Image 1 — Progress: 77 kg (170 lbs) → 68 kg (150 lbs). Still chasing that Fight Club Brad Pitt look
Image 2 — Progress: 77 kg (170 lbs) → 68 kg (150 lbs). Still chasing that Fight Club Brad Pitt look

Progress: 77 kg (170 lbs) → 68 kg (150 lbs). Still chasing that Fight Club Brad Pitt look

Started at 77 kg (170 lbs) and I’m now 68 kg (150 lbs) at 175 cm (5’9”). Been doing 5–6 cardio sessions a week (mostly running and a bit cycling) and calisthenics 5x/week (pull-ups, chin-ups, push-ups, ab wheel, squats, and planks), while staying in a calorie deficit and eating plenty of protein.

The goal isn’t to get huge, I’m aiming for that lean Brad Pitt in Fight Club look. I think I’m around 16–17% bf right now, so still a bit to go.

First pic is 77 kg, second is 68 kg. Curious how much of a visual difference I can expect by getting down to around 12–13%.m

u/spac0r — 3 days ago

How long does Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily last?

For those who've owned Capilene Cool Daily shirts for a while, how well does the color hold up after lots of washes (especially black), and how long does the odor control remain effective? I'm interested in long-term experiences after a year or more of regular wear and washing.

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u/spac0r — 5 days ago

Has anyone tried asking ChatGPT for an actually honest attractiveness assessment?

If anyone is willing to try it, I'd love to hear whether you thought the feedback was accurate, too nice, or too harsh.

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Did it seem genuinely objective, or did ChatGPT still tend to sugarcoat things? I'm especially interested in whether different people get similar levels of criticism or praise.

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u/spac0r — 8 days ago
▲ 9 r/kindle

Protein Porridge feat. Kindle Colorsoft

Bought a Colorsoft 16GB as well as a Scribe Colorsoft on Prime Day 😁

u/spac0r — 10 days ago

Any good bloggers, YouTubers, or Instagram accounts for discovering non-fiction books?

I've been reading a lot more non-fiction lately, but I find it quite hard to find good books.

Are there any bloggers, YouTubers, Instagram accounts, or other creators you'd recommend who mainly focus on non-fiction?

Thanks!

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u/spac0r — 12 days ago

How do you discover good non-fiction books on Kindle Unlimited?

I mostly read non-fiction, and I often struggle to find worthwhile books on Kindle Unlimited.

How do you usually find your next read? Do you rely on Amazon recommendations, Goodreads, Reddit, YouTube, or something else?

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u/spac0r — 13 days ago
▲ 3 r/kindle

How do you discover good non-fiction books on Kindle Unlimited?

I mostly read non-fiction, and I often struggle to find worthwhile books on Kindle Unlimited.

How do you usually find your next read? Do you rely on Amazon recommendations, Goodreads, Reddit, YouTube, or something else?

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u/spac0r — 13 days ago
▲ 3 r/kindle

Anyone using a Kindle Scribe at home and a regular Kindle on the go?

I currently have a basic Kindle and I'm quite happy with it for travel, commuting, and reading outside the house.

Lately I've been wondering whether a Kindle Scribe would make sense as a second device for reading at home. The larger screen seems appealing for longer reading sessions in my bed while attached to a stand + page turner and PDFs, while I'd keep the basic Kindle as my portable device.

Does anyone here use a setup like this? If so, do you actually end up reading on the Scribe at home, or does the novelty wear off and you go back to your smaller Kindle for everything?

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u/spac0r — 19 days ago

KI und Börse: Sind wir schon mitten in der Euphorie oder erst gerade am Anfang?

Wie seht ihr die Entwicklung von KI in den nächsten Jahren? Habt ihr das Gefühl, dass wir technologisch und wirtschaftlich noch ganz am Anfang stehen, oder ist ein grosser Teil des Potenzials bereits in den Bewertungen an der Börse enthalten?

Deshalb stärker auf Nasdaq, einzelne Tech-Werte oder AI-Themen-ETFs setzen, oder beim "heiligen Gral" bleiben und einfach den Weltmarkt kaufen?

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u/spac0r — 22 days ago

To those using Revolut in Luxembourg, why do you use it?

What does it offer you that your regular bank doesn’t?

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u/spac0r — 24 days ago

How do you actually progress with pull-ups/chin-ups as a beginner?

Hi everyone,

I recently started doing pull-ups and chin-ups and can currently do about 3–4 reps of each, which I think is OK as I never did them before. As a beginner, I'm wondering what the best way to progress is. How often should I train them, and how do you structure your workouts when you can only do a few reps per set? Do you train to failure or leave some reps in reserve (which would then be only 1-2 in my case haha).

Thanks!

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u/spac0r — 26 days ago

Welche Podcasts haben euch im Leben am meisten weitergebracht?

Hallo,

ich bin auf der Suche nach Empfehlungen für einen wirklich guten Podcast zum Thema Leben im Allgemeinen.

Ich suche nicht nach einem Podcast, der sich nur auf ein bestimmtes Thema wie Gesundheit, Fitness, Finanzen, Business, Produktivität oder Sport konzentriert. Mich interessieren eher Podcasts, die das Leben in seiner ganzen Breite behandeln und einem regelmäßig hilfreiche Denkanstöße, neue Perspektiven, interessante Ideen oder Impulse geben, die das eigene Leben bereichern oder neue Denkweisen eröffnen.

