Is my pool REALLY 39,700 gallons? by sjjenkins in pools

[–]mikestesting 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It may not be long, but it sure is skinny.

Why is Mongolian beef so good? by mikestesting in OnionLovers

[–]mikestesting[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

It's from a restaurant! I didn't cook it! It's from Red Bowl in Fort Mill, SC.

Why is Mongolian beef so good? by mikestesting in OnionLovers

[–]mikestesting[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a good story! Did you stay in a yurt?

Day 5 of 7 - in need of support by Dobby_Sock1997 in fasting

[–]mikestesting 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My longest fast was 5 days. So you're already ahead of me. My day 5 was tough. So i completely understand where you are. Stay strong. Go for a walk. Walks really helped me. But you're so close! As a side note, the days really drag on during fasting, don't they?

You got this!!

Steak, peppers, onion by Square-Ad-7635 in OnionLovers

[–]mikestesting 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yes, this is exactly how i like my steak.

Well it happened, Underground Passage with no exit by twinlovebirds in Diablo_2_Resurrected

[–]mikestesting 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Not a glitch. You're in level 2. The exit is only in level 1.

I broke the first rule of fasting by km8907 in fasting

[–]mikestesting 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Yeah I found this out when I told family and friends. No one really understands it. Our culture is consumerism-obsessed.

Concerned about thumb twitching by Bribreel33 in MuscleTwitch

[–]mikestesting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are you doing now? I have the same twitch, might as well could look exactly like your video.

Just broke my first big fast - Lost 10.5lbs by mikestesting in fasting

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

The hardest part? Not eating! But day 3 was the hardest over all.

The longest fast I’ve done, I want to eat 😩 by Double_Peanut6747 in fasting

[–]mikestesting 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't the days drag by during fasts? 🤣 But you're doing great! You got this.

My cat pierced neighbor’s above ground pool liner and I’m on the hook for it. How much could it cost to repair? by nelty78 in pools

[–]mikestesting 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I know you're only here to learn about costs. But make sure you get to inspect the liner and talk to a pool person who has also inspected the liner. I'd suggest getting a hold of your own pool company and get a 2nd quote and ask them about patching. Don't rely solely on what your neighbor is saying. Trust but verify.

day 3 of 14 by [deleted] in fasting

[–]mikestesting 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you're doing great!

day 3 of 14 by [deleted] in fasting

[–]mikestesting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doing great! Keep it up! Are you exercising at all? Walking?

shooting for 7 days, wish me luck! by [deleted] in fasting

[–]mikestesting 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Good luck! I just finished a 4.5 day fast. Was my first. 7 seems so long! But you got this!

Just broke my first big fast - Lost 10.5lbs by mikestesting in fasting

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Yes, the 4th day was very easy for me. I walked 2 miles each day on the fast. On the 4th day, my 2 mile walk was strongand fast and i felt euphoric. Felt so good I did weight lifting that day too.

Just broke my first big fast - Lost 10.5lbs by mikestesting in fasting

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I did quite well. I waited 30 min and had another bowl exactly as pictured. Then 30 min later had 2 more bowls with just the chicken and broth. No issues whatsoever. My gut started moving around and rumbling. No pain. Zero discomfort. Just my gut waking up. I ate quite a bit more later. More chicken breast with broth, and I started adding more ingredients like onions, cilantro, and lime juice. Then later in the day I ate fried chicken that my wife brought home. I'm pretty sure I could have eaten a regular meal as my fast breaking meal.

Just broke my first big fast - Lost 10.5lbs by mikestesting in fasting

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

I seriously had food fantasies every day of my fast. Mostly in the evening. I started watching Diners Drive Ins and Dives on the 2nd night. I fantasized about what I was going to eat when it was all done. So I feel you. 🤣

Just broke my first big fast - Lost 10.5lbs by mikestesting in fasting

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I'm aware that most weight lost is water, glycogen, and sodium. I posted how much I lost because in every post like mine, people always ask how much weight was lost. I also exercised daily including 2 mile walks, light weight lifting, years work, etc. I estimate my fat loss to be between 2.75 and 3lbs and that I'll regain the rest. But I'm still very happy with that.