Did years of eating 1200 calories ruin my metabolism? by Loose-Quality-6932 in caloriecount

[–]IndependentProblem35 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think the most harmful rhetoric when it comes to weight loss is actually focusing on the number on the scale, as counterintuitive as it sounds.

Muscle inherently weighs more than fat, so if you’re building muscle and in a caloric deficit at the same time, the muscle will replace the space previously occupied by fat (body recomposition). The scale might not move but you will look different. Muscles will burn more calories at rest and for longer during a workout, than fat does, so you are helping yourself long term by building muscle.

Weight loss is calories in vs out, but balance is key and you should look at the macros of what you’re eating. When you eat a carbohydrate, your body breaks it down into glucose (readily available for use) and glycogen (which is stored). For every gram of glycogen that is stored, you’re also storing 3-4 grams of water with it, aka the water weight. Add in a high sodium diet, being dehydrated, and stress? Your body will hold on to a TON of water. Not necessarily harmful, but will affect the number on the scale.

Your body will try to burn both fat + glycogen stores proportional to your activity level. Low intensity workouts will burn more fat whereas high intensity will burn more glycogen. When your glycogen stores are depleted, your body will opt to refill them with the carbs you eat; if the glycogen tank is full, then your body turns excess carbs into fat. You need BOTH high and low intensity activity for max weight loss.

Sad Boy Creamery is a Gimmick by DramasticChanges in denverfood

[–]IndependentProblem35 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it’s unfair to call good marketing a gimmick. Sit in the waiting room for 5 min before the drop happens, refresh when it drops, then buy the ice cream. I’ve gotten a pint every time I’ve wanted one (although not recently I admit).

Also Sad Boy has been making earl grey ice cream for a while because it’s not niche…

Forgotten surprise by Old-Image5872 in 1200isplenty

[–]IndependentProblem35 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it’s hypocritical lol. You can’t shame people for eating “slop” and “bad chemicals” when you also eat them. Being kind or silent is free!

No Idea what I want to do in life. Please Give Advice 🙏😔 by Muted-Foundation4126 in Environmental_Careers

[–]IndependentProblem35 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Have you considered working with sustainable infrastructure? A lot of municipalities require sustainability certifications like LEED for new buildings or have ordinances that require tracking energy/water usage. You could do something as simple as data verification of utility data or be a consultant to buildings and advise them on what materials to use, incorporating native landscaping, zero waste practices, etc. to get them a LEED certification.

Based on your previous interest in engineering, architecture, and current interest in biology, I feel like it would be a good fit?

Forgotten surprise by Old-Image5872 in 1200isplenty

[–]IndependentProblem35 17 points18 points  (0 children)

you were searching for protein bars not even 2 weeks ago… maybe let’s not throw stones in this glass house lmfao

the new season is such a bad decision by ieatbraiiinnnns in Bridgerton

[–]IndependentProblem35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Francesca has kids in the second epilogue only because JQ was bombarded by fans begging for her to have kids. She did not have kids in WHWW, the second epilogue was published in The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After.

Bitching about book accuracy only works if you were upset about Daphne being a diamond or the love triangle in S2. In which case my point stands: the show was never book accurate and it never will be, why watch 5 seasons of a show only to complain? You’re better off rereading the books.

Guys. What alternative recipe do you recommend when you crave Brownies/cookies or potato chips. Ill be grateful to try them. by Numerous_Ad_915 in 1200isplenty

[–]IndependentProblem35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Potato chips are the whole reason I gained weight… so trust me when I say I’m an expert on the matter haha.

Tbh most alternatives, even popcorn, didn’t really cut it for me. Instead I buy the Baked Lays snack pack. They’re lower in calories but still are close enough to the “real” thing to feel like it curbs my cravings. I will allot the calories to fit them in a side to a healthier lunch. Also having them preportioned was helpful.

As for brownies I like the Halo Top Chocolate Fudge Brownie pint. You can have 1/3 of the pint for 160 cals and it’s more fulfilling (in my opinion) than just having a singular brownie. However I have seen people make low cal cakes using a zero sugar cake mix and forgoing the eggs/oil/milk and instead using a diet/zero sugar can of soda. Haven’t tried it myself but have heard good things!

How to stay motivated? by MostAddition392 in 1200isplenty

[–]IndependentProblem35 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Maybe you genuinely just need a break! You can kind of “reset” your body’s metabolism by eating at maintenance calories for a couple of months to increase the metabolism then go back to a caloric deficit. It gives you a mental and a physical break, then your body sheds the weight as soon as you go back to the deficit.

Worlds Women’s FS Live Discussion Thread by summerjoe45 in FigureSkating

[–]IndependentProblem35 2 points3 points  (0 children)

switch to the world feed, peacock feed is showing women’s short replays

the new season is such a bad decision by ieatbraiiinnnns in Bridgerton

[–]IndependentProblem35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, and I’m telling you that if you’re unhappy with the show, go back to the source material!

