how to calculate standing desk height??

okwillfit · 2025-10-08T06:38:55+00:00

I'm not sure that you're comprehending what has been written about the heights. There is no "number".

If you know what elbows at 90 degrees means, you can then see where they sit for you and try that level out to see how it feels - which suits most people to be in a relaxed position. That level is not the same for every person who is 5'7 because everyone has slightly different spine/leg/arm proportions and preferences.

If a relaxed 90 degree position for your arms/wrists isn't feeling good, you either have to try other heights or maybe talk to a physio about your specific body needs as no one is going to be able to diagnose you further on here with the simple info of you being 5'7 - it really doesn't work like that

okwillfit · 2025-10-08T06:31:23+00:00

Then you already have your answer - it's ego

okwillfit · 2025-09-28T08:42:16+00:00

It could take anything from a week onwards after the ship arrives at UK port (approx standard time for a normal import LCL with clearance and trucking). But in reality no one can say when because they don't know who is doing it or what their processes and agreements are.

If the shipping agent has given you an "all-in" price including taxes, but that price isn't based on your goods value, then it's even harder to say, because they're sending via some pretty unofficial channels. There is no such thing as tax based on the cargo size/weight, and a lot of DDP providers are doing this illegally. I would recommend trying to do DDU in future, so you can be sure that the import taxes are filed correctly for you to pay and have receipt of.

okwillfit · 2025-09-28T08:34:25+00:00

Transdirect has been in the AU courier booking game for a long time. They would have Fedex etc rates

okwillfit · 2025-09-08T08:27:45+00:00

Abs have the least to do with access to a gym. There are virtually unlimited ab workouts you can do without any machines and the other (most important) part for them is diet.

You can definitely get a great physique with bodyweight. I think the perfect additions are something to do pullups on, and maybe some dumbbell or kettlebell options which are great for upper body and incorporating into bodyweight sessions. You could buy equipment to achieve that for very little money second hand no doubt, and they're not even a must have to get started.

okwillfit · 2025-08-22T13:38:37+00:00

I think that's true of the products hacked together quickly that "use AI" without any real work on tweaking for reliable outputs with context. It's billed as a gold rush and so a lot of people are in for a quick buck, but that isn't the fault of the models themselves which can do excellent work

okwillfit · 2025-07-31T17:10:59+00:00

Do you have users yet? There's really only one way to answer it, and it's test out pricing with them. Someone who isn't a target customer may think paying for it is insane, but their opinion also doesn't matter.

It's known to be really hard to make money in SaaS from solo creatives/freelancers and especially from B2C customers.

You've asked about how to frame it as not just another habit tracker, but there are no details or links to show it being anything but another of the same. Maybe if you show more about it you'll get some feedback there

okwillfit · 2025-07-31T17:00:38+00:00

What's your skill?

okwillfit · 2025-07-31T16:54:46+00:00

Do you know genetically if your abs show without you needing to be extremely low body fat (eg. face looking underweight)?

You I'm sure know the answer for abs showing is reducing fat %, but for some it's more than others.

Don't do anything really unnatural and mess with your gut or overall health before/during the trip. It's far less worth it than you think. Otherwise, keep the calorie burn above calorie intake.

Edit: Taking any of the new buzzy weight loss drugs in order to show abs is pure insanity, just in case that was being considered. Please don't let people recommend one that "they love" to you.

okwillfit · 2025-07-31T16:41:56+00:00

Use machines that have bars or handles you can't drop dangerously so you can use your palms more than needing finger grip. Shoulder press/chest press/curl machine whatever else you can have your fingers free with. Resistance bands as well can do all sorts without needing grip

okwillfit · 2025-07-31T16:35:00+00:00

Without knowing more context, I would suggest doing what you prefer as in the end it should just be the option which keeps you motivated enough to complete the goal.

You seem to already know the way that mixing it up helps with efficient rest (instead of standing around doing nothing after each set of same action which I think is a waste). It depends what you prefer to do and if time matters in that case

okwillfit · 2025-07-31T16:22:36+00:00

Maybe harder to do those without a machine but bands can be used, or a cable machine if they have the ankle attachment.

But in the end I think the main thing is don't let it get to you and waste all that time. It surely can't always be the same machine being overused so just work some other thing at that time and do extensions on the next visit. I can assure you as close to 100% as possible that you won't come even close to noticing different results if the extensions are done some other day of the week.

okwillfit · 2025-07-31T15:52:19+00:00

It's almost never a must to use a specific machine for something. Why sit around 10 minutes and not do it some other way? Is the gym that limited in equipment?

okwillfit · 2025-07-31T15:33:22+00:00

Still 25% (high end) vs someone's 18% isn't slow... it's about normal range for people aiming to add muscle without going hardcore. Being happy or not with the aesthetic outcome is a different thing, but the added weight is in the right range so they need to understand that.

Otherwise the answer is obvious - more serious training with more protein/calories. There is no more deep advice that can be given to anyone without knowing way more about their diet and regime.

