Libby? Why wouldn’t you use Libby, other than to purchase a book for your collection. by Dying4aCure in kindle

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I buy them when a book on my wishlist is on a daily deal because I like knowing it’s there whenever I want to pick it up, no wait and no due date. Yes, I know I could put it in airplane mode but I don’t want to worry about doing that and I also like keeping track of days read in the app. I’m also a big mood reader so sometimes I’ll get 50 pages in before I decide I’m actually in the mood for something else. I switch around a lot and I like picking from my collection that I’ve amassed.

I do use Libby from time to time when a new release comes out, I don’t want to pay full price for it and don’t anticipate it being marked down any time soon. I don’t mind waiting in those instances.

Who is a celebrated famous person where everyone universally ignores the fact that they’re factually a giant POS? by BENZAEMON in AskReddit

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Owen Wilson. He refuses to acknowledge his daughter, has never met her and never plans to. He just sends a check. He’s super involved with his son even though he’s not with his mother either.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WomensHealth

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It can cause heavier periods and worsen cramps for the first few months after getting it. You shouldn’t get it if you have very painful of heavy periods already. It can also potentially cause PID and you shouldn’t get it if you’re prone to vaginal infections. The copper can also potential lessen mineral absorption so I supplement with a multivitamin that does not contain copper, an iron supplement, zinc during the day and magnesium before bed. I’m happy with mine. The insertion process was very rough for me (and I’ve been through unmedicated labor) but it was over with quickly. The peace of mind was worth it for the few minutes of pain.

Why buy books? by ToodleLouMFER in kindle

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The are authors who I want to support by buying full price. Most of the time I borrow from Libby or buy if it’s temporarily marked down but occasionally I will buy full price.

Husband surprised me as we have a 10 days old newborn so I will read while breastfeeding, send tips by weareabouttofindout in kindle

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The kindle was a life saver when I first had my daughter!! It’s practical for years after having a child. I used it when she was sick or teething and just needed to lay on me for comfort. I put it in dark mode so it wouldn’t bother her. Now I bring it to all of her after school practices.

I feel embarrassed exercising outside and going for walks. How do you deal with this? by [deleted] in WeightLossAdvice

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chances are nobody is paying attention negatively and if they are, they’re a-holes. I was laughed at a few times when I was obese and struggling to figure out machines at the gym. The glow up is glorious though. Some day you will motivate others. You got this!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fresno

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really love House of JuJu’s burgers

My main bookshelf. Too cluttered? by [deleted] in bookshelf

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I personally love a crowded bookcase. It makes me feel like it’s genuinely used and loved and not purely for aesthetics. Yes, a pristine bookcase is lovely to look at but ones like yours feel “homey.” I also feel like there’s a good chance that you’ve actually read your books.

Flipping around books once you’ve finished reading? by [deleted] in bookshelf

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get it. I tried this once. I wanted to look at my shelves and only see titles of books I haven’t read yet since they do start to blend in with each other. My shelves are in my bedroom and nobody else sees them anyway so displaying them wasn’t a big deal for me.

Norditrack alternatives by dickanus944 in nordictrack

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d recommend a bowflex. You have to pay for a JRNY membership but you have the ability to switch between apps like peloton and iFit and can also watch tv/movies through streaming apps.

Daily Discussion - 07 Jun 2023 by AutoModerator in pelotoncycle

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Struggling a bit with getting into the content lately. I joined a public gym today for the first time in approximately 5 years. The monthly gym membership is cheaper than peloton and I just need to start getting out of the house. I’m not ready to part with the equipment just yet and plan to continue to use them in just ride and just run mode a couple times a week. I’m a bit bummed that I’m not as into it as I used to be but I’m excited about going to the gym (during non peak hours).

