Posts by George Miller2

Robert Cox46 said:He also mentioned that Mercedes didn't stand a chance in a duel against Red Bull Racing. Of course, if he had somehow pulled off a win, everyone would be crediting his driving skills instead of the sheer power of the Mercedes...

To be honest, Red Bull was just a dominant car yesterday.
Even if you look at nothing else, the AlphaTauri results say it all... I mean, has Yuki Tsunoda even made it into a Third Quarter this season? If I remember correctly, not once...
Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Pierre Gasly, Yuki Tsunoda... All those cars showed an incredible amount of potential.
It feels a lot like those old Racing Point results back in the day...

Drew Bennett68 said:They actually sent Valtteri out for the fastest lap even though he wasn't even in the top ten!?

Twice, actually. All just to shave a point off Max...
Mercedes-Benz is definitely sweating this one

Robert Cox46 said:Not a great race. I honestly don't get why that bot braked so early going into Turn 1.

They’re being a little much with this whole "best crowd in the world" thing. It reminds me way too much of those crazy crowds at the Daytona 500...

The race has been pretty dull so far. There haven't been any real overtakes on track, and the pit strategies haven't really shaken up the order in any meaningful way.
Aside from Valtteri Bottas and Daniel Ricciardo in the first round, we haven't really seen anything happen...

There goes Bottas again, trailing right behind Ricciardo... Honestly, I’m feeling pretty bad for the guy today.

Ferrari didn't mess up Sainz's race at all! 🙏
P.S. Honda is looking seriously dominant at these high altitudes... you can really see it in how Gasly is performing.
Vettel had a great race too, and the strategy was spot on.

Hey there,

I’m honestly not sure where else to take this question. I’ve noticed that so few homes, or even hotels, seem to have a bidet installed. Ever since I was a kid staying at my grandma's place, she always taught me that washing up is just part of the routine, and honestly, I can't really imagine a scenario where I wouldn't want to stay fresh. It actually makes traveling a bit of a headache sometimes because I end up having to hop in the shower or, in the absolute worst-case scenario, rely on those wet wipes... which isn't ideal.

So, I'm curious—how many of you actually wash up after using the restroom (you know, the classic #2) and how many don't? What are your thoughts on why or why not?
Don't get me wrong, I'm not judging anyone here, I'm just genuinely interested in hearing everyone's take on the pros and cons...

Hey there,
So, yesterday afternoon I spent about two hours sitting on this pretty hard surface—it was basically a wooden bench. It wasn't exactly comfortable, so I was trying my best to find a way to nestle in and get cozy. Today, I’m feeling a bit of tension in the rectal area, but nothing else is going on... no bleeding when I go to the bathroom or anything like that. I haven't had hemorrhoids for very long, even though I used to sit for 3 or 4 hours at a time back in the day, but it wasn't on seats this unforgiving. In the past, they were only ever triggered by cycling—you know, riding on those hard saddles. I've never had issues from lifting weights or just general sitting...

Is it actually possible to trigger hemorrhoids just from sitting on a hard wooden bench for two hours?
Usually, people list prolonged sitting as one of the main causes, but I'm not really sure what "prolonged" actually means in practice: is it 2, 4, 6, or maybe 10 hours?

If that guy on Instagram is actually natty, then I guess my dad’s a devout Muslim... 😬

Maybe he isn't "natural," or maybe he just hit the genetic lottery. Honestly, it doesn't even matter because there's always going to be an outlier somewhere... This Dario guy over at FBA looks incredible, though you can tell he’s really flexing those abs in that specific lighting. Then you have that guy on YouTube who looks totally relaxed, yet you can still see his full six-pack even in dim light. But when you dive into all those fitness articles or binge training and nutrition channels on YouTube, everyone tries to convince you that it’s totally doable to stay under 10% body fat while simultaneously hitting your absolute peak muscle mass potential. Looking at how shredded the guy in my link is—and even he isn't quite below 10%—and then looking at this Facebook guy, I really have to wonder if that's even a realistic goal for someone with average genetics, or honestly, for anyone staying away from the juice. It just doesn't seem possible.

Either this YouTube guy is actually under 10%, or I don't know what else to tell you.

You can find all sorts of things online for estimating your body fat percentage just by comparing your photos to people who have a specific look, which gives you a rough idea of where your BF sits. It’s probably not the gold standard, but it’s definitely an option if you're curious.

A pretty solid example is this website

So, I was scrolling through YouTube today and stumbled upon this really interesting video. This guy actually went for a DEXA scan—which, from what I understand, is basically the most accurate way to do it—and I have to say, the results caught me off guard.

The scan clocked him at 10% body fat (basically 11%), but looking at those photos from the link above, I would've guessed he was somewhere in the 6-8% range. The guy in the video was raving about the accuracy, saying it was the lowest reading they've ever recorded, which honestly surprised me...

Another thing that really caught my eye was how he lost almost the exact same amount of lean mass as he did fat during his cut. He wasn't even doing an aggressive deficit—I think he mentioned losing about 22 pounds over 14 weeks—and he was definitely still lifting heavy while cutting, too.

I'm curious to hear your thoughts on this... is it even realistic for a natural lifter to hit single-digit body fat while still maintaining decent muscle mass? Or is that kind of look strictly reserved for the pros who are using "supplements"?

Also, does anyone know if it's possible to get this kind of detailed analysis—body composition, fat levels, bone density, all that stuff—around Washington, D.C.?

Sam Roberts said:It’s never too late for BJJ. There are people of all ages, and it's what I'd suggest.

For boxing, there's a spot over by the old industrial district, I think it's Omega. For Muay Thai, check out that gym near the tennis courts—Trenk Gym and another one nearby.
There's also this

Thanks for getting back to me! I think I'll head over to Omega soon just to check out what their boxing sessions look like. And since you mentioned that it isn't too late to jump into BJJ even at 30, do you have any specific recommendations? I noticed a few people mentioning Guerilla Athletics Gym in this thread...

Whether it's boxing or Jiu-Jitsu, I'm really looking for a club with plenty of recreational practitioners. I want a place where I can actually work through drills with someone without being paired up with an advanced pro who gets annoyed or, worse, ends up accidentally cranking my arm or leg during a roll 😁. I did some Judo back when I was younger in high school, and it was exactly like that. We’d get paired with a blue belt who wasn't exactly thrilled about playing human punching bag for someone practicing throws, so the whole session just felt pretty useless...

But then again, maybe that's just a Judo thing. I know it's such a hyper-competitive sport that there probably isn't much room for people just doing it for fun. Most of the focus seems to be on kids or beginners starting from scratch...

So, I’m 30 years old, standing about 5'10" and weighing roughly 187 lbs. I’m looking to pick up some kind of martial art or combat sport, mostly just to burn off some calories and get my energy levels back up... I’ve been checking out BJJ and MMA, but honestly, they look a bit overwhelming. Trying to memorize all those complex submissions and technical maneuvers at my age might be a bit much to handle... I’m also not really feeling the Muay Thai or kickboxing vibe because I’m definitely not the most flexible guy, and I highly doubt I’ll ever be able to pull off a full split 😁

I was leaning toward some recreational boxing instead; it feels like the most practical way to go. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a solid boxing gym in the area. I’m living over in the Maksimir neighborhood, but since I have a car, I’m happy to drive anywhere in the city...

Ideally, I'd love to find a place that keeps sessions going through the summer too, as I’m pretty eager to get started as soon as possible.
If you need any more details from me, just let me know.