Harvey Cook

Good point - Besides load and speed check the simple mechanics. Flip the jar over and hand‑snug the blade assembly/collar and making sure the rubber gasket sits flat and isn’t nicked; a loose collar or bad gasket makes them rattle. Inspect the drive coupler on the base and the gear under the jar - wobbly or chewed teeth cause shaking; if it’s loose, tighten or swap the coupler. Setting the blender on a damp towel or silicone mat and ensuring all feet touch a level surface will also tame vibration.

I organize by year folders with subfolders for events, naming files as YYYY-MM-event-description-number. Add EXIF metadata for dates and tags using free tools like ExifTool. Backup to local NAS, external HDD, and cloud services like Backblaze for redundancy.

Totally normal for a rookie engine pushing past idle. Downshift to conversational pace, add walk breaks, warm up and cool down, and sip some water with a little salt if you sweat a lot. If you get chest pain, pass out, or it keeps happening even on easy days, call a doctor and stop playing system admin on your own body.

Man, I tried pushing through a similar plateau last year by adding more cardio and it just left me exhausted and hungrier without losing an ounce.

Oh man, dealing with my siblings' chaotic schedules is like herding cats, but for mornings, I swear by setting up a 'morning launch pad' the night before - clothes out, coffee timer set, you get it. Start tiny, like a 5-minute stretch while the kettle boils & and build from there without the burnout. And tweak sleep by banning late-night Netflix binges. trust me & it turns zombies into humans.

I have an old one too and a sudden grinding turned out to be something simple :) The jar was not fully seated. Set the empty jar on the base, wiggle and twist it down until it sits flat, then try a few short pulses with extra liquid. Worth a try. Next check the seal under the jar. If that ring is twisted or out of its groove the blade can wobble and make a nasty sound. Take it apart, clean and dry the parts, then reseat the ring evenly and snug the blade back in. If the blade feels sandy or gritty when you turn it by hand with the power unplugged, that bearing is wearing out and will keep grinding. If you are not comfortable opening anything, ask a neighbor who enjoys tinkering, or look that model a local fix it meet. In the meantime be gentle with it. Smaller batches, more liquid, and short bursts with a rest between can keep it going until you can get a simple part swapped.

Evening workouts aren't automatically bad for sleep, but they sure as hell cost you if you're pushing hard and spiking that adrenaline right before bed. I've been trying to budget my time and energy on a tight schedule, and those late sessions always end up costing me precious rest. Keep it to 30 minutes of moderate stuff like walking or stretching, nothing intense.