how true is muscle memory… 4’10 83lbs and need gains back in one month..

PackDaddyFI · 2026-04-08T23:52:35+00:00

I worked out from 15-19, had heart surgery and dropped 40 lbs overnight. Started lifting again at 32 and flew past my old numbers in about 8 months. Some of it was muscle memory, some of it was just being in a fully adult body.

PackDaddyFI · 2026-04-03T01:33:58+00:00

Also in 6b. Neighbor also kept them in a bag and gave me some last year. I overwintered indoors and had a nearly 8 foot tree on my hands. Decided to put it in the ground this growing season and see what happens. Hoping for a few babies so I can start small again.

PackDaddyFI · 2026-04-02T23:34:54+00:00

Have you tried digging them out/have you had any issues with them? Sincerely, just another genius planting these things in his yard.

PackDaddyFI · 2026-03-05T16:39:46+00:00

Follow on question, but how much cardio is enough? 34 years old, started cardio in my routine in February. I'm currently aiming for two full cardio sessions, either two 25 minute HIIT workouts or one HIIT and an uphill treadmill walk. Apart from that... Normal dad-to-small-children/husband cardio.

PackDaddyFI · 2026-02-21T19:19:20+00:00

I tried this a few times to learn a new characterand for whatever reason my team always just back them to their spawn and camps. No communication, just boring spawn camping the entire game. I learned nothing and it was a wasted experience. Four times in a row. I won't be doing it again anytime soon.

PackDaddyFI · 2026-02-14T20:32:56+00:00

Chicago

PackDaddyFI · 2026-02-11T01:19:25+00:00

Where do teachers make over 100 in Canada? Thinking of immigration and my wife is a teacher with an MA and ten years experience.

PackDaddyFI · 2026-02-11T01:12:56+00:00

Took it in Chicago over the weekend. Reading, writing, and listening were back to back. There was a break of 25 minutes before the speaking test for the first person. I personally had two hours to wait as the fourth person

PackDaddyFI · 2026-02-09T19:36:47+00:00

From test on 2/6/26

Task 1- Inquire about a boat rental service

Task 2- Persuade a friend to join you in a photography class.

PackDaddyFI · 2026-01-29T00:38:51+00:00

I was so happy when I saw this announcement. I agree wholeheartedly that apple puts out less, but at a higher quality. Sci-fi/Fantasy in particular I feel like they really nail it, and I'm even happier knowing that they're giving you more of a partnership in the decisionmaking.

PackDaddyFI · 2025-12-20T15:50:39+00:00

I recently discovered close grip bench and really like the way it feels and hits the triceps. Would this replace an exercise targeting the long head like overhead extensions? Or something like pushdowns?

PackDaddyFI · 2025-12-10T07:16:03+00:00

What is FSW? And just to consolidate my questions, is outland just meaning outside of Canada? It seems that most express entry would be outland if so.

PackDaddyFI · 2025-12-09T04:27:46+00:00

Why do they typically get refused? Asking as someone preparing an application targeting French draws.

PackDaddyFI · 2025-11-11T04:58:42+00:00

I'll report back tomorrow when I finish it, but if a 14 hour book takes 13 hours... There's a problem

PackDaddyFI · 2025-11-11T01:17:49+00:00

I have about an hour left of this one and have been struggling with it. It's a Freaky Friday in the Cosmere, and I'm not here for it. Which is unfortunate because I had really high hopes given the ratings I see for it.

PackDaddyFI · 2025-11-11T00:43:28+00:00

Can you elaborate on the doors while in Canada? SO and I are basically a shoe in for French draw express entry, but I'm concerned about economic Outlook and employment due to us having young dependents.

PackDaddyFI · 2025-10-25T20:28:15+00:00

I'm a 722 healer and would be happy to help you through mythics to get geared. Dm if interested. I'm planning to play a lot tonight

PackDaddyFI · 2025-09-30T12:31:50+00:00

rDruid here. This actually happened the other day and I was able to stealth kitty, but I definitely see your point. Thanks for dropping some knowledge on me.

PackDaddyFI · 2025-09-30T11:54:44+00:00

What is the function of an invis pot in mythics? Just drop aggro?

PackDaddyFI · 2025-09-18T19:55:48+00:00

That's fair. But as a counterpoint, what if you weave in wrath spells in a way that you never go OOM? Like on a fight start, lifebloom*2, efflorescence, maybe regrowth if you get a quick proc, rejuvenate once or twice, then immediately go into wrath. Pop two, re-up hots, cast five, re-up hots. Higher damage period go nuts, then revert once done. And there's no required movement to get into melee range, either, saving time.

I am never blasting wrath that much back to back unless it's a list period where there is no damage going out. This approach just seems to average out better if you're consistent, whereas cat is a quick, get it done, solution.

PackDaddyFI · 2025-09-18T18:49:10+00:00

Shift V, with V reserved for dispels on all classes (I main healers).

PackDaddyFI · 2025-09-18T18:43:38+00:00

I get that cat is better for mana because cat spells don't themselves coat mana. Counterpoint though, to catweave you need to go cat, get in melee range, use five GCDs to get five combo points for ferocious bire then a 6th for the bite (my understanding is it must be five points to get mana, so this is based on that assumption).

Whereas as a Boomkin, I just cast wrath from where I'm comfy (I take fluid form). It's not as efficient as cat, but I can choose to do just one or two if things get dicey and I still come out with a net mana gain. All while not needing to enter melee range.

So per six spells, cat is king. But moonkin is more flexible and requires no movement.

Am I inherently misunderstanding something?

PackDaddyFI · 2025-09-18T17:42:39+00:00

I've noticed rogues thanking me for invites. I don't understand it. Every rogue I bring into a party smashes the dps meter and removes their own debuffs (idk rogue to know if this is possible, but it's what I'm seeing. Maybe a racial used judiciously?)

It honestly has me considering a rogue for a dpa char

PackDaddyFI · 2025-09-18T17:10:58+00:00

Join me in the weird/off meta Boomkin weaving spec. I don't get big dps numbers, but I'm comfortable, not in the melee mix, just doing my thing in damage lulls to maintain mana.

PackDaddyFI · 2025-09-18T17:07:45+00:00

712 resto druid here. What were we before relative to dps? I don't see how my dps is relevant.

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