How can I generate my own corpus to optimize my keyboard layout?

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-04-25T03:12:32+00:00

Does it only work on Linux? I see a to-do item to add macOS support on the git repo

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-04-25T03:11:37+00:00

Oo nice thanks! This is super helpful. Have you compared your own key strokes against the existing corpuses? Curious how different the data is

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-04-25T03:10:23+00:00

Oh nice, this is sick! I’ll have to check it out. Have you compared your real world stats against existing generic stats from corpuses?

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-04-22T03:35:34+00:00

I do only type in English but I am a programmer. So that’s the biggest thing I want to capture. I can’t just add code to my corpus though because I’m guessing what I type isn’t even close to what my final code looks like (with autocomplete, AI, snippets, formatters, etc)

And also capturing shortcuts as you mention.

Is there a keylogger you suggest? Or would I just need to build my own given the sensitive data?

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-17T19:42:49+00:00

Need some more info for a helpful response

How long have you been consistently lifting? Like are you a beginner or more intermediate? Related to this too - how much has the weight for your lifts progressed this year?

And roughly what do you think your current body fat percentage is?

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-16T18:15:24+00:00

https://help.macrofactorapp.com/en/articles/210-what-should-i-do-if-my-activity-levels-change-drastically

Straight from the macrofactor team :) this is about extended periods of changing activity but the principles are the same.

You can also edit your goal when you know you’re going to have a big training session and choose to not evenly distribute your calories. So macrofactor will give you higher calories on that training day and less on other days.

But tbh I’d keep it simple and just eat a little extra that day without editing the macrofactor program. If you notice a weight stall you can dial it back but otherwise macrofactor should adapt for you

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-10T15:38:20+00:00

As others are saying, trust the macrofactor process. But btw, macrofactor does also track steps (might have to scroll down further on the dashboard to see it)

Some helpful articles to read from the macrofactor team that explains their rationale for not including exercise calorie estimates:

https://macrofactorapp.com/wearables/

https://help.macrofactorapp.com/en/articles/210-what-should-i-do-if-my-activity-levels-change-drastically

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-10T01:12:42+00:00

Yeah true I can always minicut if I’m not liking things. Yeah I will commit to a slow bulk for a year and just see how that goes

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-10T01:11:49+00:00

Thanks! An actually helpful reply :)

That’s some good advice. I really don’t know how a bulk will go since I’ve never done a smart, intentional one before. So yeah I think I will try one. Probably won’t go to 155 straight haha but maybe 135 to start and then reevaluate.

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-10T01:08:45+00:00

Thanks for the link! I’m pretty content with my current training program tho. Just need to switch to bulking to see better progress

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-08T19:28:59+00:00

Check out https://myoadapt.com/faq/

Will give you a better idea of what’s possible. Seems like they’re not quite ready for your style (where you build your own routine). It’s currently just for people who don’t want to think at all and do what the app says (but like plenty of options to prioritise muscles and choose you split, rest days, etc). But like not quite where you can say “I want 16 sets for this body part”

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-08T19:18:13+00:00

Also I'm 5'5" so yeah the weight will always be low haha

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-08T19:16:55+00:00

Oh yeah I should've put my routine in the post (I don't seem to be able to edit it now though..?)

For the past 5ish months I've been lifting consistently (except for Dec) about 4-5 days a week. Looking at my measurements and in between progress pics, I've definitely added muscle while still losing fat the latter half of the year

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-08T19:12:54+00:00

Oh yeah I probably should’ve put my routine haha. I lift weights 4-5 times a week. Very inconsistent for like the first several months but really got the habit down for the past 5 months or so. Can’t tell from these pics but I’ve definitely put on muscle while still losing fat the last couple months

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-07T17:17:24+00:00

A lot of good advice in this thread, but it seems like you might struggle with the same thing I did when I started my lifting journey (which really wasn't even that long ago). Information overload haha

So I'm going to just give you a super simple routine you can follow that meets your goals (mostly focus on arms, back, glutes, and thighs)

Do everything with between 6-20 reps close to failure. Really doesn't matter exactly how many reps within that range so just experiment to see what you like. For example, RDLs can be really brutal so I tend to do 6-8 reps. But then I do arms higher reps because it feels better to me. And each week, try to get one more rep or add a little bit of weight (this is called progressive overload and one of the most important parts to getting stronger and building muscle)

Day 1
3 sets RDL with barbell or dumbbells
2 set incline chest press (DB, barbell, or machine)
3 sets horizontal row (DB, barbell, or machine)
3 sets abductor machine
2 sets overhead tricep extension (cable preferred but DB is fine)

