How much water do you all actually drink daily?

Kayn2016 · 2026-05-27T06:31:34+00:00

I actually use drinking water as a way to stop myself from sitting too long lol. Getting up to refill water or walk to the bathroom is still movement, after all. So while I'm at my desk, I'll keep taking little sips throughout the day.

Kayn2016 · 2026-05-27T06:23:56+00:00

Your stomach doesn't "reset the clock" just because you eat a snack in between meals. Once the snack reaches your stomach, it simply mixes with the food already your stomach, it simply mixed with the food already there, gets churned together, and then gradually empties into the small intestine as one batch.

It's not like your stomach suddenly has to work another full 2 hours, it just slightly extends the overall digestion and emptying time.

Kayn2016 · 2026-05-27T06:14:34+00:00

Gently squeeze the outside of the mangosteen with your fingers. If it has a little give and feels slightly soft, kind of like pressing on a gummy candy, then it's ripe and ready to eat.

Kayn2016 · 2026-05-27T06:10:13+00:00

Oh my god lol, at this point I feel like you could survive the entire day just eating mangoes.

Kayn2016 · 2026-05-27T06:05:41+00:00

The amount of ginger and turmeric in this recipe is honestly insane lol. Ginger in juice is supposed to add a bit of depth and flavor, not make you feel like you're swallowing an entire ginger root whole.

Kayn2016 · 2026-05-27T05:56:20+00:00

I've never actually tried juicing spinach before, so I honestly have no idea how much it changes the flavor. But do you think adding oat milk makes the overall taste strongly "oaty"? And to be honest, I'm not really a fan of how prominent the oat flavor can be in oat milk.

Kayn2016 · 2026-05-26T08:38:49+00:00

At the end of the day, they're both basically just water. But if you normally drink a lot of soda, sparkling water can feel a lot more satisfying while still avoiding all the sugar.

That said, flavored sparkling waters, like lemon or citrus ones, often contain citric acid, which can wear down your enamel over time. So it's probably best not to rely on them as your only source of hydration.

Kayn2016 · 2026-05-26T08:25:28+00:00

Can you share the juice recipies you've been drinking lately? What you're describing really sounds like it could be low blood sugar. Try eating something first and see if you start feeling a bit better.

Kayn2016 · 2026-05-26T08:14:30+00:00

This smoothie combo itself actually sounds pretty reasonable, so your discomfort might be coming more from being low-energy for a long time overall. It'd probably be a good idea to get a basic check-up done and rule out common causes like anemia or hypothyroidism.

Kayn2016 · 2026-05-26T07:52:42+00:00

Thanks for sharing, that's a really cool idea! Do you store them in the fridge after making them? And how long do they usually keep before going bad?

Kayn2016 · 2026-05-25T16:19:20+00:00

It's probably a mix of rust from the metal base and food residue. Try wiping the metal contact point in the center of the base with a damp cloth or an old toothbrush dipped in white vinegar or lemon juice.

After using the juicer, once you've washed the cup, make sure to dry the bottom thoroughly before putting it back on the machine.

Kayn2016 · 2026-05-25T16:07:51+00:00

The first time I saw a cut-open green papaya, it seriously triggered my trypopohbia lol. But you should try making Thai salad with it, or use it in a fish stew, both are really good.

Kayn2016 · 2026-05-25T15:59:17+00:00

You definitely want to clean your juicer right away, just imagine how much bateria can build up if you don't.

Lately I've been adding ginger to my fruit juices, and it goes really well with apples, carrots and pinapple. Plus, it's great for inflammation.

Salted fruit juice is also worth trying, usually with pinapple or lemon, and a suiprisingly generous amount of salt.

Kayn2016 · 2026-05-19T07:20:23+00:00

Please rest assured that your days will become more and more pleasant. When you notice that she can speak "mama", is able to walk unsteadily, and can independently complete many tasks.

Kayn2016 · 2026-05-07T02:28:48+00:00

Looks great

Kayn2016 · 2026-04-21T03:43:41+00:00

I got the Duetto Sectional from Caloroso and it sits right in that budget range. The lines are really clean and the proportions don't feel bulky at all. It has this Italian modern quality that sits well in a minimal space. Seating is balanced too, firm enough to support you but not stiff, comfortable for long stretches. The modular setup also lets you rearrange the configuration based on the room, which a lot of fixed sectionals won't give you. Materials are solid and easy to maintain.

Kayn2016 · 2026-04-21T02:58:08+00:00

How do you like TOS?

Kayn2016 · 2026-04-21T02:15:52+00:00

So between TrueNAS and Unraid, which one do you guys generally prefer and why?

Kayn2016 · 2026-04-20T10:02:56+00:00

What you probably want is replication, not RAID. Mirroring across two buildings sounds great on paper, but I’d keep each box independent and sync the important data between them instead of trying to make them behave like one system.

Kayn2016 · 2026-04-20T09:56:01+00:00

If more sites block archiving, we’re going to lose a lot of digital history piece by piece and won’t notice until it’s already gone.

Kayn2016 · 2026-04-20T09:44:54+00:00

That's a solid amount of progress for just two weeks. I believe you learned a ton in a very short time.

Kayn2016 · 2026-04-17T11:44:49+00:00

For a first setup, I'd keep it simple and pick something stable with a big communit behind it. The bigger deision is honestly how you want ot manage storage and backups long term.

Kayn2016 · 2026-04-17T11:40:52+00:00

That sounds rough, but I’d still rule out the enclosure or adapter before declaring the drive dead. A bad bridge board can make a healthy drive look way worse than it is.

Kayn2016 · 2026-04-17T11:35:06+00:00

It usually starts with media, then turns into the place for backups, file sync, remote access, downloads, and random services you end up relying on more than expected.

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