PrezCock
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re: I've been very skeptical about this war. But I think its time to level Iran.
Posted by PrezCock on 3/27/26 at 10:00 pm to RiverCityTider
I do appreciate your enthusiasm, but I think the approach is wrong.
We need to absolutely destroy the Iranian military regime, arm the civilians, and then be done with it. Let them sort it out themselves.
Getting rid of the Ayatollah's regime is the only goal.
We need to absolutely destroy the Iranian military regime, arm the civilians, and then be done with it. Let them sort it out themselves.
Getting rid of the Ayatollah's regime is the only goal.
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I’ve seen it mentioned that Canik is a copy of Walther esp the trigger.
I'm not sure if they are a copy. I've shot them both extensively, but the factory trigger on my Canik Rival is way better than the factory trigger on a PDP. At least in my opinion.
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DEMS are plain hippocrits.....and it is a fact!
Typically they are kind of portly.
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Currently I finish between 1600 and 24000 calories a day
24000 calories a day is a lot! I know you meant 2400, but it is too funny not to mention.
Caloric intake control is a big aspect, but what your calories consist of is a bigger one. Try to make sure that you are getting at least 1g of protein for every lb you want to be (215). After that, fill out your macros any way you want. Just keep in mind, your body needs fats and protein, it doesn't need carbs.
Great job on the walking and getting in your steps. I would say skip the walking pad and get outside and walk. It's the same as a treadmill. A treadmill is great, but it just isn't the same as running. (the law of specificity). With that being said, 2mph is not good. You should try working up to a 17 minute mile pace, roughly 3.5mph. That should be your primary goal for walking.
I would say increase your strength training some. 3x a week is good, but shoot for 45-60 minutes. Muscle building is great, it increases your basal metabolic rate (BMR), but it also increases your BMR for about 24hrs due to recovery. You didn't give any info on your strength training regimen, but you need to find a program that is consistent with progressive overload.
I hope this helps
ETA: I wanted to add, there is no damn shame in GLP1 or other peptides for weight loss. So don't let anyone make you feel that way. Research all of them. I'm not the best for recommending specifics so I will leave that to others. But also, good luck on your journey.
re: broken rib
Posted by PrezCock on 3/2/26 at 7:34 am to aldawg2323
A couple of things.
Get it checked out. An X-ray at the very least. It might be out of place and have to be set. You don't want it healing improperly.
Bones take about 6 weeks to heal.
Ribs actually take a long time to heal back to 100%. It'll be a nagging injury for awhile if it is broken. I've maybe come across a couple of people who have had quick recoveries from a broken rib. The majority of the time it'll seem like it takes forever to heal.
Hope this helps
Get it checked out. An X-ray at the very least. It might be out of place and have to be set. You don't want it healing improperly.
Bones take about 6 weeks to heal.
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after looking online it seems ribs heal quickly
Ribs actually take a long time to heal back to 100%. It'll be a nagging injury for awhile if it is broken. I've maybe come across a couple of people who have had quick recoveries from a broken rib. The majority of the time it'll seem like it takes forever to heal.
Hope this helps
re: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome AKA Runners Knee
Posted by PrezCock on 2/27/26 at 6:02 pm to JasonDBlaha
I agree, I used to work for an Ortho. Great dude, great surgeon. It's definitely a competitive field.
re: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome AKA Runners Knee
Posted by PrezCock on 2/27/26 at 3:18 pm to JasonDBlaha
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Why don’t you go into medicine? Way better pay-off and a much more rewarding career.
Funny enough, every time I had someone shadowing me for hours needed to apply to PT school I would spend those hours telling them to skip PT school and go to Med School. I used to say, go be a Physiatrist. They know all the same stuff PTs do and have much better and can do much more than we can.
I'm done with healthcare. I feel my life being sucked away from spending all my days inside.
re: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome AKA Runners Knee
Posted by PrezCock on 2/27/26 at 2:12 pm to JasonDBlaha
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Yeah I’ve heard that the PT mills are pretty bad. DPTs are getting pumped out every year with six-figures worth of debt yet have starting salaries in the $70,000 to $80,000 range.
That's one of my major arguments. When I first went to college back in '97 a PT degree was only a B.S. Which I think is fair. They've tried to make the profession "autonomous" by pushing it to a Masters then DPT. Which is understandable. But all that did was increase the amount of debt new grads take on without really expanding the profession. Since compensation never increased it's just placing new grads into indentured servitude.
I've been a PT for about 10 years now and I'm finally out of debt. I'm not happy with the state of the profession and just burned out. Still somewhat young (mid 40s) so I'm going to make a career change.
In the meantime I get more joy from my profession doing anonymous recommendations on this board than I do actually practicing.
re: Thoughts on Civ 6 and 7
Posted by PrezCock on 2/27/26 at 1:06 pm to Ace Midnight
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As a reality check, it must be multiple thousands (probably 3) combined for Civ I - IV, pre-Steam
Lol, same for me. I might be the minority here, but I think Civ 3 was the best. I still play it today.
re: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome AKA Runners Knee
Posted by PrezCock on 2/27/26 at 11:06 am to JasonDBlaha
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Do you work in healthcare?
I'm actually a PT. But I'm very disenfranchised with the profession. There are a ton of good PTs out there, but the reimbursements reward the PT mills that choose volume over care.