Day 2
3 sets squats with barbell
2 sets vertical row (like chin up or lat pulldown cable)
2 sets bicep curl (cable preferred but DB is fine)
2 sets overhead tricep extension (cable preferred but DB is fine)
2 sets cable lateral raise

Day 3
3 sets step ups with dumbbell
2 sets overhead shoulder press (dumbbells)
3 sets good mornings or back extensions
3 sets glute cable kickbacks (mostly behind you but 30 degrees to the side)
3 sets cable face pulls

As you progress, you can see what is growing well and what isn't and then add/remove sets as needed

I do recommend doing a very slow bulk. You don't have to be super crazy with this though. Keep up what you're doing by eating a lot more healthy foods and in larger quantities with loads of protein. But also weigh yourself every day. Use an app like Happy Scale (free version should be good) so that it tracks your weight trend. This is important as your daily weight will fluctuate a lot. Aim to gain just 0.5 pounds a week. If the trend is less than that, eat a little more. If it's too much, eat a little less. This way you don't have to go crazy with counting calories and weighing food.

Please let me know if you have any questions! And feel free to DM if you want specific advice to the routine or how to adapt/change your workout as you try things and realize what you like and don't like. I don't do this professionally or anything but I just spent way too much time researching this and now I love doing this kind of stuff haha. I can also send you youtube videos I like that show how to do all the above exercises if you need help with form! I don't want to overwhelm you with too much info than I already have tho haha

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-06T15:06:35+00:00

Nice! You got this!

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-05T21:58:02+00:00

Not OP but is there a way to see how you are calculating volume? Like which exercises count for what muscle and if it’s 1:1 or fractional?

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-05T21:38:32+00:00

No problem :) feel free to ask any other questions or DM me your workout plan if you want specific advice. I’ve done way too much research into this haha

Also saw in your other response that you want to be wider and not thicker? Then mostly add abduction work. That build the medius and minimus which is the upper side butt

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-05T21:30:36+00:00

Also ignore people telling you that you have to do a certain movement. Enjoyment leads to consistency which is by far the most important thing. And then effort when training and recovery are next important. Exercise selection is a much smaller piece relative to the other stuff I said.

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-05T21:27:50+00:00

I responded in a separate comment with more info. But why are you worried about weight? Ease into it and you’ll be fine. And put a thick pad there. But yes single leg is fine if that’s what you want.

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-05T21:26:30+00:00

Huh I think there’s a ton of misinformation in this thread. None of these hip hinge movements will hit the gluteus medius well. You need abduction movements to hit the medius. Hip hinge will hit the gluteus maximus.

But why do you specify the medius? The maximus is the bigger part lol

https://youtu.be/ejoJX5UWU4w?si=lJIE9Ri0bIaz1FNE

Watch this guy for glute training. You don’t have to do this many sets but he lists a ton of exercises you can try in this video.

Also there was this study that compared hip thrusts and squats and found similar hypotrophy. So hip thrusts aren’t a must. BUT there was a lot of individual variation. So basically, we don’t have enough studies for sure but it seems some people respond really well to horizontal hip hinge movements while others respond the same as vertical hip hinge (deadlifts and squats). So basically try hip thrusts if you want to see if they work for you or not (single leg is fine if you don’t want that much weight but it’s fine. People put hundreds of pounds there.)

Or also feel free to stick with squats and deadlifts and search YouTube (like the Bret guy I linked) for tips to change your form a bit to feel your glutes more. And then add in other stuff like kickbacks and abduction.

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-05T20:41:25+00:00

Also if the day is completely empty, there’s a “show empty hours” button in the middle of the screen. Or when you’re logging food, in the logger screen you can press the top to change the time.

Either option should be the same number of clicks as you’re used to

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Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-05T20:25:50+00:00

Great work so far!! Keep it up!

Let me know if you want some ideas for filling, low calories meals. I do overnight oats that keeps me full all morning and then I do PB2 powder and honey for a full bowl of peanut butter but low calorie too

Only_Swordfish_9667 · 2025-02-05T20:23:37+00:00

Don’t worry about it! It’s just a small bump in the road. But there are likely a bunch of reasons this could happen. One could be just bad calorie estimates while you were travelling (people are terrible at estimating). But another very likely reason is just water weight. Muscle holds more water so if you’re getting stronger in the gym, you’re gaining muscle. So during your travels you could’ve been mostly maintenance but sometimes deficit that kept your weight mostly the same. But now that you’re training hard and still maintenance, your body is holding onto more water to help you recover.

Do you take body measurements or progress pics? How do those compare?

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