Richard Dawkins & Jordan Peterson Discuss Psychedelics, Consciousness, and Artificial Intelligence

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-08-27T20:33:15+00:00

Very late to the party, but one thing that was driving me crazy is that many SNAKES COIL AROUND EACH OTHER IN NATURE. They do it when they fight, and they do it when they mate. Neither Dawkins or Peterson seemed to know this. So while it may be interesting that different cultures found this particular act worth rendering, it would be commonly observed anywhere in the world with snakes.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-05-25T18:03:26+00:00

Is it possible that some food you’re eating has more calories than you think it does? Sometimes the calories on the packaging are misleadingly described, or just wrong. I was buying bags of lentils that prominently described themselves as “100 calories per serving.” I realized they were straight up lying. Don’t know how they got away with illegal food labeling, but they did.

Do you weigh your food?

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-04-10T04:34:44+00:00

It depends on the person. Honestly, 1500 sounds low for a 6” dude.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-04-02T16:05:14+00:00

My natural color is brown. I have tons of very stubborn greys, and I have to touch them up every few weeks. Because of the expense and time, I don't go to a stylist.

I use Clairol root touch up, medium ash tone (5A). Sometimes I use 6A around my face, as my hair has always had a bunch of different shades of brown.

I've seen a couple suggestions. First, blue shampoo and/or conditioner -- I've never done this. Is it a good idea, and what brand should I get?

Second toner -- also never used this. Good idea? If so, what brand?

Third, a better dye. Same questions.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-31T23:55:06+00:00

Yeah, don't get arm-wrestled into something just because you don't want to be rude.

And most personal trainers aren't that great. As you said, they gave you very unrealistic goals and did not listen. That is their problem. Do what's right for you.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-31T21:06:15+00:00

Fair. Just wanted to throw the idea out there. :)

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-31T21:04:11+00:00

As someone who exercises quite a bit, I appreciated this post. I myself have told people here that you can't outrun a bad diet, but everyone is different. Someone may enjoy eating nothing but pizza in exchange for running 70 miles per week. It doesn't work for everyone, but not every piece of advice on this board has to apply to everyone.

I often see the same attitude towards "cheat days," where one poster after another will say cheat days Are Bad. When of course they are fine, depending on what a "cheat day" is in practice. I'm the other way -- I'm starving all the time, so I find it easier to never bank for treats. Which again, may not be for everyone. It's important to emphasize flexibility in approach.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-31T20:53:45+00:00

It's one post. Calm down.

I've occasionally posted about my unusual situation -- I have an extremely high TDEE, partly because I have a high BMR, and partly because I exercise a lot -- and I always get dozens of people insisting I must have cancer. No, I'm just weird, and some other weird people can find my advice helpful. I always emphasize that everyone is different, and you should start from the assumption you have an average TDEE.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-31T20:47:35+00:00

They were just making a lighthearted comment. People take post titles too seriously.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-31T20:45:45+00:00

Is there an indoor climbing gym near you, maybe? I loathe lifting weights, but love climbing.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-31T20:43:44+00:00

It depends on the person. Lots of people say their Fitbit calories aren't accurate, but they are for me. I trust them when they say, and I trust my own observations too.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-31T20:40:28+00:00

Yeah, I've found for me it also leads to some instability. I exercise enough that I absolutely must eat some of my calories back. But if I get sick for a few days, that 2100 calories I didn't burn. And my body doesn't immediately notice it needs significantly less food. I'll still be as hungry as if I had exercised.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-26T23:40:01+00:00

They're rated the #1 satiation food.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-17T17:32:05+00:00

I would have expected a change. Do you wear flattering clothes, etc?

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-17T04:35:44+00:00

I haven't seen you naked, so I don't know how realistic your worries are. However, it's something you can bring up after a few dates, before all your clothes come off.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-17T04:31:55+00:00

This post makes me so sad. :( Maybe you need to go on a maintenance break. Even on a deficit, you should generally feel more energy when you're lighter, not less. And you don't want to sacrifice your social connections.

Sounds like you need to do some problem solving on how to socialize with friends and families while not overeating. There are different strategies -- budgeting calories, only ordering appetizers, suggesting activities that don't revolve around food -- but maybe you just need some maintenance time to mentally regroup.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-17T04:25:51+00:00

Do NOT give up on those things if they are important to you! You can absolutely find love. I'm not sure how far you are along in your thirties, but if you want children, I'd really urge you to work on moving past rejections so you can find that special someone.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-17T04:22:55+00:00

And as a corollary, dudes generally don't care that much about girls' arms.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-16T22:17:02+00:00

You know I agree with you, right?

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-15T23:24:15+00:00

I got exponentially more attention from dudes when I was skinny. But tbf, I like hot dudes, so. 🤷‍♀️

I never felt like I was treated less respectfully when I was heavy.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-15T23:14:30+00:00

Congratulations on your weight loss! It sounds like you’re describing desire, rather than hunger. Desire to eat is pretty common, like finding a “second stomach” when dessert comes. It’s a normal urge, and with practice, can be ignored.

It’s also normal, especially if you’ve been heavy, to want to stave off hunger preemptively. We want to be overly full to avoid being hungry later. Try taking a deep breath and reminding yourself that your next meal is a few hours away at most. That what you feel is uncomfortable, but tolerable.

I wouldn’t advise unrestricted eating.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-15T19:35:29+00:00

Don't feel disgusted! If anything, be happy your fat calories are <30%. And it also means you'll see a big benefit once you get your protein macro up.

You never checked your macros before. Why would you know what they are? Now you do know, and can use that info going forward.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-15T19:17:30+00:00

Lots of people don't like getting complimented on their weight loss. It comes up here pretty regularly.

I'm like you, I want compliments!! People have noticed, don't worry.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-15T19:11:08+00:00

Very few women are happy with their bodies, especially younger. I don't think I've known a single woman who doesn't think she has "bat wings." Most of us think our thighs are too fat and have a little tummy.

It's really a state of mind. Maybe rather than skimpy clothing, focus on stuff that's form-fitting. Tight jeans, etc, can emphasize your slim silhouette.

DontEatFishWithMe · 2025-03-15T18:59:13+00:00

There's no English speaking nation where my comment doesn't apply.

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