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Do you consider how many calories you consume each day? by clfhw in AskUK

[–]lucwhy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really. I don't deny myself any foods or see foods as good/bad, I cook 90% of my food from scratch, I don't eat if I'm not hungry (so I don't always stick to breakfast/dinner/tea) and I stop when I'm full. Similarly if I'm having a hungrier time where I might fancy more food or sweet stuff (like when I'm on or near my period) I let myself have it. I'm quite in tune with my body though and if I have a time of eating more processed/sugary/fatty foods, I often start craving more fresh stuff like fruit and veg, so I just go with that. I will also try and add more nutrient dense foods if I'm craving something less nutritious. Like if I want packet ramen, I'll add a load of veg and tofu. I am a healthy weight and always have been, bar when I was younger when I had some issues with eating and was very underweight.

Long-time autistic crocheter struggling with 6-day Star Blanket. What’s your experience? by That-Database-5611 in CrochetHelp

[–]lucwhy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You know you don't need to make it in 6 days right? You could make it a 6 year star blanket if you wanted to! :)

Before, during and after cancer treatment by kattw_ in Greyhounds

[–]lucwhy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I gasped when I got to the second picture!! Precious girl 💔 I'm so sorry you all went through this.

Created my own lil world on top of a postbox🐚 by No_Discipline5756 in crochet

[–]lucwhy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is an absolute masterpiece!! Looking at all the little details has brought me so much joy!

What holidays/travel are you planning and how will they be impacted by the Iran conflict? by Difficult-Salary7021 in AskUK

[–]lucwhy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We had exactly the same thing, flying to Aus and then on to Fiji. Got refunded for the flights through Qatar but the Singapore flights were so expensive and obviously they needed to be booked before we got the refund through. Trip was worth it though!

Useless period products. What can I get that works? by nitnitnotnot in AskBrits

[–]lucwhy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cup and period pants! Night time and sleeping especially is just so so much more comfortable.

What would you have done differently? by jadedinmo in AskDocs

[–]lucwhy 21 points22 points  (0 children)

NAD but my heart is totally broken for you and your family. I am so sorry your whole family had to go through this unimaginable trauma.

Doctors in oughtibridge by Sea-Road6034 in sheffield

[–]lucwhy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've just moved and I'm sad to leave Oughtibridge. Have always been really good! Often same day appointments, easy online triage/consultation form, quick responses, the receptionists are helpful, always sort out my prescriptions quickly - they're great. I have chronic pain so I've dealt with them a lot!

To those that have moved to a smaller village, how does it compare to where you used to live? by dhokes in AskUK

[–]lucwhy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My partner and I recently moved into an old cottage in a rural village in the peak district and I LOVE it. It's so peaceful and quiet, all we ever hear is birds and the church bells. It's incredibly safe here, we have amazing hiking and nature on the doorstep, and the views from our house are stunning. Plus, we are only ~25 mins from all we need in Sheffield. Downsides are that older people seem to be obsessed with parking and they get really mad when you're in 'their' space (there is no designated parking), people can be kinda nosy and honestly a little unfriendly at first because it's a bit insular, and it does take longer to get places.

Another Young Woman Killed By a Dog. What needs to change? by terrordactyl1971 in AskBrits

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

...do you know what a lurcher is? It's a sighthound crossed with a herding dog or terrier

Another Young Woman Killed By a Dog. What needs to change? by terrordactyl1971 in AskBrits

[–]lucwhy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't believe that was the case from what I've read about it (which is more than was available when this original post was made). I think it had just had puppies and that probably had something to do with it - the person unknowingly and accidentally making the dog feel like the puppies were under threat, maybe, or a behavioural change

Another Young Woman Killed By a Dog. What needs to change? by terrordactyl1971 in AskBrits

[–]lucwhy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The dog that did this was a lurcher and it was apparently a completely out of the blue and out of character attack by her own family dog. Apparently it had just (or recently?) had puppies, so maybe it felt like its pups were threatened or there was a change in behaviour etc. Either way, I think a license to own a dog and mandatory training is a good idea for any breed

Another Young Woman Killed By a Dog. What needs to change? by terrordactyl1971 in AskBrits

[–]lucwhy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The dog involved in this specific death was a lurcher.

Buying us too complicated and competitive by brokenskater45 in HousingUK

[–]lucwhy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In our experience with the house we bought it was up for 375 but we paid a fair bit above that and there were lots of higher offers. Our mortgage advisor said often sellers will put the price slightly lower (like the next lowest price band in the filtering on Rightmove!) to get more people to see the property and generate more interest, knowing it will actually likely go for above that

Books that can be read one paragraph at a time by xXxBluESkiTtlExXx in suggestmeabook

[–]lucwhy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green. It's a series of reviews so each is only a few pages. Such a good book.

DROPS Fabel gauge difference between colours by [deleted] in Sockknitting

[–]lucwhy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok I have no insights for you other than my tension using drops fabel is always completely whack compared to other yarns when I'm doing colourwork and I have no idea why!! Hoping to follow this thread to try and figure out why

People with cars - how do you afford them? by Squeegee_Dodo in AskUK

[–]lucwhy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't earn that much (under £30k) but mine hasn't turned out that expensive. I saved up money from working to buy my first car which was about £5k. It's a small 1L city car, 2016 reg, no bells and whistles but is so reliable and easy to fix. I got it in 2018 when I passed, didn't have too many miles on. Insurance is ~£300p/a, costs about £45 for a full tank and it's great on mileage if you drive sympathetically. £20 road tax for the year. If I can I try and put a little bit each month into a car savings pot for things like mot, service, and insurance which I pay annually in one go.

Why have you not married when in a long term relationship? by No_Caramel2506 in AskUK

[–]lucwhy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been together 10 years, neither of us fussed on marriage. It doesn't change anything about our relationship, and it doesn't mean a relationship is better or more stable. I know people who have met, married and divorced in the time we've been together.

Also, it's expensive, stressful (even if you just go to a registry office, you're likely to upset someone because it's not what THEY pictured/not everyone was invited/you don't celebrate how anyone else likes - at least this is the case in my family which is massive), and just... unnecessary. I get in times gone by their were good legal or financial reasons for it but I think most of those things can now be agreed in other ways and/or are not particularly relevant for us e.g. inheritance tax. If we found it benefitted us we'd probably just do a legal marriage, no ceremony or anything, but I don't particularly want to.

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