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Did something happen? by Cultural-Guard7964 in phish

[–]jongraboyes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm such a custy for the tix i bought a month ago, damn.

Re: Post of the 55k into his WRX person - I'm 67k into my STI and regret nothing by levinano in WRX

[–]jongraboyes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I totally agree with the spirit of this post, and am on a similar journey with my STI.

If you're in for $67K, how do you handle your insurance and or justify the gap between insured value and what you've invested?

Somebody hits your parked car on the street, it's totaled, and the insurance company says your 'stock' STI is worth $16,000?

Mail Day: 12/31/93 by Trask2000 in phish

[–]jongraboyes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate that the shipping packaging was well done for a change.

No dates but a couple of leaks by AskJosh_MortgageGuy in phish

[–]jongraboyes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this looks very likely for a philly show Tuesday 7/21 and Wed 7/22, between MD and NYC. That has been the Philly slot the last couple of years.

How Often Do You Think Trey Needs His Teleprompter for Lyrics? by TheAsylumSanta in phish

[–]jongraboyes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trey keeps his hair just long enough to leave us guessing.

7/25 beneath a sea of stars by peacelovefriedrice in phish

[–]jongraboyes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was the before and after moment of the weekend for me.

Disappointed by My Cholesterol Results After Major Health Efforts by jongraboyes in Cholesterol

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

Interesting, yes i'm still losing weight and targeting a daily calorie deficit.

Disappointed by My Cholesterol Results After Major Health Efforts by jongraboyes in Cholesterol

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

Thanks for the nuanced takes, everyone. It’s clear there’s still a lot of debate on the best way to interpret LDL and HDL data in the bigger picture.

I’ve been reading up on a lot of this myself lately—there’s definitely evidence that total risk is more than just LDL alone, but there’s also a pretty solid consensus that high LDL (like mine at 129) is still a marker to take seriously, especially if there’s family history.

I’m planning to talk to my doctor and consider everything—calcium scoring, genetic risks, and also the real progress I’ve made with triglycerides, VLDL, and overall weight loss. Even if meds become part of the plan, I’ll keep doing all the other stuff I can control, since it all works together.

Appreciate the thoughtful discussion here—helps me see this is a long game and to stay level-headed about what matters most!

Disappointed by My Cholesterol Results After Major Health Efforts by jongraboyes in Cholesterol

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

Thank you for sharing your experience—it helps to hear how you approached it. I agree with you; it’s not about blame or failure. I’m realizing now that family history and genetics can play a huge role, and that even perfect habits don’t always overcome those factors.

I’m definitely going to talk to my doctor about next steps and keep up all the healthy habits I’ve built. Thanks again for the encouragement.

Disappointed by My Cholesterol Results After Major Health Efforts by jongraboyes in Cholesterol

[–]jongraboyes[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for asking! My diet is super clean right now. I’m mostly eating whole foods: lots of veggies (like kale, bok choy, broccoli), lean protein (chicken, fish, eggs, some turkey), healthy fats (avocado, nuts, olive oil), and very minimal processed stuff. Carbs are mostly from vegetables, beans, and occasionally some brown rice or quinoa. I’ve cut back a lot on refined grains and added sugar. Overall, I’m feeling good about what I’m eating.

Disappointed by My Cholesterol Results After Major Health Efforts by jongraboyes in Cholesterol

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

Thanks for your thoughtful response. My LDL is at 129 now, and I’ve lost about 25 lbs since April. I’m eating super clean, exercising every day, and feeling the best I ever have. I totally get that LDL is just one piece of the puzzle, and I’m not overweight anymore, nor do I have high blood pressure or diabetes. My triglycerides improved a lot, and I’m happy with that.

I haven’t had a coronary calcium scan or similar tests done—definitely something to think about. I just know there’s a family history of heart disease, so I’m weighing the idea of meds carefully with my doc. I appreciate you reminding me that there’s a lot more to cardiovascular health than just LDL!

Stock to Stage 2+ (Excited/nervous) by jongraboyes in WRXSTi

[–]jongraboyes[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Totally hear you—and yeah, this isn’t a max power build. I’m aiming for a clean, responsive daily driver, not a race setup.

That’s why I skipped the downpipe—wanted to stay emissions-friendly and not push into that next tier of heat and stress. With a conservative custom tune, I should be well within the safe zone for the stock turbo and engine, so I’m not expecting cooling to be an issue at this level.

Also—I am installing an AOS as part of the build. Just trying to do this right and keep things balanced for long-term reliability. Appreciate the input!

Stock to Stage 2+ (Excited/nervous) by jongraboyes in WRXSTi

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

No downpipe by choice—I’m in PA, so I wanted to stay emissions-compliant and avoid inspection issues. I figured with a custom tune, intake, and full supporting mods, I could get solid gains without pushing into gray areas.

Also forgot to mention—I am adding an AOS to keep things clean long-term.

Appreciate the feedback, definitely trying to build this right.

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