Did you feel it?

This post contains content not supported on old Reddit. Click here to view the full post

Hey y'all. My name's Dusty. I'm 6'8" and started this year at a little over 520 pounds. I'm down around 420 now and walking has honestly changed my life.

So my brain had a stupid idea...

"What if I picked up trash while I walked?"

So now that's what I do. 😂

I've been filming my walks around Oklahoma while picking up litter. My goal is to lose weight, clean up places that need it, and hopefully make a few people laugh.

I'd love to hit different towns around Oklahoma, so if you know of a park, trail, or roadside that's gotten pretty rough, let me know.

Also, if the mods are okay with it, can I post my socials in the comments? A few people have asked where to follow along, but I definitely don't want to step on any toes or break the rules.

Sulphur Oklahoma

Oklahoma paramedics have responded to at least 29 heat-related calls in Tulsa and Oklahoma City service areas so far this week.

First responders expect cases of heat exhaustion, heatstroke and heat-related illnesses to continue as temperatures remain in the triple digits.

According to the National Weather Service, nearly every part of the state is projected to break 100 degrees each afternoon this week. Chances of precipitation remain low, as a high-pressure heat dome traps hot air in the region.

The state’s largest emergency response service, EMSA, issued medical heat warnings in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa after responding to repeated service calls, including for 13 people with suspected heat-related illnesses on Sunday.

EMSA Chief Public Affairs Officer Adam Paluka said the state’s paramedics have been prepping for the high temperatures and will be ready to help people who overheat.

“A lot of people might have Super Bowl Sunday on their calendar,” he said. “EMSA has summer heat on its calendar.”

Still, Paluka urged Oklahoma residents to exercise caution when spending extended periods outdoors. He recommends drinking lots of water and wearing light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. He said it is important to take repeated 10- to 15-minute breaks from the sun and to avoid caffeine and alcohol if you’re planning to be outdoors, as they can exacerbate heat-related symptoms.

Infants, children, pregnant people and older adults are at higher risk of heat-related illness. If someone stops sweating, Paluka said it’s a clear sign that they need help.

“If your body is giving you any sort of indication via nausea, via lightheadedness or dizziness after you've been outside for a long time, do not try to over-explain that it's not a heat-related illness,” he said. “Don't write it off.”

Paramedic teams in Oklahoma City and Tulsa have responded to 167 suspected heat-related illness calls so far this July. 112 of the patients were transported to local hospitals for continued care or heat-related illness complications.

Paluka said a prolonged stretch of extreme temperatures, like the one Oklahoma is experiencing this week, can also increase a person’s risk of heat-related illnesses because they may overestimate their ability to handle the sun after a successful day outside.

“Just because you were safe yesterday does not mean you'll be safe today,” he said. “With the high temperatures, you really need to continue to take those heat precautions seriously each and every day.”

This post contains content not supported on old Reddit. Click here to view the full post