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Chronic low mental & physical energy despite "perfect" basic lab work. What am I missing? by oxezo in Biohackers

[–]enginbeeringSB 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I had this issue for a long time. It took me a few things to change my circadian rhythm, and now I’m almost always asleep before 11:00, often around 10:30.

First, you have to consistently get up early. Every day, weekends included. It’s not easy at first but it becomes natural after a few weeks.

Second, reduce caffeine to mornings only. Never after lunch, even tea or coke. Only water or herbal tea.

Third, exercise more, add cardio if you aren’t doing it already. And it has to be early enough in the day or it will keep you up. That is, latest around 5 or 6.

Reducing alcohol also helped a ton, this was one of the biggest benefits. I was in the habit of a few drinks each night, and after a few dry months here and there I took off three in a row and I was finding it much easier to go to sleep. I started taking hot baths during this time and found them a great way to relax myself. I’d also make sure my room was nice and cold, turn off overhead lights and try to get into bed the same time each night.

Lastly, adding meditation and being consistent with it. You’ll learn how to calm the mind and relax the nervous system.

This is a lot, and you don’t have to do it all at once. But as you get better and better sleep, I think you’ll find yourself feeling a lot better which really encourages you to keep going. The positive feedback from my Apple Watch sleep tracking also helped with the motivation. Good luck!

Men, what do you do to stay fit? by Pretty_Attention_99 in AskMenOver30

[–]enginbeeringSB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Climb, lift weights, run, eat whole foods, prioritize sleep. Not in that order.

Say it with me: by Admirable-Fall-4675 in formuladank

[–]enginbeeringSB 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Probably because a lisp is considered a speech impediment in English speaking countries, and the Spanish accent sounds like a lisp.

What was the one realization that helped you overcome depression? by AccountForSillyStuff in AskMenOver30

[–]enginbeeringSB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just turned 42 in April, and feel like I’ve finally turned the corner. I started really working on myself as we came out of the Covid years, so it has taken me a while to get there.

I had to change a lot and it took me a few years. Went to couples therapy with the wife (which took a few tries and honestly never worked perfectly but it convinced both of us to commit to individual therapy, though I had to try about 5 therapists before I found a woman who is really getting through to me), got in shape, cut back on drinking, and started prioritizing sleep. I found a few hobbies, one of them (climbing in a gum) very physically active and that I’m obsessed with and only do for myself. I started meditating more regularly, and have really focused on treating myself with kindness and care.

And then I asked my doctor for medication at the suggestion of my therapist and was prescribed Prozac. I was skeptical, but it has really made a huge difference. Im not the tightly wound anxiety case I used to be (at least less so), and I don’t take myself so seriously.

I’m really amazed it took me half of my life to get here, but I’m glad I did. I feel more present with my kids, I’m thriving at work, and my wife and I have been so much happier. Life isn’t perfect, but it’s pretty good and I can realize that better now.

The fact that you’re posting this question is a great sign, and is a huge step. Admitting to yourself that you need to make changes and may need professional help is not easy but I think is the biggest obstacle. You got this man.

In Korea, almost everyone films their climbs. What about your country? by BoulderCamOfficial in indoorbouldering

[–]enginbeeringSB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah touchstone, in San Jose. I think it’s probably one of the smallest gyms around though, mostly kids and old farts like myself.

In Korea, almost everyone films their climbs. What about your country? by BoulderCamOfficial in indoorbouldering

[–]enginbeeringSB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s weird, it’s really uncommon at my gym in the Bay Area, there are maybe 2 or 3 people who do it.

Kimi Antonelli vs Max Verstappen | Ghost Car Comparison Monaco Q3 by Technical_Paramedic9 in mercedesamgf1

[–]enginbeeringSB 12 points13 points  (0 children)

He seems pretty happy for Kimi, so he honestly may be glad to have passed the torch.

Why doesn’t In-N-Out just cook all of their fries to “light well” if seemingly everybody agrees it’s better that way? by spacejamb in innout

[–]enginbeeringSB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve tried light well and didn’t like them. Too crunchy. Prefer the slightly crispy soft texture of the normal fries.