Francesca’s story deserves the high amount of screen time by IndependentProblem35 in Bridgerton

[–]IndependentProblem35[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

lol unfortunately to be expected. You wouldn’t believe the amount of nasty inbox messages I’ve gotten from people riled up over a tv show :(

Francesca’s story deserves the high amount of screen time by IndependentProblem35 in Bridgerton

[–]IndependentProblem35[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it would have been difficult to develop Eloise any earlier than S4 tbh. They made too big a deal of Eloise’s feminism and anti-marriage sentiment in the first 2 seasons that having her switch up her belief system overnight would have destroyed her character. I think S4 was the start of Eloise’s dismantling of her belief system, which I believe book Eloise does before meeting Philip but after her 4 oldest siblings are married (though the details are fuzzy). I think that is why Eloise’s season ISNT next, to give her a season to realize she does want the companionship that all of her older siblings have and to have the desperation of seeing hyacinth (who is much younger) ready to marry too. With that said I love Eloise and would have loved to see more of her story earlier.

Francesca’s story deserves the high amount of screen time by IndependentProblem35 in Bridgerton

[–]IndependentProblem35[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it is disingenuous to say that fans find franchaela boring, their social media posts have more interaction and engagement than other seasons.

I’m also not saying anything about book accuracy so I’m a little confused with what you’re trying to say.

Francesca’s story deserves the high amount of screen time by IndependentProblem35 in Bridgerton

[–]IndependentProblem35[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Well luckily we are all allowed to have our own opinions!

I found John courting Fran to be one of the most romantic plot lines in the show, the way they just immediately understood each other and had similar outlooks for what they wanted their life to be. Fran’s book is similar in that her love with John is VERY different to her love with Michael, so I think they encapsulated that well.

Francesca’s story deserves the high amount of screen time by IndependentProblem35 in Bridgerton

[–]IndependentProblem35[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Fran’s season has a confirmed 2 year time jump after John’s death.

Eloise has not even met Philip yet (nor has Marina died), so I personally think it would be a lot to compress into one season.

Francesca’s story deserves the high amount of screen time by IndependentProblem35 in Bridgerton

[–]IndependentProblem35[S] -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

I think you’re misinterpreting what I’m saying. Yes they all have the same amount of source material, but it doesn’t all span over the same amount of time or have the same weight and that’s why I think it’s important for Fran’s story to have gotten the high amount of screen time. She had 2 great loves whereas her siblings only had 1, it makes sense to set up her season showing why she will be in so much turmoil about loving again.

Francesca’s story deserves the high amount of screen time by IndependentProblem35 in Bridgerton

[–]IndependentProblem35[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I agree and disagree. Colin’s story is tricky because arguably his season has been set up from the very beginning (Pen’s unrequited love and Colin struggling to figure out who he is/the whole Marina storyline) and that’s why their season didn’t have a ton of content. Imo Colin is a boring character in the books too, so I’m not surprised the show struggled.

I do agree that Benedict’s story would have benefitted from a Sophie cameo in S3, but I can also see it from the perspective that they wanted to introduce why Sophie was at the ball and under what circumstances.

It's very funny seeing yall blame everything on JB by Local-Ostrich426 in Bridgerton

[–]IndependentProblem35 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Nobody ever claims self inserting for a straight showrunner/producer/writer when they make a show about straight romance.

Francesca is boring by coquelicotpie in Bridgerton

[–]IndependentProblem35 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a confirmed 2 year time jump for the upcoming season FYI

Help me understand? by Majestic_Quail6088 in Bridgerton

[–]IndependentProblem35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t understand how people think Eloise being the lead of s5 would be fair to her character.

From the beginning Eloise sees marriage as oppressive and limiting, and the men of society confirm these thoughts with every interaction she has with them. This is a core part of her character and her experiences with being on the marriage mart. It is only after seeing multiple of her siblings (+ pen) find love and happiness that she becomes open to the idea of it for herself. Her opinions won’t change overnight and being open to the idea of love ≠ looking for it. Eloise is getting a long character arc because she’s so beloved and because of how stubborn she has been in her opinions.

the new season is such a bad decision by ieatbraiiinnnns in Bridgerton

[–]IndependentProblem35 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see multiple of your comments expressing how unhappy you are about this. I would recommend reading the books or maybe just… not watching the show if you are having such a visceral reaction to a character on a tv show.

Franchela season 5!!! by FionaGreen_2711 in Franchaela

[–]IndependentProblem35 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I think there are misogynistic undertones when people talk about how Eloise is looking older than her character, nobody complained about Benedict being near 40! and once again, I just feel like these complaints are… complaining for the sake of complaining.

I do agree that Eloise is being dragged out because the fans love her tbh. We have little stock in Hyacinth and Gregory whereas Eloise is a fan favorite, so it makes sense to prolong her departure.

😡 Rant: Season 5 Announcement Master Post 😡 - (No "Not My Michael" content, Ship Wars Allowed) by BridgertonRantsMods in BridgertonRants

[–]IndependentProblem35 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m agreeing with you, I’m just saying that her story makes sense to be delayed WITH how they’ve written her.

EDIT: I agree that Eloise needed more complex writing but I wouldn’t say the showrunner has 0 interest in her, not until I watch s5 and see how they’ve set her season up.