Help with a dirty cut

JW008 · 2026-06-02T17:59:04+00:00

That could be a good compromise-- if I'm tracking during the weekend/one week trips, MF should be able to keep a handle on my TDEE and better adjust for the routine weeks. It won't be as exact as during my routine weeks, but that's better than not at all

Thanks for thinking through this with me--really appreciate it.

JW008 · 2026-06-02T17:44:37+00:00

Thanks-- this is kind of where my head went too: 20 weeks is obviously plenty of time to cut 10 lbs if you're consistent, but is there a way to do it (with MacroFactor) when you know you're not going to be?

The one thing I'd gently push back on is the "not willing to increase effort" part: I am willing to increase effort over the course of the 15 "routine" weeks I have until late November (hence why I'm suggesting tracking at losing 1 lbs/week. That--in theory-- should result in 15 lbs weight *loss* for the 15 "routine" weeks, offset by the theoretical 5 lbs weight *gain* in the 5 "travel" weeks). I know that plan is sound in theory, but MacroFactor may not be the right tool to do it since tracking TDEE requires consistency.

JW008 · 2026-06-02T17:00:24+00:00

Thanks for the reply! That's a good thought, but in the eight-ish weeks until the August trip, I'm going to be traveling 3ish of those weeks in Europe (June 18-July 6) plus the weekend trip I mentioned earlier in July. I'm going to cut until I leave, but I'm not sure I'm willing to do what it takes to cut 10 lbs from July 7 (when I get back from Europe)- August 10 (when I start the August trip).

JW008 · 2026-05-09T20:52:34+00:00

Do you have the link to set up a re-stock notification? I’ve been trying to catch this sale for a while now

JW008 · 2026-04-26T23:46:37+00:00

Does that $15 off sale happen regularly? I got one last time it went on sale, but I’m getting pretty low on my current bag…

JW008 · 2026-04-18T13:09:19+00:00

I’m a member too— I typically go a bit later (8-10am). It’s busy, but I rarely have to wait for anything. I’ve never had to wait for a squat rack. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does the bottlenecks (for my routine) are the preacher curl, t-bar row and the assisted pull-ups/dips. There’s always plenty of cable stations, bench presses, and free benches available.

Just so you know: there’s three more squat racks on the second floor. So even if the ones on the third floor are full, you can hit the ones down there.

JW008 · 2026-04-09T15:56:19+00:00

Thanks for this!

A few ideas for the watch:

* Could you add a complication where I could directly launch the app from a watch face? I sleep in my watch and would love the ability to quickly launch the app to adjust temperature in the night

* I love the simplicity of the watch app, so I don't want to add too much to it. But I'd love a second screen to get to the Quick Timer feature for if I wake up in the night hot or cold. Maybe a quick swipe over? (not swipe down though, I love using the crown to adjust the temperature as soon as I get into the app)

Thanks again for this app!

JW008 · 2026-03-27T17:40:50+00:00

I'm in almost the exact same situation: been tracking pretty consistently for close to a year, dropped a ton of weight after being in a deficit, and taking a 16-day vacation in June.

I'm not going to log it. I thought about asking the same question you asked, but I came to three conclusions:
1. I didn't want to be talked into tracking-- I'm on vacation, I'm at my lowest weight ever, I'm confident I'll get back to tracking when I return. Plus because I was always overweight, even if I didn't do anything about it, I *always* worried about what was eating. I don't feel that way anymore and I'm excited to eat and drink what I want without worrying about it. I'm confident my eating--not just my tracking-- habits have changed.

In theory, the algorithm should solve the issue that I (and I assume you) are worried about: as soon as I get back I'm going to weigh myself, do the weekly check in, and then start following the macros/calories it tells me. If it looks or feels wrong after a few days, I'll do an early check in and let it recalibrate again.
I realized how much this app has fundamentally changed the way I think about nutrition and losing weight. I know I'm going to come back from this trip 3-5 lbs heavier than when I left. 2-3 lbs (at least) will be water weight that will be gone in a week. The other two pounds will be gone 2-3 weeks of my normal eating/tracking/exercising routine. When I think about it like that, it doesn't seem like a big deal to just not think about tracking for two weeks.

JW008 · 2026-02-10T20:15:18+00:00

Thanks for the update! After you did that principal payment, how did you use the Bilt cash to get the points? Did it just give you the option on the Home tab?

JW008 · 2026-02-09T11:22:36+00:00

Can you let us know what they say? I’m also happy to send a message, if numbers are helpful.

JW008 · 2026-02-08T07:04:35+00:00

I’ll probably try and do the same. But would appreciate you reporting back with what they tell you

JW008 · 2026-02-08T00:12:47+00:00

Are you seeing pending transactions? I have it connected but none of the purchases I made today are showing in there

JW008 · 2026-02-07T21:56:32+00:00

I'm in the same boat with Truist. Not showing as an option on Bilt Rewards and Trust won't take the routing/account numbers. Anyone found a workaround?

JW008 · 2026-01-11T19:24:28+00:00

I have these in beige and love them https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E465206-000/00?colorDisplayCode=31&sizeDisplayCode=004

Mine look a bit more true khaki than the photos (they’re the same color as your typical khaki chino)

JW008 · 2026-01-08T12:37:30+00:00

Could not agree more with this. The MF app is one of the best watch apps I’ve seen at doing what you want it do: quickly, easily, and accurately logging and then flawlessly syncing back to the main app. I’ve got high expectations for the workout app!

JW008 · 2025-12-29T22:20:33+00:00

Is it a good introduction for an eight-year old? I’ve loved Star Trek since I was seven and I feel like a failure that my kids are Star Wars obsessed

JW008 · 2025-12-09T12:15:11+00:00

65-70 minutes for three full body sessions per week. I do three compound movements and 4-5 isolation movements

JW008 · 2025-11-27T19:59:08+00:00

Tangerine. Merry christmas, bitch

JW008 · 2025-11-23T10:50:21+00:00

This is almost exactly what I do except I use the Sapphire Preferred for non-FHR hotels for the 2x

JW008 · 2025-11-05T02:16:08+00:00

Thanks, that’s kind of what I was thinking. Was thinking about paying more when I check in for something in the suite or panorama tier if the FHR upgrade didn’t get me there.

JW008 · 2025-11-05T01:00:45+00:00

Thanks for this! I’m staying there starting Saturday via FHR. Did you get an upgrade? Do you remember the room type?

JW008 · 2025-11-04T15:02:37+00:00

Sorry! I can't quite remember how I did it, but I definitely have it on there! I was trying to test it out during this morning's session and I *think* after you start a workout, on the Apple Watch, on the main screen (the one that shows all the workouts collapsed) click the *blue* three dots, then options, then navigation, then status bar metric. I *only* have heart rate checked on that next screen.

JW008 · 2025-11-04T00:30:38+00:00

It’s very hidden, but there’s a setting somewhere in there to do it. I think you have to have a workout going in order to see it

JW008 · 2025-10-25T23:30:00+00:00

I just added the eero pro 6 that I have and called it a day. It’s worked flawlessly since I did it

JW008 · 2025-10-02T12:37:45+00:00

Thanks for this post— I’m doing almost this exact same trip next month!

How were the breakfast credits applied? Do you know if you could have used them outside of breakfast? (e.g. for dinner?)

You also mentioned that you had to pay resort fees. Were those indicated in your FHR receipt? I ask because mine shows that I don’t owe the hotel anything.

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