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Self-monitoring and Quantified Self Resources
Maybe we could start a list of resources for monitoring, analyzing and visualizing our data. I just discovered using Google spreadsheets to pull Fitbit data: http://quantifiedself.com/2013/02/how-to-download-fitbit-data-using-google-spreadsheets/ Just wish it pulled blood pressure data.
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Breaks from tracking
Thinking of going off the grid, tracking wise. Flying to Yucatan this weekend. Would break a 481 day streak with MFP about the same with Fitbit (weight, steps, sleep, blood pressure). Be gone a little over two weeks. Lost about 50 lbs from September 2013 through May 2014. Have maintained a 24% body weight loss since about…
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Thinking Kimchee Smashed Faux Potatoes
Kimchee Smashed Faux Potatoes This Thanksgiving, I'm planning on a lower carb version of a recipe we first heard about on NPR. We loved it. I used the Cauliflower based recipe for mock mashed potatoes as a base. Any thoughts on this? Kimchi Smashed Faux Potatoes Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower 1/2 pound carrots 1…
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What I Know/What I Don't Know
I'm down 50 lbs and my blood pressure is down. I feel better. What I know: 1. Tracking/Self-monitoring is important. I log what I eat (not precisely measured these days). I weigh everyday and take my blood pressure everyday. I track sleep, steps, activity. I limit sodium. 2. Exercise is important for health and well being.…
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Weight loss and lean body mass
I've been working on weight loss since end of September when primary care doc told me to lose weight because my blood pressure was up. Blood pressure down from around 155/95 to usually under 130/75 with no meds; that's good. BMI from 31.5 to 27. Weight from 214 to 183. Concerned about lean body mass. Have been monitoring…
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This time I'm doing it
I quit. No little cigars in the house. I'm putting the butts to the trash. I'll take walk and breathe breaks. I'll make friends with sadness.
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An update/summary on my self monitoring
If you're interested in what I'm using to collect, integrate and visualize my health data I've put together a summary on my blog: http://johntmoore.blogspot.com/
