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to stop procrastinating !
«One day it will have to be officially admitted that what we have christened reality is an even greater illusion than the world of dreams.» Salvador Dali
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Technical things apart, 2019 taught me All the glitters are not gold. 
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For example, there's a pretty decent chance I retire this year. That means I'd both check the work/life balance and ditch current job options.
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Shouldn't this be a multiple selection survey?
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
-- 6079 Smith W.
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Okay,
I know many are making New Years Resolutions. I gave up on them, in general.
but I am back. I know MANY programmers sit too much, and pack on the weight as they get older.
I sure did, and hit 307. I struggled with EVERY program I tried.
Then I watched a Joe Rogan Podcast with Jordan Peterson, who is carnivore, and whose daughter went carnivore to clear up LIFELONG Auto-immune and depression/mental issues...
At this point I was around 300lbs (avoiding the scale), and on 3 allergy pills/day (could not breathe through my nose still, though). And a water pill for pitting edema. Had Eczema, Psoriasis, and GI issues as always. And always sweating, even in the A/C.
After 2 weeks of MEAT ONLY (Bacon, ribeyes, etc). I was quickly losing weight, and feeling great. More mentally focused. Slowly I came off ALL of my meds. No need. My sinuses are clear now (unless I eat allergens). In the end, I was allergic to MOST Plants/Fibers (due to leaky gut), and Dairy, Egg whites, etc. (I had 3 sets of Blood tests, and Skin Tests)...
But the weightloss. OMG... I was losing over 1 pound a day! It was falling off. And most days I was eating a POUND of bacon, plus a big Ribeye for dinner. But I was ONLY EATING OMAD. (One meal a day). I was doing intermittent fasting (I felt best fasting).
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So, I hit my target weight (190 in April, and accidentally made it to 185. First time EVER I exceeded my goal without trying... I was too busy to eat for a couple of days, so I just fasted. LOL)... And I fasted a lot. I ate TYPICALLY OMAD on MWF (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). Monday was sometimes 2 meals if I was needing something. But only eating 3 out of 7 days felt great. I had plenty of fat, and my ketones were clearly fueling me, while burning my fat.
I lost that weight, without excess skin, due (I believe) to the extra fasting. My body simply consumed the extra skin and used the collagen elsewhere.
Now, I am all the way up to 210 lbs (+20 lbs since Thanksgiving - Today/HOlidays). During this time, I've allowed myself to eat KETO and have Heavy Cream/Dairy. (Which are not good for me). I have paid the price with Migraines every day. I am back to taking migraine medicine twice a day.
I say that, because I KNOW a few programmers out there that suffer migraines. I never realized they were triggered by inflammation of the brain, from FOODS. Now I know.
So, THIS YEAR, 2020, I am committing to the following:
1) January will Be Carnivore / (Paleo Ketogenic Style, Higher Fat).. Through my birthday!
2) I already WALKED a Marathon in 2019, this year, I will walk 2 Marathons (at least 50 miles, while fasting, and on the SAME DAY). Then I am done with Long walks... LOL (I cannot run, it hurts my joints).
3) I will use Slow-Slow and BFR (Blood Flow Restriction) to build more muscles, while keeping my workouts to < 1hr /week! (Optimization Baby. 2 Small Workouts).
4) I will STRIVE to hit 80% of weeks getting in at least ONE HIIT Cardio routine.
5) I will stick with the Carnivore diet (that's easy), and general fasting. But I will allow myself a MONTHLY Keto Ice Cream or Keto Dessert (As long as it does NOT trigger bad behavior afterwards). Food is an ADDICTION to some of us!
And I have made this public. I hope SOME of you read this, and find something interesting to try.
Check out http://www.meatrx.com and sign up to do Jan as a Carnivore. (Meat, Water, Black Coffee, be sure to salt your food. I allow for supplements like Magnesium, Potassium, etc.. Especially with fasting multiple days/week).
211 lbs today, getting back to 190... Stretch goal is to see if I can get down to 167 (I wrestled at that weight in 10th grade. The last time I've seen that weight, LOL)... (From 307 at the highs, LOL)
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I made a resolution to no longer make New Years resolutions.
It's the only one I have ever kept! 
I, for one, like Roman Numerals.
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yeah, great plan, wait till the new year to stop procrastinating.
If you have anything you want to do. do not wait until some arbitrary start date. Start it now.
Or in 5 minutes once you finishing reading the other comments from this survey.
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. . . as soon as I get a chance I'll think about what you posted . . .
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| "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein | | "If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010 |
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I will this year have a T-shirt made, saying "I put off everything, even procrastination"
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Will you also put off having the T-Shirt made?
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| "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein | | "If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010 |
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Not just for the new year ...
- Continue existing good practices.
- Start new good practices.
- Stop existing bad practices.
- Don't start new bad practices.
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Amarnath S wrote: - Stop existing bad practices.
- Don't start new bad practices.
I lump these two into wishful thinking.
It's much easier to enjoy the favor of both friend and foe, and not give a damn who's who. -- Lon Milo DuQuette
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... with corners cut out, just like last year.
Unless I buy a bigger desk and swap one of the 1200x1600 panels flanking my 4k with my old 2560x1600 anyway. 
Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, weighing all things in the balance of reason?
Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful?
--Zachris Topelius
Training a telescope on one’s own belly button will only reveal lint. You like that? You go right on staring at it. I prefer looking at galaxies.
-- Sarah Hoyt
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Dan Neely wrote: Unless I buy a bigger desk
Just go for smaller pixels! How many high-class smartphones do you have to put side-by-side to add up to at least 6240x2160?
The pixel count question has been "Mine is bigger than yours!" nonsense for years. Certainly on smartphones, but it goes for desktop screens as well.
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So far, all exorcisms have failed. 
It's much easier to enjoy the favor of both friend and foe, and not give a damn who's who. -- Lon Milo DuQuette
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Why wait around to procrastinate? Do it today!
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... ooo! Shiney!
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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Happy sheep. Sad Rams.
Er, forget I posted this . . .
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My resolution is to not keep any of my resolutions.
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| "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein | | "If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010 |
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I am (deliberately and knowingly) reading 1512 x 2880 (possibly) incorrectly as a cryptic decimal rendering of #CC0000 which I am imagining as being a moderately bright red.
That's such an unusual resolution that I have gone for it. Next year I will try Green and the year after Blue. I may mix it up in following years. Maybe introduce an alpha channel for a bit of transparency.
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There is only one thing which is worth to all what is possible :
much more time for those you love ... and ... collect good moments and not things ...
May the next year bring all good things to all of you ...
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Ralf Meier wrote: May the next year bring all good things to all of you ...
Same to you as well. 
It's much easier to enjoy the favor of both friend and foe, and not give a damn who's who. -- Lon Milo DuQuette
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Why to budget [box] our dreams on less pay, Earn more to complete all dreams instead.
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