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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: The EV thread
If I ever buy another vehicle in my life I will probably strongly consider an EV. As long as my present ICE vehicle keeps going then I'll probably settle for that. At my present  rate of distance covered per year I should be OK.
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: General Discussions
Sorry you had to put up with that GTC. Disgraceful behavior. Wonder how he'd go on the frontline in the Ukraine?
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Weight Loss Drugs
Quote from: kruddler on
I've got a couple of friends who have had the gastric banding and the weight has just fallen off them. They physically cannot each as much which has worked wonders. No obvious side effects, but one friend seems to have had some dizzy spells where they never used to previously. Could be connected, may not be.

From what you've said, as well as Cookie, it appears this is different to what i've heard of previously.....which is a good thing.
Yes. I also experienced some moderate weight loss, about 5kg over approx 6 weeks. I'll probably put that back now!
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Weight Loss Drugs
Quote from: kruddler on
Curious, does it suppress the users 'cravings' for appetite?
There are other drugs around that reduce all manner of cravings.....be that drugs, sex, alcohol, food or whatever other vice you might have.

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Quote from: kruddler on
Curious, does it suppress the users 'cravings' for appetite?
There are other drugs around that reduce all manner of cravings.....be that drugs, sex, alcohol, food or whatever other vice you might have.

In my case at least, all other vices remained safely preserved.
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Weight Loss Drugs
Quote from: DJC on
Ozempic is primarily a treatment for diabetics.  It is being prescribed for its weight loss and that has created a demand that exceeds supply from time to time.

Ozempic does not magically remove body fat.  It suppresses the user’s appetite. 

How do I know?  It is prescribed for a diabetic family member and I’ve read the documentation and observed the results of its use. 
I have used it as a prescribed treatment for diabetes and indeed it does suppress appetite to the point of inducing some nausea, at least in my case. Currently further supplies are not available until next year and having stopped using it my relish for food has returned. I'm not keen to use it again and hopefully will find a suitable alternative.
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Weight Loss Drugs
Quote from: dodge on
Thanks LP.  The other issue around Ozempic is that there is no supply in Aus at the moment so diabetics can't get it. Too many people are using it just for weight loss. This has been an issue for a while now.
I've just run out and have been told no more supplies  until probably next year. It was prescribed for high blood glucose.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: 2023: A review
Quote from: tonyo on
I think we can take great heart from the fact that we could have beaten either of those sides on the MCG yesterday.  For the first time in probably 20 years, we can tackle the start of the season knowing (and not wondering) that our football is good enough to go all the way.

The next piece in the puzzle is do it consistently, not just week-in, week-out, but quarter by quarter every week.  Consistency is built above the shoulders, not in the gym.  Time to train the mindset to believe that we are the best, and stop doubting.


Agree, but a couple of tweaks to the list will be vital too. We need more speed  and the ability to get around the back of opposition defences. Some also advocate another tall defender.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL 2023 Preliminary Final Carlton vs Brisbane Post Game Prognostications
Quote from: Adelaideblue on
To become a true premiership contender we will need to improve the structure/movement of our forwards and particularly how the ball is delivered into the forward 50 m area. Long high kicks into the area are a gift for backs to set up and defender against. 

No wonder Charlie C. had a bad finals series given the way we were delivering the ball.  
With a less cluttered up forward line, Charlie and co may even get some effective leads in!  :)  :)

We also would benefit from another mid size marking straight kicking forward, imo.  

cheers Ab 
I would like to add in a class small forward who pressures and  kicks goals. We are slightly  below par here imo. Not sure what we have will improve.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: Who stood up?
Quote from: Lods on
Well it's over...but at some stage through the final series we had lots of players stand up to show they're more than capable finals performers.

Week three...and of course Walsh is there again
I'll add
Marchbank (please stay healthy in 2024) stood up
and
Boyd (good selection) stood up.
There are a few more.
Add them on.

It was a very brave effort by our boys who never gave in but looked very fatigued by the end.
Boyd was a really pleasing surprise package, for me anyway.
I wouldn't like to point the finger at any one of them for not standing up tbh.