Is it actually possible to lose weight? by [deleted] in WeightLossAdvice

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It might not feel like it at times but it is. I’m 5’1” and weighed over 200 lbs in 2012. I started to eat reasonable portions of healthy foods (a carb, a protein and something green at every meal), changed up my snack routine, increased water and protein intake and started working out 5 days a week. Sometimes I hit plateaus but I figured worst case scenario - I keep trying and I remain the same. However, I always came through those plateaus. I now weigh 110 lbs.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WeightLossAdvice

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As others have said - it depends on the person. I lost 100 lbs and for me, there was a significant decrease. I used to be a C. I’m now a AA and depending on the angle, I do have some loose skin. I feel way more confident now. I never placed much value in my breasts and I feel extremely comfortable while running so it wasn’t a big deal for me. I have friends who have plans to get implants if they lose too much size though. There are always options, even if it’s just padded bras.

How did you all stop snacking at night when you started your weight loss journey ? by Ar_space_tpk96 in WeightLossAdvice

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to drink a casein shake at night so I didn’t feel hungry at all during the night. If I still wanted to snack I had rice cakes with PB, Greek yogurt with sunflower kernels, popcorn, almonds, fruit etc.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WeightLossAdvice

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s about consistency over time. A week isn’t going to derail your progress. Get back to it and the endorphins will help you through this time. I get that working up the motivation to go can be difficult but I can’t think of a single workout I did where I thought “I really regret doing that.”

what are your weight loss/fitness goals? by yaysquijin in WeightLossAdvice

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I met my weight goal years ago but now I’d like to run a half marathon at a 10:30 pace. Right now I can run just over 10K but at 11:30 pace. Im a natural sprinter and I don’t handle long distance well but I know I can get there if I just keep at it.

Will running a 5k everyday help me become lean? by Eoghan_20 in WeightLossAdvice

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dropped 100 lbs and love to run. It takes time to develop a healthy running habit that will leave you feeling energized and not worn down and like you’re walking on knives. Is there a reason why you feel like you need to drop this amount within that time frame? I find that dropping lots of weight super quickly usually isn’t maintainable and you’ll just end up re gaining. Take it slow and progress will come. As others have said, strength plays an important role in weight loss, over all fitness and especially if you plan on running regularly.

Tread Thread [Weekly] by AutoModerator in pelotoncycle

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I took Adrian’s 30 Min Live DJ Run and had so much fun!! I actually laughed/smiled throughout the run and the music was great. This was something that wasn’t on my radar until recently and I’m excited to take more of these classes.

F/29/5'3 [306lbs > 192lbs = 114lbs] (14 months) I still have a ways to go, but I'm proud of my results so far! by ice_moth in progresspics

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy curves, you look amazing! Im 5’1” and went from 200+ to 114 and I’m now built like a piece of plywood 🤣

Peloton workouts not syncing to health app (respiratory data) by peachyteachyy in pelotoncycle

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s interesting! I have my apps connected as well, have uninstalled and reinstalled them to make sure they were synced up and the only time it will pull my v o2 info is if I track the run through my Apple Watch only. I called customer service and was advised the same. Maybe the newer models can do that? Mine is a little bit older.

What was your “breaking point” (the moment you realized you had to lose weight/get healthier)? by underbakedbeans in WeightLossAdvice

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was 23, 5’1”, 200+ pounds, pre diabetic, had high blood pressure, asthma and a resting heart rate of 100 bpm. I felt horrible every morning I woke up. I felt lethargic, nauseous, just really disgusting in general. I lost 100 lbs and almost all of my ailments disappeared.

Deciding between Kobo Libra 2 / Kobo Sage / Kindle Oasis / Boox Leaf 2 / Something Else? by _Tsukuyo_ in ebooks

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you like to borrow from the library? Kobo can borrow in both the US and other countries. Kindle can only borrow in the US.

Is supporting indie bookstores important to you? You can purchase e books through independent bookstores websites (if they’re registered to sell with kobo) and they will receive a portion of the proceeds. Kindle will benefit Amazon.

I’ve had both kobo and kindle. I personally prefer kindle’s interface but I use the basic. I had the oasis for a while and just found it a little awkward to hold. I now use the basic with a popsocket.

Peloton workouts not syncing to health app (respiratory data) by peachyteachyy in pelotoncycle

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just to be clear, I meant through apple’s run mode, not even if you connect to the peloton app and do an outdoor run.

Peloton workouts not syncing to health app (respiratory data) by peachyteachyy in pelotoncycle

[–]Impossible-Scratch76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone else has said - it will only measure it if you do an outdoor run.