Since I'm transitioning to a new career I'll happily give some advice to people who may have injuries.
re: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome AKA Runners Knee
Posted by PrezCock on 2/27/26 at 8:26 am to JasonDBlaha
A cortisone shot could do the trick. It's often times the Ortho's first line of attack.
I completely understand this. A PT's job should be knowing how far they can push you to rehab the tissue and not aggravate it. Unfortunately the profession is in a bad place right now. There are too many PT mills and PTs are forced to treat multiple people at once which decreases standard of care. My advice would be to find a good PT, it'll probably be cash pay, and have them evaluate you and give you a home exercise program.
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physical therapy will only aggravate it more
I completely understand this. A PT's job should be knowing how far they can push you to rehab the tissue and not aggravate it. Unfortunately the profession is in a bad place right now. There are too many PT mills and PTs are forced to treat multiple people at once which decreases standard of care. My advice would be to find a good PT, it'll probably be cash pay, and have them evaluate you and give you a home exercise program.
re: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome AKA Runners Knee
Posted by PrezCock on 2/26/26 at 7:09 pm to JasonDBlaha
There is a surgery for it, but conservative treatments usually do the trick. An Ortho will have you go to PT first.
re: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome AKA Runners Knee
Posted by PrezCock on 2/26/26 at 6:54 pm to JasonDBlaha
Again, without an examination it is only a guess based on the information you gave.
Usual treatment would be strengthening the Quads and finding and fixing the muscle imbalances in your lower extremity. It's one of those things that I wouldn't be able to adequately give you advice without an examination to figure out those imbalances.
Rest and Ice will help with the inflammation, along with NSAIDs. Although I don't really like to use ice anymore for inflammation control except with acute injuries.
Usual treatment would be strengthening the Quads and finding and fixing the muscle imbalances in your lower extremity. It's one of those things that I wouldn't be able to adequately give you advice without an examination to figure out those imbalances.
Rest and Ice will help with the inflammation, along with NSAIDs. Although I don't really like to use ice anymore for inflammation control except with acute injuries.
re: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome AKA Runners Knee
Posted by PrezCock on 2/26/26 at 6:34 pm to JasonDBlaha
Hoffa's fat pad. Fatty tissue that acts as a shock absorber for your patella.
re: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome AKA Runners Knee
Posted by PrezCock on 2/26/26 at 4:57 pm to JasonDBlaha
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It’s in the patella
My best guess, without doing an examination, would be you are pinching the fat pad. It can be very painful and coincides with the location of the pain you are describing as well as only hurting on the concentric phase of your lift.
I would get it checked out. Most treatments will be strengthening your quads, as well as fixing muscle imbalances in your knees/hips.
Hope this helps.
re: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome AKA Runners Knee
Posted by PrezCock on 2/26/26 at 4:38 pm to JasonDBlaha
Where is the pain located?
re: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome AKA Runners Knee
Posted by PrezCock on 2/25/26 at 8:09 pm to JasonDBlaha
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The only real solution when it comes to PPS is to stop doing whatever the movement is that’s aggravating it. It’s basically a throw away diagnosis for when the doctors can’t find anything wrong with your knee.
Not an attack, but this is not true. PFPS is caused by inadequate patella tracking during movement. This is usually caused by a weak VMO. I say that because muscles (for the most part) do not get tight unless a muscle in that kinetic chain is weakened. Strengthening the VMO will help the patella tracking and relieve PFPS pain. Lengthening the Vastus Lateralis and Hamstrings will also help.
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X-rays have showed that cartilage is still intact
X-rays do not show this. X-rays can show joint spacing and bone alignment/health. MRIs show soft tissue health.
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I basically can’t do any kind of squat movement due to the amount pain my left knee is constantly in.
What is happening with your knee? Perhaps we can help you, or at least point you in the right direction. Being as specific as possible can help us help you better.
I hope this helps.
I'm sure the science behind it will be more psychological than physiological. Changing a person's diet is life changing. That is why most diets and fads usually fail. I used to tell people that if you eat healthy 90% of the time (and what I mean by that is 90% of caloric intake) then you are doing really good. Changing your diet so that it is 100% healthy is great, but many people would fall off the wagon. Cheat meals offer a person that chance to jump off the wagon for that 10%.
re: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome AKA Runners Knee
Posted by PrezCock on 2/23/26 at 6:00 am to BadatBourre
Thank you for the info. Get checked by a PT. It could be PPS or it could be a few other things. In the meantime, start strengthening your Vastus Medialis Oblique (VMO). Look up Terminal Knee Extensions (TKE). Start incorporating those into your training program. There's a little controversy about VMO strengthening exercises to fix PPS, but I've personally seen it work hundreds of times.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
re: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome AKA Runners Knee
Posted by PrezCock on 2/22/26 at 6:46 pm to BadatBourre
Where does your knee hurt, especially in relation to your patella? What movements cause it to hurt? Bending, straightening, pivoting, lateral movements. Does it hurt while squatting, going up or down the stairs?
These are the things that we need to know to offer any kind of advice.
These are the things that we need to know to offer any kind of advice.
Get a day pass at a gym and try out different width benches for bench presses. It's going to be personal preference. In regards to what Lemmy said, I'm the opposite. I like a wider bench because it helps me keep my shoulder blades squozen (I know it isn't a word, but I've been using it forever for this very conversation) together better.
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