That is seriously impressive, honestly, really well done.
I have managed to go from 116kgs to 81kgs previously (before kidney stones messed me up) so I know it can be done, I do though then worry about maintaining, in a way I think that's harder than losing weight because there's a clearer...
Unless he convinces them that Nato is going to kill them soon anyways? He's pushed paranoia re: NATO massively in Russia, if we then do something that appears aggressive then it will all appear to be true and justified. They're going to kill us anyway? Might as well take them with us! Etc.
Hence why I mentioned anything perceived as an attack by NATO would also galvanise his followers, and those in the chain of command with re: pressing the button.
I agree, but if he's going out, why wouldn't he choose to go out with a bang?
Leave him with nothing to lose, and there's no reason for him not to press the button. All of his paranoia would appear justified, potentially galvanising his followers. Suddenly the big red button becomes much more...
Once again I'm bouncing this for selfish reasons.
Been really poor this winter and it's making me feel sluggish, low energy. Deep into young fatherhood and struggling for time and motivation to exercise.
It baffles me that looking after your children doesn't burn more calories. It's bloody...
If we called his bluff and he backed down, he would be ousted from power and probably dead within weeks if not days. It would be one of the most cowardly moves from a Russian leader in centuries.
He's in a position now with no off ramp. Any escalation he is absolutely forced to match.
What do...
Great thread.
Happy if tired Dad of a 5 year old boy (6 tomorrow and will NOT sleep tonight) and 2 year old girl. Feel very lucky that we got one of each and don't feel any need to have further children to chase a gender or anything like that.
I feel like we're done at 2, but this might change...
The thing that most annoys me about it is needlessly being down to 10 men while play is still going on, often with the other side in possession moving towards the final third.