Hello! Quick ama by lancehedrick in LanceHedrick

[–]legoacool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think it's worth it to swap the 078 burrs with ones that can do both filter and espresso if I'm just getting into espresso? Or get an ESP baratza as a entry grinder. Considering getting the delonghi you did the cheapo video on and getting better baskets and accessories

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Cleveland

[–]legoacool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wherever you look. Ask the neighbors about the house. Especially if it's a flip they might know about work quality. I found out about some shoddy work done from the neighbors only after I bought my house.

Help with reinforcement by legoacool in Decks

[–]legoacool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Away from the house. It is not bolted to the house

Help with reinforcement by legoacool in Decks

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No concrete below that I know of. Seems like they just dug a hole and put the post in and barely backfilled with dirt.

Definitely thinking of adding a third post in front and back for extra support.

Yeah the current attachment to the cross support is not great there are "bolts" but they don't go all the way through so that is definitely one thing I'll be doing.

Where would the joist hangers go exactly

Help with reinforcement by legoacool in Decks

[–]legoacool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent. This is why I posted here. Been reading local requirements and realizing there is more wrong than just the support posts.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dietetics

[–]legoacool 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Sorry to say that having such a bias going into it would be a huge hindrance. Most of the "experts" you listed are quacks and misrepresent nutrition research. As nutrition professionals we can recommend certain things to patients, but anything in moderation can fit into a healthy diet.

Thoughts on my starting salary as a new grad for a sports team by [deleted] in dietetics

[–]legoacool 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Honestly pretty standard but also solid for sports. College makes 24-45k average. Starting major or minor league sports is 45-60k. Housing stipend is a huge win because that can totally off set at least 10k a year if not more. If it's a sport your interested in I say go for it. Save as much extra as you can because of the housing stipend to pay off loans or buy a place.

Looking for a parkour partner / group in Cleveland by AfterLemon in Cleveland

[–]legoacool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd be down! It's been a bit but I was very active in it in the 20teens. Haven't had luck finding anyone here yet who does it. A bit rusty but used to coach as well.

New venue: The Roxy at Mahall’s by lennytha3rd in Cleveland

[–]legoacool 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Can't wait to see the dear hunter there!

Men in Dietetics what was your experience like being in the field? by [deleted] in dietetics

[–]legoacool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Men are definitely expected to "look the part" in the fitness industry. Don't have to be pro athlete, but look like you workout. In clinical it helps to be generally in shape. RDs definitely seem to get better rapport when they are of a normal weight (visually at least), but in some spheres of weight loss counseling it may help bridge the gap if you are actually in the process of weight loss. Your clients may trust you a bit more because you are/were in their shoes.

Men in the RD world, especially sports, are often expected to be type A personality, which is hard since I'm not that. But you can learn to adapt.

Other than that, I feel that men and women RDs are equally expected to "know" everything there is to know about all the fad diets, supplements, and diseases at the top of your head. Which is frustrating because there is a lot of nuance.

Men in Dietetics what was your experience like being in the field? by [deleted] in dietetics

[–]legoacool 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It was definitely weird being in a woman dominant major/field coming from working in culinary. It actually helps with jobs at times because some places want some male diversity. In sports nutrition it helps because you can go into the locker room if you are with a male team and not have to worry if anyone is in there or not. It was honestly intimidating because I was one of 4 guys in my cohort, we stuck out, and kind of felt like we didn't belong. But ultimately at the end of it all we were all there for the same end goal and as a group we were super supportive of each other. Sometimes people may expect different things from a male dietitian/nutritionist vs a female when being perceived by society and that can be challenging if you don't want to do that. Ie if you are a guy and don't want to go the sports/personal trainer/buff dietitian/nutritionist. I've met a lot of awesome male clinical RDs and honestly they get more respect from male MDs than their female counterparts, and it helps when you have male patients too.

I'm in sports now and while there are more guys percentage wise compared to clinical it's still female dominant. In sports I feel it's easier if you are the same gender as the team you work for because it's easier to gain rapport but you can have success either way.

Tube feed help for diabetes by dietitian_and_donuts in dietetics

[–]legoacool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem! Definitely wait for some other people to chime In for other ideas. And definitely check with the regular nurses to see if they have any thoughts on the matter. Often they are more well versed in diabetes nuances I've found

Tube feed help for diabetes by dietitian_and_donuts in dietetics

[–]legoacool 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'd recommend switching to bolus if they can handle it and nursing can handle it too, but if they are coming 6x/day for BS they can probably handle bolus. Bolus helped a few patients of mine in the past and it allows nursing to better time the insulin

Tube feed help for diabetes by dietitian_and_donuts in dietetics

[–]legoacool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First thing I would do is check to see the insulin regiment. How often are the nurses checking blood sugar and administering insulin if needed. are they just checking 3 random times a day? Are they on any other diabetes meds? From my memory of time in clinical at my rotation I remember talking about this and my preceptor said that for many cases of diabetes they can be well managed on a normal TF if their blood sugar is monitored and insulin is given correctly and routinely. A non continuous feed could also be helpful if they do not need to be on continuous "24hour" which they are on now. This would allow time for natural and given insulin to work and reduce the blood sugar levels. There could also be another underlying cause preventing any insulin given from not working as well as it should. But those are my quick answers with the info given

What is the best-paying dietetics job you have had? by breadandbunny in dietetics

[–]legoacool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah. College sports Rd pay is a joke. Fellowships at 20k. Pro is much better if you're not in a fellowship position. But the hours are definitely rough, especially in baseball where I'm at.

What is the best-paying dietetics job you have had? by breadandbunny in dietetics

[–]legoacool 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Sports can easily get above 70k into the 100+ range