Posts by darkjackal70

quiethound45 said:and forget about the juices—stick to water or tea with Natren (one can of Coca-Cola has as many calories as two mandarins or some toast with spread, so take your pick...)
maybe you can indulge occasionally if you're feeling reckless, but watch your portions. Iced tea isn't a bad pivot, and those sugar-free syrups you dilute are fine (just base them on water)...

Diet Coke is probably okay... besides, there are damn near endless juices out there using artificial sweeteners nowadays....

There’s also this one juice recipe... a homemade orange one... that is absolutely killer. You grab a few pounds of oranges, peel them, and chop them up with everything included... toss it all into a blender until it reaches a pulp. Add five quarts of water to that pound of oranges, throw in some citric acid, mix it all in a massive bowl, and let it sit for 24 hours. After 24 hours, strain it through a carbonator... and voilà, you have a healthy, incredible orange juice. And if you need to sweeten it? Just hit it with some Natren, and everyone stays happy....

I haven't read every single word here, but this is how it should go: diet, diet, and more diet. It all starts with what you put on your plate. As for hitting the gym to lift heavy weights? Forget about it for at least the first two or three months.😉

About a year and a half ago, I was sitting at around 285 lbs at 6'2"... so I know exactly how this works. I managed to drop down to about 225 lbs.

Quality nutrition is everything, and you really ought to aim for five or six smaller meals a day. You need to virtually eliminate carbohydrates—especially those late-afternoon carb loads after 3 or 4 PM. In the morning, it’s best to stick to oatmeal (it's a bit strange at first, but you'll get used to it). During the day, try some low-fat cottage cheese with mustard. Stick to chicken, turkey, plenty of fruit, vegetables, and drink a ton of water. That's the gist of it.
When it comes to deli meats, the only thing remotely acceptable is some turkey ham from a brand like Oscar Mayer or maybe some smoked deli meat. Everything else? Toss it out. If you absolutely cannot live without hard cheese, Emmental is probably your best bet.
If you actually have the patience to prep and weigh your food, I'd recommend following this: The Zone Diet: Book and Cookbook....

Regarding exercise, I’d suggest starting with a brisk thirty-minute walk in the morning on an empty stomach (you can have a protein shake if you need to). Once you build up a little stamina, move on to jogging, because that's when you really start burning through fat stores. Since we established you shouldn't be eating carbs in the morning—which is why I mentioned the protein shake—swimming is also a fantastic way to start; it certainly worked for me.
Pair your protein intake with some Pyruvate from Multipower... it’s an incredible tool for fat loss, provided you actually stick to the diet and the rest of the regimen.

Once you've shed at least 35 to 45 pounds, then—and only then—should you even think about stepping foot in a weight room.

That’s the broad strokes of it for now. If you have any questions, just ask.

Marrakesh said:What kind of electronic music have you actually been listening to if you can just dismiss it like that for lacking soul? As if those Scandinavians whining about the apocalypse, demons, and the devil somehow possess it?

Honestly, don't bother seeking clarity from him; it’s a lost cause. You're looking for logic from someone who was likely manufacturing candy before he fell down that rabbit hole, and now all he's capable of doing is spitting venom without offering anything of substance.

darkjackal70 said:just so you know how incompetent they really are.
When you get approved for a revolving credit card, they make you go see a notary just to verify everything, as if you were signing a standard twelve-month loan. Once those twelve months are up, if they reject your renewal, you have to jump through every single hoop all over again.
As far as I can tell, they're the only bank operating this way with their revolving lines.

What an idiot I was... and all because I couldn't be bothered to wait in line at Chase, so I went to Bank of America instead... but it doesn't matter... I'll figure them out eventually... especially if they try to mess with me regarding that $30,000 loan I took out over five years... I'll pull my business immediately and move to something like Wells Fargo... where the terms actually make sense.

On top of that, from what I can gather, Bank of America seems to be the only one not offering a proper Mastercard, just this revolving credit setup... plus, when you use it on online betting sites, they hit you with a four-dollar transaction fee every single time. Honestly, they can go straight to hell.

The Bird said:I always figured an egg was just a mix of whites and yolks. You get the yolk—the proteins and the fats... 😁
But honestly, acting like fat is the main culprit feels misguided; if we're looking at equal caloric loads, you'll likely find yourself feeling far more sluggish from the carbs than from any amount of dietary fat.

That’s true... one really must maintain a distinction between the good fats and the bad ones...

Kex Doomlich said:Techno isn't really my scene, but there's this one specific thing that sticks in my mind. It’s mostly just heavy beats, until some guy starts talking:

"Hello, my name is Oliver, and I'm gonna tell you a story. Its about a girl..."

