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Hold my beer. .

@highvix @ChristieLatina @MMAJunkie @USATODAY I understand that. Same thing happens to me.

UFC CEO Dana White was in attendance during the alleged shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and gave his reaction. "It was f*cking awesome. I literally took every minute of it in. It was a pretty crazy, unique experience." (via @USATODAY)

@auswide777 @SamaHoole And you probably have a laundry list of other nasty symptoms that have gone away. I’m a believer 😊

@SamaHoole I stopped all sugar & processed foods & went carnivore. The carb cravings at night lasted 2-3 weeks then disappeared. I've stopped all medications for type 2 diabetes, cholesterol & blood pressure. Blood tests & pressure are now fine. My Doc and Big Pharma ain't happy but l am.

Patient: "I can't moderate sugar. I've tried. I eat the whole bar." Dietician: "Everything in moderation." Patient: "That's not working." Dietician: "Try dark chocolate. Two squares." Patient: "I eat the whole bar." Dietician: "What about honey? Natural sugar." Patient: "Does my body process honey differently to sugar?" Dietician: "It's natural." Patient: "What if I just stopped eating sugar?" Dietician: "The brain needs glucose. Restriction causes cravings." Patient: "I already have cravings. That's why I'm here." Dietician: "Work up to moderation." Patient: "From what starting point?" Dietician: "One square."

@MeKelleyKelley @RealHickory @PeterSweden7 I’ve been thinking exactly the same thing.

I firmly believe that Covid and the vaccine were a weapon to depopulate, especially our older population. Lost both my parents to Covid. Their retirement community became a ghost town. I had a horrid bout of Covid with lung damage and likely shortened my life by 10 years. Had a stroke after the 1st vaccine which I only got to protect my Dad after my Mom passed of Covid. He got the vaccine but died a few months later of Covid anyway after being given Remdisiver in the hospital when he had already been improving and discussing discharge from the hospital. I will never not be seethingly angry and bitter about the whole Covid engineered tragedy.

This should be headline news EVERYWHERE. A Pfizer insider who was former head of toxicology in Europe has just come out and said something that many "conspiracy theorists" suspected. He estimates that 20 000 to 60 000 people in Germany have died from the c*vid vaccine. This was said at a parliamentary enquiry commission in Germany. So why isn't this massive news being reported everywhere? Is the mainstream media that has recieved millions in funding from Bill Gates deliberately covering this up... 🤔

@orangutim @THEJeepMafia I started doing a keto thing a few years back and cut out bread and seed oils that made a drastic improvement in my health. I however recognized that was craving sugar like a drug addict so I decided to go full on carnivore and all those sugar cravings are gone. I’m 68

@mikebienc @THEJeepMafia That’s awesome - haven’t heard of anyone saying they had anything but positive effects. Going great for me, too; energy is excellent, sleep is better, have already lost a few unneeded pounds - day 10 as of now. Man, those first 4 days were miserable, though!

The hard way up Granite Hill Road, Grants Pass. Heading up towards Queens Branch & Elk Mtn. #Snowwheeling ⁦@THEJeepMafia⁩ #Jeep #offroad #PNW

@lonely95430 @orangutim @THEJeepMafia Eat meat, feel great ….. life changing 😊

@mikebienc @orangutim @THEJeepMafia Ohh , You Change Your Life...How About Me...😭

@orangutim @THEJeepMafia How’s the carnivore thing working out? I’m a year and half into and I feel great. Has changed my life.

@mikebienc @THEJeepMafia That’s gnarly! Love the Grants Pass area

Before and after. It may have a salvage title on it now but it’s better than it was before the crash. You can’t keep a good Jeep down. #Jeep

@AnAnnika32 @DawnsMission There you have it, get high on mushrooms. Not for me, thanks anyway ….

@mikebienc @DawnsMission Emotions can do a lot to the mental state of an individual. I had to seek help through microdosing psilocybin to enable me take care of my anxiety and depression. Heard it also helps take care of ADHD and chronic pains,trauma. @ SporeAndSoul on x is the mycologist that guided

Can you name one?

@FrankBr05713205 You sure ask a lot of dumb questions for a car guy.

Another riddle. Who knows what these are and they are used for?

@holden_lecroy It’s going to be a brutal summer if we don’t start catching up.

As far as snowpack goes, 2025-2026 is the lowest snowpack it's been since 1981. As far as precipitation, driest since 1985 and 1993. The 20-day dry stretch in Eugene is the longest in history for rainy season.

