• Bottom_racer@aussie.zone
    11·
    26 天前

    Just got back from the bellarine.

    Looking at the new Mcmansion build going up next door:

    Oops! shouldn’t laugh but lol.

  • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone
    11·
    25 天前

    The man went to get his script filled from a different chemist and he happened to have the last box with him (empty because he’d already taken that months worth) because he wanted to point out that he didn’t wanted these ones because the pills were too big.

    The lady said “wait that box is not on this script but I’ll get the pharmacist”. The pharmacist then told him that these are the wrong blood pressure tablets and that they are 8× the dosage (he is on the lightest dosage). She took photos and escalated the complaint.

    Now the original chemist has contacted him apologising profusely and wants him to come in for a check up. He wants to know what he can get for free because they tried to kill him.

    I’ve said this before the man is a machine.

  • SituationCake@aussie.zone
    10·
    26 天前

    So I’ve had a slow creep of weight in the last couple of years, and though it’s not super excessive it’s the heaviest I’ve been and not a trend I want to continue. Gonna try and reduce the snacking and cook some lower calorie foods for a while. Also gonna attempt some fitness improvement, but I’m a pretty sedantry person so need to start gentle. If anyone has recommendations for apps or youtubers etc for beginner fitness would love any tips.

    Edit: love all these great recommendations, thankyou all!

    • tone212_@aussie.zone
      8·
      26 天前

      Walking is very effective, low impact, the weather is (usually) better for this now. Work up to 10,000 steps a day. Good luck!

      • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
        6·
        26 天前

        Also an interval walk consisting of 3 minutes of fast walking followed by 3 minutes of slow walking, repeated until 30 minutes is reached, can be effective

      • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
        5·
        26 天前

        make sure you have very good shoes and never exercise/walk through pain. “No pain, no injuries.”

      • SituationCake@aussie.zone
        3·
        26 天前

        I used to do a lot more walking in the past due do different location and job, maybe that’s part of the problem, less incidental exercise. Will be getting out there once the weather clears!

    • SaneMartigan@aussie.zone
      8·
      26 天前

      I’ve been using this calisthenics program for surgery recovery/rehab. It starts at a pretty easy level with progressions as you get fitter. A friend said I was looking musclier the other day but it’s probably the weight loss.

      On YT I like “Chloe Ting” and “Move with Nicole” for other good workout vids. Girls and Boys muscles are pretty similar and when I watch female exercise youtubers I don’t get incel algo spam with it.

      I walk to one park, do a workout set, walk to the next park and do the other set and then home. I do that twice a day on the dog walks.

    • thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works
      7·
      26 天前

      Depends a lot on your personality; some people are successful with dramatic dietary shifts - I had success just straight switching to keto 7ish years ago, and it helped me drop 42kg over ~18 months. But I know for others such a drastic shift can be too over-whelming and smaller changes snowballing over time have worked better.

      I’m pointing this out to begin with, because that there is no one-size-fits-all solution; everyone’s path is going to be a little bit different - and it comes down to your individual relationship with food.

      Weight loss is ultimately all about one thing; a caloric deficit. Work out what your Total Daily Energy Expenditure is (there are heaps of calculators online), start tracking your calories using an app like MyFitnessPal or Cronometer (at least initially, until you get a feel for it), and find a way to comfortably, sustainably maintain a caloric deficit.

      Exercise is a great booster, but you can’t put-exercise a bad diet. Focus on the food first, and slowly add in exercise gradually over time. Walks are a great way to get some sunshine, fresh air, and catch up on your favourite podcasts or audiobooks.

      • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
        7·
        26 天前

        drastic dietary change here

        found out I am allergic to milk and to yeast a few months ago ( can’t even have vegemite and right now my lips and tongue are on fire from having one piece of bread )

        no cheese, yoghurt, butter, milk, ice cream, or anything made with above, including chocolate

        no breads or vegemite,

        I haven’t tested beer yet , this is the worst, I love beer

        it’s really hard, I have stopped buying so much , have changed how I cook but I still have some occasionally, it just causes reactions

      • SituationCake@aussie.zone
        5·
        26 天前

        Congrats on the 42kg! I only need to shift about 10 to get back to my regular weight. Just want to get on top of things before it keeps going in the wrong direction. I think drastic or strict diet is not sustainable for me, I think a general overall reduction in calories will be the goal.

    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
      4·
      26 天前

      Try out the stuff geared at rehab and oldies as it’s gentler, and really watch the potential for injuries.

