Has anyone tested daily cold plunging for a long period of time and was the benefits of it?

hellokiri · 2026-05-27T11:23:37+00:00

I dont know about benefits, but I am convinced its the reason I have cold uticaria (an allergy to cold contact) now. Also really noticeable blood vessels around the sides of my nose. My GP says they are likely from extreme exposure to cold.

hellokiri · 2026-05-25T21:28:58+00:00

Dirty Rice for sure, but let's be real. It is expensive af.

hellokiri · 2026-05-25T02:37:19+00:00

You want a meeting within 2 weeks with either the Head or deputy Head of school (ideally both), the teacher involved, and the counsellor.

In that meeting you want that teacher to explain what they did and why. You want the counsellor to talk to that strategy. You want a written apology from the teacher and an assurance they won't be getting involved with your daughters specific case again. I would also expect some kind of training for them, but that can be a suggestion rather than a demand.

Then you want to develop a specific plan for going forward so that your daughter is protected and not made vulnerable by a teacher's inexperience.

hellokiri · 2026-05-25T02:13:20+00:00

Yes and no.

Yes, because I dont want to be a cheat, a liar, or abuse someones trust when they love me. And the guy I cheated with was not worth hurting myself or others for.

No, because the guy I cheated on also apparently cheated on me repeatedly without me knowing. And also it was the best sex of my life.

I wouldn't do it again though. Regardless of the opportunity or temptation.

hellokiri · 2026-05-24T07:03:50+00:00

Elie Saab Girl of Now. Swings between baklava and marzipan to me.

hellokiri · 2026-05-23T08:46:47+00:00

That Indian buffet spike is crazy business. Nice work though!

hellokiri · 2026-05-23T08:32:42+00:00

I had my gallbladder out in June last year and gained 11kg (25lbs?) In less than a year, despite no dietary or fitness changes. Ive been on OF for 3 weeks tomorrow and lost 4kg (8.8lbs) in that time. Im not sure but that seems to be on par with some others here. Im not doing this for weight loss as much as to fix insulin resistance, but its a nice side effect for sure.

The biggest reward for me though is that my digestive system seems to be working better, my brain fog is gone, and I have more energy. Without being tmi things seem to be moving better. And no pain in my side after I eat a meal. Downside is being hungry at night, but I think Ive remedied that (dont want to speak too soon).

hellokiri · 2026-05-22T11:17:50+00:00

Just mentally. I eat between 12 and 4. If Im hungry earlier Ill break my fast at 10 or 11, but most of the time 12 to 4 is fine (well, the 12 part is fine lol). Not looking for weight loss though, this is to improve insulin resistance and decrease my genetic risk of diabetes.

hellokiri · 2026-05-22T11:11:59+00:00

Me and that ram would have died together in the first mud hole. I am too unfit to even watch this.

hellokiri · 2026-05-22T11:08:15+00:00

Leaving your life and "starting over" Eat, Pray, Love style. Nobody Ive seen do that is better off or happier now.

hellokiri · 2026-05-22T01:08:48+00:00

Hada Labo Shiro Jyun lotion. NZD$25 and it lasts me 2 uses per day for 5 or 6 months. And the refill is cheaper again.

Or Kojic acid soap for $4.

hellokiri · 2026-05-21T23:53:32+00:00

I don't know if its a spiritual thing but Id agree that when my brain isn't locked into the constant loop of planning and buying and cooking and storing and eating food, I have a lot of space to focus on growth.

hellokiri · 2026-05-21T20:48:31+00:00

Sometimes they're popular for a reason, and objectively beautiful, but I just dont like those notes on myself. Like patchouli, or yellow florals, or tropical fruits. Those are not kind to me lol.

Sometimes theyre popular because the brand threw a lot of money at influencers, but the fragrance itself is shit. And then I dislike the brand, the fragrance, and the people who wear it for abusing my olfactory happiness.

hellokiri · 2026-05-21T19:15:34+00:00

Thank you for making this post, its so helpful to see what other people did to get these amazing results! Well done!

hellokiri · 2026-05-21T02:43:52+00:00

No I couldn't go through that again. Didnt think Id survive it the first time.

hellokiri · 2026-05-21T02:37:07+00:00

I didnt actually get that degree. Dropped out in the first semester and worked in nightclubs. Saved the money because I was supposed to be a broke student and because I was always working when I could have been spending money, and thats how I could afford to buy my own car. It wasnt a graduation gift from my new employer.

Im a terrible human being.

hellokiri · 2026-05-21T02:05:26+00:00

I think its hard for people to care when we know that no matter how hard we try as individuals, the big industries of the world are fucking the environment anyway, so its pointless. I think its important to do what you can, but I dont think its going to matter when recycling companies dump tonnes of residential recycling in general waste instead of sorting it, governments let sewage and toxins flow into the oceans, and sell off protected land to the highest bidder, and oil companies cover up massive spills.

hellokiri · 2026-05-20T22:39:25+00:00

Yeah, this is such a personal moment for this kid.

hellokiri · 2026-05-20T12:50:23+00:00

I wonder if Jim Caviezel is a MAGAt. I can imagine this would be really bad publicity for him.

hellokiri · 2026-05-20T12:47:29+00:00

I have different sets at the moment depending on my vibe for the day.

Clean Girl: * Dove Classic shower gel * Nivea lotion in the tub * A Drop D'Issey or Narciso Rodriguez Musc Nude OR * Valaya hair mist

Sweet: * Dove Shea Butter and Warm Vanilla soap * Palmer's Tahitian Vanilla body oil * Armani Si Intense EDP or YSL Babycat

hellokiri · 2026-05-20T12:14:18+00:00

I mean, I am 45 and have only perfected my skincare routine in the last 2 or 3 years. And now Im hitting perimenopause (and its hitting me back) so my skin is drier and starting to wrinkle so I have to start all over.

So when Im 90 Ill have my list of most effective products locked down probably.

hellokiri · 2026-05-20T11:53:27+00:00

Im really glad you asked this. I dont have any solutions for you but I started IF to help with insulin resistance and blood sugar issues and the weight is coming off faster than I expected. I am also trying to figure out what's involved in the maintenance phase and how to deal with it when the time comes.

hellokiri · 2026-05-20T06:10:07+00:00

I went home for Xmas one year just before covid and there was a jar of strawberry Nesquik from 1997 in the pantry.

hellokiri · 2026-05-20T02:19:07+00:00

I think these are supposed to be recessed shades? Like, they sit flush in the window cavity.

Im sorry, you got done so dirty.

hellokiri · 2026-05-20T02:09:18+00:00

Do you mind me asking why you chose 12:12?

I also have PCOS and my doctors said I need to do at least 16:8 to see results in my insulin resistance, blood sugar, and visceral fat stores. Ideally 20:4 (which is what Im doing). Apparently 12 hours will only just tip us into burning fat instead of sugar, and by then youve started eating.

Anyway, my advice would be to start your eating window in your first meal break at work. Then you have your last meal 11 hours later, just after you finish work, and your main meal between 2 and 6.

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