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    in Diet & health exchange

    Posted

    3 hours ago, SwampNut said:

     

    Yesterday someone blasted me for not including a "trigger warning" (SRSLY) on a post where I said that my primary weight loss happened before tirzepatide, purely by diet change and choices.  Apparently, and I'm trying my best to understand the level of retard here, someone may be psychologically triggered by the idea that some other person made a choice to not eat trash.

     

    Fuck you.  If it's true, so be it, deal with it.

     

    CleanShot 2025-11-13 at 08.58.30.jpg

     

     

    Also, congratulations on achieving your goals!

    You having to give trigger warnings?  Those keys on your keyboard would be worn out. 😁

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    A personal trainer and nutristionist.. in your pocket.

    in Diet & health exchange

    Posted

    6 hours ago, superhawk996 said:

    Keep posting, maybe it'll motivate me to actually do some things to get into better shape.

    One of the things many years ago that actually got me started to lose weight was when a guy I was working with started.  Just talking about it daily really helped to keep each other motivated to keep going.  But keeping it off over the long term seems to be more of a individual thing.  I made sure when I retired to check my weight often the first year and nip any gain within five pounds.  Now it's not an issue.  

    Magnesium

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    Grok:

     

    Here’s a clear head-to-head comparison of Glycinate vs. Citrate (the two most popular mineral chelate forms).

     
     
    Feature Glycinate (e.g., Magnesium Glycinate) Citrate (e.g., Magnesium Citrate)
    Chelating Agent Glycine (smallest amino acid) Citric acid (from citrus fruits)
    Binding Mineral bound to 2 glycine molecules Mineral bound to citric acid
    Bioavailability Very high (absorbed via amino acid pathways) High, but slightly lower than glycinate
    Stomach Tolerance Excellent – minimal GI upset Moderate – can cause loose stools/diarrhea at high doses
    Primary Use Calming / sleep support (glycine is inhibitory neurotransmitter) Constipation relief (draws water into intestines)
    Absorption Speed Slower, steady release Faster, more immediate effect
    Common Minerals Mg, Zn, Fe, Cu Mg, Ca, K
    Best For Long-term daily use, sensitive stomach, sleep Short-term bowel regulation, quick absorption
     

    Quick Decision Guide

    • Choose GLYCINATE if you want:
      • Gentle on stomach
      • Better sleep / relaxation
      • Daily maintenance without laxative effect
    • Choose CITRATE if you want:
      • Help with constipation
      • Faster mineral boost
      • Lower cost (usually cheaper)

    Example: Magnesium

     
     
    Form Typical Dose Effect on Bowels Sleep Benefit
    Magnesium Glycinate 200–400 mg None ✅ High
    Magnesium Citrate 200–400 mg Laxative ⚠️ Mild
     

    Bottom line: Glycinate = gentle, calming, high absorption Citrate = effective, fast, but may loosen stools

    Ooooohhhh...Dave...have you ceramic coated this....

    in The Garage

    Posted

    1 hour ago, SwampNut said:

    I don't understand SUVs, like not even a little bit.

    I went from being a long time truck owner to an SUV and really liked it.   Folding down both rear rows of seats gives plenty of room to carry most things and don't get me started on the tiny beds many so called trucks have these days.

    In a ginormous new study, researchers found many health benefits of drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro

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    Posted · Edited by blackhawkxx

    48 minutes ago, SwampNut said:

     

      Also it's primarily for medicaid/medicare, so I guess his fat trailer park voters on welfare WILL see a benefit.  The rest of us, maybe?

     

    I think Medicare actually applies to most of us here.

    Also from the link, did you read it?

     

    All Americans, even those who are not on Medicaid, Medicare, are going to be able to get the same price for their drugs, for their GLP-1s.”

     

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    Nobody actually knows the drugs covered or the prices, that I can find. 

     

    Starting doses of existing injections like Novo’s Wegovy and Lilly’s Zepbound will be $350 per month on TrumpRX, but will “trend down” to $245 per month over a two-year period, another senior administration official said during the briefing.

     

     

    In a ginormous new study, researchers found many health benefits of drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro

    in Diet & health exchange

    Posted

    President Donald Trump on Thursday announced deals with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to slash the prices of some of their obesity drugs, including upcoming pills, in a landmark effort to expand access to the costly blockbuster treatments.

    The agreements will cut prices of so-called GLP-1 drugs for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries in 2026 and offer the treatments directly to consumers at a discount on a website the Trump administration is launching in January called TrumpRx.gov.

     

    That means Medicare will start covering obesity drugs for some patients for the first time starting mid-2026, a long-awaited move that could broaden the market for the medicines and spur more private insurers to cover them. Certain Medicare patients will pay a copay of $50 per month for all approved uses of injectable and oral GLP-1 drugs, including diabetes and obesity treatment.

