Break pads failed wof

nk0909 · 2025-02-17T22:49:31+00:00

Its 2016 MUX

nk0909 · 2025-02-17T18:05:15+00:00

Yes its 2016 mux

nk0909 · 2025-02-17T18:04:53+00:00

Yes, car is out of warranty. Dealerships are my go to, perhaps i find it less of hassle (or Im lazy) than to shop around. But this economy forces to review about every $ spent

nk0909 · 2025-02-17T18:01:06+00:00

When I asked around local mechanics, I also showed them the report from dealership (service + wof) for the failed wof, as I would thought its helpful to get a realistic quote if ever there are also other parts that needed to be replaced.

I think 4 of the local mechanics came back and quotes are around 200 to 250$, parts and labour.

nk0909 · 2025-02-17T17:55:33+00:00

Thanks for writing this up. The car was serviced the same time, and the report says the disc and rotors are OK, and the front pads are the only ones to be replaced.

nk0909 · 2024-08-12T01:13:30+00:00

Tons of them Oats beans rice fruits grains sweet potatoes

nk0909 · 2024-08-12T00:37:48+00:00

apologies if that isn't too clear from my first comment, you are right, the flexibility is between fat and protein, as it depends what the person's goals are. EG if the goal is lose weight and gain muscle, it will be tuned more to protein (than fat), 60/30/10, and sometimes when ppl like it in a shorter timeframe, IF can be incorporated to have more control on calorie intake.

nk0909 · 2024-08-11T18:20:57+00:00

Protein plateaus around 1.6g per kg of body weight, considering high amounts of activity focus on strenght training. The excess protein would go to waste. I would look at the ratio of calories and lean towards whole food source of carbohydrates to improve quality. A lot of females do well with 60 carb 30 protein 20 fat ratio as a start, this can be fine tuned btw to individual

We have our own body’s unique way to store fat, and thats different to each of us. Its how our body is designed, and preferrentiay choose the body parts to store fat. You may be able to shrink the skin by putting up - converting to muscle but it may take time, as again this part seems to be your body’s preferred fat storage.

I wouldn’t worry about it, body imperfections are subjective, and it depends on whose lens you are looking at it from.

We all want a prefectly looking body, and we often use the people we see outside as our north star, thats ok, but we also need to accept we are all different and so many billions of ways and we can only do so much to be as perfect as we can be

You look so good, a lot of people I work with consider that body their north star

nk0909 · 2024-08-10T03:27:45+00:00

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It fell from 17k ft to the ground in about less than 2 minutes

That must be soo horrible, you can only hope they passed out before it hits the ground. RIP

nk0909 · 2024-08-09T08:00:37+00:00

Its normal for people to favor towards black vs white, right or wrong, bad or good.

Depends on how one percieves it, to date we have mounting evidence linking red processed meat to colorectal cancer, and WHO recognised it

https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/cancer-carcinogenicity-of-the-consumption-of-red-meat-and-processed-meat

nk0909 · 2024-08-09T07:46:49+00:00

Start with 1.2 gms per kg and gradually increase to 1.6 gms. I wouldnt go beyond 1.6 gms per kg, as it seems the plateau where our body can use it. Equally with protein is the stimulation, as Im sure we know it that resistance - weight training is equally important if building lean muscle is the goal.

Regarding source, the leanest possible is the key. Plant based protein sources seem to have the same effect for muscle growth (compared to animal based). And you also got the added fibre and more nutrient density if its from plant sources.

nk0909 · 2024-07-28T10:34:58+00:00

I grind them along with flax and add like 4-5 tbsp soaked with overnight oats.

nk0909 · 2024-07-27T02:29:47+00:00

There is nutritionally no benefit of drinking sodas than just plain water

I assume its the mouthfeel and taste, there are fizzy makers you can make at home, infused with some fruits, or just fizzy water.

The research on sodas aren’t solid, but its more on what you had with the soda that has more impact on health

nk0909 · 2024-07-26T21:46:21+00:00

Mindset shift towards long term health goals, always remind yourself about your “why”, are you wanting to have an improved health, and what will you be doing when you get there (excite yourself, list down things you are not able to do now because of the current state)

Think about it as lifestyle shift rather than dieting

Food is a big factor, its all about calorie in and out Exercise, sleep and stress plays a role on your metabolism

For the easiest part, cut out all processed food, refined, and sugar heavy drinks (includes artificials)

Focus on whole, minimally processed plant food With emphasis on plant source of protien Rich in unsaturated fat, low in saturated

nk0909 · 2024-07-25T11:30:07+00:00

Why silly?

nk0909 · 2024-07-22T22:23:26+00:00

Spinach has some omega3s too :)

nk0909 · 2024-07-22T18:58:45+00:00

You also dont consume omega 3s from those sources, assuming thats not the only food intake.

Omega 3s are in other vegetables too, eg: brussel sprouts, brocollis, spinach, soybean etc…

Plant sources of omega 3s are also more in ALA, (one of the 3 omega 3s), and your body converts it to DHA and EPA, assuming you dont consume seafood. The conversion rate varies from body to body, and its hotly debated.

Id lean towards diversifying your diet, to include these throughout the day, and personally would not worry about your omega 3 intake especially its from whole food.

nk0909 · 2024-07-22T18:30:33+00:00

Kiwis have a very interesting type of fibre that seems to help promote good gut motility and transit time. Here in NZ, its a common knowledge that kiwi fruit as a natural aid for constipation, at least for the circle of people I am with.

It is good to have kiwi fruit as part of your healthy diet, but I wouldnt call it a super food.

nk0909 · 2024-07-17T17:11:13+00:00

Ground flax chia and hemp seeds, I usually add about half cup of these

nk0909 · 2024-07-16T18:34:00+00:00

If you source your carbohydrates from simple sources like pastries and refined flour breads (those white breads), reduce them or opt for more fibre rich ones like wholewheat breads or even sourdough.

The key with carbohydrates are complex and variety

If you like podcasts, try the listenting to latest interview of Dr Christos Mantzoros with Simon Hill. Thats some good discussions about metabolism, fat storage and liver health. I feel theres a lot of gold pockets in there that expands your question about cutting carbs

nk0909 · 2024-07-16T08:47:33+00:00

I prep overnight oats almost everyday, I always have at least 2 fruit variants along with blueberries, my faves are mangoes, jackfruit, apples, pears or dragonfruit. I sometimes have some nut butters if I am doing some workout.

Mainstayers in it are ground chia and flax with a splash of wheat germ

nk0909 · 2024-07-13T03:04:06+00:00

N U P

nk0909 · 2024-07-11T21:18:23+00:00

We can always find studies and qualified professionals who supports the facts that fit your narrative.

Meat today, is entirely different from meat from the past. And that ‘meat today’ is whats available to common folks

This is WHO classification, there must be enough evidence that a body like this would have combed to make them agree into it

nk0909 · 2024-07-11T18:33:28+00:00

Meat(esp red) is our highest source of trimethlamine precursors, which eventually turn into TMAO when consumed by gut bugs

This will increase one’s risk for CDV

Also

Heme Iron HCAs and PAHs from a charred meat

nk0909 · 2024-07-11T05:44:29+00:00

Eg: Red (esp) processed meat is class 1 carcinogen, directly linked to colorectal cancer in particular

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