Plasma Donation
in Health ·
Does anyone know if you can still donate plasma if they find THC in your system, or does that have absolutely nothing to do with it? =)
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Best protein powders for muscle gain?
in Hobbies & Leisure ·
slydriver52 said:What if you end up hitting the gym late at night? What then?
I honestly think it doesn't matter much—since you'd probably just be using those carbs to refill the muscle glycogen you burned off during your workout anyway.
hollowharbor14 said:Without chemistry, there’s no bread on the table.
I'm with you on that. I just can't shake the feeling that all that chemistry eventually catches up to you—it's only a matter of time before it starts taking its toll.
Show us your setups (keep comments in a separate thread!)
in Hobbies & Leisure ·
My workout schedule is a total mess right now—I'll hit the gym three or four days straight and then just vanish for an entire week—and my diet? Honestly, it’s going downhill by the day. xD
The one silver lining is that my sessions are actually getting more intense.
Check out this calf lagging behind the rest of my leg. =D
Abs and chest
I'm hoping I can drop enough body fat before summer hits so my abs actually show up for once. I'm trying to get my eating under control, and I'm about to start cycling almost every single day. That should do the trick.
The one silver lining is that my sessions are actually getting more intense.
Check out this calf lagging behind the rest of my leg. =D
Abs and chest
I'm hoping I can drop enough body fat before summer hits so my abs actually show up for once. I'm trying to get my eating under control, and I'm about to start cycling almost every single day. That should do the trick.
Strength in numbers!!!
in Spirituality ·
It’s honestly refreshing to see people from totally different faiths not at each other's throats for once—but instead actually doing something kind for one another.
I have to admit, seeing news like this gives me a little bit of hope for humanity after all. =)
I have to admit, seeing news like this gives me a little bit of hope for humanity after all. =)
How do I get in shape?
in Hobbies & Leisure ·
Here’s my take—start with some lighter strength training focusing on the big muscle groups; think knee push-ups, squats, crunches, and lower back exercises to get moving. I’d also suggest this one move—I can’t quite remember the official name—but it goes like this: find something about 4 to 6 inches off the ground that's sturdy enough to hold your weight. Step up with your right foot, then your left, and step back down the same way. Knock out 20 to 30 reps like that. Then, do the exact same thing starting with the left foot. Finish it off with some double-leg jumps.
The key is to keep the intensity high and the rest breaks short. And seriously, don't skip the stretching—both before and after you work out!
On top of that, kick things off with some brisk walking, and as soon as you feel your stamina picking up, switch over to jogging.
Aim for brisk walking or jogging twice a week to start. Try doing about 15 minutes of light jogging, but play around with the pace—maybe three minutes of easy jogging followed by a quick 10-to-20 second sprint.
Try to hit those strength exercises at least twice a week too. You shouldn't need more than half an hour for a routine like this, and it actually doubles as a sort of cardio session. Oh, and I'll say it again—stretch! Make sure you stretch before and after your runs, too. 😁
The key is to keep the intensity high and the rest breaks short. And seriously, don't skip the stretching—both before and after you work out!
On top of that, kick things off with some brisk walking, and as soon as you feel your stamina picking up, switch over to jogging.
Aim for brisk walking or jogging twice a week to start. Try doing about 15 minutes of light jogging, but play around with the pace—maybe three minutes of easy jogging followed by a quick 10-to-20 second sprint.
Try to hit those strength exercises at least twice a week too. You shouldn't need more than half an hour for a routine like this, and it actually doubles as a sort of cardio session. Oh, and I'll say it again—stretch! Make sure you stretch before and after your runs, too. 😁
Show us your setups (keep comments in a separate thread!)
in Hobbies & Leisure ·
Front end
I’m going to try and make some actual progress before spring rolls around—I've cranked up the intensity at the gym and I'm hitting my workouts more often, so fingers crossed it actually works 😛
My main goal isn't even really about how I look, it's just about getting in better shape overall—though, if I happen to tone up a little bit along the way and then just maintain it, I definitely won't complain.