     

    https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/06/trump-eli-lilly-novo-nordisk-deal-obesity-drug-prices.html

    Battery maintenance.

    in The Garage

    Posted

    8 hours ago, SwampNut said:

    I'd just put the $40 towards a LiFeP04 replacement and forget ever testing or fucking with lead acid shit again.

     

    That would be great if you had one battery, five gets a little pricey not to mention replacing all my chargers. 

    Battery maintenance.

    in The Garage

    Posted

    2 hours ago, superhawk996 said:

    I tested using an old UPS battery that was at just over 12.5v.  Midtronix said 116CCA, Amazon said 110CCA.  The load tester's lowest number is 200, but it's easy to estimate where 100 should be.  Using their scale the battery measured below 0CCA.

     

    I previously compared the Midtronix and Amazon on batteries that were over 1000CCA on both meters and they agreed within a few CCA on those also.

     

    One thing to note is that the Midtronix asks a lot of questions before testing, one being the battery type.  UPS batteries are Sealed Lead Acid and the tester doesn't have that option.  I use the AGM option which I think is closer to SLA than using the FLOODED option.  An SLA could be a flooded battery, but I don't think that's common.  If I test the UPS battery with FLOODED selected it gives a considerably higher number on today's test battery, it said 140CCA.

     

    Another thing to note is that an inductive tester can be finicky about having a good clean connection to the lead post of a battery.  My previous Midtronix was very picky about this and I saw that happen with someone else's cheap tester also.  I think my current Midtronix is also picky, but I don't remember if I've specifically tested that.  Connecting onto the stainless bolts on a UPS battery terminal makes them read way lower CCA than if the leads are on the lead part.  Connecting onto non-lead battery cable terminals usually would do the same.  The Amazon one doesn't seem to care as much.  I don't know if this was solved with technology advancements or if it's just a luck thing with how the different testers are made.

     

    I had two occasions where my old Midtronix lied about the batteries in Ford diesels.  Both were 7.3, but of completely different types with completely different alternator types so I have no idea why the tester was fooled only by those batteries.  The tester at the parts store was also fooled making me wonder if I had misdiagnosed the starting issue on them.  Then I used my big expensive tester which also uses inductive technology, but adds both load and charging tests to get a more accurate measurement, it confirmed that the batteries were junk.

    Thanks for the info.  I see that battery testing isn't as simple subject as I had thought.  I would need something good for both bike and cars.   

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    Battery maintenance.

    in The Garage

    Posted · Edited by blackhawkxx

    4 hours ago, superhawk996 said:

    You're mostly better off with a modern electronic battery tester.  I've had a couple occasions where they lied to me and a traditional load tester was better, but the electronic ones are mostly superior, and they're smaller and cheaper.

     

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0ARG3X?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2

    I put this one against my much more expensive Midtronics tester and they agreed within a few CCA, sometimes being the same.

    Thanks but I would still like to know the answer as to the correct or enough size in the type I listed.  Also does the electronic one actually do a load test or just a crank test?  I understand that both (load vs crank) are similar but not quite the same.

    The electronic one you listed says:

     

    "This tool is incompatible with smaller batteries（for example,most motorcyles）. "

    Oil -- More about Oil!

    in The Garage

    Posted

    3 hours ago, SwampNut said:

    Do you have a YT video explaining why the manual is part of a Big Oil conspiracy?

    That would be silly.  I'm surprised you never heard of the big manual conspiracy.  😊

    Garden/utility cart with brakes?

    in Handyman

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Zero Knievel said:


    When I deal with leaves with the blower, I have to bring along the portable generator.  Be nice to be able to just push a cart rather than load up the truck.  A battery blower isn’t that viable because the run time at full power would require multiple batteries…which would raise the price point.

    They make some pretty good battery powered lawn tools now.  Maybe you should check it out along with the major convenience factor of not doing what you are doing?  I have never seen a lawn care pro using a plug in (corded) blower.

    Autism

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    Posted

    20 minutes ago, SwampNut said:

    For example the moms with kids who are sick or dying from preventable diseases, which your nutter friend would like to increase,

    RFK has said many times that he has no intensions of denying anyone from getting jabs but wants all information and studies to be public information.  You know, not hiding things "for the good of the public". 

    Autism

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    Posted

    6 minutes ago, jon haney said:

    With all the different chemicals that we inhale, ingest, and absorb on a daily basis, I don't see how anyone (PHD or tin-foil hat) can make an "informed" decision, or even informed opinion on anything.  Everybody's body is different and reacts different. 

    RFK did speak to the possible multiple source of autism and even with the Tylenol finding, it's in early stage.  

     

    10 minutes ago, jon haney said:

    With all the different chemicals that we inhale, ingest, and absorb on a daily basis,

    I can't see how anyone can argue with the less crap in your body, the better.

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