{"@attributes":{"version":"2.0"},"channel":{"title":"Max Farrell","link":"https:\/\/maxffarrell.com","description":"Max Farrell's Website","generator":"Zola","language":"en","lastBuildDate":"Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000","item":[{"title":"2025 - Trying out Blueprint","pubDate":"Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000","author":"Max Farrell","link":"https:\/\/maxffarrell.com\/posts\/blueprint-diet\/","guid":"https:\/\/maxffarrell.com\/posts\/blueprint-diet\/","description":"<h2 id=\"calories\">Calories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Bryan Johnson 2250cal @ 10% RDA deficit<\/li>\n<li>1750 cal (50g fat, 210g protein, 115g carbs) suggested by Cal AI<\/li>\n<li><em>Originally cut out Oikos -&gt; 1600 cal &amp; 148g protein (insufficient @ 0.82g\/lb BW)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>1900 @ BMR 2600 = 700cal deficit = 1.4 lb\/wk loss<\/li>\n<li>1900 cal for now: -1.4 lb\/wk -&gt; -2.1 @ 1d\/wk fast<\/li>\n<li>Super Veggie (379) + Nutty Pudding (433) = 812, 1088 cal to play with<\/li>\n<li>Change 3 -&gt; 2 tbsp EVOO: 120 cal savings<\/li>\n<li>788 - 2 * 120 cal (tbsp EVOO) - 2 * 150 cal (protein shakes) = 548 cal<\/li>\n<li>4 scoops pea protein = 308 cal<\/li>\n<li>2 Oikos Pro yogurts = 29 cal leftover<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"macros\">Macros<\/h2>\n<table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Protein<\/th><th>Carbs<\/th><th>Fat<\/th><th>Fiber<\/th><th>Stated Cal<\/th><th>Calculated Cal<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Super Veggie<\/strong><\/td><td>25.5g<\/td><td>64g<\/td><td>6.8g<\/td><td>27.3g<\/td><td>378.2<\/td><td>419.2<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Nutty Pudding<\/strong><\/td><td>8.5g<\/td><td>34.1g<\/td><td>32.2g<\/td><td>18.9g<\/td><td>432.6<\/td><td>460.2<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>EVOO<\/strong><\/td><td>0g<\/td><td>0g<\/td><td>28g<\/td><td>0g<\/td><td>240<\/td><td>252<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Fairlife Shakes<\/strong><\/td><td>60g<\/td><td>8g<\/td><td>5g<\/td><td>2g<\/td><td>300<\/td><td>317<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Pea Protein<\/strong><\/td><td>54g<\/td><td>4g<\/td><td>1g<\/td><td>0g<\/td><td>240<\/td><td>241<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Oikos Pro<\/strong><\/td><td>40g<\/td><td>16g<\/td><td>6g<\/td><td>0g<\/td><td>280<\/td><td>278<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><em>188g<\/em><\/td><td><em>126.1g<\/em><\/td><td><em>79g<\/em><\/td><td><em>48.2g<\/em><\/td><td><em>1870.8g<\/em><\/td><td><em>1967.4g<\/em><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<h2 id=\"foods\">Foods<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"super-veggie\">Super Veggie<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nBlack lentils<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nBroccoli<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nCauliflower<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nShiitake<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nGarlic<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nGinger<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nLime<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nCumin<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nApple cider vinegar<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nHemp seeds<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nEVOO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"nutty-pudding\">Nutty Pudding<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nMacadamia nut milk<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nMacadamia nuts<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nWalnuts<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nChia seeds<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nFlaxseed<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nCocoa<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nSunflower lecithin<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nCeylon cinnamon<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nRaspberries <del>blueberries strawberries<\/del><\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nCherries<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nPomegranate juice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"3rd-meal\">3rd Meal<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nFairlife 30G Chocolate Protein shakes<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nOikos Pro<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nQuinoa (1wk\/mo high carb)<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nPeanuts\/Almonds (high fat)<\/li>\n<li><input disabled=\"\" type=\"checkbox\"\/>\nHard boiled egg whites (inefficient)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"title":"Tech FAQ","pubDate":"Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000","author":"Max Farrell","link":"https:\/\/maxffarrell.com\/posts\/tech-faq\/","guid":"https:\/\/maxffarrell.com\/posts\/tech-faq\/","description":"<h2 id=\"general-time-saving-tips\">General time-saving tips<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Passkeys<\/strong> are a way to verify your identity using biometrics like Face ID on your phone or fingerprint readers. Way easier than a book of passwords and syncs across your devices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mail applications<\/strong> like the Mail app on your Apple device or the new Outlook on Windows can be annoying to set up for the first time, but will save you a lot of time and frustration waiting for web interfaces to load for each separate account.