I can't recall the rest, but I know it was some kind of absolute trip.

Does anyone happen to know the name of that track?

Man, The Horrorist is still churning out that dark, twisted music....and you still hear him playing at the massive hardcore festivals across Europe..like the biggest ones...like Helbound.....

tribal_force said:Someone mentioned Marusha above... and while it’s not that I have any particular affection for her, she certainly defined the era she worked in, though she really doesn't belong in this specific discussion. I actually caught one of her sets at a semi-private party a couple of years back, and for the first time in ages, I felt that genuine sense of PLUR. It was reminiscent of when Marica used to spin records in those gritty underground clubs in Berlin during the early 90s. Now, she's well into her forties. Regardless, she remains a singular phenomenon.

Anyway, on a completely different note... someone brought up German and Czech tourists. Honestly, most of you seem content just driving a few miles outside any major American city and calling it an adventure. And I don't mean that disparagingly regarding small towns—I'm talking about that provincial mindset, that narrowness of spirit.

Exactly, just leave Marusha alone... back in those days, she was the absolute gold standard... just like Mark Oh... back then... and people still talk about that happy HC era, don't they?😉 👍

1. What I know or don't know isn't your concern, though frankly, you haven't the slightest clue what my level of understanding actually is... besides, this is a public forum, so let's just leave it at that.🙂
2.I'll admit I was a bit sloppy with my terminology there. However, you latched onto a single phrase and twisted it out of context just to suit your own narrative.

I can assure you, one can consume cocaine in several different ways.

3.Try reading more carefully; I never claimed the powder was being mixed. Re-read it.

Moving on, let's look back at my initial post. Nowhere did I suggest that one could smoke crack all night long, despite how hard you've tried to "correct" me.

Here is an article for you to study—that was my intended reference, even if my wording was somewhat imprecise... as for whether I personally used coke or any specifics regarding my habits, those details aren't for public consumption.

wanderingraven15 said:I find myself wondering who among you would actually opt for snorting cocaine, assuming it’s common knowledge that intranasal administration provides the most efficient absorption and peak effect.

Major players? Honestly, I haven’t the slightest clue who you're referring to. If we're talking about someone that significant, they'd have to be running a massive agricultural empire while simultaneously heading up a cartel just to qualify.

It follows a predictable logic that reselling cocaine inevitably dilutes its purity; much like how sales for Viagra seem to spike whenever the quality of the local supply begins to slide. 😁 Just kidding, of course—but if you didn't get it straight from the source, I’d certainly start questioning its authenticity.

The discussion in Pod 1 focuses on paste, not powder; in most instances, the powder has already been integrated into a mixture.

When I speak about "players," I am referring more broadly to the entire ecosystem—those individuals with enough capital to command premium quality, alongside the professionals who facilitate those transactions. It doesn’t necessitate an organized syndicate or a massive industrial plantation to be true. Perhaps if you spent less time regurgitating headlines and neighborhood gossip and actually did some deep digging online, you might grasp the nuance of the situation.

I find myself wondering who among you would actually opt for snorting cocaine if it’s common knowledge that intranasal administration yields the most efficient absorption and peak effect.

This is easily some of the most absurd nonsense I have ever had the misfortune of hearing. Are you even aware that nasal administration isn't the only way to go? It never crossed your mind that one could simply engage with someone more experienced—which, naturally, spikes the risk—while utilizing a base like cocaine hydrochloride to achieve a significantly more potent effect?😉

I'll likely track down an article online and drop the link here once I find it. In the meantime, I plan to spend some time scouring the web, reading through various forum threads to see what people have experienced regarding which substances hit the hardest and how they actually affect a person.😉

wanderingraven15 said:darkjackal70, you've got it wrong. You can't just smoke crack all night long—or even every few minutes—without a massive risk of dropping dead. Besides, it's highly unlikely anyone was actually using pure cocaine.

I wasn't talking about crack; I meant smoking pure cocaine hydrochloride... off aluminum foil...😉
Why "unlikely"? Do you honestly believe the big players are cutting their supply just to increase the volume?🤣 🤣

Is someone pulling my leg, or have I finally lost my mind? Is it actually true that they're coming?😲 😲

cosmicjackal33 said:It’s painfully obvious we’re looking at a lost generation.

But then again, even Balić's group was absolute garbage back when they were playing juniors.

I think it's worth drawing a parallel here to basketball and our own guys who were the best players in Europe at the junior level, and where have they ended up? We held the championship title, yet where are those players now?

