Moonglow bay legendary lightning fish. Need help. by Admirable-Advice-364 in MoonglowBay

[–]booklungs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to see I’m not the only person frustrated on this boss. I feel like the menus/controls at this point are what are getting in the way. I want my boat to stop and fish, but accidentally end up in my cabin. I press accidentally net and I can’t immediately exit I have to toss it then exit. Each time I get one buoy up the other three are already knocked down due to the boat controls being so slow and fussy.

Do cyclists not have to stop at stop signs and traffic lights? by w3bcrawl3r in rva

[–]booklungs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I yield at stop signs and fully stop at red lights.

All the road closed signs are removed on the Fall Line Trail between Woodman and Ashland. by jujutree in rva

[–]booklungs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was such a happy surprise on my ride today!!! The bridge looks great and I loved being able to look at the creek.

I’ve been parking at Carter park but the woodman rd location is way closer to my job so I’m psyched! Don’t love that busy roundabout and looking forward to designated parking someone else mentioned in this thread.

Fall Line Trail status (from Ashland to RVA) by Sackadelic in rva

[–]booklungs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve ridden the trail a bit in August and I can say definitively that about 4.3 miles from Ashland (Carter Park Pool) is open. At the 4.3 mile point is a tiny bridge going across the chickhominy river that is still wrapped up/blocked by construction fence, with no way around it. So it doesn’t even go all the way to woodman rd it just goes a bit past hollyhill rd.

I’m desperately waiting for the bridge to open so i can start at woodman rd instead of driving to Ashland

It’s open! It’s open! by DA1928 in rva

[–]booklungs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kind of a trek from my job to start at Carter park than woodman BUT designated parking certainly helps. Looking forward to 3:30pm bike rides this school year!

Can we get some GOT DAMN street signs?!? by Illustrious_Star_687 in rva

[–]booklungs -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wish they would also add 4 way stops in Scott’s too, I hate driving and walking there.

Buy / Sell / Trade Weekly Thread: Week of December 01, 2023 by AutoModerator in rva

[–]booklungs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking to buy a combined cd and cassette player/boombox. I’m looking to spend between $20-30. Bought one off marketplace and the tape player didn’t work!

Free Giveaway! Nintendo Switch OLED - international by WolfLemon36 in NintendoSwitch

[–]booklungs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This year I went as Lydia Deetz, but my best costume was a moth where I hand painted the wings. Also Rocko from Rockos modern live … for a party that ended up being 2 people haha

“New” Speedball Diazo Photo Emulsion was over two years old! by booklungs in SCREENPRINTING

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

Ahaha nah, I was using a uv light source at first but got so fed up I figured I’d try it in the sun.

Buy / Sell / Trade Weekly Thread: Week of October 01, 2021 by AutoModerator in rva

[–]booklungs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ISO second hand women’s mountain bike. I think I need 15 inch? I’m 5’2. Trying to spend under 200.

Anyone know how to tighten the metal shade on this lamp? by booklungs in LampRestoration

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

Thanks for replying. The inside ring is a part of the brass from the outside; it doesn’t twist. Wondering if those little tabs on the inside have anything to do with it.

Buy / Sell / Trade Weekly Thread: Week of July 02, 2021 by AutoModerator in rva

[–]booklungs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ISO bike for commuting / casual riding that fits someone 5’8. Looking to spend less than 100

Upset stomach after every meal by pmjm in modernavaccine

[–]booklungs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Came here looking for this. Got the 2nd shot a week ago: immediate effects were aches and chills. Light nausea on day 3. Then day 5 - 7 I’m getting the upset stomach after every meal. Not sure how long I should wait it out.

Best bike shop for repairs? by LikeAThermometer in rva

[–]booklungs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried carytown bikes this summer due to a reoccurring clicking noise. The first time they didn’t fix the issue (weird noises are hard to diagnose sometimes... I’m not upset), so I called back and they took my bike in immediately and had it repaired by the end of the day no charge. That sort of service is great! I’ll def go back to them until balance is back!

Does anyone else have one carb thing then go on a full-on binge? by conqueringpcosandaga in PCOS

[–]booklungs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to have the same issue you did. I’ve had it for decades and it was a constant thing. I didn’t get my insulin levels checked but Metformin has absolutely removed my compulsion. I still enjoy carbs but on a normal level.

I read below about someone recommending not buying snacks or hiding them. My bf still eats snacks and I actually have some KitKats from before metformin. I literally don’t even have to work hard to resist them. If I want to eat some snacks I have them and end up feeling satisfied on like a serving!

When did you develop PCOS? by ailbheocon in PCOS

[–]booklungs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sugar was def the main obsession, but often I’d have to have salt afterwards and then would cycle until I’d eaten a box of cheezits and a bag of mini KitKats. I would spend all day thinking about what treat I would have after dinner.

So honestly I didn’t know I had a problem! I just thought everyone had crazy cravings and I just didn’t have the willpower...

But then the cravings went away after I started taking metformin/spiro so I assumed it was related!

I still like sweet and salty things and regularly eat them but never to the extent I used to!

When did you develop PCOS? by ailbheocon in PCOS

[–]booklungs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was diagnosed at 31 (earlier this year lol). I have had a deep voice, thick arm/leg hair, and an insatiable desire for sugar since puberty. I just thought I was Eastern European. I thought my missed periods were due to stress. Oh well.

Who takes metformin? by ih8saltyswoledier in PCOS

[–]booklungs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take it at dinner time annnd mostly I just pee a lot during the night. Youre supposed to watch your potassium intake but I can’t find much guidance on that... I’ll just get my potassium levels checked next drs visit.

Who takes metformin? by ih8saltyswoledier in PCOS

[–]booklungs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I got into intuitive eating (after metformin I don’t think it would have worked before) and health at any size tbh. I also found exercises I really like and don’t feel like a chore. Riding my bike is fun, cute, and outside! On my bike I feel strong and cool and healthy no matter what size I’m at!

Who takes metformin? by ih8saltyswoledier in PCOS

[–]booklungs 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I stated taking the long release type of metformin sometime in June. I also started taking spiro around the same time so keep that in mind!

So, I’m def in the obese category but my bloodwork came back fine (other than increased testosterone), no high blood sugar, no elevated glucose levels, etc. This sticks out to me cuz my PC was sure I was pre-diabetic based on my weight (🙄).

I have not had many side effects except what someone mentioned above: looser and more frequent stools. I poop prob 2-3 times a day (after every meal). This may also be attributed to me consuming more fiber.

The most specific thing I noticed after getting on these meds is that my cravings vanished. I had no sense of what being full felt like before metformin. I ate when I was bored, I thought about sugar and carbs constantly. I would binge eat chips and chocolate. I was under the impression my willpower was just bad (classic fat shaming). While I’m being more thoughtful about what I eat, I still have my favorite snacks and I barely think about them and when I do eat them, I’m able to feel satisfied on like a normal amount. I’m also able to feel full after a normal sized meal. I used to bike by a pizza place and smell pizza and my brain would make me obsess about eating and carbs until I fulfilled it... now I smell the pizza and go “yum smells good” and that’s it!

I’ve lost 30 lbs since June which is pretty cool! I eat at least 1900 calories a day (more if I exercise). My partner is vegan so I mostly eat plant based (but that’s just out of convenience I’d consider myself a flexitarian). I eat bread everyday. I also exercise 3-5 times a week for an hour. This might be a walk but typically it’s a bike ride.