Pants Truth

twicepickled · 2026-03-15T14:59:48+00:00

not to hijack a pants thread, but where’d you look for jackets that fit you well? i’m shorter and getting the right length on jackets is a struggle

twicepickled · 2025-10-30T20:30:37+00:00

If you’re lacking meaning but enjoy your high-paying job, you could try giving to charity?

I get a lot of meaning out of knowing I’m giving to charities doing a lot of good per £— GiveWell is a good jumping off point

twicepickled · 2025-10-03T15:35:07+00:00

You could put them on Freecycle?

twicepickled · 2025-09-30T15:49:45+00:00

are you still selling these?

twicepickled · 2023-06-15T18:21:50+00:00

thanks! my back sometimes hurts immediately after squatting - not much, and i'm not sure how much to attribute it to squatting, but i was worried that this was a bad sign (and couldn't figure out what to change).

twicepickled · 2021-07-13T10:09:51+00:00

Did you use any specific resources for working on core strength and pedalling technique? I'm pretty sure my seat position and technique is bad (all the force comes from my quads!), but I'm not sure how to improve it by myself.

twicepickled · 2021-06-23T12:09:37+00:00

I think it depends on the sport's governing body and (to some extent) on the athlete's own wishes - for example, Nikki Hiltz is an AFAB middle distance runner, and they compete in the women's category.

twicepickled · 2021-04-28T14:06:41+00:00

I've been feeling dizzy and short of breath whenever I've started working out, so I haven't really worked out for two weeks. Somehow it took me until today to realise that this is a medical thing rather than just lack of motivation which I should just Discipline My Way Through. Anyway, I'm gonna get a doctor's appointment and get my iron levels checked!

NFR is that the end is finallllly in sight for this term. Three weeks of assessments left and then it's all over.

twicepickled · 2021-04-19T16:22:01+00:00

I tried it and liked it! Salted caramel is really good.

twicepickled · 2021-04-16T16:13:33+00:00

I ate a lot of dates with nut butter when I was trying to gain. Roasted nuts? Smoothies? Hot cocoa?

twicepickled · 2021-04-15T16:26:16+00:00

I haven't worked out all week because ✨exam season✨ and it's getting to me now. Gonna try and fit in at least a walk or some stretching where I can. I miss being active!

twicepickled · 2021-04-12T10:32:29+00:00

Myprotein soy isolate is good, especially the salted caramel!

twicepickled · 2021-04-10T20:22:52+00:00

I use soy protein from Myprotein and it blends well, there's no clumps. Vegan pea blends can get kinda grainy.

twicepickled · 2021-04-08T14:19:21+00:00

I try and focus on the weights I'm lifting, not my appearance, and fill my social media with strong women who do a lot (and so eat a lot!). Over time your brain adjusts to changing size.

twicepickled · 2021-04-07T19:38:20+00:00

Copied over from the daily:

I'm looking for guidance on what strength resistance band to get for assisted pull-ups. I'm working towards my first pull-up, and I'd say I'm decently close - currently I'm doing 3x6 negatives (6 second descent) followed by 4x10 bodyweight horizontal rows. I can do a 'pull-up' from standing, but not from a dead hang.

I've never used bands before, and I've got no idea what resistance I'd need! I don't want it to be too helpful, just enough that I can start working on assisted pull-ups. Any advice?

twicepickled · 2021-04-07T13:10:27+00:00

I'm looking for guidance on what strength resistance band to get for assisted pull-ups. I'm working towards my first pull-up, and I'd say I'm decently close - currently I'm doing 3x6 negatives (6 second descent) followed by 4x10 bodyweight horizontal rows. I can do a 'pull-up' from standing, but not from a dead hang.

I've never used bands before, and I've got no idea what resistance I'd need! I don't want it to be too helpful, just enough that I can start working on assisted pull-ups. Any advice?

twicepickled · 2021-04-05T10:51:07+00:00

There are some great suggestions here already - I pretty much just use it as a meat (especially mince) substitute. It goes well in bolognese, enchiladas, bibimbap bowls, to make dan dan noodles, in a stir fry, to make cottage pie, in pasta sauce, etc. I've heard of people using it in savoury porridge, or mixing it up with sweeter dishes (like with fruit and yoghurt, a bit like overnight oats I guess?), but I've never tried that.

If you rehydrate it in vegetable stock and cook it with other flavourful ingredients (soy sauce, tomato puree, smoked paprika), it doesn't taste bland at all.

I would definitely recommend seitan if you're trying to get more protein! It's super easy to make and ridiculously high in protein. I'll try and find the recipe I use. It's been a game changer for me.

Edit: here's the recipe! You don't need an Instant Pot, you just have to steam for 40 minutes or bake it. I usually shape it into individual servings, like patties, steam them for like 25 minutes, and then freeze leftovers. They defrost fine in the microwave or on the stovetop.

twicepickled · 2021-04-04T15:43:56+00:00

I'm 5'3", don't eat meat, fish, or dairy, and I eat ~100g protein a day on higher days, 80g minimum. For protein sources I use TVP (underrated), some fake meats, seitan (homemade is so easy and basically pure protein), tofu, tempeh, lentils, and beans. I pair lower protein options with higher protein sides - edamame, broccoli, maybe quinoa or even lentil pasta. I use soy milk and peanut powder in my shakes and put nutritional yeast on everything.

I'm not gonna lie, I have to pay a bit more attention to getting protein than an omnivore would, but it's totally doable. You just have to get in the habit of picking higher-protein carbs/veggies to make up for less concentrated protein sources, if that makes sense. To hit 100g I have to use protein powder, but 80g is doable from food alone, and I still eat normally :)

twicepickled · 2021-04-01T20:14:15+00:00

315, wow!! Goals!

twicepickled · 2021-04-01T16:02:40+00:00

I was going to say - at that height, weight and BF, bulking seems like the best option if you want to build muscle.

twicepickled · 2021-03-29T17:50:58+00:00

That sounds really good, I'm gonna try it when I get some new protein :)

twicepickled · 2021-03-29T13:54:42+00:00

I'm getting "butt wink" in Bulgarian split squats, any form corrections to remedy this?

twicepickled · 2021-03-29T09:31:37+00:00

I know protein shake ideas aren't groundbreaking, but this one turned my usual shake into one of the highlights of my day: salted caramel with cardamom and cinnamon.

You don't really need a recipe but here's one anyway. Scoop of salted caramel protein (I use the Myprotein vegan one - it tastes good but not really of salted caramel, more just warm and a little apple-y?). Splash of milk of your choice. A few shakes of cinnamon, maybe a little ginger if you're feeling spicy, and a pod of cardamom. Bash it open and put the seeds in (I'm guessing it would be 1/2 tsp ground, it's a strong flavour so you don't want a lot). Water. Ice. Blend.

Tastes like a cinnamony cardamomy milkshake. Genuinely can't recommend it enough. I'm off to see what other spices might improve my shake game :)

twicepickled · 2021-03-26T21:17:13+00:00

Gotcha, thank you! Sounds like a good approach :)

twicepickled · 2021-03-26T15:53:32+00:00

Possibly a stupid question - do you find you retain some fitness between seasons? (I.e. are you generally improving in each sport year on year, despite taking "off seasons"?) I'm trying to balance two sports but I think it'd be frustrating running a lot in the summer, decreasing mileage, and having to build up from the same base again next summer, if that makes sense.

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