and as someone with BED, I absolutely know that moderation is fucking hard

but our bodies are a lot more resilient than people give them credit for

one of the other things I see a lot that smacks of ana-/orthorexia is treating specific foods as inherently healthy/unhealthy

the standard American diet might have too much salt/sugar/whatever, but eating French fries or ice cream in moderation is *not* going to immediately give you heart disease

I also enjoy lifting, even if I'm not in the gym consistently

diet and nutrition are likely always going to be a topic in any sport, but healthier versions of gym bro culture absolutely can and do exist. it's so sad because it could be a healthy, safe pastime, but instead orthorexia is rampant

I'm actually diagnosed with binge eating disorder. learning about nutrition and tracking my diet has been an important step for me to develop a healthier and more mindful relationship with food.

this approach is not for everyone, but talking about calories and macros shouldn't be inherently unsafe

amino acids from protein are still necessary to build that muscle, yes. and it's a good idea to think about muscle mass and protein intake if you're concerned about sarcopenia as you get older

but what's necessary for protecting your health isn't anywhere near as high as the broceps tend to aim for

recently it's been shown that even for experienced lifters, muscle growth/body recomposition is entirely feasible at maintenance calories

my partner is very immersed in this culture so I've learned a lot about it

it's ridiculous because even if you do have a goal of losing fat and gaining muscle, research shows that a moderate calorie deficit/surplus is just as effective, without trashing your physical and mental health

I literally thought "that is a delicious color" before scrolling down and seeing this reply

I got in my feels about this and went off the rails a bit, but I don't want to ignore the very real and salient intersection with anti-Blackness

I know I'm not eloquent enough to do justice to the topic but like, listen to Clarkisha. listen to Black women. they've been telling us for decades

it just feels like watching idk, someone popularizing a beauty trend of dilating their pupils all the time (I thought this was real but maybe not), or removing their toes or achilles tendons or kneecaps or something (made these up, I hope)

I realize that these celebrities are under pressure in ways that I can't even imagine. they are as much victims as perpetrators

putting on my annoying redditor logic hat:

purely from a public health standpoint, do we really want to spend hospital resources on people keeling over from entirely preventable malnutrition, or breaking bones because of early onset osteoporosis? or whatever ozempic does to you when you abuse it?

I know multiple people who've required medical intervention for bulimia. their esophagus and digestive systems might never recover

for a while I was getting Verve beans from another shop nearby but they don't consistently have the blend I like in bags. I think it's just their Streetlevel? I didn't like Sermon as much

Bluestone Lane's blond espresso roast is another one I like, but it's not as convenient to go there

the coffee shops in Portland are super cute tho

like Stumptown is good until I visit Washington 😅😭 y'all have ruined me

lately I've been picking up a couple bags at a time from Alfred. one time they gave me my doubleshot for free! not sure if that's a normal thing when you buy beans

in store they're more freshly roasted than what's at grocery stores but they're Stumptown and, well, Stumptown isn't what it used to be

maybe I should start ordering beans from them online