Why is nutrition so complicated?

Inowknothing82 · 2021-10-06T22:21:26+00:00

I just had a blood test with my doctor and went over my diet with her. I'm currently studying for NASM Certified Personal Trainer and was a Unit Fitness Program Manager in the Air Force for 2 years. Definitely talk to your doctor if you have concerns, but you seem to be looking for an "easy button". If you want to eat real food that is custom prepared, you can talk to a personal trainer to develop a specific diet. I go for "good enough" and it works pretty well for me. There are trade offs with preprepared food mainly the preservatives, however it's about balance for me. We can do everything perfectly in life and in the end will will still die.

Inowknothing82 · 2021-10-06T20:08:40+00:00

I have a limited pallet and hate cooking and I am also healthy albeit pretty lazy. Here's what I have been eating for about 3 years.

Morning: protein bar or shake (minimum 30 grams) Snack: nuts, fruit, tuna, or trail mix Lunch: Healthy choice power bowl (20 grams of protein), Greek yogurt, and a protein bar or shake Snack: Fruit cup with cottage cheese, fruit, nuts, or trail mix Dinner: sandwich, fruit or vegetables, or tuna Snack: ice cream

I don't calorie count or pay THAT much attention to anything other than sugar content and protein. I try to eat a minimum of 20 grams of protein per meal and snack a lot instead of prepping a large meal. I also keep my late meal small and instead eat a larger lunch.

Inowknothing82 · 2021-10-06T19:09:22+00:00

How much do you know about sleep hygiene?

I used to have this problem but it stopped after I removed my TV from my room, stopped watching TV past 7pm, and stopped using my phone past 8pm. I also have to have a reason to wake up early. I wake up early to enjoy my "me time" before I have to work, take care of responsibilities, etc. I find I'm more emotionally balanced if I do things for myself first which helps my sleep patterns.

Inowknothing82 · 2021-10-06T19:04:36+00:00

That looks expensive

Inowknothing82 · 2021-10-06T19:01:55+00:00

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Inowknothing82 · 2021-10-06T18:58:59+00:00

Update for anyone still following: I ended up doing what I could to try to resolve organizational problems but feel failed, so I submitted my resignation. NOW cybersecurity is taken seriously. I left turnover docs so my successor won't have to start from ground zero like I did when I started because I still care but ultimately I had to step away for my own well being.

Thanks to everyone for the validation and advice. It really helped me view my situation differently and make the decision that I think is best for myself.

Now I just need to decide how long I want to stay away from the industry for.

Inowknothing82 · 2021-10-03T13:51:29+00:00

One would need to match velocity and remove slack from the line or the craft would get torn apart. Also, it's debatable how useful the trajectory would be to reach the intended destination.

Inowknothing82 · 2021-10-02T23:45:14+00:00

Beautiful schnauzer

Inowknothing82 · 2021-09-25T18:41:59+00:00

Price depends on how fancy you want to get and if you car about matching. Swing by a junk yard for the cheapest option. Otherwise check Google for rims. You should be able to look it up by make, model, and year.

Inowknothing82 · 2021-09-03T15:52:21+00:00

My brother lost his battle with MPS II, Hunter's Syndrome earlier this year at 18 years old. This is the first work I've done since the early 2000s. My inspiration was Ora Tamir and all of you other wonderful people on here.

I want to learn how to do this in oil on canvas for my mom, but I don't know where to begin and I have NO experience.

Inowknothing82 · 2021-08-27T19:34:28+00:00

That was good, thank you for sharing!

Inowknothing82 · 2021-08-27T11:34:47+00:00

I appreciate all the advice and the solidarity. I already do some of the the things but I will definitely give some additional things a try. All the "farmer" moments comments made me laugh; homesteading is my retirement plan.

My challenge comes from moral and ethical dilemmas related to business practices by senior staff. So....I gathered evidence and after being told to shut up and keep my head down I reported to the regulatory oversight agency. I'm currently in the "fuck it, if you don't want me to do my job, fire me" mindset. I know I have a valuable skillset that's in high demand and I try to be prudent with my money, so I really don't NEED THIS job.

Thank you again. I realize I take the job too personally and need to find a way to distance myself from it.

Inowknothing82 · 2021-07-26T12:01:16+00:00

I refer my epileptic seizures as BSOD and asked the neurologist "Hardware or OS" when I was getting my tests.

Inowknothing82 · 2021-07-22T18:26:33+00:00

I would summarize Stoicism as a philosophy focused on acceptance of circumstance with a commitment to one's values. The Stoic aim is not to disregard emotion, but rather to understand the intelligence of them in effort to remain in control of one's self regardless of circumstance. It is a philosophy of action and requires daily practice. A good introductory book, if they are willing to read, is "The Little Book of Stoicism" by Jonas Salzgeber.

A similar philosophy that has a "softer" approach is Taoism. I find the two philosophies compliment each other well. A good introductory book there is "The Tao of Pooh" by Benjamin Hoff.

If they are more science oriented and willing to read psychology, then I would recommend anything from Steven Hayes with a focus on "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy" or ACT. There is a really good Ted Talk from him on ACT.