I’m going to try and make some actual progress before spring rolls around—I've cranked up the intensity at the gym and I'm hitting my workouts more often, so fingers crossed it actually works 😛
My main goal isn't even really about how I look, it's just about getting in better shape overall—though, if I happen to tone up a little bit along the way and then just maintain it, I definitely won't complain.
Show us your setups (keep comments in a separate thread!)
in Hobbies & Leisure ·
Just a quick shot of my back and arm (which—honestly—looks way more toned in the mirror than it actually does😛). My phone camera is absolute garbage, so every other photo I tried to take ended up looking like a blurry mess -.-
Back
Arm🙂
Anyway, I haven't really seen any major progress since the summer—if anything, I might have even lost some mass—but I’m honestly pretty happy with where I am. I haven't stepped foot in a gym in over six months; I mostly just train at home and hit martial arts classes twice a week. The result? Maybe a slight dip in strength, while my flexibility, endurance, speed, and overall cardio have definitely taken a massive hit.
My diet is actually pretty solid, though lately I've been having these... let's call them "not-so-rare" sugar binges in the early morning hours (my personal record is an entire 1.1 lb bag of Oreos xD).
Back
Arm🙂
Anyway, I haven't really seen any major progress since the summer—if anything, I might have even lost some mass—but I’m honestly pretty happy with where I am. I haven't stepped foot in a gym in over six months; I mostly just train at home and hit martial arts classes twice a week. The result? Maybe a slight dip in strength, while my flexibility, endurance, speed, and overall cardio have definitely taken a massive hit.
My diet is actually pretty solid, though lately I've been having these... let's call them "not-so-rare" sugar binges in the early morning hours (my personal record is an entire 1.1 lb bag of Oreos xD).
Pure Rage
in Psychology ·
1. Toss those pills in the trash—honestly, they’ll probably just mess with your head even more.
2. Stop being so hard on yourself and everyone else.
3. Go watch Donnie Darko—based on how you're talking, you remind me of a much darker version of him.
4. Just go do something productive. Be useful to yourself or someone else instead of spiraling over the "meaning of life" nonsense.
I get it—most of this probably feels impossible or at least incredibly difficult right now, but whatever. Instead of just hitting your head against a wall, maybe sign up for some MMA classes or grab a heavy bag for your garage. Use that rage and stress for something physical. And instead of self-destruction, try doing some actual manual labor—like splitting wood until you’re absolutely wiped out. You’ll actually feel alive once you hit that level of exhaustion, as weird as that sounds. Look in the mirror and draw on a smile like The Joker. And then, actually smile. 🙂 Just... don't forget to wipe the paint off before you head out the door. Find something you actually enjoy—anything at all—and lean into it. Maybe one day you'll actually learn to like yourself. And for God's sake, stop obsessing over the purpose of your existence; it’s honestly the most pointless thing a person can do. There isn't some grand answer waiting for you.
You're here. In this big, beautiful world. Try to enjoy it, even when it feels like a total grind. It’s like that for everyone... we all have those moments where we question why we're even here or what our role is. And when we can't find the answer, we just want to vanish.
I truly believe everyone has a part to play, whether it’s something massive or something totally insignificant. All you can really do is try to push your own potential as far as it'll go.
2. Stop being so hard on yourself and everyone else.
3. Go watch Donnie Darko—based on how you're talking, you remind me of a much darker version of him.
4. Just go do something productive. Be useful to yourself or someone else instead of spiraling over the "meaning of life" nonsense.
I get it—most of this probably feels impossible or at least incredibly difficult right now, but whatever. Instead of just hitting your head against a wall, maybe sign up for some MMA classes or grab a heavy bag for your garage. Use that rage and stress for something physical. And instead of self-destruction, try doing some actual manual labor—like splitting wood until you’re absolutely wiped out. You’ll actually feel alive once you hit that level of exhaustion, as weird as that sounds. Look in the mirror and draw on a smile like The Joker. And then, actually smile. 🙂 Just... don't forget to wipe the paint off before you head out the door. Find something you actually enjoy—anything at all—and lean into it. Maybe one day you'll actually learn to like yourself. And for God's sake, stop obsessing over the purpose of your existence; it’s honestly the most pointless thing a person can do. There isn't some grand answer waiting for you.
