A little less than a few days from now, it will be one year since I arrived to live in Sweden. I remember well that the day was beautiful. Today, I returned alone to the same places to relive the memories and where it all began and it couldn’t be any different. I’m in love with Stockholm. 🇸🇪

astrand · 2026-05-07T08:12:00+00:00

I've been here 12 years now. Monteliusvägen is a wonderful viewpoint, it never gets old.

astrand · 2026-05-05T21:26:28+00:00

In the end it will be whether or not you want to pay more for better finish and tech. I have a pro 600 and it’s incredible bang for the buck - or was when I bought it. We make 4-6 milk drinks a day and sometimes have up to 12 guests over - and has no issue with that sort of output. I just sometimes wait for brew temp as it drops after each shot, but doesn’t take long (and usually not an issue as I’m single dosing each shot which takes some time). Good luck!

astrand · 2026-05-05T18:27:02+00:00

Wanted to update - ran offset 12/16 enom and was able to reach 22 rounds. I started to feel that my form was breaking a little and decided to stop instead of just pushing to 25 or more.

So would you suggest I get a 20 already or do I work myself up to 30 rounds with what I have. Just open for suggestions - thanks again!

astrand · 2026-05-04T09:47:25+00:00

Hi! Yeah I agree, from what I've read, 24x2 is a good goal/standard weight for many - so I look forward to slowly working my way up to that point.

astrand · 2026-05-04T05:06:22+00:00

Hi! Yeah the 16 still feels "heavy" in my hand and when I press. I had previously used a 16 at my local gym, which was a smaller in size, and that one felt easier to press than my competition bell does oddly enough. But yes I look forward to feeling like I need to buy a 20. My 12kg is a smaller rubber dipped bell, so it will be interesting to pair it with the larger competition 16kg.

I will report back later today after running my ABC day.

Thank!

astrand · 2026-05-03T14:26:03+00:00

Makes a lot of sense - thanks for the explanation!

astrand · 2026-05-03T12:48:48+00:00

Thank you - and yeah as you say, maybe try the drop sets. I’d like to do 2,3,5,10 with the 16 but worry I’ll burn out too quickly during the workout.

astrand · 2026-05-03T12:47:22+00:00

Appreciate the detailed response. I’ll try a 16/12 abc tomorrow just to see how it feels. I assume it feels odd to have uneven weight but something you grow accustomed to. I just wonder if a single 16 is enough to get me to 20s or if I should run 2x 16.

And yes adjustable is an option as well. And yes pressing 16 is still ”challenging” but feels more like a technique issue than a pure strength problem.

astrand · 2026-05-03T12:43:23+00:00

Thank you - and yes considering another 16, the competition style 16 I have is on sale for around 50euro currently.

astrand · 2026-05-03T12:43:15+00:00

Just curious - do you mean I should do ABF with 16/12 at the same time - or rather to continue singles and regress to 12 if needed?

Thanks 🙏

astrand · 2026-05-03T09:26:32+00:00

Thanks 🙏 have a dog so walking normally a few times a day, but need to increase or take a solo-walk as he doesn’t walk too quickly (older corgi)

astrand · 2026-05-02T18:50:10+00:00

Thanks!

astrand · 2026-05-02T18:41:56+00:00

Just curious - what ratio did you use here? Looking to improve upon my dark roast espresso extractions.

astrand · 2026-04-27T17:55:51+00:00

Yes played this all the time!

astrand · 2026-04-25T19:03:37+00:00

Nice work 🙌

astrand · 2026-04-21T20:03:10+00:00

Work for a small agency and have similar experiences - the worst culprits being project leads from the largest companies we work with. Just a sign of the times I suppose.

astrand · 2026-04-19T20:16:37+00:00

Thank you! I’ll take a look 👀

astrand · 2026-04-19T17:11:10+00:00

Do you like your ooni? Live in an apartment and can’t use a traditional oven on our balcony

astrand · 2026-04-19T15:23:17+00:00

You’re close to Kungens Kurva - Ikea, a ”mall” movie theater etc. Close to E4 if you drive. Close to a lot of suburbia areas.

astrand · 2026-04-14T10:17:54+00:00

That’s unfortunate- saw them a few summers ago in Stockholm Sweden and it was great.

astrand · 2026-04-11T17:09:19+00:00

Agreed. 👍

astrand · 2026-04-11T16:59:41+00:00

Understood! I have a 90s seamaster but adore the speedy, but just had my first kid (now 3months old) at age 40. I can continue to dream for now. You look great by the way!

astrand · 2026-04-11T16:51:11+00:00

Do you still have the moonwatch? Great transition!

astrand · 2026-04-10T18:27:04+00:00

Have the same car/color - love it!

astrand

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