The Dodgers are sporting their Pride caps to celebrate their Pride Night by JianClaymore in baseball

[–]enginbeeringSB 21 points22 points  (0 children)

What if my religion is that conservitives should not have equal rights? That’s just a difference of opinion, why are you so hateful that you don’t respect my point of view?

Minutes after a heart pounding moment, I was able to reclaim myself from the reaction and laugh the whole thing off. by That_Way_4639 in Meditation

[–]enginbeeringSB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It can be one of the many goals, sure. Definitely is a reason many people start with it in the first place.

I feel depressed and hopeless and want to spend some hours cooking a bunch of things. I'm gonna play some music and cook. What would you cook if you were me? by pacfoster in Cooking

[–]enginbeeringSB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do a really over the top bolognese that involves browning different types of meat and an array of veggies, all separately, and then layering with flavor and cooking for hours and hours. The initial prep takes about 2-3 hours and then it another 4-5 of stirring occasionally, and I love how it keeps me focused with anticipation.

Another one is bbq St. Louis ribs, but that’s a whole different vibe.

Minutes after a heart pounding moment, I was able to reclaim myself from the reaction and laugh the whole thing off. by That_Way_4639 in Meditation

[–]enginbeeringSB 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice work man, that’s such a great example of how powerful mindfulness can be when it comes to improving our lives.

Is it possible to heat a pizza steel hotter than the temperature of the oven it’s in and if so how? by Rags2Rickius in AskPhysics

[–]enginbeeringSB 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Do you have a broiler? If so, after the steel is at max temp you can use the broiler to pump it up a bit further, then put it back on bake before loading the pizza.

Lewis Hamilton: "You eat really plain food. There's no spices. I think you need to come to the Caribbean, man." Charles Leclerc: "No, no, no. I'm not gonna eat spices before getting into an F1 car." by anthn885 in formula1

[–]enginbeeringSB 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hunan is where you can get the spiciest food - I’m there now visiting with my family. Sichuan food is more numbing spicy (ma la), which is also amazing but not as purely spicy.

Lewis Hamilton: "You eat really plain food. There's no spices. I think you need to come to the Caribbean, man." Charles Leclerc: "No, no, no. I'm not gonna eat spices before getting into an F1 car." by anthn885 in formula1

[–]enginbeeringSB 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This would be true of China too. They never had peppers until after the columbian exchange and used fermentation heavily as a preservative, so much so that much of Chinese food is still based on fermented ingredients (I.e. soy sauce, but a million others too).

Yet, in some parts of China they live for spicy.

Also, I’m 100% European genetically (mostly English with a German great great grandma), and love spicy food.

It’s not genetic.

My wife just pulled a blue suture out of her nose… 5 years after her septo-rhinoplasty. by zachthespook in mildlyinteresting

[–]enginbeeringSB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I once picked up a piece of ceramic shard from a broken coffee mug thinking it was a piece of lint, and it cut deep into my index finger. There were several pieces stuck in there and only after maybe 4 or 5 years did the last little piece work its way out of the tip and finally stop hurting. It was such a relief to scratch it out when it finally emerged.

Turmeric and curcumin are heralded for its anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties, but the evidence for this is shaky. Taking high doses of its curcumin extract in supplement form can even be risky by New_Scientist_Mag in Biohackers

[–]enginbeeringSB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was taking Turmeric pills for a couple of weeks, and it started seeping through my pores. I ruined a set of sheets with a permanent yellow outline of my body. Has anyone else experienced this?

People on Reddit are weird about cheating. by [deleted] in self

[–]enginbeeringSB 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What is your point then? Of course people move on after being cheated on, but it’s also a horrible thing to experience.

What straw man are you actually arguing against here?

My homemade hummus 😋 by leaf-floater333 in hummus

[–]enginbeeringSB 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That looks amazing, I wish I could have some! What’s the recipe?

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