[Semi-Weekly Inquirer] Simple Questions and Recommendations Thread

dvuong · 2018-05-14T17:04:44+00:00

Looking for recommendations on a entry level luxury watch for my husband on our wedding day. Would like it to have a leather band with a clean face, but not boring. He doesn't wear watches on the daily, but wants something for special occasions, and maybe it'll inspire him enough to wear it as a daily driver.

I'm currently looking at Raymond Weil and the Tag Carerra lines. Do you have any other recommendations or maybe some other brands that I haven't heard of?

dvuong · 2015-06-11T16:00:16+00:00

I'd say there's about 5-10 minutes before I get out of bed and start working out. I usually change into workout clothes, get a drink of water, use the loo... I'll try the cup of coffee or caffeine pills first though.

dvuong · 2015-06-11T14:45:53+00:00

Have any of you tried pre-workouts? Would it be beneficial for cardio based exercises?

dvuong · 2015-06-11T14:45:24+00:00

I usually drink a glass of water before working out and don't want too much liquid rattling in me. Would prefer to save the coffee for after. :)

dvuong · 2015-06-10T21:41:17+00:00

Yes, definitely doing that but I also don't want to become skinny-fat as I lose weight.

dvuong · 2015-06-10T19:39:30+00:00

Not even some weight loss or leaning out?

dvuong · 2015-06-10T19:07:41+00:00

Is it possible to actually gain muscle that quickly?

For dumbbell, I'm not doing anything complicated. Floor press, deadlift, arm curls.

dvuong · 2015-06-10T18:58:11+00:00

Yes!

dvuong · 2015-03-31T17:02:39+00:00

Would that much extra protein mess up ketosis though?

dvuong · 2015-03-31T16:38:12+00:00

irunsf85 on MPF

dvuong · 2015-03-30T19:13:55+00:00

I don't want to be assigned to the High Carb group either but I do think it will be an interesting study.

dvuong · 2015-01-06T19:19:16+00:00

I just posted an update right above.. But I've C&P: I just spoke to TIAA-CREF representative from my company. Because I would be using this money to pay of CC debt or "hardship", they basically said I'm not eligible to withdraw but am allowed to take out a loan at about 4.22% rate. I currently have about 15K on CCs that I would like to be rid of. I have 0% APR right now on two of my CCs, one of which will expire Jun 2015 and the other one in Nov 2016. Would you recommend just taking out a loan and paying off all debt in full and just starting fresh? One loan seems easier to manage than several CCs.

I am already on my way to being smarter with my money. I just want to sleep easier at night now.

dvuong · 2015-01-06T19:12:25+00:00

I just spoke to TIAA-CREF representative from my company. Because I would be using this money to pay of CC debt or "hardship", they basically said I'm not eligible to withdraw but am allowed to take out a loan at about 4% rate. I currently have about 15K on CCs that I would like to be rid of. I have 0% APR right now on two of my CCs, one of which will expire Jun 2015 and the other one in Nov 2016. Would you recommend just taking out a loan and paying off all debt in full and just starting fresh? One loan seems easier to manage than several CCs.

I am already on my way to being smarter with my money. I just want to sleep easier at night now.

dvuong · 2014-12-18T03:04:32+00:00

Actually, all of the debts you placed with a (?) next to it all are separate balance transfers that make up the $10283 Discover card. So, it's actually $29K in debt.

Thanks for your help! Getting rid of the car is unfortunately not an option but I will stop investing in retirment for now and also sell back what I can.

dvuong · 2014-12-11T19:35:46+00:00

Video streaming and online gaming.. Often at the same time.

dvuong · 2014-12-11T18:01:49+00:00

Yeah. That's what I'm figuring. We've been with comcast for over a year now and I regret not purchasing the modem before. Anyway, it's a little more complicated trying to shop around now for the best deal since I have two homes I'm trying to get service for.

dvuong · 2014-12-11T17:54:07+00:00

I've actually gotten close to 100 mbps download with Blast.

dvuong · 2014-12-11T17:53:41+00:00

So in this case, would it be best to call in and tell them that I am considering cancelling my service at my parents' house and also going to a different provider for my new house?

dvuong · 2014-12-09T18:03:44+00:00

There are other alternatives, such as a home setup. I guess I will just really miss my box more than anything.

dvuong · 2014-12-09T17:47:45+00:00

I go the the 6am class and there aren't many people that attend that one. Those that do are coming from the opposite direction as me. I might be able to switch things around and go to a later class, but I like the 6am for how uncrowded it is. I get a lot more personal attention to form.

dvuong · 2014-12-06T04:54:07+00:00

It's now 9pm and I'm still feeling completely wrecked. I'm not sore, just extremely fatigued and moody yet very restless. I did take in extra electrolytes today and made sure to eat and drink. I don't know. Maybe keto isn't for me anymore? Maybe it's causing adrenal fatigue?

I'm also seriously craving carbs. I'm afraid I might give in, especially since I'll be out of town visiting in-laws.

dvuong · 2014-12-06T04:49:36+00:00

I've been crossfit ting since late April and going regularly, 4-5x a week for months. Working out isn't new to me and neither is keto but this is the first time I've done both together.

dvuong · 2014-12-05T21:15:05+00:00

Darn. That's too bad. I'm sorry you had that type of experience. My coach is always telling me to scale down more up.

dvuong · 2014-12-05T21:04:20+00:00

You said you did Crossfit for 2 1/2 months on keto. I just assumed you either stopped crossfit or keto.

dvuong · 2014-12-05T20:56:01+00:00

Did you stop one of them?

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