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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
widedub (edited )LinkI've been trying to improve my health this year by eating better broadly and by getting back into regular exercise. I'm walking a mile+ every weekday at lunch (we have a lot of snow or Id run) and...I've been trying to improve my health this year by eating better broadly and by getting back into regular exercise. I'm walking a mile+ every weekday at lunch (we have a lot of snow or Id run) and trying to work regular lifting back into my routine. Im lucky enough have a small gym space at home with a mini cage and am following this routine since the last week of 2025
Chest/Abs day
- Bench press 5x6
- Incline/Decline 5x6 (alternate which one per cycle)
- DB flys 3x10
- Close grip bench 3x10
- Ab wheels 3x10
- Leg Raises 3x10
- Weighted side bends 3x10
Back/Arms day
- Deadlift 5x6
- Barbell Rows 5x6
- Lat Pull downs 3x10
- Face pulls 3x10
- Curls 3x10
- Hammer Curls 3x10
- Tricep pushdowns 3x10
- Tricep kickbacks 3x10
Legs/Shoulders day
- Back Squat 5x6
- Front Squat 5x6
- Lunges 3x10
- Romanian Deadlift 3x10
- Seated Overhead press 5x6
- DB overhead press 3x10
- Shrugs 5x6
- Rear delt fly 3x10
I started out doing around 4 lifts per day and have gradually been adding the others in. I hit the full slate this week. The doms killed me for the first week or so but Ive gotten to the patter n of three days on, one day off and repeat. I'm not the type of person who needs to do Monday = Chest, Tuesday = back etc so the shifting schedule isnt hurting me so far
Im only pushing a tiny bit of weight right now but hoping to increase 2.5 or 5 lb increments for each cycle until I find my limits
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
widedub LinkI've started the process of setting up a low-cost VPS to act as an ad blocker for my phone connections. I'm deciding between providers, VPN vs Proxy and other things to think about. I think I've...I've started the process of setting up a low-cost VPS to act as an ad blocker for my phone connections. I'm deciding between providers, VPN vs Proxy and other things to think about. I think I've settled on running unbound + adguard on my virtual server and I'm leaning towards a VPN approach with Wireguard. My biggest concern with choosing a VPN over a proxy is battery usage but it sounds like WG is decent in this respect. I understand this setup wont catch everything but it should make mobile browsing and some app ysage a bit more tolerable
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
widedub Link ParentAdmittedly I don't watch a ton of television but The Good Place is a top five show for me. Tons of memorable bits, solid story arcs, and it doesn't wear out it's welcome with too many...Admittedly I don't watch a ton of television but The Good Place is a top five show for me. Tons of memorable bits, solid story arcs, and it doesn't wear out it's welcome with too many seasons/episodes. I don't often find myself drawn to network sitcoms but I'll regularly recommend it to anyone who hasn't tried it
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Comment on What are your favorite home remedies or comforts when you're sick? in ~health
widedub Link ParentBuldak 2x is my "do nothing" home remedy for a cold/flu. I've been told it's a net negative, especially if I have a scratchy throat but I've convinced myself that the induced sweating and the...Buldak 2x is my "do nothing" home remedy for a cold/flu. I've been told it's a net negative, especially if I have a scratchy throat but I've convinced myself that the induced sweating and the cleared nasal passages are worth it. The post in this thread about rasam has me curious about giving that a try.
On the non spicy side, I'm most interested in the garlic tea and the pedialyte popsicles :)
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Comment on What are your favorite music videos? in ~music
widedub (edited )LinkCaravan Palace - Lone Digger NSFW is a long-time electro swing favorite. If you like this one, you may also want to check out Moonshine by the same group Bakermat - Bad Dreams is the first in a...Caravan Palace - Lone Digger NSFW is a long-time electro swing favorite. If you like this one, you may also want to check out Moonshine by the same group
Bakermat - Bad Dreams is the first in a series of videos about the protagonist dog's life and I highly recommend the entire run of nine? videos that complete the plot
SIAMÉS -Summer Nights gives me major nostalgia vibes and has a cute story with details that are easy to miss on your first viewing
Natalia Lafourcade - Hasta la Raíz is an ambitious concept that I think is done really well. I believe it's a single shot video, the bit around 2:45 makes it hard to say for sure
Rayos Laser - Ya me Hiciste Mal has themes about friendship that have stuck with me for years
The Prodigy - Voodoo People (Pendulumn Remix) was the first video I thought of in response to the title. It's got some pg-13 violence but its a fun ride
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Comment on 23andMe files for bankruptcy in ~finance
widedub Link ParentPer the article, they do have a division that is researching medical treatments. I'm not too sure of the specifics but I could see some interest in that segment beyond the obvious genetic dataset...Per the article, they do have a division that is researching medical treatments. I'm not too sure of the specifics but I could see some interest in that segment beyond the obvious genetic dataset that they hold
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Comment on What quotes inspire you? in ~talk
widedub Link ParentMy first reaction to the question was Jake the dog (Adventure Time) And it kinda feels appropriate as an extension of yours. I'm the type to get discouraged easily when I'm trying to learn a new...My first reaction to the question was
Sucking at something is the first step towards being sorta good at something
- Jake the dog (Adventure Time)