A look at the west coast rain departure map and the pattern this winter is clear, split flow with low pressure moving into Washington State or California leaving Oregon dry. Eugene is approaching a 9-inch deficit, Los Angeles a 7-inch surplus. #ORwx #Oregon

@SamaHoole I really don’t care about your shoes, I follow you because I love your tweets and get inspired by them. Keep ‘em coming.

@mikebienc If you can't handle me at my worst 😌

What they said would happen on carnivore: Scurvy, kidney failure, heart attack, vitamin deficiencies, constipation, early death. What actually happened: Got jacked, beat anxiety, eliminated joint pain, ditched 2 medications, mental clarity, stable energy, saved money, simplified life. But sure, let's keep listening to the people who predicted total organ failure while I'm over here thriving on ground beef. Their theories are very impressive. My results are just inconvenient.

@iambmorsh It’s only cold when you breathe. 🥶

Well everything is going wrong, but at least we are here freezing

@iambmorsh That’s a lot of information. I hope your plan works for you. I get where you’re coming from. 🤞

Just checked my hip X-ray report in the Pocket Health app. Lately I’ve been getting soreness on the left side of my pelvis/hip area after heavy days of activity, especially long walks in the bush or moving through deep snow. It’s not the kind of pain that stops me immediately, but it’s a clear signal that something isn’t happy when the workload gets high. The report describes minimal degenerative change in the lateral acetabulum on the left side. In plain terms, that’s an early wear-and-tear type change at the outer part of the hip socket. It’s not a catastrophic finding, but it’s real, and it lines up with the pattern I’ve been feeling when I push hard. There’s history here that matters. When I was in sixth grade I was hit by a car while walking to school, and my left pelvis/hip was badly broken. I recovered because kids heal fast, but I remember that same region hurting for a long time after I was able to walk again, and it was far worse in that first year back on my feet. Big injuries can fade from memory, but the body keeps the score in subtle ways. On top of that, I’ve had structural issues that affect how I move. I had an abnormal extra bony growth in my lower spine that formed a bony connection near the top of my right hip and eventually became arthritic and calcified. And I’ve also had a left knee injury that changed my alignment when I walk. Even when symptoms show up on one side, the overall mechanics of how you load your hips day after day can add up. I’m 56, I’ve been living with type 2 diabetes since my late 20s, and I’m carrying far more weight than I should. That combination matters. It’s not just extra pounds, it’s extra load through the hip joint with every step, plus a metabolic environment that makes recovery harder if I’m not on top of my blood sugars. Osteoarthritis runs in my family too, so I’m not pretending genetics aren’t part of this. But genetics isn’t a sentence. It’s information. And with the X-ray describing changes as minimal, I see a window to take this seriously before things progress. So I’m treating this as a turning point. Weight loss and better glucose control are now non-negotiable priorities. I’m moving fully into a Mediterranean-style approach tailored for type 2 diabetes, focusing on whole foods that are actually filling: vegetables, legumes, lean proteins, fish, eggs, Greek yogurt, nuts, seeds, olive oil, and fruit in sensible portions. The goal is not “diet food,” it’s food that keeps me satisfied, keeps my blood sugar steadier, and makes it easier to stay in a calorie deficit without feeling miserable. I’m also being honest about what has to change in real life. Ultra-processed snacks, liquid calories, random grazing, and high-calorie “healthy” foods in unlimited amounts are all out. I’m prioritizing protein at every meal because it helps satiety and protects muscle while I lose weight. I’m prioritizing fiber because it slows things down, improves fullness, and usually improves my glucose response. I’m keeping carbohydrates on a tighter leash, not because carbs are evil, but because I’ve lived the reality of what uncontrolled blood sugar does over time and I’m done negotiating with it. My version of Mediterranean for diabetes means choosing carbs that earn their place. Beans and lentils instead of bread as a default. Whole grains in measured portions, not as the foundation of the meal. Potatoes and rice aren’t “never,” but they’re “planned,” paired with protein and vegetables, and portioned like they matter. Dessert isn’t banned, it’s not automatic anymore, and it doesn’t get to be a nightly routine. This is about patterns, not perfection, but I’m done with patterns that quietly sabotage me. I’m also making the plan measurable. That means tracking what I eat for long enough to reset my internal “portion size meter,” weighing myself regularly, and using my glucose numbers as feedback instead of as a source of guilt. If I’m spiking after a certain