Social Security money isn't a government handout. It was money forcibly taken from the wage earner and the employer. The government shouldn't have any say in how the recipient spends it. Veteran's benefits are in essence a pension for service. SNAP is a government handout. I am sorry you have the circumstance to need it, but since it is taken directly from taxpayers, including SS recipients, there should rightly be dictates on what that money can be spent on. I would recommend you let go of the soda fix - there is nothing in sodas that are good for you :) I do wish you well, patriot.
Giving the Ukrainians 30 days to re-arm and replenish is foolish. It's like a kid brother who is wrestling with you, and when you pin him, he yells "I give up!" You let go, and he takes a step back and kicks you in the nuts. Then you have to really teach him not to mess with you. Plus, a few surrounded Nazis getting offed doesn't sound like a bad thing.
Just did an informal poll at my house. If a voluntary buyout were offered in my house, 100% of employees in my household would take it. What does that tell you about the Federal government> The grift is too strong to give up.
Autophagy. Starts about 16 hours into a fast. Last month I fasted for 60 hours. The first 59 are the hardest. Only water, with a few electrolytes (o carbs, no sugar). Lost 8 pounds. Now I am fasting 18-20 hours a day, eating in a 4-6 hour window. Losing about a pound a day. And yes, there are some very good YouTube vids that will get you started.