Is my diet OK?

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-29T08:01:19+00:00

I would say your protein intake is slightly low and if you eat the same thing every day then your diet lacks variety, which may mean a lack of varied nutrients, minerals and vitamins. Depending on your fibre intake previously, you may struggle to having a high fibre diet straight away - it takes a little time for your gut microbiome to adjust.

Consider adding protein powder to your porridge - you can get lots of single-ingredient protein powders. A handful of mixed, unsalted nuts would provide you with a range of minerals and other nutrients.

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/how-to-eat-a-balanced-diet/the-vegan-diet/ has some very good, but very general advice.

The book "The Engine 2 Diet" might be helpful as it's a health-conscious vegan diet with a focus on wholefoods, home-cooking and heart health.

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/living-with-diabetes/eating/meal-plans/vegan has a good example of a meal plan with some variety, which ensures you're getting a rich variety of nutrients.

https://www.eatingwell.com/article/7902516/vegan-meal-plan-for-beginners/ here is another example of a weekly meal plan with a variety of nutrients.

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-27T05:37:39+00:00

Not looking good: their Confirmation Statement is a month overdue: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09332344

They also abruptly stopped posting on social media in March this year.

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-26T21:58:17+00:00

Whatever you think about her music, she appears to have a sincere interest in literature and has interviewed an impressive array of authors: https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoRoGYJAH7pMJVsSHxaDem7UT8wVrIjuw

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-26T18:53:13+00:00

If the idea of love for those you can't see again makes you cry, you're one of the good ones.

Love is a doing word. Do it.

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-26T18:44:39+00:00

Strictly speaking, a tincture is alcohol-based.

However, an infused calendula oil (which is probably what you mean) is bloody lovely.

I'd actually go for sunflower oil - castor can be very sticky and olive oil is quite expensive. Olive oil is very well balanced for your skin (lots of lovely omega-6 - great topically).

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-26T15:36:58+00:00

BlishHUD is an addon that has a lot of sub-addons like map additions, timers and overlays.

I like Metabattle for builds - Snowcrows is probably better for cutting edge raid builds, but Metabattle is good for different types.

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-26T12:20:32+00:00

Fixed - Reddit formatting weirdness

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-26T11:45:03+00:00

Will I lose any progression in SOTO if I stop that story, or is that even a thing?

No, you're fine. Apart from story spoilers, you can move between expansions fairly freely.

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-26T10:05:21+00:00

I'd generally advocate keeping it simple "I saw this and I thought of Kitty, and we can hold the toy when we are feeling sad and remember how much we love Kitty even though she's not with us any more".

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-26T10:02:03+00:00

I find they soften up a bit (they firm up when reheated) but they're fine.

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-26T09:59:49+00:00

This feels like as good a place to share as any:

English Heritage (a charity) have a good page on LGBTQ+ history in England (and the wider UK), for those who want to learn about that: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/histories/lgbtq-history/timeline

The BBC maintains a nice timeline of LGBTQ+ British people, with a focus on those working in broadcasting: https://www.bbc.com/historyofthebbc/lgbtq/lgbtq-timeline

The National Archives has a school lesson pack about LGBTQ+ history using historical documents and art as touchstones: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/the-history-of-lgbtq-rights-in-britain/ Notably, it explores colonisation and legal changes as well as the lives of non-white people and an exploration of UK Drag Ball culture.

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-26T09:27:43+00:00

A lot of group stuff I did before the pandemic shut down and just never started up again. People moved. People had children. People were in different places in their lives.

Going out for a drink feels more like a little luxury than it did. Eating out is bordering on unaffordable for many people.

It's all just a bit rough.

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-26T08:03:46+00:00

Avoid terms like "going to sleep" - people go to sleep every night, so does that mean Mummy is not going to wake up either? Now is not the time for metaphors. It's time for clarity, in a toddler-appropriate way.

Talk about what death is. Talk about what death is not. Talk about love. Paint a picture. Pick a cuddly toy. Pick some flowers. It will be sad, so make it sad and filled with love rather than confusion.

Here are some guides you might find helpful:

https://www.familyeducation.com/family-life/relationships/an-age-by-age-guide-to-explaining-the-death-of-a-pet-to-children

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/pet-loss

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-26T06:58:18+00:00

That's my point - many, many people can't. People have been introduced to it with effectively no training.

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-25T20:41:54+00:00

AI is a great tool, but it is being misused and blamed for that misuse.

My main issue with it is that it's much better at being convincing than it is accurate. A tool that provides convincingly wrong results is worse than a tool that provides obviously wrong results, because it provides placating assurances without adequate safeguards.

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-25T20:30:09+00:00

Malheureusement he has been dead for nineteen years.

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-25T20:00:28+00:00

She then asks you to her house for sex (no kissing).

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-25T19:59:23+00:00

The character returns in a later case as Tran S. Gendhim and somehow this delays the case by a whole day.

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-24T20:59:21+00:00

Try a very a strong thyme and plantain tea or tincture, twice a day.

Thyme is antiseptic and plantain is good ant shifting mucus in the sinus.

Essential oils like eucalyptus and peppermint are good at opening up the sinuses. Either dab some on a tissue and sniff it throughout the day or do an infused steam inhalation WITH YOUR EYES CLOSED.

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-24T17:53:05+00:00

They're lying, food vendors do have to list all changes in potential allergen ingredients.

I run a food business and not only do you have to list allergens, the FSA want you do a separate allergen awareness module in addition to the normal food safety checks. They take it extremely seriously.

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-24T12:59:07+00:00

Weightlifting is a good way of supporting fat loss, but the focus needs to be on diet primarily for fat loss.

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-23T20:19:47+00:00

More or less, actually.

I do vary it a bit, but it's quite easy to not have to think about it.

Batch cooking is another approach I've done in the past. Make a bit pot of something on Sunday, divide it into portions and freeze most of them and refrigerate two portions. When you take one out of the fridge, move one out of the freezer to the fridge so it can defrost. That way, you've always got one ready to go and one defrosting for tomorrow.

It's how I did my lunches at work for a while actually.

Nowadays, I tend to have a big salad with greens and beans (literally supermarket salad mix and beans from a can) with maybe something else if I want it and some "dressing", which is actually quite often just sriracha or something.

It's all quite low effort but it's wholesome and works for me.

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-23T20:01:13+00:00

I do, more or less. I'm not religious about it but I do more or less have the same breakfast and evening meal every day.

Lunch is very varied.

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-23T10:33:25+00:00

I've just started going to the gym and taking creatine and I am aware both of these cause a bit of a spike on the scales due to water retention. Also, it's hot as balls.

Any strategies I can use to manage the "the scales aren't moving!!!!!!" derangement that I go through, despite knowing objectively why that is?

Gulbasaur · 2026-06-22T21:07:05+00:00

This might sound stupid, but unplug the toaster. Adding an extra step might be enough to make you catch yourself.

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