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Issue #12 just dropped. Most likely The Secret World's swan song given the state of Funcom. The Secret World Key note - New Token System: All tokens in the game have been combined and you now only need Black Bullion or Marks of the Pantheon. This was sorely needed in my opinion...

Anyone hitting up the IBJJF Worlds Masters in Vegas this September? World Master Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship - IBJJF - International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation I was actually considering competing as my Professor is out of Drysdale Jiu Jitsu just off the strip. Unfortunately, no...

So this is a thing. I did a single entry so far just to play with it for one of my monthly pictures. Puts me between my scale and DEXA scans so at least it is close to other methods. Will have to keep track of it, seems neat. Body Analytics | BodyWHAT

When I started the 16/8 fasting it was mostly overcoming the mental side of 'you should be eating now, isn't this when people eat?'. Once that passed, I didn't really get hungry. It has been another good experience for recognizing hungry vs. not full. The furthest I have gone in the past...

I like where your head is at. I never really had an active hobby before this one so, when I tried to do weight training, whatever I did was largely unfocused. The only reason for 5x5 is it is because that is basically what the internet says to do as a starter routine on both the fitness and...

I don't do any weight training currently, just bench pressing other dudes off me via Jiu Jitsu. BJJ basically resembles an HIIT workout that primarily works my core with nearly every other muscle engaged at some point during a roll. It doesn't do much for building muscle but it has definitely...

I am not doing alternate day or multiple day fasting at all. I am not sure I am ready for not eating food for that length of time. I still enjoy eating too much. This is just some plans fancy way of saying 'I skip breakfast'. I still eat normally, for me (targeted ketogenic diet), on a day...

I think I have managed to reach a middle ground with my OCD and weight loss goals. So far I seem to be at my most sane when entering food / weighing myself daily and only analyzing that data weekly. The daily weighing has helped more than the suspense / sense of dread of weekly or longer. Not...

I had some extra time over the 4th weekend and picked up both of the Legion short stories. The first one I let out an audible 'god damnit' when it ended as I didn't realize how short the book was. The book kept me glued to it the whole way through. The second didn't quite captivate me as well...

My thought was just have Hogwarts for Wayward Pines where they take all the magic first generation kids and keep them separate. "Yep, your parents are dead from that crash sorry, you are in foster care, enjoy the end of the world".

Books are worth the read even after the show watch I imagine. Yes / No / Maybe?

Caught up on the last few episodes over the weekend.

First month of Project Fi is officially down. I received a $16 credit for unused data putting my bill at $27. I do not have as thorough of a breakdown as Jeydax, but here is my perspective so far. I am also in the Minneapolis / St. Paul region. Coverage has never been a problem in...

I am not sure if I mentioned this before, but it is obnoxious to find out randomly. A GV number cannot forward to a Project Fi number. Don't be me and expect that to just be able to happen right away. If you have GV and port your cell to Project Fi you will break the forward and there is no...

Same for myself. I like the idea of having wider coverage and coverage anywhere I have wifi access, which is everywhere. I am 3 weeks into my first month of Fi and have used 125MB of data. I don't travel, I don't have children, I don't play games on my phone, and I basically have wifi at...

I am just wondering how much the UFC payed the doctor and Aldo for that answer. Sure, rib is 'fine', but gets 're-injured' during the fight. Aldo loses and gets an immediate rematch, $$$. That is my conspiracy theory for today.

Can confirm, this is driving me nuts. I went from concentrating on a weekly rotation of tracking to "just to see" in the middle to weighing every day. I am trying to at least get back to the "just to see" category. Really, I envy anyone who can turn weight loss into a 'background' activity...

Nexus 6 arrived last night and started dinking around with it. The Project Fi activation was simple and painless, didn't have to talk to anyone, which was great. They sent a 'Welcome Kit' for being an early adopted that had a case, external battery, and headphones. The phone is smaller than I...

I mean, I know everyone likes to pick on Ossoi, but why so jelly? What is the point of arguing over a number, using pictures as a baseline, on the internet? Dude made good progress in two months. Different goals, different people, don't hate appreciate, blah blah blah.

I signed up end of April and got my invite the end of May. Not sure if location matters a ton, but I am in Minneapolis where their coverage map seems really strong.

Google just put the Nexus 6 on sale for $499/$549. This finally broke me, Google Fi incoming. Hopefully this isn't terrible!

