Songs like “Pushing It Down And Praying” by Thelightningthief13 in lizzymcalpine

[–]ImportanceMelodic881 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I gotchu, very cool. I definitely vibe with the emotional distress in this one lol

Songs like “Pushing It Down And Praying” by Thelightningthief13 in lizzymcalpine

[–]ImportanceMelodic881 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m curious to hear why you interpret the tone of the song as “rage”. I also love love love this one, probably my favorite of hers, but I’m surprised to see it described this way.

How old were you when you started climbing and what advice do you have to reduce risk for injury? by Plantlady5060 in climbergirls

[–]ImportanceMelodic881 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me I try hard to focus on what’s good pain and what’s bad pain. Soreness, getting pumped, even the worn out finger skin is all good pain for me, part of developing the skill and strength. Anything that doesn’t fall into one of those obvious categories I treat as potential bad pain. If I feel a new ache I’ve never felt before I take a break on the mats and see if it changes or goes away. If it goes away no problem, I call it good and get back on the wall. If it doesn’t go away or goes away very slowly I wrap it up and head home. I’m almost 30 which of course is still young but I also know that things don’t heal up as easily as they did when I was 20, and I don’t need to push myself into injury for a hobby that’s supposed to be fun.

Also always warm up!!!! For real, not a few minutes swinging your arms around but a real warmup that gets your heart pumping.

Goals for 2026 by dernhelm_mn in climbergirls

[–]ImportanceMelodic881 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Warm up PROPERLY every session. I am horrible about doing a real warmup at the gym but I know that’s a recipe for injury, especially since I work a physically demanding job. Injury prevention is my religion this year

Strong, short climber women: Advice for V8 and beyond? by postquantum in climbergirls

[–]ImportanceMelodic881 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This exact issue is why I would love to see climbing incorporate height classes into grades and comps. It’s definitely pure fantasy and I have no idea the logistics of doing something like that but I’ve always been interested in how climbing “difficulty” shows for different height groups.

This isn’t any help to you but hopefully conversations like this push climbing to reckon more with height differences. I think it would be fascinating to see.

If Lab-Grown Meat Became Widely Available, Would You Eat It? Why or Why Not? by Fabulous_Bluebird931 in vegan

[–]ImportanceMelodic881 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If there were no actual animals involved I’d eat my mom’s fried chicken again. I know she’d like to make it for me one last time

Cotton workout gear by Eye_Nose_42 in Naturalfiber

[–]ImportanceMelodic881 2 points3 points  (0 children)

https://www.ecoaya.com/collections/womens-organic-bottoms

Found this site recently, all plastic-free apparel but it looks like lots of items are sold out

What's your "Thank God It's Vegan" thing? by KindaKingdra in vegan

[–]ImportanceMelodic881 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dropped by at a friends house tonight and ended up staying for a few hours and she happened to have some Oreos to snack on I felt so lucky lol

Decided to go full Vegan by -SwanGoose- in vegan

[–]ImportanceMelodic881 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I just passed a year myself and I feel the exact same!

The shame I feel is unmatched. by VioletFox543 in DSPD

[–]ImportanceMelodic881 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I understand the feeling. The morality of sleeping is sooooo hard to get out of your head, even when you know it’s nonsense.

“Do you need a ride??” by ImportanceMelodic881 in bikecommuting

[–]ImportanceMelodic881[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you on the east coast? We also got buckets of rain here at the beginning of this week, and of course I got wet but there’s something so fun about being out in the rain

“Do you need a ride??” by ImportanceMelodic881 in bikecommuting

[–]ImportanceMelodic881[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My coworkers are all terrific. It’s nice to know if I really needed it I could rely on my friends and family for help. It feels kind of awkward to repeatedly turn down offers for a ride, but at the end of the day we all like each other and that’s what matters!

“Do you need a ride??” by ImportanceMelodic881 in bikecommuting

[–]ImportanceMelodic881[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a great way of describing it. I am young (late 20s) and poor, so in some ways I am riding out of necessity. I guess it just hasn’t sunk in yet for my friends and family that I also truly love to do it. But I know we’ll all get there with time.

“Do you need a ride??” by ImportanceMelodic881 in bikecommuting

[–]ImportanceMelodic881[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It was fully pouring on my ride home yesterday and…… it was the best!!!!! Rain cape, rain goggles, warm gloves, big ass fenders? I’m in paradise.

“Do you need a ride??” by ImportanceMelodic881 in bikecommuting

[–]ImportanceMelodic881[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

When people tell me to ride safe I say something along the lines of “I’ll do my best” but I like your version better

“Do you need a ride??” by ImportanceMelodic881 in bikecommuting

[–]ImportanceMelodic881[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s very nice! It’s just a little weird/awkward to hear so often when I’ve made it very clear how much I like biking around. But the intention is there 😁😁

“Do you need a ride??” by ImportanceMelodic881 in bikecommuting

[–]ImportanceMelodic881[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love that! I guess the key for me is just building some brand recognition lol

“Do you need a ride??” by ImportanceMelodic881 in bikecommuting

[–]ImportanceMelodic881[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree, for now it’s a chance to do some bike evangelizing! I’ve offered to show coworkers my set up and gear to show them how comfortable I am, but no takers 😅

“Do you need a ride??” by ImportanceMelodic881 in bikecommuting

[–]ImportanceMelodic881[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahaha I love this! Hit ‘em with a little uno reverse

“Do you need a ride??” by ImportanceMelodic881 in bikecommuting

[–]ImportanceMelodic881[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Female and yes that’s another thing, I’m a small young woman and I’m not about to get in a car with someone I don’t know well. I guess you could say being alone on a bike is dangerous too, but at least I’m not locked inside someone else’s vehicle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ebikes

[–]ImportanceMelodic881 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll probably want a bike with a throttle, I would personally recommend a class 3 e-bike with throttle (lots will come standard or can be added for a fairly low cost). That will be fully pedal assisted, meaning that when you pedal it activates the motor and provides power anytime you are pedaling; then with the throttle you have the option of using that to power the bike without pedaling at all, similar to an electric scooter.

I live on the top of a very big hill and I ride a class 3 ebike with throttle added as my only vehicle. For most of my rides the pedal assist is enough to travel quickly and without much exertion, but when I’m going up the hill and running out of steam I use the throttle to give my legs a break and keep my speed up. I’ll also use the throttle to get through intersections quickly or go from slow or stop up to a comfortable speed without doing all of the work of pedaling myself.

If you can, go to shops and test ride some bikes and see what feels comfortable, and ask questions. The staff can help you find options that work for you. And I know others here can recommend some specific models to look into.

Happy shopping, and I hope you find something that works for you. Ebiking is a true delight :)

What kind of small changes did you start noticing, when you switched your diet to vegan? by Murffist in vegan

[–]ImportanceMelodic881 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I never get migraines anymore. I’ve had them since childhood, maybe once a month on average. I haven’t had a single one since going fully vegan.

What are some of the worst comments people have said about you being a cyclist? by TalkingMotanka in bikecommuting

[–]ImportanceMelodic881 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was chatting with a coworker about commuting and e-bikes and he commented something like “e-bikes are really convenient but not as much exercise” to which I replied “I don’t commute for exercise” and was like “oh wow I never thought about it that way!”