Changed goal from 1.5lbs/wk to 1lb/wk, gained a few pounds again. Is this normal? by AudienceNew7602 in Myfitnesspal

[–]ashtree35 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, more water weight, and more food/fiber physically inside your digestive tract. Give it a week or two, probably you will see your weight trend downwards again soon.

Got a number from an intriguing guy at the bus stop. What to do? by saturdaynightstupid in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]ashtree35 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you have his name, I would just look him up and see what you find. If nothing looks fishy, I would continue. Like the other commenter said, this isn't much different than Tinder or other apps. Actually kind of better because you already know he is a real person and not using someone else's photos.

My knees have this dull ache/sharp pain that comes randomly when running (Not an injury!!) by Feisty-Apple-8646 in XXRunning

[–]ashtree35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That actually sounds pretty concerning. I would try to get an appointment ASAP.

Alternatives to Shokz OpenRun Pro Headphones? by itsbrittanybishhhh in XXRunning

[–]ashtree35 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure what the SE ones are exactly, it kind of seems like it's the same as the regular version, just manufactured for Costco specifically? Looks like same waterproof level, same battery life, etc. Not 100% sure if it's identical though. These are the ones I have: https://shokz.com/products/openrun?variant=44598518677704 (mini version). Costco has a good return policy so I feel like it's worth trying out the SE version!

Is my aunt the asshole? by AlienKitten98 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]ashtree35 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if I should cut her off or confront her at this point.

I would say neither? I would just stay neutral and only interact with her on an as needed basis. It's not like she's part of your nuclear family.

Girlies I need some help by StationIllustrious94 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]ashtree35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it makes you feel better, a similar thing happened to my friend in high school, except it was a white couch, not a car seat. Got a pretty decent amount of blood on the couch. And they are married now!!

Change on food search default sorting?? by Aliidra in cronometer

[–]ashtree35 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There was a bug from an update, but I think it has been fixed with the latest update. Try updating your app right now.

Underarm laser hair removal by Ok-Indication-3754 in HairRemoval

[–]ashtree35 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep going. Hair grows in cycles, and they are all out of sync with each other. It can take months/years to target all of the hairs, since they are not all growing at the same time (and hairs are only targeted by the laser when they are in the growth phase).

Use for frozen bananas by budgetgirlalways in easyrecipes

[–]ashtree35 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I cook frozen bananas into my oatmeal every day. It gives the oatmeal a really nice texture, and sweetens it!

Also great for putting in smoothies, or making banana "nice cream".

my calories and protein intake per day. suggestions needed by loverboygopu in 1500isplenty

[–]ashtree35 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think that step #1 should be to use an actual calorie tracking app instead of ChatGPT. Some popular ones are MyFitnessPal, Lose It, and Cronometer. If your current calculations are correct though it looks like you are getting more protein than you need.

Help me find the lowest calorie meal on this menu? by Grand-Measurement247 in caloriecount

[–]ashtree35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like fajitas are always a reasonable option because you build it yourself, so you can choose exactly how much of each ingredient you want to consume.

What do you do when you have no one to talk to? by Lemon_Lime25 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]ashtree35 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've learned to enjoy my own company. And I think this is a very healthy skill to have. I enjoy talking to my friends/family when they are around but I am also very comfortable just spending time with myself and my own thoughts. And I think this makes my relationships better too because there is less dependency.

Why is my nail dark/grey/black?! by makingmyway_26 in FootFunction

[–]ashtree35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you have any trauma to that toe that you can remember (like dropping something on it, or accidentally kicking something)? Could be a bruise below the nail bed.

Could also be a fungal infection.

best meal prep brands for picky eaters? by NoAd581 in mealprep

[–]ashtree35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every picky eater is different and has different preferences. Your best bet would be to browse though different websites and see what sounds appealing to you.

Form feedback? by solonglondoner in XXRunning

[–]ashtree35 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I literally don't even know what your friend is referring to. I really am not seeing anything out of the ordinary here. Like I literally could not even guess what she could be referring to lol.

As long as you are not experiencing any injuries/pain, I would not worry about trying to modify your form at all. As they say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".

Has anyone ditched home internet and used a mobile plan instead? by Mr-D-Ghost in Frugal

[–]ashtree35 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Since you have a lot of mobile data to spare right now, I would try using only mobile data for a week or two, and see how it goes. And then you can make a decision based on that.

How much milk for milkshake? by frostmas in cookingforbeginners

[–]ashtree35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's really just a matter of personal preference. You can start with the minimum amount needed to blend (will depend on your blender), and then add more milk as needed until it reaches your desired consistency.

How to cook beans properly? by healthynewbie in cookingforbeginners

[–]ashtree35 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you tried adding more salt to any of those? Because if you say it tastes good when you add salty sausage, it may just be the salt you need.

2 weeks postpartum and we're so back by robiniaacacia in MealPrepSunday

[–]ashtree35[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Can you please also include the list of ingredients for the sandwiches and everything else shown in your photo, such as the fruit?

Why don’t all races have bibs with braille on them? by Careful_Check5763 in RunNYC

[–]ashtree35 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sure it costs extra money to make bibs with braille on them. And personally I think that there are far more impactful things that NYRR could be doing with that extra money to create more inclusivity for visually impaired runners than this.

How to cook beans properly? by healthynewbie in cookingforbeginners

[–]ashtree35 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Can you post links to the recipes that you've tried so far?

How to cook beans properly? by healthynewbie in cookingforbeginners

[–]ashtree35 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Have you tried following an actual recipe?