And it kinda feels appropriate as an extension of yours. I'm the type to get discouraged easily when I'm trying to learn a new skill or technique but it's valuable to remember that most do not start off as experts or even with competency. Many skills are only developed with experience and repetition
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Comment on 23andMe files for bankruptcy in ~finance
widedub (edited )LinkLikely expected in some circles but 23andMe has officially filed for chapter 11 protections and will seek a buyer over the next 45 days. Former CEO Anne Wojcicki has stepped down and appears to be...Likely expected in some circles but 23andMe has officially filed for chapter 11 protections and will seek a buyer over the next 45 days. Former CEO Anne Wojcicki has stepped down and appears to be interested in bidding on the company. It should be fairly interesting to see who ends up buying and what they develop around it
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23andMe files for bankruptcy
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Comment on Steam Next Fest 2025 - February 24 to March 3 in ~games
widedub LinkHavent tried any demos but looking at Human Fast Food Variable Puzzle Urban JungleHavent tried any demos but looking at
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Comment on Apple stops offering end-to-end encrypted iCloud storage in the UK due to government spying demands in ~tech
widedub LinkProbably worth pointing out that it's only been pulled for new users in the UK and current UK users have an undefined time to disable it. Considering their response in the article, I don't think...Probably worth pointing out that it's only been pulled for new users in the UK and current UK users have an undefined time to disable it. Considering their response in the article, I don't think Apple has any plans to eliminate it for everyone else at this time.
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Comment on Canada wins the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament, 3-2 OT in ~sports.hockey
widedub LinkWhat a game. From the opening puck drop to the game winning goal it was as entertaining as advertised. Ill shy away from the political backdrop and stick to congratulating both teams on a...What a game. From the opening puck drop to the game winning goal it was as entertaining as advertised. Ill shy away from the political backdrop and stick to congratulating both teams on a excellent tournament. Here's hoping the NHL learns from this and continues to grow this series
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Canada wins the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament, 3-2 OT
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Comment on Uses for retired 2009 MacBook Pro? [Specifically, when I already own an RPi4] in ~tech
widedub (edited )LinkI was just going to ask this about a Mac mini from roughly the same time period. I have an aging mini A1347 that wont take any more updates and cant install a ton of stuff. I already have a home...I was just going to ask this about a Mac mini from roughly the same time period. I have an aging mini A1347 that wont take any more updates and cant install a ton of stuff. I already have a home server and a pi acting as a pihole. Any recommendations?
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Comment on Emilíana Torrini – Miss Flower (2024) in ~music
widedub LinkThank you for posting this! I've been a fan of Torrini since Fisherman's Woman but didn't realize there was relatively new material. Very nice songThank you for posting this! I've been a fan of Torrini since Fisherman's Woman but didn't realize there was relatively new material. Very nice song
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Comment on You can change ONE thing about a game. What do you change? in ~games
widedub Link ParentThe theme song as you climb the ladder compliments the scene perfectly. If I'm not mistaken, that long climb is actually a hidden loading screen and the game is switching out the jungle/cave...The theme song as you climb the ladder compliments the scene perfectly. If I'm not mistaken, that long climb is actually a hidden loading screen and the game is switching out the jungle/cave textures from the previous world to the soviet base textures used for most of the remainder
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Comment on You can change ONE thing about a game. What do you change? in ~games
widedub Link ParentI might be misunderstanding the concept of gameplay elements but the one location where I might keep this intact is the microwave hall section in MGS IV. You're firmly in Old Snakes boots by that...I might be misunderstanding the concept of gameplay elements but the one location where I might keep this intact is the microwave hall section in MGS IV. You're firmly in Old Snakes boots by that point and the long crawl through the hallway is symbolic of your perceived imminent death. You're eventually forced out of your protective suit and into a labored crawl to the goal. You barely make it (or you died trying)
I hate artificial limits like you've mentioned but this part of the plot immediately jumped to my mind as a valid example
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Comment on Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport closed after a military helicopter collides with a landing regional jet in ~transport
widedub Link ParentAppreciate the organization from yourself and mycketforvirrad. I'm not super familiar with all of the available tags and optionsAppreciate the organization from yourself and mycketforvirrad. I'm not super familiar with all of the available tags and options
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Comment on Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport closed after a military helicopter collides with a landing regional jet in ~transport
Can I ask what your strength training routine looks like? Im curious to see what others are doing and how often.
Im the opposite for intake. I need around 2k calories per day and I drift over that if Im not careful. I'm lucky enough to wfh and its been great for my sanity and time but not so great for my eating habits :D