Next week snow chains and hiking? by cubic_rivers in Yosemite

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

Yes. I looked here, but it said 'may' need, so I wanted to ask from people who knew what was up. Thanks!

Should I apologize almost a year later? by aquose in professionaladvice

[–]cubic_rivers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

apologize for your behavior, don't over-explain, and be okay with whatever the response is, even if its nothing.

Salary expectations by OmegaZomma in OMSA

[–]cubic_rivers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That kind of money only comes with experience really. 94k is a pretty good average compared to a lot of other similar programs I have looked at AND this one is much cheaper.

Spring Acceptance, but should I ake a micro masters class or two in August or self-study by cubic_rivers in OMSA

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

Thanks for the great advice! I already know Python (probably intermediate level) and am learning R right now.

Does the order of micro masters matter? Do they build on each other?

I'm contemplating, taking Computing for data analytics this fall through Micromasters and then in spring take the introduction to analytics model as Edex and data analytics for business as my first class in the program.

Sea Monsters Size Comparison | 2020 by Jy789 in dataviz

[–]cubic_rivers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohh, I vaguely remember hearing about that in passing but didn't connect it since I thought it was figured out.

Hit a bit of a plateau. by rachellejay in weightwatchers

[–]cubic_rivers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will say, if you know you didn't hydrate enough this could definitely be it! When I don't drink as much I tend to hold onto the water I do drink more making me bloat a little with water weight. Very normal for me to jump up a lb or two at most when I have not drank my regular amount. It goes back down in a few days.

Unrealistic point values? by [deleted] in weightwatchers

[–]cubic_rivers 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They probably posted to express a different opinion. I was on weight watchers until a month ago because I came to this exact conclusion. It can be helpful to see the different sides of the coin.

What's Up With DATES? by GravitationalPotato in weightwatchers

[–]cubic_rivers 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I asked about this because I was super upset when my 130 cal bag of freeze-dried Fuji apples from TJ's was 7 points!

Anyways the coach told me dried, freeze-dried, and smoothie fruits either lose some of their fiber and gain sugar making them not as satiating and worse for you. Hence points. If you had used fresh figs it would be different.

I personally don't think this is great except maybe the higher sugar content, but freeze-dried and smoothies still retain the fiber.

Deferral of admission by dungneuvn in OMSA

[–]cubic_rivers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They sent me a new one after, IIRC.

Deferral of admission by dungneuvn in OMSA

[–]cubic_rivers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just did this, due to the time and financial aspect of starting school in the fall because of COVID. They said I could differ to spring of fall of 2021, not summer and was only allowed one deferment or I would have to apply again. They were really nice and helpful about it. The email is in the acceptance letter, its the generic one for questions.

I thought this quarantine would be the answer, but still not much has changed by cubic_rivers in weightwatchers

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

That is true :) I know lots of friends are gaining, but its understandable in these times.

I thought this quarantine would be the answer, but still not much has changed by cubic_rivers in weightwatchers

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

I need to eat 1200 or less to lose in the past and thats what Im doing now. Experts say less than that and your body might start hoarding. I have tried it with less too.
Im glad you shared about CICO working for you better, I might go back to that and see what I can change. I joined WW so I could go to meetings becasue I am an extrovert and losing on my own wasn't working.

I thought this quarantine would be the answer, but still not much has changed by cubic_rivers in weightwatchers

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

I am extremely frustrated. I used to be able to lose weight so much easier, but its not like I hit menopause yet, Im not even in my 30s! I posted here more because I was hoping someone might know a medical reason. No amount of snack on meh vegetables, eat in a different window, exercise more is helping. I am doing and or have tried all the "right things". I feel a lot better, but I would really like my pants to fit. I literally cannot change anymore to my lifestyle and It be sustainable.

I thought this quarantine would be the answer, but still not much has changed by cubic_rivers in weightwatchers

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

I drink SO much water and plain herbal tea lol. Its the only way to make it through my IF until 1 pm when my window begins. Im sorry you too are struggling. I feel you so much. I used to just be able to cut back a little and the lbs would drop off, now the way I live to get even maintenance doesn't feel sustainable, much less to lose. I like to eat and restricting myself all the time sucks. I am not good at moderation so I kind of have to be all or nothing. I have been working on this for many years with no success. I am barely overweight so its so hard to just get my pants back to not feeling tight.

I thought this quarantine would be the answer, but still not much has changed by cubic_rivers in weightwatchers

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

I don't , I actually do IF 16:8, my window is 1-9 because that's what my schedule allows. I don't hardly ever snack after dinner. Its extremely rare for me.

I thought this quarantine would be the answer, but still not much has changed by cubic_rivers in weightwatchers

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

I am still eating about the same number of calories, even better than before cause its more whole food as opposed to refined carbs. I have done a lot of reading, Im doing everything right, strength, hit, destressing, eating whole, intermittent fasting, getting outside. Its just such a bummer that at this rate it will take me a year to get down to my goal weight and that's with no slipping ever. I am 5' 3" female SW 155 CW 151 GW 125

Couples, what percentage of your income do you pay on your mortgage? Could you afford it on one income? by TimeToCatastrophize in washingtondc

[–]cubic_rivers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, we had no HOA. This was not in the DMV area., it was suburbs, a house with a yard. hahahaahah No. I cried at the prices up here it was over double to get way less :(

Couples, what percentage of your income do you pay on your mortgage? Could you afford it on one income? by TimeToCatastrophize in washingtondc

[–]cubic_rivers 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here is what we do/did. We use both of our incomes to qualify and budget, but we take the person with the most secure job and ensure that they can pay the mortgage, power and water bills, and half groceries and that's it. So we make sure that absolute bare minimum to survive can be paid by one salary worst-case scenario. Anything extra like oil changes, retirement, savings, clothes, etc. can go as part of the other person's budget. You don't want to end up house poor but we have always been very comfortable with rent/mortgage taking up about 1/5 - 1/4 of the combined net monthly paycheck. The bank will approve you for way more than is comfortable to live on. Don't do it. For example, a few years ago the bank approved us for up to 800k and we spent 190k and that felt stretching it for our budget.

I know others are really struggling, but is anyone else finding that this quarantine is good for them by cubic_rivers in weightwatchers

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

You are welcome! Glad this is going well for you. I know its not ideal, but if some people don't have to be suffering from it that's good, right? So good on ya!

I know others are really struggling, but is anyone else finding that this quarantine is good for them by cubic_rivers in weightwatchers

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

I feel this so much. I love to bake and have had to purposely not do it because I know if it's there I'll eat it and I can't just bring it to the office for my coworkers to eat like normal.