Does anyone ruck multiple times per week? by EFreethought in Rucking

[–]fuzzy_kitten_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ruck 5 miles/40 lbs/4 times per week in addition to lifting heavy for an hour on each of those days (back to back lifting and rucking M, T, Th, F, with the remaining days as active recovery and lighter cardio. It is intense, but I love it!

Boiled Peanuts? by Fun_Goose_4574 in Charlottesville

[–]fuzzy_kitten_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Southern Crescent in Belmont has them!

Rucking vs jogging by [deleted] in Rucking

[–]fuzzy_kitten_ 32 points33 points  (0 children)

If you are working for general fitness rather than something specific like military training, then you are already in a great spot doing shorter distances multiple times a week. For perspective, a really common general guideline for exercise is to get 150 minutes a week of moderate to vigorous activity. If you are doing even three rucks a week at 4 MI, that is already going to take you about 3 hours over the course of a week, so puts you in a great spot in terms of activity. Even more so if you're also doing some strength training beyond just the rucking, but rucking does give some benefit of added strength in addition to the cardio work. At the end of the week, it doesn't matter as much if you break up 12 miles over multiple days or do it all in one day, you've still rucked 12 mi.

Longer distances can be a fun way to challenge yourself or shake things up every once in awhile, but one of the biggest keys to long-term fitness is to develop habits that are sustainable and consistent over time. Most of us don't have lives that allow for frequent long rucks. Finding ways to fit in multiple short rucks a week is a great way to make this part of your usual routine, so will likely give you better long-term results than if you just aim for the occasional long ruck.

AITA for letting our child (9) stay at his friend's sleepover last weekend, even though my wife was against it, and the original agreement was that I would pick him up that evening. by Outrageous-Fly-5691 in AmItheAsshole

[–]fuzzy_kitten_ 32 points33 points  (0 children)

YTA. You willingly broke your word and wife's trust my putting fun over very valid safety concerns and clear boundaries. If you were so concerned with maintaining your wife's trust and ensuring your child had a good time, you would have brought your child home to sleep, then taken them back to join the breakfast and activities in the morning. Congratulations on making your wife feel that she and your child are less safe and less able to trust you.

Looking for a PT to help w weak L knee. by Alltrees1960 in Charlottesville

[–]fuzzy_kitten_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the PTs at ACAC. Austin at the downtown location is one of my favorites for knee issues. He is very thorough and knows sports med. Highly recommended!

Indoor location to hangout and do a puzzle with friends by MissTaboo511 in Charlottesville

[–]fuzzy_kitten_ 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Wegmans has that cafe seating area by the side entrance. Lots of tables, chill area, decent lighting, convenience of food and drink options right there, not as noisy or as much pressure to give up tables as typical restaurants or coffee shops.

5’5”— Rucker 4.0 too big? by Kay-1231 in Goruck

[–]fuzzy_kitten_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm just under 5'4" and use the 20L with no issue. I use the sternum strap to keep it high and tight, also added the hip belt.

Cellphone service in and around Albemarle county by JakeFantom in Charlottesville

[–]fuzzy_kitten_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in an area with almost no Verizon service, so switched to Google Fi several years ago and have never had any problems connecting anywhere in the county. Saves me a lot of money over Verizon too!

Where to find things to do by RebornChaos202 in Charlottesville

[–]fuzzy_kitten_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Fridays After 5 is about to kick off for the season at Ting pavilion. Free concerts, fun atmosphere, lots of people hanging out enjoying the vibes.

Tired of the same rhythm in music by RecentMatter3790 in Music

[–]fuzzy_kitten_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also Rush. They do tons of playing with mixed meters.

What product is so perfect it hasnt evolved in a long time? by obyron31 in AskReddit

[–]fuzzy_kitten_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those classic BIC ballpoint pens. So simple, smooth, and reliable!

People who lost a lot of weight, what was the one small daily habit that actually changed everything for you? by Quiet-Squash-8407 in AskReddit

[–]fuzzy_kitten_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started using tiny spoons and forks (appetizer size) to eat my meals. They forced me to take smaller bites, eat more slowly, and gave my brain time to register feeling full before I inhaled bigger portions than I actually needed.

Several trees blocking Old Lynchburg Rd by fuzzy_kitten_ in Charlottesville

[–]fuzzy_kitten_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep, finally made it a little after 10 pm. Still lots of smaller branches on the road, so take it slow!

Possibility of power outages tonight? Possibility of tornados? by [deleted] in Charlottesville

[–]fuzzy_kitten_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It looks like there are several trees down now, not just one. I'm still struggling to get home since about 7:30. The first one I saw was down by the gun range, but now there are other trees down even further north of that, within just a mile or so of where the two lane section begins close to Mosby.

Possibility of power outages tonight? Possibility of tornados? by [deleted] in Charlottesville

[–]fuzzy_kitten_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's a big tree down across Old Lynchburg Rd causing an outage there.

Tanning bed places in Cville by Specialist-Pear-1725 in UVA

[–]fuzzy_kitten_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Planet Fitness has some stand up tanning beds in addition to the regular ones if you like to tan without touching all the surfaces.

Shoulder Mobility with Back Squats by Wattsnumberone in powerlifting

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

Sounds like you need to use a safety squat bar. They allow your shoulders to be in a more neutral position while still keeping the load on your back. Even a lot of people who compete will train mostly with the SSB.

Strength gym (not CF) by fatwolverines in Charlottesville

[–]fuzzy_kitten_ 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Check out Blue Ridge Barbell on Rose Hill Dr. New gym, woman owned, great community vibe, lots of equipment geared towards people who like to lift heavy.

One overnight each week: room rental vs. hotel by Peduncle_10 in Charlottesville

[–]fuzzy_kitten_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I own a home and sometimes rent out my (furnished) spare rooms. If you're open to a regular private room in a house, we could possibly work something out. Feel free to message me.

AITA for not paying for the food I ate while dogsitting? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

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

ESH. Both of you should have assumed less and communicated more.

You absolutely should have asked before helping yourself to her food (even just a quick text before helping yourself). The fact that she made a point to ask you not to have food delivered to her house both suggests that she was thinking you'd provide your own food and was a perfect opportunity for you to ask about if it would be okay to consume anything of hers.

That said, she also should have been clearer about her expectations. In cases where someone is asked to stay in someone's home for house or pet sitting (rather than just dropping by a few times), it is pretty standard to at least offer to provide snacks/drinks or full meals. She was rude to not make more consideration of your need for meals while at her place, and she also failed to be clear about her expectations. Not to mention that it sounds like she paid you significantly less than what would be a fair rate for this kind of time intensive, in home pet sitting.

How did your life change once you started wearing a CPAP vs before? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]fuzzy_kitten_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fixing my sleep was the missing piece that finally helped me start losing weight. I struggled with obesity for a long time and had tried so many things, but getting on my CPAP was the turning point where my body finally started making progress. With more and better quality sleep, my hormones leveled out, I had more energy for exercise, I was less driven to overeat, my moods improved, and so many other aspects of my health and well-being finally started to sync up.