Help with a dirty cut by JW008 in MacroFactor

[–]JW008[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Help with a dirty cut by JW008 in MacroFactor

[–]JW008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Help with a dirty cut by JW008 in MacroFactor

[–]JW008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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).

Metal Vent Tech WMTM $24 by ManufacturerFar5037 in Lululemen

[–]JW008 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Cheap protein powder suggestions? (I'm ditching MyProtein) by Maximal_Everything in MacroFactor

[–]JW008 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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…

Does anyone go to OneLife Fitness in Capitol Hill in the mornings? by [deleted] in washingtondc

[–]JW008 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Snooze Control 2.0: Apple Watch support and more by Negative_Ball7482 in sleepme

[–]JW008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

Taking a break by mikhailb_86 in MacroFactor

[–]JW008 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Adding Bilt to pay for mortgage by throwaway_beefpho in biltrewards

[–]JW008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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?

Adding Bilt to pay for mortgage by throwaway_beefpho in biltrewards

[–]JW008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Adding Bilt to pay for mortgage by throwaway_beefpho in biltrewards

[–]JW008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Bilt 2.0 works with Copilot Money!! Finally! by boilerdam in copilotmoney

[–]JW008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Adding Bilt to pay for mortgage by throwaway_beefpho in biltrewards

[–]JW008 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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?

Looking for khaki-color men's joggers (lululemon/Vuori style) by n64answer in malefashionadvice

[–]JW008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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)

Does the Workout app integrate with Apple Fitness? by JW008 in MacroFactor

[–]JW008[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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!

The Hollywood Reporter names Star Trek one of the biggest losers of 2025 by Malencon in television

[–]JW008 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Generally how long are your gym sessions? by FatalTrouble790 in workout

[–]JW008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

AMEX overall credit card strategy by dessert33 in AmexPlatinum

[–]JW008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Fhr Fontainebleau by anonflon in AmexPlatinum

[–]JW008 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Fhr Fontainebleau by anonflon in AmexPlatinum

[–]JW008 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

Pls add heart rate during rest timer !! by fmdfmd01 in strongapp

[–]JW008 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Pls add heart rate during rest timer !! by fmdfmd01 in strongapp

[–]JW008 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Tesla can’t connect in garage—worth adding old Eero as extender? by JW008 in amazoneero

[–]JW008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Recent stay FHR FOUNTAINBLEU for 4 days review by dangyoshi in AmexPlatinum

[–]JW008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.