Posts by silentridge8

Anthony Perez9 said:Luckily, the Christian world has mostly outgrown that biblical way of treating women, thanks to education and secularization. 😛 👍

You might want to brush up on your history books. As for secularization, women are "liberated" to such an extent now that they can choose to be sex workers and claim it’s just a manifestation of their sexual freedom.

Anonymous said:I'm with you. Even if biological differences don't actually make anyone more spiritual. It all boils down to their final observations.

That whole mindset stems from a patriarchal, pre-feminist society where a woman liberated from the NECESSITY of childbearing was seen as a "dangerous wildcard." Nowadays, that's just standard life, yet women still seem restless about the whole situation.

Honestly, it's hard for me to even engage with this; it feels like we're talking about a different galaxy.

It seems successful women don't actually care about "winning" against men. Once they've proven themselves superior to every man in their circle, they start looking for someone who actually stands above them, just so they can feel feminine again. Meanwhile, men tend to pick partners they perceive as inferior just to maintain that sense of masculinity.

They’re still stuck in that loop of relationship dependency and reactionary behavior.

The reason they stay dependent is because the foundation was flawed from day one. People get hung up on the whole patriarchal versus matriarchal debate—but what does that even mean in practice? Sure, you had matrilineal societies in certain historical contexts, like in ancient Jewish traditions, but true matriarchy has really only ever existed within specific small tribes, both historically and even today. Most people just end up rebelling against a straw man, only to find themselves left with nothing but empty heads and an empty existence.🤔

dustyskipper3 said:It's true, I think. There is such a thing as militant feminism, and then there is the more "feminine" approach—where women might still choose to be soft and graceful, though I guess that doesn't make them any less 'strong' in the end.

Basically, feminism and spirituality just don't mesh.
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slycrane94 said:You should be glad I wasn't the first one to run into you. You would've been permabanned on the spot. Since you started this, consider yourself lucky you both got the same penalty.

That’s just not true—shadowdrifter34 didn't start it.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Two or three medium red bell peppers.
Ground beef, however much you want.
One egg.
A bit of rice.
Onion (and garlic).
Onion.
Parsley.
Paprika, salt, and pepper.
A small can of tomato puree.
A bouillon cube.

Mix the ground meat with the chopped onion, egg, parsley, paprika, salt, pepper, and rice, then pop it in the fridge to chill for a bit.

Sauté the onion, parsley, and paprika in a little olive oil, pour in some water, and drop in the bouillon cube. Add a bit of the tomato puree—don't go overboard, or that flavor will take over everything—and let it simmer gently. Stir in a little flour to thicken it up and a pinch of sugar to cut through the acidity of the tomato. Clean out the peppers, stuff them with the meat mixture, place them in a pot, cover, and let them simmer slowly for about 40 to 55 minutes.

For a side dish, you could do green beans with some onion, or whatever else you're feeling; broccoli works pretty well too.

unknown with mushrooms and ground beef

unknown
Ground beef
Onion
Tomato puree
Mushrooms

Wash the unknown and slice it into strips. Sprinkle with a little salt and let it sit for ten minutes, then wipe off the excess salt and put the slices into a baking dish. Sauté the onion slightly, stir in the meat, then add the tomato puree and mushrooms along with salt and pepper. Spread the meat mixture over the unknown slices and bake for about half an hour. If you're feeling fancy, you can top it with some grated Parmesan.

Serve it with a green salad or whatever else sounds good to you.

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Lisa Turner14 said:If I don't get a workout in, I just feel sluggish and miserable.😢

Plus, I find I need fewer calories on the days I can't make it to the pool, and definitely more (even if I'm still technically in a deficit) on my swimming days.🤔

Susan Clark10 said:If you tape a photo like that to your mirror, you’ll always have a reason to get moving.😬

🤣Man, I've definitely hit a slump before. Now, my goal is to make sure everyone puts in their miles—I'm working my way up from 1.5 km to a full mile. The first morning I tried to get back into it, everything went sideways; I didn't roll out of bed until 4:45 AM, so I only managed 35 laps of the 25m pool instead of my usual 50. Still, I felt pretty good about myself afterward.

Eating right helps too; it just keeps you in a better headspace.👍 So, based on my own experience, Zekonja is actually right on the money.

Signature.

Thanks: is there any option to use ace-K instead of aspartame? 🤔 It's just as bad for you 🤷

Does anyone have a direct link to the Pro Nutrition website? Google isn't really giving me anything useful 🤷 (at least I can't find the US site or anywhere that actually ships to the States 🤔 )

Sophia Gonzalez89 said:@ silentridge8 ... Yeah, I get where you're coming from, but I'm definitely not an expert here, so I'll just let you two hash it out.

