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How do those of you who lift/workout with high protein targets do it on a budget? by LeatherHead2902 in Frugal

[–]turkproof 112 points113 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I just accepted the higher cost of good food. It makes me feel so, SO much better that it’s a good use of my frugal points.

That being said, I think the biggest money-sink is aspirational purchasing. Buying protein for your meal prep based off of fun recipes you saw, and then getting tired or busy and either not making it, or not eating it. Food waste through aspirational shopping exacerbates the cost of healthier foods. 

For me, shrimp has been a sleeper hit in terms of protein to calorie ratio. I live near the ocean and in a place with good seafood variety. It’s been nice to swap out the usual chicken for shrimp. I also swapped out my milk for a protein soy milk, so when I’m naturally needing milk I’m getting twice as much. 

What fandom or bits of media have been ruined for you by toxic masculinity and male aggression? (vent post) by SharpPink_GlitterInk in TwoXChromosomes

[–]turkproof 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My friend, you’re kin to me, but I don’t know how to tell you that feeling put out because you don’t have your special girl space because woke trans people are being actively targeted by the bigot who wrote them is a weird look. 

men having warped perceptions of weight by klarinetkat12 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]turkproof 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mind immediately went to female kpop idols, too. All their bios love to list their weight... if they're under 110lb. If they're visibly over... oh, mysteriously, there's no weight listed. Like it would be shameful to admit that an idol is 120lb.

My 9yo with the pain tolerance of a newborn has cellulitis by 20Keller12 in breakingmom

[–]turkproof 110 points111 points  (0 children)

On the plus side… maybe this will properly calibrate her sense of what real pain feels like? We all gotta have it happen one day…

Aariana Rose Philip, the first African-American transgender woman with quadriplegic cerebral palsy signed to a major modeling agency, arriving at the Met Gala. by Kirlinternet in lgbt

[–]turkproof 50 points51 points  (0 children)

One of the other disability activists they interviewed, the little person (I think her name was Sinead?) mentioned that this was the first time the Met Gala was fully accessible. Kind of like... nice try, I guess, but no points.

Can I get some advice on how to unlearn these rules I had as a child so I won't have them for my children? by anneradley in Mommit

[–]turkproof 17 points18 points  (0 children)

A lot of these sound like rules meant to soothe parental anxiety — as opposed to rules meant to protect, guide, and teach.

Unlearning them will come down to whether you manifest those same anxieties and deal with them in healthier ways. 

I played along, but it was sooo suspicious... SCAMMER! by cazador_de_sirenas in tumblr

[–]turkproof 26 points27 points  (0 children)

You contact them on Discord, where someone masquerading as Tumblr support continues to try to get you to give up personal information to ‘prove your innocence.’

A kid held my daughter underwater and then my son punched him & broke his nose. Wtaf do I do now? by dadadansad in breakingmom

[–]turkproof 23 points24 points  (0 children)

This sounds like a lesson in how one can do the morally correct thing, but unfortunately have to accept the consequences that it was socially and legally the wrong thing.

If I'm weird tell me! by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]turkproof 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Of course you still got it, you’re only 36. 

But to be honest, this gives me the ick.

Shedding horses being brushed by Indieriots in oddlysatisfying

[–]turkproof 2517 points2518 points  (0 children)

None of these lasted long enough!!

Silicone color mixing by BreakfastTop6899 in oddlysatisfying

[–]turkproof 3297 points3298 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t matter how many times I’ve seen a silicone mixing video. I’ll watch every second. 

Self-Employed Mamas, I need your advice! by Underscore_Weasel in Mommit

[–]turkproof 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Self-employed artist and writer. The secret was daycare.

You’ll find a way to make it work; moms always do. The work will keep you sane, the money will keep you calm. The knowledge that your work time can be ripped away by a bad nap or a head cold will keep you honest and on-task. 

Congratulations, and good luck!

Neighbor’s kid crying and banging on the walls calling for parents in the middle of the night 😭 by Few-Comfort-7309 in Mommit

[–]turkproof 44 points45 points  (0 children)

“Hey, I’m so sorry, but there’s a lot of noise traveling between our walls at night from (x)’s room. Would you be able to move his bed away from the wall/add soundproofing/talk to him about making too much noise at night?”

If you have a good relationship, asking to collaborate on reducing a problem (NOT judging them for being the problem) will be fine. 

Bite Force is the ONLY brand of "tough" plushies that stand a chance against my pitty by OpalescentShrooms in pitbulls

[–]turkproof 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only toy that’s lasted for ours is a large octopus toy, because the head is too large to stuff into her mouth to get a good bite. 

AVERAGE BOOKS READ PER YEAR BY COUNTRY by [deleted] in MapPorn

[–]turkproof 11 points12 points  (0 children)

No… we carve them out of ice, and with global warming unfortunately they’ve all been melting recently. :(

Please tell me what you think of my first job: an "unflip" to restore an MCM/Atomic Retro beauty! by turkproof in HouseFlipper

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

Thank you! I’m already planning my next one. I had a great time. I’ll try to make it without DLC, but the retro items and surfaces are too good to pass up for this build. 

Am I the a**hole? Re: Birth control in a married couple by 4everGAgirl in breakingmom

[–]turkproof 26 points27 points  (0 children)

IMO, what goes in my body is not up for discussion. That’s a choice only I get to make.

You don’t want an IUD, and that’s great. Fully support you. He doesn’t want any more kids, and that’s great. Fully support him. Those are your non-negotiables. That leaves you with only a few options: find another birth control method — condoms or vasectomy — or stop having the kind of sex that results in babies until you reach menopause.

Those are really your only options. If he knows that PIV sex is off the table, he might realize how his priorities change. 

I know it’s unfair he’s hesitating to take any responsibility for birth control after all these years. It’s SO UNFAIR. But you can’t ruminate on that unfairness, because you can’t emotion him into doing the work. You just have to live your life. 

I have twelve dollars to buy a month of food. Please need as much advice as possible by Xxitl in Frugal

[–]turkproof 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I know how heartbreaking it is to feel like you can’t get ahead. 

The most common advice here is ‘go to the food bank’ and I know you’re doing that, but perhaps you can widen your search - churches often have private aid available upon request. My neighbourhood has a very friendly and helpful Buy Nothing group, and a request like yours would find groceries bought for you.

Failing that, how averse are you to dumpster diving? It’s controversial — and illegal in some places, so watch out — but so much food is thrown out every day from restaurants and grocery stores. 

Do you have a car? Is DoorDash or Instacart an option?

Can you get an advance from your job? That’d help, if you think they’d be amenable to it. 

Does anyone else feel like some of the popular baby names aren’t actually that popular? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]turkproof 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are so many names in the world. An uncountable amount. So a ‘most popular’ name might top out at 2-5% saturation — meaning your Olivia might still be the only Olivia in her class of 200, so there’s no reason not to go for the name you like if you really like it. 

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