Picked up Ready Player One after seeing this and reading the synopsis. The book took a while to get going for me. I wasn't heavily invested in to the book, but it did pick up towards the end. I liked the spectacle of all the genres and worlds colliding, but that is also what turned me off at...

This is what I thought was going to happen when the Night King raised his arms. Pretty sure the water up to the boat was going to freeze, zombies rush towards helpless occupants, fade to black, good night sweet prince. I don't mind being wrong.

Looks like a wave of Project Fi invites went out and I got one on my account. Trying to decide if breaking a family plan on T-Mobile is worth giving it a go. My current phone (Nexus 5) is on its last legs and I need to replace it. I was hoping to wait for the One Plus Two or Nexus 5 2015...

I was approximately 283 when I started. That was my first measurement anyway, 2 years ago. Pretty sure I never broke 3 bills. First year was around 80 down. This past year another 45. Will hopefully be the last 15-20 this year. There is definitely still plenty of fat in the stomach area...

Yeah, no offense can even be given at this point. After more reading, DEXA captures visceral fat as well as subcutaneous. Given my obese nature before I must have more visceral stored and it is still being axed. That or more subcutaneous under extra skin which will be the very last thing to...

I went ahead and did a tour of various BF% measurements today. I did a 3 point self caliper, home BIA scale, BodPod, and DEXA. Based on visual estimation, which would you think I am at? a) 8% b) 13% c) 18% d) other 5'8" - ~162 lbs. Potentially NSFW, dude in boxers. This is a...

What is with this myfitnesspal premium nonsense? $10/mo or $50/year to track custom macros by gram? To display summary information in a more convenient manner? I am not sure Under Armor realizes an acceptable price scheme for a smartphone app. Or maybe they do and are soon to be rich.

You / this mentality make me sad. On the whole, overweight people know they are overweight. They know they are hurting themselves. They know they have no excuse. However, they spend time looking for confirmation bias and answers that do not point to them because the truth hurts. I know this...

I ended up in the middle of food as fuel vs. pleasure spectrum. I really enjoy eating, hence being a fatty. However, I still get a large amount of enjoyment out of eating food while losing weight. I am looking forward to what I am going to eat next because it will be delicious, etc. The...

Had a good experience withDatsusaratoday. My primary gi started developing a hole near a patch on the sleeve. I contacted their customer support service and they are just going to send me a replacement top. While I only had the gi for around 8 months, I am still pretty impressed they have a 1...

I caught the opening show in MN. Big Business was surprisingly good. I go to these for Clutch and they always put on a good show as well. Unfortunately (depending on viewpoint), they weren't closing out MN so no encore.

BJJ is outstanding. I have been a pretty typical nerd for all of my life and this was my first real sport that I stuck with longer than a couple of months. I don't think I will ever be a serious competitor, but I am shooting for the hobbyist level that gives the serious guys a hard time when...

But how am I supposed to connect with today's hipster youth without plugs? Also, Fifey is correct on the size. They are 1/2" which can be pretty discrete when they need to be. I haven't had to worry about it in such a long time though as most of the SMB workspace that employs me has gotten...

Negative, data presentation problem. The graph is actually just the past 12 months. That pic was around my heaviest about 2 years ago. Tipped the scales around 283, at least that is my first tracked weight. My waist is definitely going to be my problem area. It isn't bad enough where I...

In the beginning, I did 'odder' stuff that caught my interest (Bulletproof Coffee, DDP Yoga). When I felt more socially acceptable a little before Milestone #1, I joined a combat gym and started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. By that time, I had isolated that I enjoyed being on a Ketogenic diet (high...

Pretty stoked, milestone #2 officially achieved today. After #1 I decided I would get into the 170s and compete in a BJJ tournament. I competed with a bunch of folks from my gym today and went 1 - 2 in the Masters Mixed 150 - 163 lb division. Mixed means blue and white belts together in this...

The wardrobe idea is a good thought. I was considering cleaning my closet out a bit last week but didn't quite get to it. I am pretty sure (I guess) this isn't turning into an eating disorder. I feel like I am self aware enough that I would recognize it. But perhaps that is the problem with...

Speaking of looking sad, figured I would solicit some responses from other folks who have lost weight. The primary question is how long did it take you to develop a positive self image after weight loss, if ever? Did you do anything specific to help? I know I have lost a considerable amount...

I have this perpetual problem with smartphone buying where I am always gun shy as I expect the moment I purchase one the new wave will come out. The closest I have gotten recently was the 64gb OnePlus One. However, rumors of the OnePlus Two or whatever they will call it have me hesitating...