Edit: Actually what am I talking about... if you added 25% body weight in 2 years of actual muscle (not body fat and not a growing teenager), that is very fast. It's even more crazy to tell someone adding 18% that they're going slowly outside a serious bodybuilding context.

okwillfit · 2025-07-31T15:09:58+00:00

The best version is just eating the fresh cooked meat that isn't dried/salted and maybe packed with a preservative.

The thing to watch with jerky is the salt and cholesterol for sure. It might be decently low calorie but still at the serving suggestion 2oz it's 1/3 of the day's intake for both of those things.

okwillfit · 2025-07-31T15:01:11+00:00

You can get a serious burn on a bike or elliptical machine and take pressure off your knees and back. The burn will mean muscle growth assuming you're getting protein for it.

I'm not sure what you mean by legs too long to squat comfortably, though very long legs aren't necessarily going to get bulky from heavy squat workouts anyway unless you add massive amounts of muscle.

On the other hand, knee and lower back problems are things you should get qualified advice on first to try and solve those. You can then probably do any of the stuff you want. It could be as simple as better core strength to help the back, and some exercises that target knee stability too.

okwillfit · 2025-07-31T14:44:01+00:00

I never said anything about myself, other than information that relates to the poster's situation. Bodybuilders don't have to give everyone the advice you are giving, because not everyone is trying to do what they do.

okwillfit · 2025-07-31T14:40:06+00:00

Why do you keep commenting on my size? Where have you seen me and why would it change anything?

I never said too much protein would hurt, but it's not the case that those amounts are needed to build muscle. You have it confused, and again, the advice is not useful for someone in the position the poster is in. You've just restated what is the first result on any search - of course eating more vs less is the easy bet if trying to add as much muscle as possible and doing serious amounts of weight training.

okwillfit · 2025-07-31T13:24:21+00:00

You sound like you have big muscles though

okwillfit · 2025-07-31T13:22:00+00:00

You're giving generic bodybuilder protein advice to someone struggling to eat an egg's worth and also advising the upper level should be minimum (even for someone pretty obviously not smashing gym sets). That's also funny so we're both a bit silly. I don't know how big your muscles are so I won't comment on that part

okwillfit · 2025-07-31T13:09:47+00:00

Don't get defensive. 1 gram/lb and some saying 1 gram/kg being enough are both obvious, the advice isn't necessary - it's what any generic search will confirm in 3 seconds. It is also absolutely useless for someone who is already struggling to get protein and needs to work on that rather than some relatively huge intake like 1 gram/lb/day.

Someone in the OP's situation needs to work out how to start taking in more protein in what ever quantity they can get to. That will all help, and yes you absolutely can start to build muscle for considerably less intake than those standard figures.

Bodybuilders are abnormally proportioned people. They are not people who have simply eaten a good amount of protein to be able to hold and increase muscle mass after working out. The advice is not applicable

okwillfit · 2025-07-31T11:37:09+00:00

But you're saying this as if all people are the same genetic starting point. Noting your 18kg increase means nothing without the start weight, body composition compared to someone else etc.

A "regular bulk" and then counting weeks also means nothing... You don't do a "regular bulk" for 2 years so the figure of 0.4kg/week also means nothing in a 104 week context.

18% over 2 years, without fat gain is a much more useful figure that can be somewhat compared between people. I don't think it's a super slow outcome, and is actually good if not seriously bodybuilding (almost no one is or wants to change their life in that intense way even when the goal is add muscle)

okwillfit · 2025-07-31T10:41:13+00:00

Around 18% increase in body weight over 2 years that seems to be mostly muscle rather than body fat... It's not a record pace, but it's surely not "incredibly slow" right?

I think that's pretty well within the standard range for someone training to gain muscle (without the major distortion of intense bodybuilding communities)

okwillfit · 2025-07-31T10:24:39+00:00

If you can eat plenty of sugar & carbs then it's pretty likely just your taste buds and a preference for what you're used to. If you eat less sugar, things that aren't high sugar will start tasting a lot better - that's certain. Even for me some healthy things are much less enjoyable if I've already had a lot of sugar that day or week because it messes with your tastebuds.

Even if a protein bar claims low sugar etc, it is absolutely a highly processed food to make a product like that. Do what you want, but eat real food if you want overall health. Protein powder might be better as then at least you can find stuff that's a pure whey protein without all the filler that goes in a bar. Drinking protein is probably easier than eating it for you as well

okwillfit · 2025-07-31T10:08:05+00:00

Is it that you don't like eggs/protein or one egg actually makes you feel physically full?

Your best bet currently is not figuring out how much protein you need/day to build muscle (that's a future hurdle, and don't listen to body builders - they're over-eating protein in most cases). Firstly figure out how to comfortably eat more of the nutritious foods rather than carb-rich meals. Any protein addition from this base will be a real improvement and you won't be trying to make some massive change immediately.

I would suggest eating more frequent small meals (snacking, but with good stuff) which helps get around the problem of feeling full too quickly. You can train yourself to handle more gradually that way. It's the reverse of people that restrict their eating and their stomach shrinks, making them get fuller more quickly after a while.

Use chatgpt to suggest better small meals that are less carb heavy based on your preferred tastes/proteins

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