meal, I’m not debating it, I’m adjusting it. If I’m not losing weight, I’m not blaming the universe, I’m tightening the system. Meal timing matters for me too. I do better when I start the day with a high-protein, high-fiber meal instead of a carb-heavy breakfast that kicks off a rollercoaster. I do better when I build meals around protein and vegetables first, then add carbs intentionally rather than treating carbs as the center of the plate. I do better when I plan ahead for high-activity days so I’m not under-fueled, then over-hungry, then making chaotic choices. Medication is part of the strategy as well. For weight loss and metabolic control, Mounjaro is a key tool for me under medical supervision. This isn’t cosmetic. It’s about protecting joints, reducing risk, staying mobile, and keeping my future options open. If I can reduce appetite noise, improve insulin resistance, and make steady progress without white-knuckling every day, I’m taking that advantage. I’m setting a clear target and treating it like a serious goal with structure and follow-through. I’m aiming to drop 80 pounds by mid-June 2026, with consistent progress and regular check-ins, not just willpower and wishful thinking. I’ve delayed long enough, and the cost of waiting is getting more obvious. This cannot be postponed any longer. On the nutrition side, I’m also cleaning up the basics that people love to ignore. Hydration, sleep, and electrolytes matter when activity increases and calories decrease. I’m not confusing fatigue and dehydration with hunger. I’m keeping sodium and potassium in mind, especially with diabetes and any blood pressure considerations. I’m planning meals so that “I had a crazy day” doesn’t automatically mean “I ate like I don’t care.” Omega-3 is part of my plan too, mostly through food. More fatty fish, more whole-food sources, and supplements only if it actually makes sense for me and doesn’t conflict with anything else. I’m not pretending omega-3 is a magic fix for joint pain, but I do care about inflammation, triglycerides, cardiovascular risk, and the overall health picture, especially with diabetes. Vitamin D is another piece I’m addressing properly, not casually. I’m not guessing and I’m not megadosing. I’m getting my vitamin D status checked with the standard blood test for 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and if I’m low, I’ll supplement to correct the deficiency and re-test after a reasonable period to make sure it’s actually improving. If I’m not low, I’m not using vitamin D as a placebo plan. The goal is sufficiency, not extremes. If I use vitamin D, I’m keeping it grounded in safety. No high-dose routines unless prescribed. I’m also aware that adding vitamin K2 is something people talk about, but it isn’t a free-for-all. If someone is on blood thinners like warfarin, vitamin K can matter a lot, so anything involving K should be discussed with a clinician. The point is to do this intelligently, not based on internet certainty. Since I’m taking this seriously, I’m also checking for other deficiencies that can quietly undermine the whole plan. With long-term type 2 diabetes and any history of metformin use, vitamin B12 status matters. I want to know if I’m low before I blame fatigue or nerve symptoms on “getting older.” I’m also paying attention to iron and ferritin if energy is an issue, magnesium if cramps or sleep problems show up, and the general basics like kidney function, liver enzymes, and lipids because weight loss efforts and diabetes meds should be supported by real lab data, not guesswork. And I’m not ignoring mechanics. The knee injury and the way I’ve been compensating have to be addressed, because terrain like deep snow exposes every weakness in alignment and stability. Strength, mobility, and gait work are part of this, because less stress through the joint with each step means fewer flare-ups when I do the things I love. I’d rather build the support system around the joint now than wait until pain forces me to. I’m not accepting a future where pain dictates my life. The report says the changes are minimal, and that’s exactly why I’m acting immediately. I’m following up with my doctor, tightening the plan, and putting real effort behind it, because I want to keep my mobility and stay active for the long run.

@cookies1961 @iambmorsh Happy New year Tina 😊

@mikebienc @iambmorsh Happy New Year Mike ✌🏼🎉🍾🥂🥰😘

Merry Christmas #deer #hunting #MerryChristmas

@iambmorsh I guess my account is special that way. Tina @cookies1961 told me the same thing. I hope that you had a nice Christmas. Happy New Years to you and your family.

@mikebienc Damn algorithm wants to keep us apart!!! In fact, I like a bunch of your posts, shows the ❤️ then next day I check and no ❤️ as if I never liked your post. It is insane!!! This has been a problem for a very very long time.

@iambmorsh Hello Babak. Do it! I love it too. It gets a lot of reactions. I never see you in my feed anymore.

@mikebienc Brilliant I am doing this next year

@interesting_aIl 200 mph. Wow

Coolest feature after surpassing 320 Km/hr