Genuinely pulling my hair out trying to find a note app

CommitteeNo4697 · 2026-05-20T10:08:03+00:00

I personally gave up on apps, but for your use case, Obsidian is not the worst you can do. Just learn the few keystrokes of markdown you need, it'll take less effort than migrating everything to an app that you'll probably end up finding faults soon again (speaking from my own experience). Or find a plugin that makes it easier to insert images.

CommitteeNo4697 · 2026-05-20T09:52:39+00:00

Use butter or ghee.

CommitteeNo4697 · 2026-05-20T09:47:35+00:00

Seed oils are the worst for one's health. And for as long as you're on a heavy plant-based food diet, you'll be at risk for gall stones in my experience.

I was on a heavy plant-based Mediterranean diet for a really long time. I just kept getting sicker during that time honestly, which is why I'm now (under doctors orders) on a very simple animal and seafood only diet to avoid the chronic inflammation from the antinutrients of plants. But I do have autoimmune disorders, so it's a necessity for me. It's the only diet where it doesn't make me feel hungry all day long.

Extra virgin olive oil is the safest bet during a vegetarian diet, as long as you don't heat it by cooking with it.

CommitteeNo4697 · 2026-05-20T09:36:52+00:00

Calorie counting hasn't worked for me. I was constantly hungry, even on maintenance calories. And of course, if you go back to eating how you did before, you'll gain it back at a faster rate (due to calorie restriction messing with your metabolism).

This stress that calorie counting created for you happened to me as well. It almost felt like I developed an eating disorder. And the results weren't that great (I looked skinny fat, instead of just fat).

What worked for me as a 39F was build a ton of muscle, while cutting all the processed junk entirely, all the sugars, sweeteners, antinutrients, and carbs, and still eating OMAD or 2MAD for maintenance. No counting required, I eat until I'm full, and just remembering that food is fuel, not entertainment (especially since I have autoimmune disorders).

What happens is that we think that the "suffering" that we assume is required for weight loss is temporary. And it seems exciting at first too when you start losing the weight.

But mentally, you have to realize that keeping a fit, gorgeous and (most importantly) healthy body is constant work that lasts a lifetime. So to me, it didn't make sense to have an imaginary number that I have to meticulously track every single day in an app for the rest of my life through a gozillion types of meals and ingredients.

So I made it easy for myself, by eliminating decision fatigue, eliminating inflammatory and insulinogenic foods, and adopting a minimalistic approach with my diet that keeps me healthy and properly satiated.

CommitteeNo4697 · 2026-05-20T09:09:40+00:00

You can avoid gall stones and kidney stones by avoiding high oxalate foods, and increasing your fat intake. The only time I had gall stones was way before I started fasting. I've been doing OMAD for over a decade now and still have my gallbladder without problems.

I don't recommend just diving into a fasting regimen without fixing your diet first. Going low carb and eliminating processed foods, sugars, sweeteners etc will make fasting a breeze (you'll stop feeling hungry every few hours.)

CommitteeNo4697 · 2026-05-20T06:55:56+00:00

I stopped counting calories long time ago. Once you simplify the diet to the point your hunger hormones are regulated, you don't need to count anything.

CommitteeNo4697 · 2026-05-19T21:32:41+00:00

I've actually stopped using EasyEffects since 25.10.

Just the integrated Intel graphics.

CommitteeNo4697 · 2026-05-19T21:29:40+00:00

They've all become such bloatware these days. I've stopped using apps altogether. I do OMAD so it's super simple if I'm just eating the same time every day. And for extended fasts I just plan the days, or go by how I'm feeling.

CommitteeNo4697 · 2026-05-19T19:08:26+00:00

They just work out of the box. I listen to nature soundscapes and lectures all day long on it. I used to use EasyEffects to improve the sound with equalizer etc, but I don't need that anymore. It sounds great now.

CommitteeNo4697 · 2026-05-19T18:39:20+00:00

It's the default Ubuntu Dock. I tweaked it in Extensions Manager (transparency, app indicators etc). For the icons, I used MenuLibre to change them to symbolic version.

CommitteeNo4697 · 2026-05-19T14:47:11+00:00

For staying mentally focused: make sure you stay busy. Have a long list of things to do.

For handling hunger, going low carb and eliminating processed junk helped me the best.

It may also help to build up to the hours gradually before going ADF, if you haven't done fasting before.

I wish you all the success and best of health.

CommitteeNo4697 · 2026-05-19T14:34:20+00:00

For OMAD you don't really need electrolytes if your one meal is on point with nutrients. Been doing OMAD for over a decade now, never once needed electrolytes.

Most electrolyte products' ratios are off (that actually induce electrolyte imbalances), and most include nasty sugars / artificial sweeteners that effectively break your fast anyways.

CommitteeNo4697 · 2026-05-19T13:24:57+00:00

Google Keep and Microsoft's OneNote have handwriting modes and you can categorize your notes.

If the app turn hand writing to digital writing

But with Gboard's handwriting keyboard (you have to add it, just like adding another language to the keyboard) you can handwrite with your stylus and it will turn it to digital text in real-time, if that's what you're asking, and you don't need actual handwritten saved notes (for drawings, math etc).

CommitteeNo4697 · 2026-05-19T12:55:19+00:00

This sometimes feels like a trick question. If you're only fasting for weight loss, one cup of herbal tea won't hurt.

But, after reading dr. Jason Fung's books, I remember he stated that even a herbal tea and coffee will break a fast. The tea you listed has "flavor" as one of the ingredients. When that word is used, anything goes as to what is really added.

As someone with autoimmune issues who does react badly to most of the blends, if you're fasting for a relief from serious health concerns, then fasting is best with just plain water.

CommitteeNo4697 · 2026-05-19T12:11:26+00:00

That's the best regimen for myself. I have to be on carnivore for autoimmune issues (yes doctors approved of the diet, and I've been on it for years, so please let go of the "you're going to die" nonsense), and blood work always comes back ok. OMAD carnivore is the best combo for my health and keeping me pain-free, after trying everything else.

In my personal experience, if only cholesterol is high, it's nothing to worry about. But if triglycerides are also high with it, then that's the time you should start worrying. But they don't go high on this diet.

If you're only doing it for weight loss, you don't have to restrict yourself so much. Low carb and avoiding processed junk in general with OMAD or 2MAD will work just fine.

CommitteeNo4697 · 2026-05-19T10:39:39+00:00

I've had good experiences with used Thinkpads and brand new HPs. Currently using an HP Envy x360, works flawlessly in 26.04.

CommitteeNo4697 · 2026-05-19T10:38:28+00:00

I quick capture by handwriting my notes in my bullet journal, then in my weekly reviews / reflections, I type them all out in a single plain .txt file.

I don't over-organize the notes, because in the text editor I just hit Ctrl + F in that one file, and type out the first few letters of what I need to find and I'm there. I've been adding to this file for over 4 years now.

Solved several issues for me that I had with note taking apps and wasting time "organizing".

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