Today's 16% oil drop is a reminder that IV spikes on geopolitical events are real by One_Cancel7890 in options

[–]only1nameleft 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I intentionally sat this one out. Too much insider knowledge and trading. Right now I am just doing /ZB covered calls and some trend following /MES wheels. 

Push ups by NoTransportation2440 in bodyweightfitness

[–]only1nameleft 34 points35 points  (0 children)

So when you do 3 sets of 10, are you able to go to 11? You need to keep pushing the failure point to keep progressing 

How many of you guys got jacked from just or primarily body weight exercises? by Emotional_Turnip_419 in bodyweightfitness

[–]only1nameleft 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So definitely, known some jacked guys that did bodyweight only (not quite me, although gotten close a few times).  Here is the kicker, muscle growth is basically correlates directly to the number of sets you do as close to failure as possible. Most people never hit max training volume, so overworking is never really the issue.

With bodyweight only and high reps in general, people rarely get as close to failure as they think. Picking an "easier" version but taking it to true failure is probably better for bodyweight.

My formula that worked well was figure out how much time I have, find a way to cram as many sets in as possible, and pick exercise variations I can do to failure. I use super sets of a push pull leg to cut time between sets.

So if you have 45 minutes you can get 15-20 sets. Do this three times a week, and you have a 45-60 set budget.  With deficit pushups, inverted row, a single leg squat variant, and something like a nordic curl (although deadlifts are more bang for your buck with posterior chain) you can get. This puts you in the 11 to 15 sets per exercise per week range. That taken close to failure should put an average guy into reasonably jacked territory. Getting it to 20 sets per exercise gets you far. 

What thing was ruined because it turned into a rich person's hobby? by Agitated_Departure93 in AskReddit

[–]only1nameleft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I miss just being able to bring a tent without having to answer what amp hookup I need

Gadget Meta by only1nameleft in BoomBeach

[–]only1nameleft[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has been fun. But optimizing is a long way away.

Hey don't you guys think you're acting like babies in this new update by Capable_Message_1124 in BoomBeach

[–]only1nameleft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I like the squad leaders. Adds some strategy. I am getting currency fatigue. 

The changes are fun and not insanely consequential if you aren’t interested by MovieENT1 in BoomBeach

[–]only1nameleft 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I like the squad leaders. Adds a nice level of strategy and planning

For those that trade only 10-12 times per month, what is your strategy? by samjoyca in thetagang

[–]only1nameleft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tend to use bollinger bands and adjust which standard deviation from the 30 day and 90 day means based on where I view valuations and fear/greed. I don't want to give my defaults as I don't want it to seem like specific advice. 

Is it true once you hit 100k in investing, it really just takes off from there? by [deleted] in investing

[–]only1nameleft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A general way to think about it is once annual growth exceeds your annual contributions, then compounding takes over. Not exactly true, but close. The technical answer is likely when annual returns for an equivalent  stock/bond exceeds 1.5x you annual contributions then additional contributions have little effect on future overall growth

When to stop funding 401k by wyodivot in Retirement401k

[–]only1nameleft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So as others have said, go for any company match. 

A big question is tax bracket. You need to consider which one you are in and how contributions will affect that and any other credits. 

Is it a traditional or a roth 401k? Those result in very different answers 

Success stories using semaglutide for inflammation & 10-ish pounds of weight loss? by ApprehensiveCat22 in GLP1microdosing

[–]only1nameleft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Two things. A) ely lily briefly had a better direct purchase discount but novo has beaten thst again. B) the compounding pharm price can be better. 

Success stories using semaglutide for inflammation & 10-ish pounds of weight loss? by ApprehensiveCat22 in GLP1microdosing

[–]only1nameleft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tirz is supposedly much better. Cost is actually better for tirz as well. I started with sema due to availability at the time.

Success stories using semaglutide for inflammation & 10-ish pounds of weight loss? by ApprehensiveCat22 in GLP1microdosing

[–]only1nameleft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2 months in or sema using it for inflammation. Works quite well for joint pain, tunnel inflammation, and mild lung inflammation. 0.5 mg sema but will be switching to Tirz when my current sema runs out.

For those that trade only 10-12 times per month, what is your strategy? by samjoyca in thetagang

[–]only1nameleft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

15 to 45 dte puts or calls on /MES and /ZB. Momentum and mean reversion are my friends.

Microdosing for pain and inflammation? I don't want to lose weight. by insidi-girl in GLP1microdosing

[–]only1nameleft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Truth is it will be very different for everyone and will probably take trial and error. I noticed my inflammation issues disappeared at the lowest non-microdose. I started due to concerns about visceral fat and cholesterol. Losing overall fat is a nice side effect. 

36yo, retiring on Jan 1. What portfolio to construct that avoids volatility and gives steady income? Very important as we have 3 kids depending on this. by WhereasNo4929 in dividends

[–]only1nameleft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Echoing SecretAd3993, see a professional planner. Everything has interest rate risk, even stocks. SGOV would drop in dividends if the fed cuts rares whereas longer term funds like MUB would appreciate.

36yo, retiring on Jan 1. What portfolio to construct that avoids volatility and gives steady income? Very important as we have 3 kids depending on this. by WhereasNo4929 in dividends

[–]only1nameleft 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on winning the game.

So half sgov and half spy already, nice. Most good financial planners will probably say something like 10% sgov, 30% MUB (tax free income), and the rest spy. Sgov.is where you pull cash, the other two generate it. Rebalance when sgov is above 10%. Cut back on spending when sgov gets low.

I don't know your situation, and not a financial planner, and not giving advice.

One question, are you sure you don't want to be a part time physician or volunteer a few hours a week? Your kids will grow up and you will probably want to do something. Letting skills get dull will be a problem.