u/3ternalchaos

Hi all,

Looking into buying my rack this year and something that keeps throwing me off is 1:1 and 2:1 ratios for the pulley systems.

Here's a direct quote from Reps Ares page :"It utilizes a 2:1 cable ratio, which means 100lbs feels like 50lbs, ideal for functional training when you want a faster-traveling cable"

My question is 2:1 "feels like" or is 2:1 actually just that, of I select 100lbs, I'm only lifting 50lbs?

Thanks for the help and clarification!

I'm keeping it basic and going very simple to start. Will be focusing on the following: bench press , squat, deadlift, hip thrusts, pull/chin ups. I have a gym membership but want to focus on these lifts at home in case I can't make it out to the gym.

What would you go with for basic but effective equipment for the garage? Brand preference?

Will need a rack, barbells and bench.

I'm 5'0'' currently sitting heavy at 187 lbs after giving birth earlier this year.

Budget is everything under $6k.

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What are your favorite ways to make your under 4 month baby smile?

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Should I just stop? I'm pretty much only averaging 1 bottle of breast milk per day plus comfort nursing. Everything else in formula.

What am I doing wrong? Is this the maximum my body can produce? It's disheartening.

Just looking for some advice on the best way to meet new parents who'd like to go on walks with the kids or in the future have playdates. Or places that do activities with infants

If your breasts feel soft and "empty" do you wait to pump until they feel heavy and full. Or so you just stick to every 2-3 houra regardless?

Currently renting my Medela Symphony for free from my hospital. Bought the Baby Buddha 2.0 as I heard such great things and needed to find something upon returning the Symphony. Just tried using it and literally got droplets out of it.

Is there a learning curve ? Am I doing something wrong ?

For the record I have a very low supply according to my pump output. I get about 1oz for both breasts combined when I pump. But there's always milk when baby nurses. (I realize this may not be exclusively pumping but could use the advice)

I knew motherhood was going to be good, but I didn't realize how much I'd truly love it. You hear all these horror stories of no sleep, fussy babies, absent husbands and no life balance..but I can honest to god say I feel so happy with this stage of my life.

My baby was born 2 months premature and for the entire 5 weeks we were in the NICU I kept blaming myself for anything that went wrong. I kept thinking, if only my body could have held him in for 2 more months then he'd have the "perfect life". Now that we've surpassed 2 months of him being at home, I can whole heartedly say I was full of shit! lol He is perfect just the way he is. Growing amazingly well. Feeding amazingly well, great latch and very communicative.

If he's fussy, I view it as a challenge of how good of a mom I can be to figure out ways to make him okay again. If he's hungry, I view every breastfeed or formula bottle as a buffet plate for him. When he sleeps for 4+ hours, I KNOW he's growing!

My husband is truly a godsend. Picks up any slack if I oversleep or feel tired on my shift. Loves our baby to the max, and can't get enough of him. (It helps he's his twin!) Hubby and I communicate well and always make a plan if something isn't working. We don't let anything linger because we know, that can be an immediate source of stress.

I have a newfound bond with my friends who have children of similar ages. We chat about all the cute new things happening, share pictures and can relish in the oscillating curve of our babies' growth.

I can't imagine life without my bundle of joy and my husband. When he sleeps I just look at pictures of him and think WOW, time really does fly fast. Soon he'll be asking my permission to go to the school dance!

Anyway, I know posts like these are few and far between on this sub but I just had to say it. After reading so many posts that can make motherhood feel like a downer, I wanted to express my appreciation for it.