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Old Sat, Sep-03-05, 02:50
DietSka DietSka is offline
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Wa'il,

Here are a couple of very minor issues that would be nice to have: the ability to input one's weight in kilograms (on the Weight Stats page) and measurements in centimeters. My P.L.A.N. is already so much better than Fitday (I can use GRAMS and not cups or oz, YAY!) that I feel lousy asking... and perhaps the wide majority of your user base works with inches and pounds rather than cm and kg. Meanwhile Google is my conversion friend.

Also, on the measurements page, the "Recorded Body fat" input field doesn't record decimals (e.g. 23.2), it rounds the number to 23. The "Recorded BF" graph has decimals on the BF axis which means it could work with decimals from that input field.
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Old Sat, Sep-03-05, 06:56
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Plan: Atkins/PP/BFL
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Wa'il,

Here are a couple of very minor issues that would be nice to have: the ability to input one's weight in kilograms (on the Weight Stats page) and measurements in centimeters. My P.L.A.N. is already so much better than Fitday (I can use GRAMS and not cups or oz, YAY!) that I feel lousy asking... and perhaps the wide majority of your user base works with inches and pounds rather than cm and kg. Meanwhile Google is my conversion friend.

Also, on the measurements page, the "Recorded Body fat" input field doesn't record decimals (e.g. 23.2), it rounds the number to 23. The "Recorded BF" graph has decimals on the BF axis which means it could work with decimals from that input field.


Good points, and both added to the list.

Wa'il
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Old Thu, Sep-15-05, 14:51
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cnmLisa cnmLisa is offline
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Plan: AtkinsMaintenance/IF
Stats: 185/145/155 Female 5'5
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To add to the hundreds of suggestions that have already been posted

The addition of specialty foods that are unique to low carb cooking such as
almond flour, bulk Splenda (and stuff like that)

I started using MY PLAN about a month ago and love it. I'm a huge cook and love to make-up recipes. I love the custom recipe section!! Keep up the good work!!!!

Lisa
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Old Thu, Sep-15-05, 15:33
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The addition of specialty foods that are unique to low carb cooking such as almond flour, bulk Splenda (and stuff like that)


This is currently possible through custom food items, where you can create any new food items to your food list, and can use in the daily entry and recipes etc.

But we will eventually start making some custom items created by users "sharable", so they can be used by other members. Which means less entry, if someone already added it, without mistakes, it will be available to all members.

Note that this will require some volunteers Once the change in inteface is made, we will start inviting members who are familiar with food labels and units to browse through custom entries, and mark any good entries to make public for others to use.

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Old Fri, Sep-16-05, 11:55
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I'll be first to sign up on the list. Keep me posted.

Thanks,
Lisa
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Old Mon, Sep-19-05, 06:55
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Wondering it would be possible to make a way to click multiple items in your favorites and then submit to one meal, instead of having to click on one, submit, click on another, submit, etc.
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Old Mon, Sep-19-05, 07:19
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Wondering it would be possible to make a way to click multiple items in your favorites and then submit to one meal, instead of having to click on one, submit, click on another, submit, etc.


This is already possible. Frokm the food list, you can tick multiple items than add. Also in the entry page, just hold the Ctrl button and click on multiple items.

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Old Tue, Sep-20-05, 07:58
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Great! Thanks Wa'il
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Old Thu, Oct-06-05, 06:12
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1) I am pleased to see the "aphabetical" sort option added to the general food search, but can it be made the default option, rather than the effective carb counts? I never choose a food based on it's ECC first.......I need to find it before I'll decide that.


The effective carb counts don't seem to match up with the net effective carbs shown on the labels of Atkins or Pria brand products that I have entered as custom foods. The issue seems to be the sugar alcohols. PLAN is counting them as carbs and only deducting fiber. SHould this be changed?
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Old Thu, Oct-06-05, 06:36
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The effective carb counts don't seem to match up with the net effective carbs shown on the labels of Atkins or Pria brand products that I have entered as custom foods. The issue seems to be the sugar alcohols. PLAN is counting them as carbs and only deducting fiber. SHould this be changed?


Manufacturer claims are not always accurate, and the subtraction of anything other than fiber will contradict actual data from the USDA database.

When you enter a custom food item, it will allow you to enter a custom carb count in the "additional data" fields.

Wa'il
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Old Fri, Oct-14-05, 17:26
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Make notes for each day able to be entered withouta title since you cant post multple notes per day

Also the interface is cumbersome

Perhaps a textbox instead of going thru the whole forum-style type of entry

Also, have you considered having the daily summary / entry a page that allows entering of all data? The less clicks, the less time, the more user friendly.

I like the PLAN system. I don't like the interface.. my 2 cents
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Old Fri, Oct-14-05, 17:46
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I like the PLAN system. I don't like the interface.. my 2 cents


I think you have a point regarding the interface, but I can't do much without detailed specifics

Wa'il
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Old Wed, Oct-19-05, 14:49
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slawrie slawrie is offline
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Progress: 92%
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Hi. I entered my weight a few days ago and I see a chart there, but when I entered my weight again today (one pound less) it doesn't seem to register anything. How do I find out how to use My Plan ???? Thx. Suzanne
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Old Wed, Oct-19-05, 17:19
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Suzanne, if you hit refresh, it should change your chart.
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Old Wed, Oct-19-05, 19:37
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Thank you. I'll try that. Suzanne
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