I am planning on starting a series of videos that I will be creating on the channel that will be adventure based. Where I plan to cover my outdoor adventures either on my own or with family and friends. I want to capture this content in an interesting way using a variety of cameras ranging from action cameras, to 360 cameras, to drones and I may even use my smartphone camera once in a while?
Content will range from walks and hikes in parks and or destinations to exhilarating rides on one of many of my many electric personal vehicles.
Here is a quick video of my Wife Nicole and I out walking the puppers at Noel Booth Park in Langley right near our house that hopefully gives you an idea of things to come.
First off I want to thank Linner for sending me out the Linner Nova Lite Earbuds and the Linner Mercury OTC Hearing Aids for review. I did reach out to them and told them about my personal hearing loss and how I would like to give their products a try and see if they help me.
My hearing loss happened over 20 years ago as a result of nerve damage to the low frequency nerve in my right ear. We have 3 nerves in each ear, one for low frequency, one for mid and one for high. Because of the nerve damage (most likely caused by a virus), I do not hear low frequencies and even low mid frequencies in my right ear. What I do hear is more of a crunching sound in those lower audio ranges.
The human brain does a fantastic job of getting use to its situations and so for the most part now, even without any type of hearing aid, I do pretty well by using my left ear a bit more and I also use a bit of lip reading to help me figure out what people are saying especially in loud surroundings.
When I found out about the Linner product line I was intrigued to say the least as to if this product could help out a hearing situation like mine.
The two products Linner sent me are designed to be used a little bit differently from one another.
The Linner Nova Lite is essentially an earbud with the added ability to act as hearing aids on demand, you get great audio when using them to listen to music but then when music is not playing they essentially turn into hearing aids with a bunch of preset audio configurations to help cancel out background noises while enhancing voices. There are 4 presets for different environment settings. As expected the Linner Nova Lites connect to your Smart Phone via BT but can be used on their own as OTC Hearing aids enhancing and amplifying the outside world.
The Linner Mercury is a dedicated OTC (Over the Counter) Hearing Aid that does not have BT or pair with a Smart Phone. They are strictly deigned to enhance the outside world sounds and do this by adjusting the volume for each ear along with also having 3 different modes that effect the tone more than anything. The Linner Mercury’s have more of a hearing aid look to them rather than an earbud but they are fairly discreet hiding behind the ears more or less.
In this video I go into how each of these products worked for me using them in a variety of situations. For the most part I used the Linner Nova Lites when I was at the gym or required audio for my Smart Phone but they can be used either way, as an earbud or a dedicated Hearing Aid. I tended to use the Linner Mercurys when out and about doing stuff like going for a walk or watching a movie at home.
Both of these products from Linner take some getting use to as the world does sound a lot different when wearing them. It kind of sounds artificial at first but over time you adapt to the new way the world sounds. For sure both these products can enhance your hearing and help in a variety of environments and as a stand alone BT Earbud the Linner Nova Lites also really sound great!
As a general rule of thumb, if you want one device that does it all then go for the Linner Nova Lites as they are great earbuds with the added ability to enhance real world audio to help people with hearing deficiencies. The Linner Mercury OTC Hearing Aids are exactly what they sound like, dedicated hearing aids but with some added circuitry that not only amplifies the outside world but also cancels out unwanted noise while enhancing what you really need to hear.
Linner Nova Light Features & Specifications:
*Lite version does not come with the Linner Connect which is an audio adapter for TV or to use as a Microphone.
Audio Comparison (Four Modes). Before Wearing Linner Nova: Hearing loss can affect communication and participation in activities. After Wearing Linner Nova: Linner Nova hearing aids can improve communication and participation by amplifying sounds, reducing noise, and offering customizable settings through the LINNER app.