In any case, there shouldn't necessarily be a direct link between success in the junior ranks and the senior squad—champions today might become champions tomorrow—but only if we don't just keep doing things exactly the same way once the junior cycle concludes...

frozentiger6 said:It’s that classic avoidance syndrome—I have zero patience for players who dodge the ball like it's radioactive.

Honestly, I've never quite understood it myself... if you aren't up to the task or simply lack the skill, just go get the ball and try to actually make a play instead of hovering on the sidelines, avoiding contact, and handing opportunities over to someone else. In fact, if you really can't hack it, just take your seat on the bench and let someone else play.

tilla said:by the way, I forgot to mention that our needles are still being covered by foreign donations.

Those needles aren't even the real issue here, especially when they cost less than a nickel...

McAfee definitely... I haven't run into a single issue with it so far; it just keeps running smoothly without any fuss...👍

Bayern Munich said:Look, kid, you clearly don't know what you're talking about; based on your comments, I'd wager you haven't even hit ten years old yet.
Don't lecture me on spirits when your idea of a wild night is a single cube of spiced rum.

Hilarious. Truly. What an absolute brat...😂 😂 😘

floc said:you've all lost your minds together! what's wrong with country music? i listen to everything...
why choose to be a narrow-minded idiot?

🤣 🤣 🤣

I claim to have an open mind too, but I draw the line at that low-brow, trashy country garbage... I never have listened to that backward, utterly mindless drivel some people actually call music, nor do I ever intend to.

I can stomach just about anything—house, rock, punk, even jazz—but I won't touch that pathetic, howling nonsense.😉

There isn't enough whiskey in all of America to make that sound tolerable to me.👎 👎

I used to pull thirteen or fourteen-hour shifts without blinking, averaging about twelve hours a day... but lately, when I’m grinding through a stretch, if I work several days in a row, I’m lucky if I get five or six hours of sleep. Of course, if my shift starts a bit later, I might manage seven.

The pattern seems to be this: when I’m in the thick of it, working five days straight on just five or six hours of shut-eye, I don't actually feel the exhaustion. But the moment I get a couple of days off and try to return to the grind, the fatigue hits me all at once—I'm yawning and struggling to stay awake all damn day.🤣

Sandra Hernandez13 said:YES,
but kids don't start using drugs just because they know these people are lying to their faces;
it’s also driven by a sense of curiosity which—even if it seems unbelievable to some—
is actually triggered by those "drugs are evil, just say no" style commercials.
I’m still quite young, so when I really think about it, those "just say no" and "drugs are bad" ads only fuel my desire to try this so-called "evil,"
just to see for myself why it feels great for some and terrible for others...
That’s how most young people think, and we all know that at a certain age, even later on, the main driver is that "forbidden fruit is the sweetest" mentality, which ads of that caliber unconsciously encourage. So, it is high time someone removed that idiot and his equally idiotic jingle from our TV screens and started actually addressing the issue, which unfortunately is becoming an even bigger problem here in America.

I can only offer you my own experience and that of a few friends as an example. Personally, I didn't touch anything until I turned 20... absolutely nothing. Even weed and cigarettes disgust me; I find them repulsive, so I haven't touched them then and I never will. Until 20, I would get drunk here and there, but nothing excessive. I've never used heroin and I never will because those kinds of narcotics don't attract me one bit. As far as synthetics go, I've tried almost everything—Ecstasy, speed, coke, pure MDMA, and various cocktails—but I never became addicted to it. If I wanted to, I took it; if I didn't, I didn't. And that was that. It stays that way even today; if the urge hits, fine, but otherwise, I have no need for it.

Regarding the problems of today... the biggest issue is simply that chemicals have become cheap. When I was a kid of 15, my crew and I would just get buzzed on beer in the local parks. Today's kids are slamming synthetics because they are easy to get and inexpensive. You can pick up some Ecstasy for maybe ten bucks... or speed for eighty...$33 they scrape money together all week just to get wasted on the weekend, because the high lasts longer and hits harder than alcohol, and all they care about is being in that headspace and feeling good. Back in the day, prices were much higher, the quality was better, and it was a bit more of an investment. Nowadays, everyone is doing it everywhere, and that is the reality. Besides, more people die from the consequences of smoking and alcoholism than from drug use, and that is the reality.

Currently sitting at about 190/106 pounds—though my weight fluctuates between 103 and 109 depending on whether I'm actually eating decent meals. I wouldn't call myself thin, but I've got some presence. My sugar cravings are finally losing their grip, too. If I stay on this path, I'll be in peak shape by summer.

It’s manageable for now. Last year, back in March, I was pushing over 285 pounds, but I managed to grind it down to 225 by the time summer rolled around.😬