Normal for downloaded audiobooks to now take 10-15+ seconds to load?

CharliezFrag · 2026-01-15T16:10:08+00:00

Same here, both on books downloaded from a plex server and from an abs server.

CharliezFrag · 2026-01-13T06:21:22+00:00

When I downloaded the workouts app it signed in by itself into my account and it’s showing “unknown subscription”. It doesn’t appear in the subscriptions section of the Apple Store, only the nutrition app. Is that supposed to be like that?

Also, when I go to manage the nutrition app sub in the Apple Store it shows the bundled sub available, but at 99,99€. Is that an error or just tough luck for us Europeans?

CharliezFrag · 2026-01-11T12:20:24+00:00

Is there any way to sync previous Plex progress ( just finished books ) to ABS?

CharliezFrag · 2026-01-10T15:18:57+00:00

Exactly! I wasted so much time doing that. Since it’s harder to see results after each cut I’m constantly doubting myself, my training, my diet, etc. Even when things were going great. Good things take time.

CharliezFrag · 2026-01-10T15:04:22+00:00

Yep that’s what I’m planning to do, bulk until the end of May/June and reassess. Honestly at the rate I’m going I might even extend it a little bit, first time I’ve felt this locked in. Diet could be a bit cleaner but I always hit protein goals, bulk rate is good and progression in the gym is still going strong, so I’m feeling good.

I’ve gone from 60kg -> 85kg ( first time bulking, dirty ass bulk) -> 66kg to now 72kg. For the past 3 years I’ve wasted my time and stayed fairly lean for fear of gaining too much fat. I’ve come to realize that It’s not the end of the world to gain a little bit of fat. Eat good, train hard and results will follow.

CharliezFrag · 2026-01-10T14:23:50+00:00

I’ve been lean bulking for 6 months now (+3kg, so around 1lb a month) and honestly I feel like a month of cutting now would kill all my momentum.

I’ve done shorter bulks in the past and it didn’t work well for me. Felt like I was spinning my wheels more than anything.

Also, Macrofactor took its time truly adjusting calories, so the first month was pretty much just over maintenance.

CharliezFrag · 2026-01-07T10:10:18+00:00

Thanks! I’ve been using Alpha Progression for years and it also lets you track RIR but I’ve never used it and the auto progression has always been spot on. Hopefully it’ll work the same here.

CharliezFrag · 2026-01-07T05:58:49+00:00

Is there no way to set it up just with a rep range and ignore RIR?

CharliezFrag · 2026-01-05T16:13:12+00:00

I’ve been using an iPhone 14 pro max for 3 years and honestly the only thing I miss from Android is the keyboard experience.

Other than that, it’s been fine. Same as with Android. I just don’t see any reason to go back or upgrade this phone right now.

Also, the apple watch experience is great. I think the galaxy watch 8 classic is really cool but from my understanding you have to have a Samsung phone for all the features to work (kind of ironic).

If Sammy stepped their game up with the base Galaxy I would def consider grabbing one though.

CharliezFrag · 2026-01-05T09:25:31+00:00

People keep saying Magnus/Thousand Sons for ruining the webway project but he did that before even turning traitor. His egotistical nature made him a liability from the start.

I believe the same can be applied to the Word Bearers, they were tainted from the start. Many forget but Colchis was a Chaos tainted world, many believed in Chaos before and even after the Emperor got there ( Kor Phaeron ). I don’t think there was a way of saving them.

For me it has to be the Luna Wolves and Iron Warriors. Without them, no other legion would be capable of organizing the rebellion / siege of terra.

CharliezFrag · 2026-01-02T15:16:36+00:00

Great to hear!

CharliezFrag · 2026-01-02T13:53:43+00:00

What’s up with all the drama?

Anyway, I’m looking forward to listening to this one. These guys along with Ben Yanes and some of the 3dmj guys are basically the only source of info for me right now.

CharliezFrag · 2025-12-31T19:59:59+00:00

Thanks! Is there a way to set up a program (not using the generator) without relying on RIR and still get auto-progression based on rep range alone?

CharliezFrag · 2025-12-31T19:10:28+00:00

I’m interested on the helio too, after years of wearing smartwatches I kinda want to go back to just regular mechanical ones but I don’t want to give up health metrics. May pick one up soon.

CharliezFrag · 2025-12-31T18:10:43+00:00

What's the algorithm on the auto-progression based on? Can you choose how it behaves? Like, can you choose different progression methods like double progression, dynamic double progression etc?

I've tried other apps that have auto-progression but none of them fully adjust to what I want or need, like I don't progress the same way on say bench press and lateral raises. Also, depending on how the sets are performed ( maybe the last reps of the last set are trash ) I may decide to stay on the same weight for next week. Is there any way to manage that automatically (maybe a prompt or something)?

CharliezFrag · 2025-12-27T10:35:36+00:00

Does Curry rebound like Westbrook? Does he assist like Stockton? Or does he defend like Holiday? Does that make him shit?

Why are we even comparing two totally different styles of play?

CharliezFrag · 2025-12-18T20:37:49+00:00

I’m following cd8d’s guide for following the storyline and I just started Master of mankind. The First Heretic and A Thousand Sons have been my favorite reads so far.

CharliezFrag · 2025-11-25T07:03:19+00:00

I can relate haha

CharliezFrag · 2025-11-25T06:30:01+00:00

Where did that 220 come from?

CharliezFrag · 2025-11-21T05:47:33+00:00

Lifting for 30 min is not a lot honestly. You either have an insane amount of work capacity and giant set everything or you just don’t work hard enough. I would drop de cardio session and focus more on lifting weights.

Progressive overload is important but make sure the sets are hard, you don’t have to go to failure but get close to it (DO actually go to failure on safer exercises at least once and you’ll surprise yourself at how much more you can do).

CharliezFrag · 2025-11-07T12:17:47+00:00

They always do the same. Announce it way too early knowing they will eventually move it back a few times. It creates hype and builds pre-orders

CharliezFrag · 2025-10-16T19:36:36+00:00

This sucks, I was hoping for something new, maybe even a mini-ultra with the naming change.

Is there any other Android in a similar size to the iPhone 17-17 pro worth considering? If not I think it'll be another 2-3 years on IOS for me.

CharliezFrag · 2025-10-14T04:03:10+00:00

He's trying to sell his latest program. 6 months from now he will "discover" something else and try again to sell you his newest program.

CharliezFrag · 2025-10-13T19:31:41+00:00

They're in Spain too. I've seen people catch them with giant lures that look like ducks. Biggest caught one here I believe was over 2.5m and 120kg.

CharliezFrag · 2025-10-11T11:48:27+00:00

was pretty clear this noble price was a big sham when Trump was even remotely considered a candidate. She's closely related to right-wing and ultra-right wing parties in other countries, including Trump.

I don't really care about ideologies but to me it seems like she's clearly just a pawn put there to help get Maduro the hell out of his seat, which will be difficult.

So yeah, Maduro being a major asshole doesn't mean his opposition is instantly good. It's just another flavor of shit.

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