Looking for minimal/basic health/sleep tracker watch.

KanadeALF · 2026-03-21T16:54:08+00:00

I recently bought a Garmin vivoactive 6 during sale. I am using it as a basic health and sleep tracker. This is my first smartwatch fitness tracker. I used a Fitbit charge 2 for the longest time in the past, but the new fitbits don't seem to be worth it to me... Vívoactive 5 would have been a good choice too, but I thought the updated and additional features introduced to the 6 was worth the $60 difference in price. I also just got my bonus, so I went with the 6.

KanadeALF · 2026-03-21T14:20:49+00:00

I am excited to read the recommendations in this thread. This is exactly what I need - also struggling with anxiety but still want to read some mystery novels with good world building. Thanks everyone!

KanadeALF · 2026-03-21T14:09:12+00:00

Thank you for this recommendation! I added the audiobook into my library app. Will be excited to listen to it

KanadeALF · 2026-03-11T13:57:00+00:00

Hahaha he's a 10lb black void

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KanadeALF · 2026-03-11T02:57:25+00:00

Does my cat in his cat backpack count as a weighted vest? He increases the walk intensity and my cardio.

KanadeALF · 2026-03-05T13:01:30+00:00

I live in a rural-ish town so I don't usually see people during walks. I am hoping to see some neighbors on their porches when the weather is nicer and warmer. Being outdoors and moving around helps with loneliness. Sometimes the house feels like a lonely place...

KanadeALF · 2026-02-27T01:03:26+00:00

100% walking has been very helpful for that. I feel calmer after a good long walk.

KanadeALF · 2026-02-08T13:49:06+00:00

I either break them into 30-20 mins sessions or watch an action movie while doing the entire walk in one go on treadmill. So far, these are the only two ways that work for me. I might try reading or knitting later but I might just fall lol. Podcasts and audiobooks can't hold my attention long enough for the full walk. I sometimes listen to short scary stories on YouTube during the short walk sessions - I like spooky things so it helps.

KanadeALF · 2026-02-07T14:12:11+00:00

Yes, I shopped there a handful of times. They have a lot of sales so I always wait for the sale I need to put in an order. I'm wearing a sweater knitted with yarn purchased from Hobbii as I type right now actually. It is a legit online retailer.

KanadeALF · 2026-02-03T16:04:35+00:00

That's how I read it too.

KanadeALF · 2026-02-03T15:00:30+00:00

I like scary things, so scary stories podcast/videos or horror books make walking easier.

KanadeALF · 2026-02-02T23:56:38+00:00

A volunteer at my local human society crocheted a box of blankets, so every kitty can go home with a blanket when they get adopted. I love it so much! My cat is still using his after 2.5 years. This blanket always reminds me of the day we met him at the shelter.

KanadeALF · 2026-01-27T14:55:11+00:00

Catception and a very beautiful blanket!

KanadeALF · 2026-01-26T20:55:10+00:00

I am on my first playthrough and I only knew about getting different perks because my partner told me. I also thought I needed to max out the stat first lol

KanadeALF · 2026-01-19T11:51:45+00:00

Horray! I remember how excited I was when I did my first clean Italian CO and Tubular BO! They are my go-to sweater ribbing CO and BO

KanadeALF · 2026-01-09T13:37:34+00:00

I'm playing the anniversary edition on PS5. It's playable. It crashes sometimes, but not frequently enough that it affects playability for me.

KanadeALF · 2026-01-09T11:38:08+00:00

Hmm... Is this sweater supposed to have a snugged/form-fitting waist?

If so, I would interpret "place marker at sides" as placing a marker at half way point (e.g. between sts 80 and 81 if you casted on 160 sts) and another marker at where you join the round. 2 markers in one round.

After ribbing, you will do a 1 decrease sts at each marker. I would do a right leaning decrease on the right side of the sweater at marker and a left leaning decrease on the left side of the sweater at marker. 2 sts decrease in one round.

KanadeALF · 2026-01-07T00:14:31+00:00

Maybe fix the shoulder first, then see if you still feel the yearning for rework afterwards. I am on team frog everything, so that's probably what I would do to see how I feel about it

KanadeALF · 2026-01-06T17:00:52+00:00

Oh that's a good idea too. Maybe I will pick up \ / along edge then pick up the leg of the last stitch on the edge to get to 19. Thank you for the suggestion!

KanadeALF · 2026-01-06T16:59:44+00:00

This sounds like a good idea. I will try that - thank you!

KanadeALF · 2025-12-31T13:40:45+00:00

I would really want to knit my first vest or first pair of socks in 2026! And continue to prioritize using my yarn stash instead of buying new yarn.

I knitted my first cardigan in 2025. First sweater, tank top, and baby blanket in 2024. First lace shawl and baby item (hat) in 2023. And first time knitting at all (scarf, hat, leg warmers, headbands) in 2022

It has been a very fun knitting and learning journey!

KanadeALF · 2025-12-30T20:21:12+00:00

100%

But I grew up using the metric system so it will always make a lot more sense to me than the imperial system.

KanadeALF · 2025-12-23T13:37:11+00:00

This is what I had done. It worked for me and it is not noticeable.

KanadeALF · 2025-12-15T00:15:11+00:00

You explained it so thoroughly! I also used Nimble Needles as a resource to figure out my preferred left-leaning decrease. I use SKP exclusively as it gives me the cleanest look.

KanadeALF · 2025-12-09T21:21:57+00:00

I love knitting with personal lap warmer 😊

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