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So are you guys saying that a squat sponge is the same amount of padding as the regular bar pads that you see at the gym? Or the same as cutting a pool noodle? Or is it more padding? I'm just trying to understand. I was using a pool noodle, but as my weights increased I wanted more padding. I am using this big foam thing,…

My hair feels freshly washed for a few days. Doesn't get dirty or oily. Would be pointless to wash it every day. If I lived in a hot climate I would wash it more. My head doesn't sweat much either. If it does, I wash or rinse and use conditioner.

I agree with this. But, some people have good reason why they personally don't drink. And doesn't mean they apply it to everyone. You just never hear from them. I just think it's weird to judge a person only based on whether they drink or not (in general, not saying anyone is). My husband doesn't drink. He never says it to…

I eat two a day. My opinion is that they are good for me.

I understand that feeling. I'm not judging anyone. And probably most people aren't. But, sometimes the most judgy people end up dominating. And then the conversation becomes more adversarial than it would have been. Sorry you feel that way.

There are really only about two people doing the extreme no alcohol judgement thing in this thread. Meh, who cares. It's like when there is a thread about sex and people come in to say: I have never had a one night stand because I am classy. It's fine to never have a one night stand. It's following it with a stupid…

Oh yeah. Those are good. I sometimes have a secret joke in my head. When dealing with prude people, that think dancing is shocking. That they are the people from footloose. It makes me laugh.

Like I said I didn't drink for a year. I did recently try again and had a relapse of my medical condition. But, I don't see any violence when around people drinking. I think this might have something to do with the people you are with and what they are doing. I just see people relaxed, having fun, letting go of some…

I liked Dirty Dancing!

I'm not really into musicals so much. Movies don't need dancing. :smiley:

Yay! That's wonderful!

I like movies! And dancing (I talk about this a lot...lol).

I'm also into gut flora! I am in a study right now about the microbiome. Add me!

I'm not into sports.

I don't mind. I have fun.

Lol! I would probably have a drink or two about once a month when out, if I could. My body can't tolerate it. But, someday I might improve.

I agree! I love your cute new profile photo. Especially your hair!

I tried diet pills when I was a teen. I had a bad immune response. So, I would just be cautious and aware of side effects. And some people are more sensitive to side effects. I also have hypersensitivity to caffeine. But, my neurologist said I have hypersensitivity to meds. Especially since I was medically injured. I'm…

Ok yeah, that I understand and agree with. Right, I don't even notice who is or isn't drinking. And definitely wouldn't announce it or draw attention. Probably better if people think I am because then I have an excuse if I say something awkward or stumble. Even the people that say they are drinking a lot, I wouldn't have…

This was my intention of my post. Just trying to clarify the misunderstanding.

Sorry. I didn't intend it as self congratulatory (I specified it was because of a medical issue). Just talking about having fun and how it doesn't matter either way (talking about not judging). I'm glad you love those things too! I thought it related because I was talking about the things that happen at social events which…

Definitely can. We are all just relating about married life, which is also different for each of us.

Maybe they are teetotalers that make a big deal out of it. I actually enjoy that there is alcohol in our social environment because people are relaxing and having fun. I would even enjoy a drink or two if I could. But, it makes me sick for months (I can't drink for medical reasons). My husband just doesn't drink. He just…

Thank you

That's a healthy outlook. You allow yourself to enjoy things (even though you face many challenges) rather than focusing on your attractiveness. A lot of people don't allow themselves to enjoy life in favor of worrying about their attractiveness. And I mean it often comes from a much deeper place.

Feeling unattractive doesn't mean people don't have other problems. In fact it's often a symptom of deeper problems. Dealing with the deeper issues can resolve it. I haven't read these books. But, I saw someone recommending The Gift of Imperfection by Brene Brown.

I don't color or blow dry my hair either. My hair has a lot of white and it's wavy. I'm growing out from a pixie cut, so not trimming it much. And I don't use silicones in my conditioner. Silicones will make my hair very silky, but it builds up. So, I let my natural hair oil do that instead.

I wouldn't take them. And they probably have bad side effects.

I like walnuts and brazil nuts.

Yeah, it takes too much time, have to wait for it to dry, and it goes all boofy (as mentioned above). Needs time to relax after a shower. And less frequent hair washing makes my hair silkier and healthy. I do shower everyday, though.