I’m willing to go into more detail on contributing factors in Detroit if you’d like. I don’t feel like taking the time to go down that rabbit hole if you’re not interested.

What would you do if you didn’t have to worry about money? nostr:note16lntx56c9q2l2s6xtzr7vepxke7477pc0etv5whvqld29hxwsx0qva3ycg

Far from a princess. I was speaking specifically about the situation in Detroit, the causes of which go back to the 1960’s. The housing crisis did have an effect on Detroit. From my understanding it was more like a layer of snow on a snowball that had been rolling downhill for quite some time.

Was that you wine 🍷😳

Thanks, Jac, appreciate you taking time to relate all that. I definitely agree, based on my reading, that insulin is key in all of this. At least in healthy humans, I'm also aware that even fake sugar will trigger an insulin release similar to real sugar, so by eating "diet" foods, we really aren't changing the over-abundance of insulin in out systems. But we also require insulin, without it, we die. The key is to have it produced at low, consistent levels, and by eating an animal-based diet consisting of as little sugars as possible, we achieve this.

It is easy to "fill yourself up" on fats and protein, and once you've evolved past the constant sugar cravings, you won't really crave food for some time after each "meal". Coffee can help here too, as it still works as a partial appetite suppressant.

I know I won't be eating much over the weekend, because I'll largely be at the mercy of other people cooking. So I do tend to over-eat a bit on Fridays. Still, most of my food consumption will be between 11a and 4p. My next full protein meal will likely be Monday, although I may snack on something here and there in between, like shrimp or small amounts of meat.

I don't exercise intentionally, but I do try to find activity when I can. At my stage, activity is more important, I feel.

My understanding is that fiber is antagonistic to epithelial cells in the intestines, basically scraping gut walls so that a slippery layer (similar to an unformed scab) forms and other waste slides through easily - but this also scars the walls of the intestines over time. By having only the waste from digesting animal proteins and fats in your intestines, these move along quickly enough without any fiber (again, can testify to this, I haven't had fiber in months). I was a little concerned at my digestion without a gall bladder, as sometimes it can be harder to deal with fats - but since I am not digesting fats as well, I think these extra fats in my waste are helping as well.

Thanks for the thoughts on fasting. Do you see fasting as more of a weight loss imperative, or something that should be done regardless of weight and overall health? I think my attitude here is that it is more important to fix the diet first, and then deal with some of the other points, as without a good diet, fasting and exercise won't make much of a long-term difference.

Detroit had a lot of flight from the city into the suburbs. Issues with the automobile industry affecting the economic health of the city. Houses were abandoned because no buyers existed. Having people return, fix up houses and do urban infill is beneficial for the city. Detroit is a perfect example of the dangers of being a one industry economy. Poor policy choices bringing a city to the utter brink. San Francisco should take note of what not to do.

I was cheated on by a girl named Faith with a girl named Chasity......

I'm growing several kinds of peppers right now..... Banana, Ghost, Standard Green, but tonight the habaneros came in...

I cut one without gloves..... took a bite..... I just killed me!!! Then I touched my eyes... Send milk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The 30 year mortgage makes sense in a specific practical use case. You buy a starter home, then use the equity from that property to transition to a larger family home, once empty nesters you transition back to a smaller home and use the equity you built over the years to help fund your retirement or have a home you own in it’s entirety. This assumes that you had a fixed rate mortgage and property values continued to rise over the years.

Pushing one size fits all financial advice is problematic. As is assuming that everyone wants the same life.

The 30 year mortgage makes sense in a specific practical use case. You buy a starter home, then use the equity from that property to transition to a larger family home, once empty nesters you transition back to a smaller home and use the equity you built over the years to help fund your retirement or have a home you own in it’s entirety. This assumes that you had a fixed rate mortgage and property values continued to rise over the years.

Pushing one size fits all financial advice is problematic. As is assuming that everyone wants the same life.

Nutrition is a complete pseudoscience — why does human diet have to be so damn complicated!! EAT SEED OILS EAT BUGS EAT PLANTS

Adequately adapted to what? Not having carbs or sugars, so burning ketones? Yeah, I can go 48 hours without a meal, no problem. I tend to do this on the weekends, actually, and then eat twice a day during the week, but my earlier meal is more of a snack, like 12oz of ahrimp.

I haven't seen the need for fiber for myself. My theory is that is is ONLY useful if you are still eating plants. I don't want volume in my intestines, and since meat digests so well, the whole biome thing is much different. I'm not breaking down sugars, or much of anything with a cell wall. No flours, grains, etc.

I still take a daily multivitamin, out of habit mostly, but I'm not feeling any issues with vitamin deficiencies. What micronutrients would I be lacking, and why would I need them?

There's some evidence out there that you actually may need to eat more, and specifically more fats, if you are trying to lose weight and hit a plateau. I'm not really doing this for weight loss, although I think when I weigh less, I may be more tempted to have an occasional slice of cheesecake.

Thanks for replying though, just feeling out these communities on Nostr.

Anyone have a decent article breaking down all of the scammy BS surrounding Ripple? Got a friend who is under the shitcoin spell. 🙄

I’ve seen some affordable housing solutions that just really muck things up. I have lots of thoughts on the topic. If I start it might be an hour+ diatribe. But if someone really wanted to put their money where their mouth is they would have to be an innovative developer and increase supply in markets where there is an affordability crisis.

The only thing that separates us from all living things is our rationality.

And it is literally the only thing. The rest of us is just as primal as everything else.

How much louder does Russia have to say

"leave us the fuck alone"

My carnivore experience began on Easter Sunday, 2023. Not because of any religious reasons, I just happened to be flying out to Orlando for a few days of work conference, and thought that would be an excellent time to test my ability to stick to it.

I was reading voraciously, everything from various experiences and testimonials, to the mega thread by The Bear.

I would say my approach is closer to The Bear's than to other more recent advocates. Basically, only eat what you need, and eat as much as you want. I've proven that I don't need vegetables or fruits, or any sugars. I mostly eat steak, but also eat a lot of shrimp, sausage, butter, even pepperoni and salami.

Not everything is optimal, and I could be more strict, but this is good enough for me. I see plants as generally either medicine or flavoring, and won't object to them when used as such, but I see no reason to eat them as a main ingredient or side, or snack for that matter.

I have a family, and don't expect them to follow my path. I cook them dinners that I won't eat, or may snack on the meat components if I want - but I typically eat earlier in the day anyway.

Feel free to share what works for you. I'm open to questions about my observations as I have changed my entire body chemistry and digestion. I don't have a gall bladder, and I am still overweight. I have no desire to return to anything even close to the standard American diet, or any plant-based diet.