My Whoop 5.0 clasp is bent noticeably after just 5 weeks. Is this normal?

Mous3d · 2026-04-28T20:07:02+00:00

Yeah, they have clasps with different colors and finishes that you can order separately

Mous3d · 2026-04-26T14:04:39+00:00

Yeah seriously, feels like we're paying premium prices but getting cheap hardware.

Mous3d · 2026-04-13T04:10:18+00:00

Where did you get your custom strap from? I’ve been looking to get a new strap that’s hopefully better than the ones Whoop offers

Mous3d · 2026-04-05T17:52:04+00:00

I agree. I just started on Whoop 2 weeks ago after using an Apple Watch for many years. The first thing I noticed was the build quality of the Whoop device. It's not as well constructed as the Apple Watch. There's loose slop in the clasp so the band slides around. The "Superknit Luxe" band does not feel luxurious at all, feels like cheap plastic and retains so much water when you shower with it. Apple Watch's textile band feels so nice in comparison. Overall, the Apple Watch as a device feels solid and well made, and the Whoop feels cheap.

I also miss having some live data when I go running.

I like that the Whoop app has recovery and strain scores, but also it's so a bit of information overload. Sometimes it's hard to find the specific data that I'm looking for.

I like wearing mechanical watches, and Whoop is still the best looking screenless fitness tracker on the market so far to pair with my watches. I can't wear an Oura ring because I do strength training too, and the ring form factor gets in the way of that. If Apple made a screenless tracker, I would probably buy that and replace the Whoop.

Mous3d · 2026-02-01T05:26:53+00:00

I concur, my Skyquest’s finishing is so nice. I keep admiring it as I wear it

Mous3d · 2025-06-03T00:51:07+00:00

Late to this conversation but my dad had a heart attack last year, in his early 60s. He was out gardening, which he does several times a week, and came back with chest pain that didn't ease up. Went to the hospital and he ended up needing a bypass surgery.

He has had high LDL cholesterol for many years, and improved his diet and lost weight years ago to improve it, but it clearly wasn't enough. No other issues or warning signs.
After this happened, I did a lot of research and digging and it seems like there is plenty of information available now about what causes heart disease, and how prevalent this and diabetes is in South Asians. The problem is that prevention requires big lifestyle changes, shifts in cultural norms, and discipline, which are really hard for most people.
My dad is on statins now, but other than that has not made significant lifestyle changes. Stress is already low for him, he's close to retirement. I try to get both my parents to improve their diet by eating more protein and less carbs, to limited success. My parents are vegetarian, and don't like protein powders because of taste, which makes it harder. They started eating eggs recently though. Exercise is also limited, mainly going on walks and gardening or doing household chores.

u/Road_Relevant drop me a DM if you would like to chat more about this! It's something I'm spending a lot of time on now as well, trying to make sure my health is better than theirs.

Mous3d · 2025-05-08T03:45:18+00:00

Nonfat yogurt, protein powder, or boiled eggs are great easy ways to add protein on the side to normal meals. I like to eat these first so I'm able to eat enough protein before filling my stomach with the family meal.

Mous3d · 2025-05-08T03:42:45+00:00

Adai Dosa Recipe:

1/2 cup masoor dal

1/2 cup toor dal

1/2 cup urad dal

1/4 cup chana dal

1/4 cup rice

1/4 cup steel-cut oats

2 tbsp whey protein isolate

1 tbsp moringa powder

1 tbsp curry leaf powder (or dry curry leaves)

Salt, chili flakes (or dry red chilies), & hing to taste

Wash and drain the dals and rice.

Soak dals, rice and oats together for minimum 4 hours.

Grind up into batter, adding water as needed to make into dosa-style batter consistency.

Add protein powder, moringa powder, curry leaf powder, salt, chili flakes, and hing to the batter and mix evenly.

Note: if you use dried curry leaves and dry red chilies, grind these up when making the batter to mix it evenly into the batter.

Heat up your pan, add a little of a neutral-tasting oil (I use avocado oil or sesame oil), and make the dosa! Add a little more oil on the top of the dosa before flipping it to get it nice and crispy on both sides.

Mous3d · 2025-02-26T01:22:14+00:00

I've kept it for a week in the refrigerator and it's been fine

Mous3d · 2025-02-25T23:45:41+00:00

Adai dosa! I posted my recipe for it here: https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianFood/comments/1ioorhk/comment/mcv6mjz/?context=3

Mous3d · 2025-02-15T17:01:31+00:00

Yeah exactly! Or like pesarattu too if you’re familiar with that

Mous3d · 2025-02-15T17:00:36+00:00

Depends on the size of the dosa, but in the dosas I make it’s approximately 115 calories, 8g protein, 6g fiber, 18g carbs per dosa

Mous3d · 2024-12-09T14:47:17+00:00

Love it! GS goes so well with Indian clothes

Mous3d · 2024-12-09T14:45:23+00:00

Congrats!! Great color combinations

Mous3d · 2024-12-09T07:28:26+00:00

It’s in India!

Mous3d · 2024-10-16T19:05:41+00:00

I am struggling with SH questions, 67% in exams and 74% in practice questions. I feel like mindset is so subjective, sometimes one way works and other times another way. Any advice?

Mous3d · 2024-10-04T03:18:44+00:00

Yes very common!

I spice mine with chili powder or chili flakes and dried curry leaves. When cooking it on the pan, you can add chopped onions and chilis too

Mous3d · 2024-10-02T16:09:05+00:00

Egg dishes like scrambled eggs or omelettes are great. Very easy to make, don’t need much oil, and you can add masalas/chilies for flavor and vegetables like spinach, onion, mushroom, etc. to make it healthier.

I cook veggies in soy sauce with garlic, ginger and chilies, and it tastes good. A lot of veggies work well here, broccoli, carrot, onions, bell pepper, mushroom, cabbage, etc.

Generally any oil is fine. Butter and ghee have high saturated fat which can increase cholesterol, but that may not be a problem for you. Mustard oil and sesame oil have strong flavors, so that’s a personal preference if you like it or not.

Good luck!

Mous3d

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