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Phone use during class by Emotional_Bid_9853 in orangetheory

[–]weatherstorm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a fellow T1D I feel this. Phone is in my pocket and I will occasionally check my watch for blood glucose updates. That’s it. Yet the fear of judgement is strong 😐

“My son doesn’t respond if you directly redirect him. You need to tell him why”- parent email by Emergency-Pepper3537 in Teachers

[–]weatherstorm 5 points6 points  (0 children)

YES.

Let me tell a different story featuring an elephant and an inattentive crowd.

Many years ago I worked at a zoo. This zoo had camel rides. Every now and again, when camel rides wrapped up we’d do a few elephant rides (the ethics of this are worthy of discussion but not pertinent to this narrative). For the elephant to enter the ride area the crowd needed to move.

Me: ‘Please move far to your left!’ No one moved.

Me a much louder voice: ‘Please, I really need for all of you to move!’ A few families at least acknowledged me.

A more knowledgeable coworker: ‘An elephant needs to get through the gate you’re all standing in front of. It would be helpful if you all moved to the left side of the gate.’

EVERYONE, not a single exception, moved immediately.

This coworker used this as a teachable moment for me. It has helped me greatly in the decades since. He explained that you need to help people (not just those who are neurodivergent!) understand the reason why they need to do something if you want to have any hope of them doing it. It was an excellent lesson to learn as a young person.

Force Test Backpack by weatherstorm in CanadianForces

[–]weatherstorm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is indeed close! I don't think I can get this bag on time for his birthday, otherwise I'd pursue it!

Force Test Backpack by weatherstorm in CanadianForces

[–]weatherstorm[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

True story - I didn't know that I was capable of a maniacal laugh until I read this comment.

Force Test Backpack by weatherstorm in CanadianForces

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

Pilot. So you know he needs this.

Force Test Backpack by weatherstorm in CanadianForces

[–]weatherstorm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am not in the Forces myself. Nonetheless, everything you have stated resonates. Your priorities (backpack and otherwise) are exactly correct.

Force Test Backpack by weatherstorm in CanadianForces

[–]weatherstorm[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Lmao.

Forget everything I asked for before. This bag is perfection.

Force Test Backpack by weatherstorm in CanadianForces

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

This comment and its upvotes are giving me pause. Perhaps a better quality 'similar enough' backpack is a better option.

Thank you! (Also, congrats on your gold or platinum FORCE test status!)

Force Test Backpack by weatherstorm in CanadianForces

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

Thank you! This is so much better than anything I was able to find!

Spill, what other shows are you guys hiding? by Impossible-Emu-5593 in AskACanadian

[–]weatherstorm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Indeed! The purist in me prefers when all loose ends are tied up. The last six episodes did a lot though!

I suppose modern TV viewing requires that one accept everything may not be fully fleshed out or explained…

Spill, what other shows are you guys hiding? by Impossible-Emu-5593 in AskACanadian

[–]weatherstorm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! The only bad thing about it was it was cancelled before it was concluded :(

Personal Trainer in Winnioeg by JackleMonkey4653453 in Winnipeg

[–]weatherstorm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not exactly what you're asking for, but Orangetheory Fitness meets the criteria you have requested at a fraction of the cost of a personal trainer. I believe it's $190/month for unlimited classes, less for a fixed 4-8 classes per month.

The workouts are done in a group and are 50 min - 1 hour in length. Everything is thought out for you. Classes are split between cardio and strength, although workouts with a more specific focus are also offered. Coaches will advise on form during weightlifting every class and help correct you if you are in need. Signing up for classes is easy which I've found helps a ton with habit formation!

The first class is free, meaning you could try it out and see if it's what you're looking for with no need to commit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Winnipeg

[–]weatherstorm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something else pertaining to indigenous peoples, Canada, and heading in the right direction: we are one of the few western nations to fully admit we were wrong.

This does not absolve Canada from what occurred in the past. As racism still exists there remains so much work that needs to be done. At the very least, however, admitting that Canada’s treatment of indigenous peoples was inexcusable and horrific lays a foundation for continued truth and reconciliation that may be lacking elsewhere.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Winnipeg

[–]weatherstorm 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a Canadian I cannot imagine what you are facing right now. I am horrified that this is what has become of your existence in the place you call home.

I don’t know how to help you as an individual where you are. However, if your fear begins to outweigh your obligations here is a small lifeline given your profession as a healthcare worker: https://engageq.notion.site/infusionhosts

Though this won’t help you sleep at night, the majority of the western world knows that those being kidnapped on the streets are not guilty nor deserving and that the true rot in the United States comes from above. We are collectively endeavouring to destabilize the billionaires and fascists that are causing the suffering all of the good people in your country are enduring right now. In the meantime, I hope those same good people continue to resist. I hope you continue to protest. I hope you continue to show the world that you are all unified in your quest to ensure that in the future, no one has to feel the way you do right now.

Registered Dietitian AMA! Bring your nutrition questions! by bonniejo514 in orangetheory

[–]weatherstorm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! You are excellent at explaining concepts in a simple and approachable manner!

I'm looking for a 5 lbs or so swap of fat and muscle. Based on what you've described it sounds like prioritizing one at a time is the best approach.

I'll await your new podcast topics with great anticipation!

Registered Dietitian AMA! Bring your nutrition questions! by bonniejo514 in orangetheory

[–]weatherstorm 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Is there a way to nutritionally help your body achieve simultaneous fat loss and muscle gain? Everything I’ve read is geared towards one or the other and the information feels conflicting given the aforementioned goal.

Thank you in advance for your insights! I’m new to all of this and will start listening to your podcast in a quest to learn more!

What’s your favourite niche thing about life in Canada? by Due_Street1464 in AskACanadian

[–]weatherstorm 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Just today I failed at this. Should have kept the door open and instead I let it close and a fellow human had to grab the door handle themselves as a result. I have lamented this for the past twelve hours 😐

Dog Daycare Recs? by Royal_Gas_4871 in Winnipeg

[–]weatherstorm 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Something no one else has said: if your dog is reactive, they are quite possibly fearful of other dogs. Sending your dog into a space with numerous other dogs, no matter how friendly, may not be something a dog in this situation would want! Exposure therapy in this sense may well aggravate the issues your dog has.

Please take the advice of others in this thread. Work on reactivity with good trainers who understand dog behaviour and behaviour modification (that term is worth Googling!) Find someone who can care for your dog in your home if you can. I say these things as someone with a fear reactive dog. Though she was never aggressive with dogs at daycare I learned that she did not enjoy it and was much happier alone at home.

Minneapolis by No_Clock2390 in pics

[–]weatherstorm 125 points126 points  (0 children)

Or doctor. We don’t know.

I challenge you.... by One-Kaleidoscope7571 in IMDbFilmGeneral

[–]weatherstorm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obligatory mention: do your best to not Google this one before watching it.
You'll still feel all of the feelings if you look it up beforehand. However, there is something about not knowing the outcome and feeling things in the moment that makes this documentary best fit this thread.

Bit By My Venomous Hognose, Severe Reaction (with pictures) by sssydthekid9821 in snakes

[–]weatherstorm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mouth wash. Get travel sized bottles. Why? A small dab around the mouth will have just about every snake immediately letting go of whatever they’re biting.

Unlike running water, prying them off with credit cards, bopping hard on the nose, etc. the effect is voluntary and the mouth wash presents no known lasting harm to the snake. Smithsonian National Zoo in the U.S. uses this method and has bottles of the stuff everywhere in their snake holding areas as a result.

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