4 Sound Modes. NOVA offers four different audio modes to meet your needs from home to the outdoors. Users can select the mode based on their location and what they want to hear. The human voice and background noise will be processed differently for each mode to suit the actual environment. For example, the DIALOGUE MODE will have the most human voice enhancement and the least background noise. On the other hand, the OUTDOOR MODE will have the most background noise and the least human voice enhancement
Effortless Conversation. LINNER NOVA is specially optimized for conversations. After months of speaker sampling, acoustic tuning, and prototype testing, NOVA ensures clear conversations no matter if you are at home, in a crowded street, or a noisy restaurant. With a built-in high-speed chipset, NOVA captures ambient sound at a 16KHz sampling rate and intelligently separates human voice from background sound. This allows NOVA to reduce background noise to the maximum while maintaining a natural and crystal clear human voice.
Hands-free Call. Receiving calls and listening to the latest hits has never been easier. LINNER Nova supports Bluetooth 5.2 and allows the user to control the smart hearing aids via an app. With the multi-environment function, you can manage your daily activities right at your fingertips.
Hearing Enhancement. 16-Channels Digital Processor, Beam-forming Environment Noise Reduction, Feedback Suppression. 2-mic beam-forming bringing up to 42dB enhancement and directional voice pick-up. Sound amplification is key parameter. LINNER NOVA can enhance up to 42dB which compensates moderate level of hearing loss. Need to hear a designated person’s sound in a meeting or restaurant? LINNER NOVA adopts two mic beam-forming technology to allow users to focus on the sound from the front, suppressing the sound from the left and right and making it less noticeable.
Noise filtered by technology - enhance the Sound not the Noise. Powered by a 16-channel signal system, LINNER NOVA can efficiently process sounds by frequency into various channels such as human voice, instruments, pet barking, etc. Each channel is adapted to its own WDRC adjustment, providing the user with a customized listening experience with greater accuracy and authenticity. These advanced technologies enable the precise transmission of active sounds to users.
IPX5 Water-resistant In-ear detection and AFC. Wearing aids in the rain or going for a jog? No worries. With an IPX5 waterproof coating, you can wear LINNER Nova in most weather conditions. Another pain point is acoustic feedback which can be indeed annoying. Acoustic feedback cancellation algorithms are embedded to keep howling away.
Qi compatible Wireless charging. LINNER Nova lite has a long battery life and offers up to 40 hours of hearing enhancement time. It is compatible with brand-limited wireless charging. Users can place Nova on a wireless pad for a super-convenient charge boost. *Wireless charger is not included.
Anti-Bacteria. UV-C Antibacterial Light. Cleaning and maintaining your LINNER Nova hearing buds has never been easier! With the built-in UV-C light in the charging case, the hearing buds will undergo an autonomous cleanse once you put them in the case. Up to 99.93% bacteria suppression and 99.99%sterilization
Linner Mercury Features & Specifications:
Audiologists Recommended & FDA Approval. Experience clear, confident hearing with our FDA-approved OTC hearing aids, endorsed by audiologists for superior quality.
Supreme Sound Clarity. Discover the benefits of armature speakers & 16-Channel Processor in OTC hearing aids. Their small size ensures a discreet and comfortable fit. Enjoy clear and accurate sound reproduction, reduced distortion, and customizable settings tailored to your unique hearing profile. Every sound is crystal clear.
Noise Cancellation. Shut out the noise, tune into clarity. Whether in bustling cafes, crowded buses, or the hum of an office, our Active Noise Cancellation ensures you hear only what you want to. It's not just sound, it's an experience.
Versatile Sound Control. Your sound, your way. With 3 distinct modes and 9 volume levels, our hearing aid adapts to every setting. From silent libraries to roaring stadiums, always have the perfect sound at your fingertips.
Sweat and Water Resistant. Take on any adventure. Whether it's an intense workout or a sudden downpour, our sweat and water-resistant design keeps your sound uninterrupted. Push boundaries without ever missing a beat.
Long-Lasting Power. Power that doesn't quit. Enjoy up to 20 hours of unmatched audio quality. And when it's time for a recharge? Our fast charging ensures you're back in the groove in no time.
Convenient On-the-Go Charging. Charge as you live: fast and wireless. Place it on a compatible pad, and it powers up, no strings (or wires) attached. Always be ready for your next audio adventure, wherever it takes you.