      Go for core strength first as it will really help.

      Pilates is a lot more supported than yoga and doesn’t necessarily require much more equipment but classes are more expensive.

      Also swimming might be an option? Low impact exercise. (Though I hate bathing suits and changing rooms)

    • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone
      3·
      26 天前

      Look at Tom’s Guide. Their articles will often have YouTube links. There’s something for everyone.

      Fitness Coverage | Tom’s Guide https://share.google/Lu9i67OPnklviuOFH

      For healthy recipes I like The healthy food guide magazine found in the supermarket or their website.

      Healthy Food Guide - Delicious recipes and expert diet advice https://share.google/pI3VyO6u0xD4Qk8xd

      And The fast 800

      Healthy Weight Loss Recipes | The Fast 800 https://share.google/eOQGWWeTjNPFXKn8E

        • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone
          3·
          26 天前

          My starting point was walking to the shops with a small backpack to get that night’s tea. There’s no room for snacks that way.

          When the dog takes me for a walk I still take my backpack and I put weights in there.

          Good luck.

    • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zoneEnglish
      3·
      25 天前

      Something that worked for me in the beginning was to stop eating when I was full.

      That made a big difference when I was trying to lose weight.

    • PeelerSheila @aussie.zone
      2·
      25 天前

      I agree with SaneMartigan about the Hybrid Calisthenics, Hampton is really good with motivation and encouragement for all levels of ability. I’ve been using an app called FitOn which has heaps of free on demand content to try, everything from quick 5 minute routines to lengthier total body workouts. There are some fabulous trainers on there who are super encouraging and I’ve been using it for about 3 months and loving it.

  • tombruzzo@aussie.zone
    9·
    26 天前

    I showed the boys the 2015 Jurassic World yesterday. I see it as more of an action movie than a horror movie but it has that horror movie DNA because everyone in the movie is an idiot and the whole thing could have been avoided if there weren’t some glaring plot holes and people thought about things for a second

    • PeelerSheila @aussie.zone
      3·
      26 天前

      The stupid is strong with that movie for sure. I watched it last year with my tween/young teen kids and it was cringe/comedy 😆

  • SpinMeRound@aussie.zone
    9·
    26 天前

    I get to pick the Spotify playlist today, taking into account that there’s 2 other people on the floor, although one can’t hear the radio from her desk. Hmmm, the possibilities!!!

    • MeanElevator@aussie.zoneEnglish
      5·
      26 天前

      I’m working from home and my motivation is essentially non existent. I have two (maybe 3 tasks) that I’ll complete within the hour and then just be ‘present’ on teams for the rest of the day.

      At least I can curate my own tunes :)

      • SpinMeRound@aussie.zone
        5·
        26 天前

        Yeah, my motivation is the same. Physically, I showed up for work and that’s enough for today.

        With early 2000s Euro Trance for the music, will change if there’s any complaints!

  • Alamutjones@aussie.zone
    8·
    26 天前

    I have gymed, acquired food and attempted to dry out.

    I’m going to watch The Taming Of Kittens in An Eatly Medieval Mercian Farmhouse

  • Catfish@aussie.zone
    8·
    25 天前

    Ok bad drawing club tomorrow, Chuck a sicky, this is important

    Also, book launch for the last Miss Fisher is on Sat. Please Do

  • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
    8·
    25 天前

    Vacuumed, moved the desk from back room to dining room and moved partners PC on there instead, and moved dining table the other day. Today I put away the clean clothes, wiped down the counters, moved the tv from back room to dining table, and have set up the PS4. Next is setting up the PS2, because SOMEONE* forgot the PS4 isn’t compatible with PS2 games, and SOMEONE* wants to play Ratchet and Clank.

    ^*the “someone” is meeee^

      • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
        2·
        25 天前

        I’ve done it before on my old PC, I’d just need to do it again for my current PC. But tbh I have my PS1 and PS2 and their accompanying games from when I was a kid still, and I want the feeling of playing those games on a console like I used to do. A console that isn’t connected to the internet not requires me to sign in or do updates; it’s just the machine, the game, and me. There’s something about that that I’m chasing I think

        • SaneMartigan@aussie.zone
          2·
          25 天前

          I feel ya. I’ve got a little Dell PC setup for emulation with no internet. It’s still nice but it’s no console. I mostly play 4 player Shadows of Mystaria (DnD),