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"i-think-i-have-a-virus\">I think I have a virus<\/h2>\n<p>Take a look at <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/malwarebytes.com\">Malwarebytes Free<\/a> and run a scan.<\/p>\n<p>If you want what's called \"real-time protection,\" where it checks your computer in the background, you can get the Premium subscription, <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/slickdeals.net\/newsearch.php?searchtype=normal&amp;isUserSearch=1&amp;q=malwarebytes&amp;pp=20&amp;sort=newest&amp;rating=1&amp;forumid%5B%5D=9&amp;forumid%5B%5D=30&amp;forumid%5B%5D=25&amp;forumid%5B%5D=10&amp;forumid%5B%5D=38&amp;forumid%5B%5D=54&amp;forumid%5B%5D=13&amp;forumid%5B%5D=4&amp;forumid%5B%5D=8&amp;forumid%5B%5D=39&amp;forumid%5B%5D=53&amp;forumid%5B%5D=177&amp;forumid%5B%5D=41&amp;forumid%5B%5D=44&amp;forumid%5B%5D=166&amp;r=1&amp;hideexpired=1\">frequently on sale<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"my-internet-stinks\">My internet stinks<\/h2>\n<p>If it's good in some areas of your house but not others, it's probably related to your Wi-Fi coverage. Check with <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/speedtest.net\">speedtest.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>My go-to recommendation is a set of <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_nkw=eero+j010001+3+pack&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_stpos=11697&amp;_fcid=1&amp;_sop=15\">used eeros<\/a> for around $50<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"markdown-alert-warning\">\n\t<p>Although these have been a great solution for some people, since they are sold through eBay, it is a good idea to:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Make sure they include power adapters<\/li>\n<li>Look for a listing where seller offers returns<\/li>\n<li>Pay with PayPal for a better chance of disputing if there is a problem<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>When setting up eeros, it's best to connect as many as possible to ethernet, but if this isn't possible, try to place the satellites (the eeros without wired ethernet connection) a maximum of one wall away from the gateway (the one with a wired ethernet connection).<\/p>\n<p>If it's unreliable, working some days but not others, and you have Spectrum, it might be best to look into switching to Verizon.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-i-need-a-new-computer\">Do I need a new computer?<\/h2>\n<p>If your computer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>is using a version of Windows older than Windows 10<\/li>\n<li>is an Intel Mac (pre-2020) with stuck keys or a broken screen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>it's probably best to get a new one.<\/p>\n<p>If you're running Windows 10, use <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/GetPCHealthCheckApp\">this app<\/a> to see if your computer can be upgraded to Windows 11, since Windows 10 will stop receiving updates this October.<\/p>\n<p>If budget is a concern, take a look at Ubuntu on YouTube and see if it could work for you. Installing it is a little tricky, but it runs much faster than Windows on older computers.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"laptop-recommendations\">Laptop recommendations<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"markdown-alert-note\">\n\t<p>As of December 2024<\/p>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>If your eyesight is a concern, go with 15\" or larger (trust me!)<\/li>\n<li>If you want the best reliability and good battery life, I recommend the MacBook Air M2 with 16GB of RAM<\/li>\n<li>As a rule of thumb, if you aren't sure of the differences between the MacBook Air and the Pro, you probably don't need to spend more for the Pro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"printer-recommendations\">Printer recommendations<\/h2>\n<p>In general, Brother laser printers are the most reliable and work the best with cheaper third-party toner cartridges.<\/p>\n<p>If you print a lot of documents (black and white), the black and white printers are a lot cheaper to operate and it might be worth it to skip the color functionality.<\/p>\n<p>If you print a lot, the Brother Inkvestment line seems to be a good option, but they do clog up if you go a while without printing.<\/p>\n<p>If you print mainly photos... (researching this one!)<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Some of my favorite tools","pubDate":"Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000","author":"Max Farrell","link":"https:\/\/maxffarrell.com\/posts\/tools\/","guid":"https:\/\/maxffarrell.com\/posts\/tools\/","description":"<p>I'm primarily a Mac user, so some of these tools are Mac-specific.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Arc Browser (Zen browser on Windows)<\/li>\n<li>Obsidian<\/li>\n<li>Pixelmator Pro<\/li>\n<li>Shapr3D<\/li>\n<li>fish shell<\/li>\n<li>Svelte(Kit)<\/li>\n<li>TomatoBar<\/li>\n<li>LM Studio<\/li>\n<li>Pocketbase &amp; Pockethost<\/li>\n<li>Cursor AI<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n"}]}}