Setting New Standards in Hearing Technology. While comparing, you'll find following industry-leading features. With a 16-channel processor, selectable volume, and a maximum gain of 50dB, it stands out from the rest. But what truly sets it apart is its unique ability to eliminate feedback, ensuring clear and uninterrupted sound. Experience the difference of LINNER Mercury and embrace a new level of hearing excellence.
I lost 30 pounds approximately in around 3 months during my recent heart health issue. That averages around 10 pounds per month of weight loss.
So if I started out fairly lean before the 30 pounds of weight loss then I must have been totally shredded after losing 30 pounds? Unfortunately that is not how things work.
Let’s get into the math a bit of what happened:
10 Pounds is equal to 35,000 calories as an energy comparison when in fat stores, normally to lose 10 pounds of fat in a month, one would need to be in a 1200 calorie deficit everyday consistently. So if was burning 3000 calories per day via my BMR (Base Metabolic Rate) and combined activity, then I would need to be eating 1800 calories per day to be in a 1200 calorie deficit.
So unless I was in such a deficit every day for those 3 months, how is it possible to lose that much weight so quickly?
I can guarantee I was not in a calorie deficit during this time, there where of course days where I ate very little but other days I ate like a horse and during this time my actively was either zero to not much above zero. Meaning I was most likely only burning around 2000 calories or just above per day. I would need to be eating 800 calories per day to be in a 1200 calorie deceit to lose so much weight!
So what the heck was going on then?
Muscle has a water consistency of around 80% while fat has a water consistency of 20%.
Out of 10 pounds of muscle, 2 pounds is cellular, while out of 10 pounds of fat, 8 pounds is cellular. As you know, water has zero calories so the energy from either muscle or fat has to come from the cellular tissue. This means fat has approximately 4 to 5 times the energy per pound compared to muscle so you should be able to gain 4 to 5 pounds of muscle while losing 1 pound of fat while maintaining a neutral calorie input.
Example of what this means:
If I weighed 180 pounds and gain 8 pounds of muscle while losing 2 pounds of fat, I would end up weighing 186 pounds without having to eat in a calorie surplus.
This is one reason why a person can be in a moderate diet (calorie deficit) and actually gain weight at the same time. This can happen when a person is dedicated to weight training at the same time and is able to put on a fair amount of muscle during the diet phase. As a person get’s leaner this does get harder to do as fat stores are not as prevalent and the bodies ability to continue to gain muscle has it’s limitations.
A week back I made more of a physique update video after being on TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) for a month now (Dose of 100mg per week). I didn't really go over how I am feeling now where I talk about stuff like mood, energy, motivation, sleep, mental cognition, sex drive. These factors are just as important or maybe even more important than what the TRT does for me physically and for sure need to be talked about and that's just what I do in this video.
A month into my TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) and there have been some changes for sure! During this time I did do a 2 week mini cut in preparation for my Cruise trip, damage control if you will. Of course the cruise itself was a lot eating and so this too is a factor but I am going to say that the mini cut did offset some of the eating for the most part but not all of it as I feel I am up a little bit up in body fat from pre TRT.
I started out at 185 pounds, two weeks in I was 190 pounds but again keep in mind I was mini cutting all that time. I then went on my Cruise and of course gained some weight, pretty sure I hit 202 on the ship but bounced back down to around 195-197 after a few days back eating a bit better.
So now 1 month into my 100mg per week TRT and I am sitting right around 196-198 for sure holding more muscle than before TRT and I do feel stronger in the gym. I want to trim off some of the fat and get down to around the 190 mark as my goal now is not so much size but rather health and if I can be a lean 190 pounds, I know for my frame that will look good and not be to strenuous on my body or require a lot of work to hold on to.
So for now I will stay the program and see where it takes me, I am happy so far with how I feel and the results I am getting in the gym and how I am looking. I will have an upcoming appointment with my TRT doctor to make sure my Testosterone is hitting the mark he has set for me of around 22 nmol/L. I may need to make an adjustment afterwards but for now things are feeling a lot better.
Monday, November 13, 2023 at 3:34PM ;)
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