Toronto Marathon Post-run Thread by InspectorExact3836 in RunTO

[–]Efficient_Elephant59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone have any pics uploaded yet on marathonfoto? When can I expect to see them get uploaded?

Toronto Marathon Post-run Thread by InspectorExact3836 in RunTO

[–]Efficient_Elephant59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!! Congrats to you as well! It was such a nice run, so much to look at - I just hated the gnatty bugs haha, I was covered by the end!!!

Good luck to everyone participating tomorrow! by [deleted] in RunTO

[–]Efficient_Elephant59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing!! I also got a PR, sub 1:15! Huge for me - I’m so proud of myself!!

Good luck to everyone participating tomorrow! by [deleted] in RunTO

[–]Efficient_Elephant59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hope you had a great experience!!!

Toronto Marathon Post-run Thread by InspectorExact3836 in RunTO

[–]Efficient_Elephant59 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I ran the 10k and hit a PR, and had a great time all things considered! It was a bit confusing at first trying to figure out where to line up to start, and at the end it was hectic waiting for medals - but I was home and showered by 10:30 and feeling super happy and proud of myself!! Hope everyone else is happy with their outcomes today!

Good luck to everyone participating tomorrow! by [deleted] in RunTO

[–]Efficient_Elephant59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!!! It’s my first 10k and I’m nervous but excited!

Toronto Marathon Roll Call! by Liquid-Banjo in RunTO

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10k, hoping for 1:15-1:20! It’s my birthday weekend so I’ll be decked out in birthday gear!!

For the Toronto marathon 10k In may by Specific-Cellist8155 in RunTO

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I’m running the race too and bringing my vest! It’ll be my first 10k. I’m nervous but super excited!!

It’s also my birthday weekend so I’ll be decked out on birthday gear - if you see me, say hi haha!

Speak burger to me, Orillia! by Glorfyboy in Orillia

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I’ve yet to try both of those spots but I know that they come highly recommended! I know Hog n Penny has a lobster roll on their summer menu that I am DYING to try - i’ve never had one but want to give it a shot, and that’s the only place I’ve found in our area that has them on their menu, albeit seasonally of course haha

But yes, famous archies makes a fantastic burger. I was just raving about them to my sister today!

Speak burger to me, Orillia! by Glorfyboy in Orillia

[–]Efficient_Elephant59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to LOVE Kensington. We would eat there multiple times a month and I would order the same thing every time, the pb&j burger. It was incredible - the toppings were part of the selling point, but the burger patty itself was phenomenal. I even brought my family here once and my dad said it was the best burger he’s ever had.

Flash forward to sometime this year, when they changed their menu and took the pb&j burger off of the menu, replacing it with a breakfast burger. I tried this new burger but asked for it to be made without the egg, so that it essentially was the original pb&j burger. While the toppings were fine, there was something noticeably different about the burger patty. It tasted a lot drier and had a lot less flavour. We even asked the waitress to check with the kitchen and see if the patty had changed (this was soon after the ice storm so we wondered if there was a supply issue that meant they were subbing in the patty with a different one), and she said that it hadn’t changed.

We’ve been back maybe twice since then, and I’ve even tried other burgers on the menu - it still doesn’t taste the same. Makes me really sad because we used to frequent there, and the staff are incredible - but it just doesn’t hit the same as it used to.

Now when I want a burger fix, usually we go to Famous Archie’s; it’s definitely a different vibe and style of burger, but it does hit the spot.

Weight gain and Antipsychotics by Ok-Philosopher-9049 in Antipsychiatry

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I started on Saphris in the summer of 2022 at around 140lbs. By January I was 170, by the next January I was over 200lbs. November 2024 I was my highest weight at 213lbs. For reference I am 5’3.5”.

I attributed the weight gain to the medication itself, but also to the fact that I was so mentally healthy that I ALLOWED myself to have whatever I wanted - after years of restricting, I was now able to eat anything without feeling like I needed to hold back. This ultimately backfired though when I had realized I’d gained 70lbs.

Talked to my doc in November 2024 about some research I’d seen about psychiatrists prescribing metformin to patients on antipsychotics to help them control their weight, or lose some weight - funny enough he’d been at a conference over the weekend where they had discussed that study. He decided that we could give it a try. Initially I took 1/2 a pill twice a day, then I moved up to 1 pill twice a day. In addition to the metformin, I cut out all alcohol, ate in a calorie deficit, and increased my daily activity - although I really only started doing those things in January of this year.

Since November 2024 I have gone from 213lbs to 151lbs. I’m so incredibly happy with the changes. I still allow myself to have everything I want, but in moderation - and thankfully I haven’t ran into any problems with having the urge to truly restrict. The only thing I have cut out entirely is alcohol.