You're here. In this big, beautiful world. Try to enjoy it, even when it feels like a total grind. It’s like that for everyone... we all have those moments where we question why we're even here or what our role is. And when we can't find the answer, we just want to vanish.
I truly believe everyone has a part to play, whether it’s something massive or something totally insignificant. All you can really do is try to push your own potential as far as it'll go.
Are video games destroying spirituality?
in Spirituality ·
wearyhawk83 said:Look, if someone is a pro athlete, they are a professional. It's their job, their paycheck, and their entire livelihood.
But someone who plays video games professionally—if that isn't actually how they pay the bills—is just someone burning through free time without any real-world payoff. And please, keep in mind what I was getting at in my last post regarding "addiction" and "excessive" behavior.If we’re talking about competitive gaming with actual tournaments, then yeah, the whole point is to win the prize money. And obviously, to have fun.
If we aren't talking about competitive gaming, then please explain what you mean by "playing just to win."
Okay, I phrased that poorly. If every game has an objective, is there anyone out there playing *not* to reach that goal?
It's basically virtual ego boosters, predictable patterns, and guaranteed "rewards." I still firmly believe that in most cases, it's just a substitute for real life.
At the end of the day, life is the ultimate sandbox game, and more importantly, it's actually real.
Then again, there are plenty of people who do make a killing in professional gaming. Take South Korea and Starcraft, for instance. Top-tier players pull in millions of dollars a year. Even in China, playing WoW for cash is a thing—though if I remember correctly, the hourly rate isn't exactly great, but that's beside the point. You can't really call someone a "professional" gamer unless they're actually getting paid for it.
That said, I totally agree that overdoing it is bad, and addiction—well, addiction is bad, plain and simple.
wearyhawk83 said:Look, if someone is a pro athlete, they are a professional. It's their job, their paycheck, and their entire livelihood.
But someone who plays video games professionally—if that isn't actually how they pay the bills—is just someone burning through free time without any real-world payoff. And please, keep in mind what I was getting at in my last post regarding "addiction" and "excessive" behavior.If we’re talking about competitive gaming with actual tournaments, then yeah, the whole point is to win the prize money. And obviously, to have fun.
If we aren't talking about competitive gaming, then please explain what you mean by "playing just to win."
Okay, I phrased that poorly. If every game has an objective, is there anyone out there playing *not* to reach that goal?
It's basically virtual ego boosters, predictable patterns, and guaranteed "rewards." I still firmly believe that in most cases, it's just a substitute for real life.
At the end of the day, life is the ultimate sandbox game, and more importantly, it's actually real.
The thing is, not every single game has some grand objective you have to crush. A lot of them are played purely for the fun of it or just to get lost in the story. It's like reading a book or watching a movie for the narrative; games work the same way. What you're describing sounds more like those massive online games—the ones that tend to become a replacement for reality because you step into a digital avatar in a world where anything is possible. For people struggling with self-esteem, that virtual world starts looking a lot better than the real one. Sad, but true. :/
Are video games destroying spirituality?
in Spirituality ·
It’s been a minute since I’ve had to wade through this much pure nonsense... so, uh, let's take it one step at a time.
There’s really nothing wrong with gaming—it shouldn't have any negative impact on your spiritual life at all. Honestly, the only thing it might mess with is your social life. That’s why you’ve got to set some boundaries for yourself—deciding exactly how much you play and when you call it a night. I don't see any reason why you should stop... if anything, gaming can actually be a good thing. Now, I’m not talking about World of Warcraft or stuff like that—mostly just MMORPGs—because those games don't really try to push some deep message on you, though they can definitely suck you into the virtual world so hard that your actual life ends up feeling totally AFK. Pathetic. 😢
Honestly, you get games these days where the storytelling actually holds its own against some of the best novels out there—we're talking deep, layered characters that you genuinely find yourself relating to. It’s pretty wild when you think about it.
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Then there’s Black & White—a game where you basically step into the shoes of a god. You can pretty much do whatever you want.
