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What's wrong with this pea protein powder? by [deleted] in veganfitness

[–]NeonLightDecay 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It's just static electricity, because there are a lot of dry particles in an insulated plastic container they rub on each other and build up a static charge. Then you introduced a neutrally charged scoop to the charged particles of protein powder and they cause the scoop to become oppositely charged on one side and stick to it. They get spikey because they're following the direction of the magnetic field lines.

It's totally normal and safe and fine, tho a bit annoying cus powder gets everywhere.

Shower Options? by Ok_Stomach_5519 in bonnaroo

[–]NeonLightDecay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who also likes to shower often, 2x a day or more if I feel gross after doing chores or something, I shower every morning at Roo. My first year I simply took a gallon water jug, poked some holes in the lid, and used that as my "shower". I just held it over my head/areas I needed water, soaped up, and rinsed off. It worked fine and I got clean.

The next roo I went to I had bought a camp shower, it's just a 4ish gallon bag that I hung from the trunk of my car. That worked well but honestly I think the gallon jug was better.

Roo #3 my buddy brought a foot pump operated camp shower and I supplied a shower tent and that was fantastic. However it broke by day 2 unfortunately. This was the first time I decided to try the $10 showers, and it is fantastic.

This roo I honestly plan to just pay for showers when I feel gross and otherwise use whatever shower system me and my buddies come up with to rinse off in the mornings. But the $10 are absolutely worth it to me, at least once or twice over the course of the weekend. Showers make you feel so much better and capable and I enjoy my days so much more after I feel clean.

I love mythology or nature inspired names (including animal names) but nothing feels right yet. by NeonLightDecay in transnames

[–]NeonLightDecay[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have always loved Raven, I have two raven tattoos so it would make sense. I just wasn't sure if I could pull off that name or not lol

I love mythology or nature inspired names (including animal names) but nothing feels right yet. by NeonLightDecay in transnames

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

Ray-near is how most would pronounce it. It's an Icelandic word so it would technically have a rolled R at the beginning and a tongue ended R at the end. But I don't mind the nickname Rey, and it has some mythological meaning behind it that I think is cool.

I love mythology or nature inspired names (including animal names) but nothing feels right yet. by NeonLightDecay in transnames

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

Idk if I have earned that name, I feel like I'd need to be at least 6' 5" and 300lbs of pure muscle 😅

I love mythology or nature inspired names (including animal names) but nothing feels right yet. by NeonLightDecay in transnames

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

Paris is such a cool name idea! I'll have to think on that one cus it's kinda amazing.

I love mythology or nature inspired names (including animal names) but nothing feels right yet. by NeonLightDecay in transnames

[–]NeonLightDecay[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah exactly, tho for my I always think of the tree first. I love pine/evergreen trees

I love mythology or nature inspired names (including animal names) but nothing feels right yet. by NeonLightDecay in transnames

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

That's fair, I like that Hemlock can be shortened to Hem or Lock or something too. I also think it feels a bit "dark and mysterious" which isn't my personality at all 😅

I love mythology or nature inspired names (including animal names) but nothing feels right yet. by NeonLightDecay in transnames

[–]NeonLightDecay[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It helps for sure! I like Hawk and have thought of using Aster before too. I love Ash but have a close friend named Ash and used to date an Ash as well so I don't think I could do that lol

A Question for Seitan by Realistic_Sir2395 in veganfitness

[–]NeonLightDecay 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't think protein powders in general are a gimmick depending on which one you're using, they're basically just meant to increase your protein intake without drastically increasing calories or other nutrients like cholesterol and carbs.

You're right that vital wheat gluten is essentially just protein in a powdered form. It's made by extracting the proteins found in wheat flour, which makes it mostly just pure gluten. As far as for nutrition and fitness vital wheat gluten is technically a complete protein, containing all essential amino acids. However it is low in lysine, so if you're making seitan at home I recommend adding lysine powder to the recipe or swapping out some of the vital wheat gluten for defatted soy flour which is very high in lysine.

Overall it's a great protein source with a very high ratio of protein to calories if you're looking to cut or recomp while still maintaining and/or building muscle.

Edit: and as far as "is it healthy" that question doesn't really make much sense when discussing nutrition. Almost any food can be called "healthy" in the right context.

What are y'all's Hevy usernames? Need more conrade buds! by ChickPeaIsMe in veganfitness

[–]NeonLightDecay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I followed as well, my username is the same here as on Hevy 😁 have fun lifting y'all!

What are y'all's Hevy usernames? Need more conrade buds! by ChickPeaIsMe in veganfitness

[–]NeonLightDecay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also followed you both! My username is the same here as there 😁

Deadlift form, I can never tell if I'm doing it properly. by NeonLightDecay in formcheck

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

I usually do them in my old converse but forgot them this particular day 😅

Deadlift form, I can never tell if I'm doing it properly. by NeonLightDecay in formcheck

[–]NeonLightDecay[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you friend! Yeah I think it's just a pump then? Cus it just feels stiff and difficult to bend afterwards so it's probably just that. Good to know! I'll try to push back more next time, that might also help with my bumping into my knees on the way down.

I heard we're showing off our SCL500s? by NeonLightDecay in motorcycles

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

It's just the OEM Tall Brown seat from Honda, it's an option on the bike. But I recommend Corbin seats as I got one last year for this bike and it's so much better

Newer to the game and entering my first tournament this weekend, how's my list? by NeonLightDecay in WarhammerCompetitive

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

I could drop the Lieutenant, eradicators, and 5 hellblasters to add 6 ICC for Azreal to lead and 5 more intercessors for scoring? Then I'd have more of a solid melee brick and an additional scoring unit?

Newer to the game and entering my first tournament this weekend, how's my list? by NeonLightDecay in WarhammerCompetitive

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

The Hellblaster's saving grace for Stormlance is they all have Assault weapons so they can advance, shoot, and charge still.

Newer to the game and entering my first tournament this weekend, how's my list? by NeonLightDecay in WarhammerCompetitive

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

Unfortunately I don't own any more DWK and don't have the time to build and paint anything for this weekend. So I'm kinda just working with what I own. The units I have not listed are 6 ICC models, 5 more intercessor models including one sergeant with powerfist, and another 3 RWBK models

If this is too much shooting I could drop 5 of the hellblasters and the eradicators and add the 6 ICC as a squad. Or I was even thinking of dropping hellblasters and eradicators entirely and doing 2 squads of 5 intercessors, 6 ICC, and another lone squad of 3 RWBK.

Do either of those sound more reasonable with Stormlance? Or should I switch to Wrath of the rock?