Er muss übrigens nicht auf Deutsch sein, englischsprachige Empfehlungen sind auch perfekt 😄

Danke!

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u/spac0r — 28 days ago

Best podcast for becoming a wiser, more well-rounded person?

Hi,

I am looking for recommendations for a really good general life podcast.

I don't look for something focused on a specific topic like health, fitness, finance, business, productivity or sports. I'm more interested in a podcast that covers life broadly and regularly leaves you with useful insights, different perspectives, interesting ideas, or things that genuinely help improve your life or discover new ways of thinking.

Any suggestions? 😄 Thanks a lot!

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u/spac0r — 28 days ago

Do You Also Have Separate Birkenstocks for Inside and Outside?

I’ve ended up with more than one pair of Birkenstocks and started wondering how other people handle this. Do you keep a dedicated pair for indoors and another for outdoors?

If so, how do you decide which pair stays inside? Do you use an older pair around the house and keep the nicer one for outside, or do you prefer a cleaner pair indoors and let the outdoor pair take the wear and tear?

For those with multiple colors or models (Arizona, Gizeh, Boston, etc.), what’s your system?

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u/spac0r — 1 month ago

Am I the only guy who finds Gizehs more comfortable than Arizonas?

I know the Arizona is probably the most popular Birkenstock model, especially among men, but after getting a pair of Gizehs, I honestly find them noticeably more comfortable.

I expected the toe post to bother me, but after a short adjustment period it feels completely natural. The sandal feels more secure on my foot, and somehow I find it easier to walk in than my Arizonas.

As a guy, I also hesitated because Gizehs seem to be marketed more towards women in some places, but I actually think they look great.

Am I in the minority here, or are there other men who prefer Gizehs over Arizonas?

u/spac0r — 1 month ago

Looking for AV receiver (AVR) repair service in Luxembourg – possible Yamaha HDMI board issue

Hi everyone,

My home cinema setup from 2021 appears to have suffered an electrical event that damaged both my projector and AV receiver.

The projector is completely dead, and I've already found a repair service in Germany for it (it will be sent out to a service partner of the brand). The Yamaha AV receiver (AVR) still powers on and outputs sound, but after some testing it seems to no longer output any video signal via HDMI. I suspect the HDMI board may have been damaged.

Before shipping a 20 kg receiver abroad, I was wondering whether anyone knows of a repair shop in Luxembourg (or nearby in the Greater Region) that works on Yamaha AV receivers (or receivers in general).

Any recommendations or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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u/spac0r — 1 month ago

Beamer und AVR gleichzeitig defekt – reparieren, ersetzen oder abwarten?

Hallo zusammen,

ich stehe gerade vor einer etwas unangenehmen Situation. Mein Heimkino stammt aus 2021 und besteht, unter anderem, aus einem Beamer (damals rund 4.000 €) sowie einem AV-Receiver (rund 2.500 €).

Nach einem elektrischen Vorfall (bei der Rückkehr aus dem Urlaub war die Sicherung raus) scheint es leider beide Geräte erwischt zu haben. Der Beamer zeigt keinerlei Funktion mehr. Beim AV-Receiver funktionieren Display, Bedienung und Ton weiterhin problemlos, allerdings wird kein Videosignal mehr über HDMI ausgegeben. Mithilfe einer HDMI-Capture-Karte konnte ich die Quelle als Fehlerursache ausschließen, sodass vieles auf einen Defekt des HDMI-Boards hindeutet.

Nun frage ich mich, wie ihr an die Sache herangehen würdet. Einerseits ist die Anlage mit Baujahr 2021 eigentlich noch nicht besonders alt, sodass eine Reparatur durchaus sinnvoll erscheinen könnte. Andererseits haben wir inzwischen zwei kleine Kinder und das Heimkino wird aktuell deutlich weniger genutzt als noch vor einigen Jahren. Deshalb frage ich mich, ob es sinnvoll ist, jetzt Zeit und Geld in Reparaturen zu investieren oder ob man das Thema zunächst ruhen lässt und in einigen Jahren, wenn wieder mehr Zeit für Filme bleibt, über eine Neuanschaffung nachdenkt.

Hinzu kommt, dass der Beamer rund 10 kg und der AV-Receiver etwa 20 kg wiegen. Beide Geräte für Diagnose und Reparatur zu verpacken und zu verschicken, ist also ebenfalls mit einigem Aufwand verbunden.

Wie würdet ihr in dieser Situation vorgehen? Beide Geräte einschicken und zunächst Kostenvoranschläge einholen? Nur den Receiver prüfen lassen? Oder würdet ihr angesichts des Alters der Geräte und der aktuell eher geringen Nutzung eher abwarten? Versicherung ist bereits kontaktiert.

Ich bin gespannt auf eure Meinungen und Erfahrungen.

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u/spac0r — 1 month ago

Shin Splints: What helped you prevent them from coming back?

Hi,

I've been dealing with what seems to be shin splints recently and I'm curious to hear from runners who have managed to get past them and keep them from coming back.

What made the biggest difference for you? Was it specific strength work (if so, what kind?, different shoes, changes to your training, more recovery, or something else?

Thanks!

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u/spac0r — 1 month ago

Correct fit? One size down from sneaker size.

What do you think about this fit? I am a size 44 EU in sneakers, and have the Birks in 43 EU. There is some space, but one size down would be too small I think.

u/spac0r — 1 month ago