Your post is... simply... 🤣
First off, she's a kid... obviously kids find that stuff funny. Second, when I trip and fall, I laugh at myself too, and it's totally normal for people to laugh at you. Good grief, it's not like I'm going to burst into tears just because I stumbled. On the other hand, if it’s actually serious, any normal person is going to help you up.
I agree that today's TV programming is way more messed up, but cartoons!? 😂
Yeah, sure, kids are definitely going to see a cartoon character flying, jumping, and smashing things and want to try doing the same when they grow up. Get real... ☕
What really ruins minds—and not just kids'—are reality shows like Big Brother and everything else spinning on MTV. What is there to learn from that? That you can sit in a house for a year doing absolutely nothing but acting like an idiot and get paid? Great. Then there's all that nonsense you see on American TV... where you see groups of young people looking for love based on how someone's bedroom looks, or dating someone's parents first, etc. It's a disaster. And then there are those various shows about local celebrities, where they show us uneducated, rude snobs who somehow stumbled into wealth, and then they actually glorify them (like some billionaire mogul in a penthouse). You could go on forever...
In any case, violence is picked up from your surroundings (family, school, the streets), not from cartoons or video games. Me and plenty of people I know grew up watching "violent" cartoons and playing "violent" games, and none of us ever thought about taking it out on anyone... Kids are much more likely to pick up something negative from the commercialized, aggressive rap songs they idolize.
That's like saying a professional athlete has no control over their life, so they try to compensate through sports by trying to be dominant and playing only to win. Total nonsense...
If we're talking about competitive games with actual tournaments, then yeah, the goal is to win and grab the prize money. And, of course, to have fun.
If we aren't talking about competitive games, then please explain to me what you mean by that phrase—"playing just to win."
Arthur White37 said:So, here is my situation. I am quite fond of PC gaming, and there are times when I find myself lost in it for hours on end—honestly, I don't know where I would be if my parents didn't set some boundaries on my screen time 😢....
I have spent a significant amount of time delving into various conspiracy theories, and I frequently immerse myself in books regarding spirituality. I also make a conscious effort to practice meditation 😢, as I am truly striving toward a deeper level of spiritual growth.
My question is this: does my passion for computer games somehow undermine my spiritual journey? Should I consider giving it up entirely? If I were to stop, I suspect it would be an incredibly difficult transition for me to navigate.
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There’s really nothing wrong with gaming—it shouldn't have any negative impact on your spiritual life at all. Honestly, the only thing it might mess with is your social life. That’s why you’ve got to set some boundaries for yourself—deciding exactly how much you play and when you call it a night. I don't see any reason why you should stop... if anything, gaming can actually be a good thing. Now, I’m not talking about World of Warcraft or stuff like that—mostly just MMORPGs—because those games don't really try to push some deep message on you, though they can definitely suck you into the virtual world so hard that your actual life ends up feeling totally AFK. Pathetic. 😢
Honestly, you get games these days where the storytelling actually holds its own against some of the best novels out there—we're talking deep, layered characters that you genuinely find yourself relating to. It’s pretty wild when you think about it.
jademarlin26 said:Just install a classic like Crowdsourced and you'll reach the peak of spiritual enlightenment. Exercising mercy when you actually hold power is a virtue most people rarely get the chance to refine. You won't necessarily experience that within the game itself, but it's worth noting. 😉
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Then there’s Black & White—a game where you basically step into the shoes of a god. You can pretty much do whatever you want.
Carol Campbell3 said:I honestly think modern TV is just straight-up ruining everything.
Today I actually slipped on the road and wiped out—nothing serious, didn't break anything—but this little girl (maybe 13?) sitting in a car nearby just started cracking up at me.
Where does a kid even get the idea that laughing at someone else's misfortune is okay??!
It totally reminded me of some of the cartoons they show nowadays—they aren't even cartoons anymore, it’s just pure chaos and violence being served to kids as "entertainment." It's sketchy that this stuff is allowed to air... Honestly, the head of NBC should probably be facing legal trouble or at least some serious psychological retraining...
I'm genuinely worried about the future with all this... recklessness? Or is it just intentional brainwashing for the younger generation?
