Acronyms and Terms for New MFP Members v. 3.2

Dad_of_3

Original topic: 08/16/2012, updated 11/08/2012. This is the fourth update, with new additions to the list. If anything is not clear, feel free to ask or use your Google-fu. If anything is incorrect, please let me know and it will be updated in the next re-post.

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30DS: 30 Day Shred: A cardiovascular and plyometric exercise program. Developed by Jillian Michaels.

BodyBugg: From the website: the bodybugg calorie management system is a proven solution in weight loss management. The bodybugg system works by keeping an accurate daily record of calories consumed vs. burned making it easier to stay informed, make decisions and more effectively manage your weight. (http://www.bodybugg.com/)

BMR: Base or Basal Metabolic Rate For TDEE and BMR, please read this awesome post here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

Bump: A message of BUMP is placed in a thread for a user to come back and read later. Making a post of "Bump" causes it to appear in the user's My Topics list.

C25K: Couch to 5 K: A running program designed for beginner and non-runners to get them from the couch to running a 5K. Some are 8 weeks, others are slightly longer.

ED: Eating Disorder. There are several kinds. Go to www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/information-resources/ for more information.

ESE: Eat Stop Eat. A type of Intermittent Fasting diet plan.

EMTLW - Eat More to Lose Weight

DOMS: Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: From wikipedia: Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), also called muscle fever, is the pain and stiffness felt in muscles several hours to days after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise. The soreness is felt most strongly 24 to 72 hours after the exercise.

DYEL - Do you even lift?

FFS is non-diet related term that I will not post. I think you can find this on Urban Dictionary.

Fitbit: a small electronic device attached to clothing to monitor steps taken and movement throughout the day. http://www.fitbit.com

HIIT: High Intensity Interval Training- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-intensity_interval_training

HRM: Heart Rate Monitor

IF: Intermittent Fasting is a pattern of eating that alternates between periods of fasting (usually meaning consumption of water only) and non-fasting. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermittent_fasting)

IIFYM: If It Fits Your Macros- See Macronutrients.

Macros: Macronutrients- the large categories of nutritional ratios of Carbohydrates, Protein and Fat.

MFP: My Fitness Pal

Net Calories: number of calories eaten minus number of calories burned in exercise

NROL4W: New Rules of Lifting for Women- information at http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/119-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w-

OP: Means "original post" or "original poster" of a forum topic. Example: "The OP was clearly talking about carbs instead of fat."

NSV: Non Scale Victory a dieting and weight loss term for noticing your weight loss success off the scale. This includes smaller clothing sizes, measurements, compliments, etc.

P90X: A high intensity, 90 day cardiovascular/plyometric fitness routine. Created by Tony Horton.

Paleo: From Wikipedia: "The paleolithic diet (abbreviated paleo diet or paleodiet), also popularly referred to as the caveman diet, Stone Age diet and hunter-gatherer diet, is a modern nutritional plan based on the presumed ancient diet of wild plants and animals that various hominid species habitually consumed..."

Primal: From Wikipedia: "The Primal Diet is a carnivorous, low carbohydrate raw foods diet, pioneered by Aajonus Vonderplanitz. It can also be considered as a Paleolithic diet with the addition of raw milk products."

TDEE: Total Daily Energy Expenditure

TLDR/TL;DR: Too Long Didn't Read.

TOM: For women- "Time Of the Month"- The monthly menstrual cycle. Important in terms of fitness because of the uncontrolled body changes and water retention that can affect weight loss and fitness goals and plans.

Vegetarian/Vegan/Pescatarian/Flexitarian: Go here: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/vegetarianvegan101/tp/TypesofVeg.htm

VLCD: Very Low Calorie Diet (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Very-low-calorie_diet)

YMMV: Your mileage may vary. Basically means that if you try what the poster recommended, it may not produce exactly the same results.

zombilishious

Don't forget ED = eating disorder.

Because I still can't stop thinking it means "erectile dysfunction" every time I first see it!

Dad_of_3

Don't forget ED = eating disorder.

Because I still can't stop thinking it means "erectile dysfunction" every time I first see it!

Done, and thank you!

NdBuk

Good list! You might want to add PCOS too. I've lost count of how many threads I've read half way through before I've realised it probably doesn't apply to me... and on each one there's usually a 'What does PCOS stand for' question in there somewhere.

tamba01

I think that BUMP means "bring up my post", but not sure.

Koldnomore

Others I have seen used and or use myself..

SMH = Shaking my head (as in disbelief)
YMMV = Your mileage may vary.
EFFY = Eating for Future You..this is a method similar to IPOARM (In place of a Roadmap - by helloitsdan) created by heybales whereby your calorie intake is set to the same number daily and exercise is already counted.
BUMP = bump is used when you wish to have a thread appear in your Recent Activity and/or to bring a thread back up to the top of the list in cases where an answer has not been given yet.

Dad_of_3

Others I have seen used and or use myself..

SMH = Shaking my head (as in disbelief)
YMMV = Your mileage may vary.
EFFY = Eating for Future You..this is a method similar to IPOARM (In place of a Roadmap - by helloitsdan) created by heybales whereby your calorie intake is set to the same number daily and exercise is already counted.
BUMP = bump is used when you wish to have a thread appear in your Recent Activity and/or to bring a thread back up to the top of the list in cases where an answer has not been given yet.

I have YMMV, I think. BUMP is in the list as well. I will add the other two in a future release- thank you!

Opinions sought: For this board, should I limit the acronyms listed to MFP and Health and Wellness acronyms only? For example- SMH (Shaking My Head)- that's not an MFP term or Health Term, so would it be beneficial to have it listed here?

trizzell79

I vote for limiting it to health and wellness acronyms........unless you are SMH so vigorously that your logging it as cardio! Kidding! Great job on the list! Very helpful!

tamba01

I think that it should be limited to MFP terms unless it's something that is used alot. Thank you for the list, it is very helpful.. I now know what people are talking about in post

Time4achange77

Thank you so much! NSV was driving me crazy! Thanks for clearing this up for me :bigsmile:

Dad_of_3

In my next edition, and at the bottom of the list, I will place a link to this site for generic internet acronyms: http://www.netlingo.com/acronyms.php

Dad_of_3

Bumping this thread for the benefit of new members.

Dad_of_3

Bumping this thread for the benefit of new members.

sana66

whats WTG

Dad_of_3

whats WTG

"Way To Go!"

Dad_of_3

Bumping for new members. If you are not a new member, please let someone who is know about this list!

3dogsrunning

Don't forget ED = eating disorder.

Because I still can't stop thinking it means "erectile dysfunction" every time I first see it!

Try heading to a wedding forum seeing topics on STDs :laugh:


Great list.