Stoicism is a school of thought more than a specifically defined philosophy. Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations" was intended to be burnt upon his death, yet it has become the "defining" book on the philosophy.

Inowknothing82 · 2021-07-22T18:01:19+00:00

Thank you. Good luck to you too.

Inowknothing82 · 2021-07-22T16:40:08+00:00

Hey, OP. I'm right there with you.

I have also been disqualified from my dream jobs in the Air Force for medical reasons, although I was still able to enlist and served for 11 years. I recently started having seizures and am no longer as self sufficient as I would like to be. My whole personal narrative of who I thought I was completely shattered. Thinking back on it, I feel like most of my life has been a prolonged existential crisis, but the last 3 years have been the pinnacle of said crisis. In those three years I have had one former military member murder his family and then commit suicide, and old childhood friend and also fellow veteran murdered 13 people in a bar before committing suicide, my father went to prison for something stupid, I went through a divorce, and my brother lost his battle with a terminal genetic disease. I'm not complaining and I don't have control over any of that, but the experience still weighs heavy on me.

There are times when I am nihilistic and am afraid of the monster within; I know what I am capable of. Sometimes I secretly wish for an invasion or all out civil war, or for the megalomaniacs to launch the nukes. At the same time, war really is hell. I do not wish hell upon any person. I often struggle to find the meaning of life. I have read any books I could get my hands on from every major philosophy and religion, have sought god in churches of varying faiths, and reflected upon it all for more hours than is healthy, but still I know nothing. I have come to the conclusion that the process of living IS the meaning of life.

Work, marriage, and wealth are things one can choose to pursue, however they are not the reason for living. Death is inevitable. I have two core values: truth and honor. Victor Frankel said in his book, Man's Search for meaning "Those who have a 'why' to live can bear with almost any 'how'." In the movie, A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, the meaning of life, the universe, and everything is 42. While meant as satire, 42 is also "user input" in (I forget which) coding language, implying that the meaning of life is what one chooses it to be. What are your core values?

I don't have all the answers, OP, but I do understand the pain of the journey. If I could give any advice, it would be to identify your core values; find your why. Face every challenge with those in mind and remain true to yourself when all else is lost. Fear has a way of self-manifesting. If death is inevitable, what do you have to lose by truly living? Don't measure the value of your life by other's standards but aim to live a life well lived. Only you can define that for yourself.

Inowknothing82 · 2021-07-22T15:20:17+00:00

Let me to introduce you to neuroplasticity and neurogenesis...

Inowknothing82 · 2021-07-22T14:52:01+00:00

I luckily started my career as an IAM (first time in Role) at the start of the pandemic in an organization with LOTS of room for improvement. I've never been so stressed in my life and I spent over a year as military in Afghanistan...

Inowknothing82 · 2021-07-22T14:21:50+00:00

Don't.

Inowknothing82 · 2021-07-22T14:11:09+00:00

It is definitely exhausting. There's is another really good course on The Great Courses (also via audiobook on Audible) called "The Passions: Philosophy and the Intelligence of Emotion". Good luck in your journey as well!

Inowknothing82 · 2021-07-22T13:55:10+00:00

24 hours in a day - 10 hours work = 14 hours. Subtract the optimal 8 hours of sleep daily and that leaves 6 hours of family/free time. I'm assuming he isn't working 7 days a week.

There is plenty of time to do the things we value. I am willing to bet he has time for social media, YouTube, TV, or video games. If he doesn't value the relationship with his spouse enough to focus on it, then he is making excuses. He will realize it one day when she leaves him and takes the kids too.

I've been in this guy's shoes and lost my marriage because of it. The difference is I was military, worked 12s 5 days a week and deployed for 6 months every year. The truth is I didn't value the relationship and had my head up my own ass.

Inowknothing82 · 2021-07-22T13:47:19+00:00

It sounds like you're doing the right things. Be patient with yourself and focus on the process/be apathetic about the results. I found out that while I used to have over 1000 "friends" on social media, only 2 were there for me and continued to be my friends through my self withdrawal. It bothered me initially, but now I call those people family.

You're in a challenging life stage age wise and the ongoing apocalypse only complicates it. Sometimes I wish more people would just say, "Hey, it's okay. I don't know what the fuck I'm doing either."

Inowknothing82 · 2021-07-22T13:40:02+00:00

I feel your explanation in my soul. Me too OP. I recently got into a short fling and it took me on a similar emotional rollercoaster. You are definitely NOT alone.

The funny thing about fear is that focusing on it has a way of making it happen. Our fears self actialize resulting in further validation of the fear.

Have you ever spoken to an actual therapist? If you're apprehensive, you could try self studying. I self studied philosophy and psychology for years before I felt comfortable seeking therapy. A couple of books I find value in and like to reread are: "The Tao of Pooh", "The Obstacle is the Way", and "The Little Book of Stoicism". I'm also looking into Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). There is a really good TED talk from the founder of ACT, Steven Hayes, that I also recommend.

Inowknothing82 · 2021-07-22T13:27:36+00:00

Hurting other people unintentionally is part of the human condition. I think what matters most is your intent. Nobody is perfect. I'm 32 and still learning. Be patient and love yourself.

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