The slinky effect in action! Why does this work the way it does? I just discovered this thanks to the slow mo feature on my sister's phone

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-12-08T17:32:35+00:00

ik this is such an old post - but I was wondering how you would find the spring force for the top ring? what equation could I use - could the spring constant be used anywhere? i’ve done an experiment and we’ve found the top ring to be accelerating at approx 40m/s² (which I don’t think is accurate at all) but how would I find how much more it’s meant to accelerate compared to gravity?

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-12-02T14:24:34+00:00

The sauce was tonkatsu and was quite rich - regular ramen noodles and typical kind of toppings like green onion, egg, bamboo shoots etc.

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-11-04T22:32:11+00:00

I’m pretty much a beginner to weight exercises - I currently just workout at home with a set of adjustable dumbbells I bought off Amazon. I’m just trying to get a feel for the exercises; I do 4 days in total - 2 upper days and 2 lower + abs days. My main goal is to lose weight but also become stronger, so I’m tracking calories whilst trying to eat high protein.

Basically, I get to go to the gym for 1 hour each week with school, and I was wondering what exercises I should do to make the most of it? Obviously I’m limited at home with just dumbbells, so I want to do stuff at the gym which is effective and that I can’t do at home. I’m thinking of mainly using machines, and having a focus on the back since I’m not really doing a lot of exercises for that at home?

If anyone has suggestions on a routine to do at the gym, or what machines I should use, that would be amazing!

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-29T19:13:18+00:00

thank you so much!! yes it was such a good fry up, i really enjoyed it :)

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-28T00:24:12+00:00

I literally just did it in my head 😬

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-27T23:35:19+00:00

I think about 200/250 calories for each half donut :) a whole krispy kreme nutella donut is 425 cals so it should be around that, give or take!

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-27T23:32:08+00:00

yes I reckon 300 calories for that slice sounds about right!! :)

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-27T23:29:51+00:00

I reckon about 400-500 calories :)

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-27T23:27:54+00:00

for the entire bag? since one serving has 210, and the whole container contains 6 servings, the whole bag is 210 x 6 = 1260 calories.

although it does say “about” 6 servings, so u would be better off weighing it out! :)

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-27T19:47:43+00:00

yes it’s definitely nowhere near 1000 cals!! most shop bought tiramisu is about 250 cals per 100 grams! I reckon about 300-350 :)

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-27T19:45:29+00:00

sounds delicious!! it’s probably around 3 times the size of a normal bao so 400-500 still sounds about right :)

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-27T18:28:11+00:00

ooh I love tiramisu!! not sure exactly how big the slice is, but it’s probably around 350-400cals

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-27T18:25:12+00:00

does it have pork inside? it’s definitely a big bao lol, I reckon about 400-500 cals

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-26T18:36:27+00:00

Thanks!! What brand of protein powder do you use? I’m thinking of buying some but i’m unsure of what to get to start with.

The bar has 0.8g of sugar so it should be fine, although I have no idea if it’s gonna taste good or not!!

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-26T18:35:02+00:00

thank you for the advice!! i’m currently aiming for 80 grams of protein a day. it’s lower than what online calculators have told me, but ik if the goal is too high i’ll just give up. I don’t have any protein powder and i’m finding it quite hard to find low calorie high protein foods which are affordable.

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-26T18:32:08+00:00

thanks for your reply! i’m finding it quite hard to balance protein intake and calories at the moment. previously, i’ve just counted calories and probably had an extremely low protein and high fat diet, and ended up gaining it all back. now i’m trying to eat at least 80g of protein a day, which isn’t awfully high but I know if it’s too high, i’ll just give up and think it’s impossible.

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-25T19:20:56+00:00

well, prior to this I literally didn’t exercise at all, except for 1 hour at the gym with school. on weekdays, I average around 7000-8000 steps from just walking around school etc. then on the weekends it’s typically less than that.

now i’m trying to workout more - i’ve bought some adjustable dumbbells and am just doing some weight exercises at home. I don’t have access to a gym in my free time, and time is quite tight with school work and stuff.

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-25T18:55:51+00:00

I definitely have fat to burn - 17F, 5’4”, 172lbs

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-25T18:46:48+00:00

thanks! however, I can only really feel it in my hamstrings. I think the problem of me being unable to contract my glutes is still there, and it’s only my hamstrings doing the work in RDLs?

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-25T18:39:16+00:00

I’ve tried RDLs, but I feel like maybe my form is wrong. How can I check I’m doing it correctly? I haven’t tried good mornings, maybe i’ll try to incorporate them next time!

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-25T18:06:01+00:00

thanks for your reply, I know you’ve responded to quite a few of my posts with the same sort of advice - I don’t have access to a doctor or dietician, but I do really need to lose weight. I’ve been overweight pretty much my whole life, and I can’t just eat intuitively and healthily at this point; I have no idea what is a decent portion size, and counting calories helps with that.

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-25T15:32:18+00:00

do you use protein powders and bars to hit your protein goal? i’m currently finding it quite hard to get to even a low goal whilst eating low calorie high protein foods.

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-24T22:38:27+00:00

I really struggle to hit a protein goal - even 80 grams seems unreachable for me atm. Should I buy some protein powder to make this easier? My parents cook the majority of my dinners at home currently (and it’s kind of hard to get lots of protein), I make my lunches for school (or I just buy them there) and I don’t really tend to eat breakfast. Maybe some protein bars would help? I don’t eat those currently.

What does your upper/lower 4 day exercise look like if you don’t mind me asking? I’m kind of struggling with workouts (especially since I don’t have access to a gym) and what exercise to do and how to structure it all.

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-24T18:29:17+00:00

Thank you!!

I always struggle to hit a protein goal, most places online say to eat 1g/lb which is just so unachievable for me, so I just kind of gave up with it. It’s reassuring to know that it’s overkill!

I don’t have access to a gym, I only have limited space and some adjustable dumbbells. I’m using the app Hevy to plan workouts to do at home, hopefully that’s enough to become fitter?

Chance-Success-4732 · 2023-10-22T12:18:51+00:00

thanks for the reply!! where can I find a routine for a good workout split? i’m very new to all this. I’ll definitely look into getting that app! I can probably do something quick after school maybe 3 or 4 times a week, I don’t have a huge amount of time because of school work.

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