want it to stop in ~health
Tanukey Link ParentI should say, what I pay is 20 bucks, and the national health insurance pays the other 2/3rds so the dentist is billing about 60ish, 75 if I count the fluoride addition I always get.I should say, what I pay is 20 bucks, and the national health insurance pays the other 2/3rds so the dentist is billing about 60ish, 75 if I count the fluoride addition I always get.
I completed my 5k goal! In fact, I ran more than that since Garmin doesn’t like any interval other than .5 or 1 mile. So after teasing me with 4.8k runs, it threw 5.6k at me.
I knew naming the plan “5k plan, but for sure this time” would be the boost I needed.
Now onto getting all of my other runs to 5kish, then some maintaining/surviving winter, then the journey to 10k begins!