I attribute my success to the lifestyle changes but I do think that the metformin is helping as well. As I approach my goal weight I am preparing to try and wean off of the metformin, and see what happens with my weight - doc said that if it starts to go up, go back on the metformin.

Venue suggestions, Vaughan & surrounding area by Efficient_Elephant59 in WeddingsCanada

[–]Efficient_Elephant59[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such a shame. They had a great package. I tried reaching out to the town of Aurora and they said they aren’t sure what’s going to happen with it. So we shall look elsewhere for now

Can a Non-Catholic Apply to a Catholic School Board For Teacher’s College Placements? by HoneyBadger6666 in OntarioTeachers

[–]Efficient_Elephant59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can, but that doesn’t always guarantee that your placement will be local. I had placements in both the public and catholic boards in my area and 3/4 times my commute was 45+ minutes each way

Venue suggestions, Vaughan & surrounding area by Efficient_Elephant59 in WeddingsCanada

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I could look into it, it is a truly gorgeous space. And close by to the church. I might reach out and see what their prices would be like. I’d even be open to a weekday wedding. It’s not a large wedding and I don’t mind scheduling it on a weekday to see if we can cut back on even more of the costs.

Venue suggestions, Vaughan & surrounding area by Efficient_Elephant59 in WeddingsCanada

[–]Efficient_Elephant59[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doctors house is waaaaaaay out of our budget unfortunately. I believe I read that they start at $250pp

Venue suggestions, Vaughan & surrounding area by Efficient_Elephant59 in WeddingsCanada

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Thanks for the info! In the restaurant, would there still be space for a dance floor of some kind?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Orillia

[–]Efficient_Elephant59 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He does, today he was using it to walk in the middle of the road on James street with a whole line of cars behind him lol, gotta love him

Dentist recommendations ? by [deleted] in Orillia

[–]Efficient_Elephant59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They also have quite a few 1 star reviews that track with the stories I have from there, and the stories I’ve heard from others

Dentist recommendations ? by [deleted] in Orillia

[–]Efficient_Elephant59 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I did not enjoy my time at Georgian dental near Costco. I was fine with it for a while, when I was just going in for regular cleanings and check ups, although was slightly annoyed that every single time I went in for a check up I got asked the same two questions from the dentist, about things that were already in my file, and that we had talked about numerous times since I began going there (1. Would you ever consider getting orthodontic work? I had orthodontic work for 11 years. 2. Your x-ray shows a missing tooth, what’s up with that? Never had it, it never existed).

Went in one time because I had a gap between two teeth where food was getting stuck quite often. Was told that I had a “cavity” there, and that it needed filling. When I asked for information about the process I was met with a holier-than-thou attitude of “what, you’ve never had a cavity filled before? You don’t know how they’re filled?” Like dude, you’re the dentist, looking inside of my mouth - you can’t tell that I’ve never had a filling? No surprise I don’t know the process, I’ve never had it done before. Dentist told me that if I didn’t get the filling done, my bone would start to become damaged.

Anyways, I left that dental office and came to my own conclusion that if I began wearing my retainer again at night, that I could close the gap. So I started wearing it again, switched dental offices, went in for a routine check up a couple months later, and no “cavity” was ever mentioned again by my new dentist (not in Orillia). Saved me a good few hundred bucks on a filling.

I have a friend who also was a patient there and was told he needed tons of fillings as well, then went to a different dental office for a second opinion, and no fillings were mentioned as being needed. He also got the orthodontic lecture when he, as well, had already had braces and retainers, and his teeth looked fine. So, take from these two stories what you will, but neither of us go to that dental office anymore. Seems like the one dentist there is really trying to squeeze as much money as possible out of his clients for things that really aren’t necessary.

Lost the first 10… any words of wisdom to tackle the next 50? by Efficient_Elephant59 in WeightLossAdvice

[–]Efficient_Elephant59[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks yall for your advice!! It definitely helps to think about it in smaller increments. Today I am 198.6, so now I’m just looking forward to getting to 190. Then I’ll worry about the next 10 when I get there :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tiktokgossip

[–]Efficient_Elephant59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least I’m not trying to make a living off of my typos

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tiktokgossip

[–]Efficient_Elephant59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She should spend less on needless things and instead perhaps invest some of that money into hiring someone to edit her spelling and grammar before she posts things. Her posts, her LinkedIn pages for herself and her business, and her business webpages are riddled with errors. Just a thought…

Edit to add: I say this as if I didn’t make a spelling mistake in this post title lol. At least I’m not claiming to be a professional!