I’m no specialist either, but you're the absolute authority when it comes to your own body and your own habits. Honestly, all sva fitness advice is so contradictory—partly because "new research" pops up every other week. Just try things out and stick to whatever actually works for you. If two hundred different gurus are all shouting about how "essential" something is, feel free to ignore them.

briskjackal5 said:That’s her specific situation right there.
Adding 50g of protein won't change a thing if she keeps eating like this.

-Steve

😕 If you're only hitting 1,000–1,200 calories a day, and one of those is a 250-calorie snack, that's basically 20% to 25% of your entire daily intake. It would be a different story if she were eating 1,400–1,600, but given she claims she needs to spend literal entire days training, this just doesn't add up.

Sophia Gonzalez89 said:@ silentridge8... thanks... yeah, I get all that. I just don't know if it's such a massive sin to occasionally grab a bag of pretzels. I won't do it every day, but sometimes when I just can't help myself.

I can't really give you an answer on that, because you're asking a "moral" question when I only provided a technical explanation. If you feel like it isn't a sin, then it isn't. If you think it is, then it is. You're the only one who can make that call.🙂

briskjackal5 said:They really ought to list those nutritional facts right on the packaging.
Sure, you could, since the calorie count is pretty low. But it’s still not the smartest move.

(...)
-Steve

Isn't she just sabotaging herself by choosing stuff like that, especially when the calories are already so low?

Sophia Gonzalez89 said:Haha, fair question. I don't know, I just wanted something to snack on while I was studying, so I headed to the store... chips—though they're pretty terrible, and I don't actually even like them that much. I told myself I wouldn't touch cookies or chocolate, but then I spotted those salty pretzel sticks and grabbed them instead. I'm wondering how bad of a choice that actually is. 🙂 Those are carbs, right? Since I barely eat them at all, it probably isn't that big of a sin...

By the way, even though nobody probably cares, lol, my legs don't feel numb anymore.

Well, basically, they provide energy and are necessary for your brain to function.

Monosaccharides (single molecule), disaccharides (two molecules), oligosaccharides (nine molecules), and polysaccharides (long molecular chains).

The first three groups are called simple carbs, while the last one is referred to as complex carbs.

Now, products that mostly consist of simple carbs are processed quickly by the body and offer very little nutritional value: things like pastries, cookies, chips, and various other snacks. In other words, you eat them fast and get hungry again just as fast.

Fruit and vegetables also contain simple carbs, but these foods aren't just made up primarily of simple carbs; they also have vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Because of that, the body takes more energy to process them, and they generally keep you full.

Complex carbs include things like oatmeal, whole wheat pasta, whole grain bread, etc.

Looking back at my menu over the last two days, I've had carbs from cornflakes and those pretzel sticks—products that are mostly simple carbs. Corn, the main ingredient in cornflakes, is actually nicknamed sugar corn.

Papamo PWM 😁

So, what's the actual draw with salty pretzel sticks?

Scott Reyes84 said:I absolutely loved it! Vinny rules! I was hooked from the jump! + It also gave me some serious H.P. Lovecraft vibes! 😁

Same here.

Hannah Baker23 said:(...)
I don't know which is more pathetic—that ending with the aliens,(...)

They weren't aliens.

I enjoyed the movie; you can really feel that Barker atmosphere bleeding through. It feels like they managed to pull that off specifically through the cinematography. 🤔 I'm not usually a fan of gore, but with Barker involved—and I know how cliché that sounds—it actually works as part of the story; you understand why it's there. The only thing is, that little subplot with the cop could have been handled a bit better.

Hey Joe 👋

rapidpuma43 said:😁I'm starting to feel for you
There isn't any confusion on my end. But I don't want people to get the wrong idea—especially those who might think such a cure actually exists when they can't afford it. That could lead to deep depression over something that isn't even true.
He found something, and only time will tell what happens next.🙄

👋

Is that an actual portrait of you in your avatar? 🙂

Certain types of cancer are already curable, and besides, you aren't the only one who knows how to read and write.

Also, could someone explain to me why Kostelic's career is considered such a joke?

silenthawk11 said:Those aren't Fločun's words. He was simply quoting the author of the article.

Good grief, the confusion on this forum is truly overwhelming. 🙄

Is it really just limited to this forum? 😁

If anyone feels like giving me a quick rundown, what exactly was it that tanked Kostelic's career?