Your post is... simply... 🤣
First off, she's a kid... obviously kids find that stuff funny. Second, when I trip and fall, I laugh at myself too, and it's totally normal for people to laugh at you. Good grief, it's not like I'm going to burst into tears just because I stumbled. On the other hand, if it’s actually serious, any normal person is going to help you up.
I agree that today's TV programming is way more messed up, but cartoons!? 😂
Yeah, sure, kids are definitely going to see a cartoon character flying, jumping, and smashing things and want to try doing the same when they grow up. Get real... ☕
What really ruins minds—and not just kids'—are reality shows like Big Brother and everything else spinning on MTV. What is there to learn from that? That you can sit in a house for a year doing absolutely nothing but acting like an idiot and get paid? Great. Then there's all that nonsense you see on American TV... where you see groups of young people looking for love based on how someone's bedroom looks, or dating someone's parents first, etc. It's a disaster. And then there are those various shows about local celebrities, where they show us uneducated, rude snobs who somehow stumbled into wealth, and then they actually glorify them (like some billionaire mogul in a penthouse). You could go on forever...
In any case, violence is picked up from your surroundings (family, school, the streets), not from cartoons or video games. Me and plenty of people I know grew up watching "violent" cartoons and playing "violent" games, and none of us ever thought about taking it out on anyone... Kids are much more likely to pick up something negative from the commercialized, aggressive rap songs they idolize.
wearyhawk83 said:I honestly don't get how you can destroy something you don't even own. It’s like they say—the dose makes the poison, whether it's medicine or venom.
Getting way too sucked into gaming is basically the perfect escape for people who feel like they have zero control over their actual lives. In a virtual world, they can totally make up for it and chase that massive ego boost of feeling superior. To be real, I don't know a single person addicted to games who isn't just playing to feel like a winner.
That's like saying a professional athlete has no control over their life, so they try to compensate through sports by trying to be dominant and playing only to win. Total nonsense...
If we're talking about competitive games with actual tournaments, then yeah, the goal is to win and grab the prize money. And, of course, to have fun.
If we aren't talking about competitive games, then please explain to me what you mean by that phrase—"playing just to win."
Iron Maiden 28.4.2011 - Patriot Movement
in Music ·
I seriously can't wait to finally hear Hans live 😁
Show us your setups (keep comments in a separate thread!)
in Hobbies & Leisure ·
I hit the gym pretty consistently for about two years until this past April—though, if I'm being honest, I was only actually training seriously for maybe six months of that. 😛
These days, I'm mostly just hitting some workouts out at Central Park once or twice a week, plus getting on my bike at least twice.
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My whole focus used to be bulking up, but after grinding for two or three months without gaining a single pound—despite watching my diet and keeping up with protein and carbs—I switched gears to cutting. That didn't exactly go smoothly either, so now? I don't really have any specific goals left. 😁
These days, I'm mostly just hitting some workouts out at Central Park once or twice a week, plus getting on my bike at least twice.
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My whole focus used to be bulking up, but after grinding for two or three months without gaining a single pound—despite watching my diet and keeping up with protein and carbs—I switched gears to cutting. That didn't exactly go smoothly either, so now? I don't really have any specific goals left. 😁
Best protein powders for muscle gain?
in Hobbies & Leisure ·
For me, Scitec Nutrition always had the most foam—but honestly, that was because the flavor was just spot on 😁
Best protein powders for muscle gain?
in Hobbies & Leisure ·
Henry Evans3 said:I was thinking about taking this stuff every single day—like, twice a day...
I honestly feel like if I only take it after a workout, it’s not even doing much for me.
It definitely works. You just have to actually eat enough food. I don't get why everyone treats whey like it's some kind of magic potion... at the end of the day, it's just food.
A 5lb tub of protein usually lasts me about half a year.😁
Who's your all-time favorite anime character?
in Movies ·
Alucard from Hellsing Trunks
Trunks from Dragon Ball Z.
Kakashi from Naruto
Narut Sephiroth
Trunks from Dragon Ball Z.
Kakashi from Naruto
Narut Sephiroth