New Feature : Measurement Tracker

A new feature that will allow you to track various measurements was added 2009-03-11. It tracks many standard measurements such as weight, height, body measurements (hips, chest, etc).

This new feature will also track user defined measurements. Things like "how many glasses of water a day did I drink". Or "when did I start getting sick and when did it stop". If you come up with any measurements that you think should be in the default set let me know and I will add them in.

All measurements also have the capability of being graphed. This will allow you visually see what is happening to you. And you can gain insight in how your body works with how the various graphs relate to each other.

This first release is a base feature set for tracking measurements. There are many new features coming soon.

If you experience any problems or have any comments/suggestions please let me know.

Enjoy! -- back to coding :)

update : The weight graph and many other graphs are now avaiable in the Measurement Tracker

There is a new feature that will graph your weight change. The graph will appear in the upper right hand corner of the web page.

(note you need to be signed into your account to see this graph. If you do not have an account you can get a free one here)

Ever wonder if :

• Does lifting heavy weights make women bulk up?
• Does exercise turn fat into muscle?
• Do you burn more calories exercising in chilly weather?

Find the answers to these questions and many more at Fitness Myths Busted!.

Nice read on NPR titled Gut Reaction: Overeating Can Impair Body Function

"The holiday season is pretty much over. But is your body over the holiday season? For many people, indulging during these food-filled celebrations can set the stage for routine overeating."

I can totally relate to this article. I think I put on 10 pounds since Thanksgiving. And I am changing my holiday habits now but I can feel my body resisting. Nice to hear I am not the only one that got a little extra from Christmas! ;)

From Exercise Improves Old Brains:
"Starting at age 40, we lose about 5 percent of our brain volume per decade, but then at age 70 other conditions may start to accelerate the deterioration. As we age, our cells are less able to cope with stress from waste products such as free radicals."

One more reason to keep active :)

An article entitled The Truth About Diet Soda explains that even though diet soda's are low in calories they can indirectly add to your weight. It turns out that consuming sugary-tasting beverages--even if they're artificially sweetened--may lead to a preference for sweetness overall. This means sweeter cereal, deserts and snacks. And sweeter typically goes hand in hand with calories.

People who exercise on work days are happier, suffer less stress and are more productive

I know this is true for me. When I run or bike is when I usual sort things out in my head. It makes it easier to concentrate and I feel more motivated. How about you?

Do you ever have days where you just don't feel like exercising? Rundown, sluggish, wonder what difference will it make anyway? Those days are common for most people. They also can be some of the most rewarding days to exercise. I know ...
Read more...

With the biggest eating holiday around the corner, some of you may be a bit stressed. Wondering how you can enjoy the holiday, the food, the drinks, without totally blowing all your hard work.

Here are some suggestions ...
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Found on dig : 13 Things You Never Knew About Your Weight
Interesting! A few of the 13 that caught my eye :

• Stress Fattens You Up
• Cookies Really Are Addictive
• Sleep More, Lose More
• Achoo! A Virus Can Cause Obesity

Check it out :)

I just read a nice article titled 'Beginner's Guide to Running'. I have been a runner for coming up on 15 years now and its one of my favorite ways to exercise. Once you get going its great -- but it can be a bit discouraging for new runners. The tips in this article might help you new runners get off on the right foot! ;)

There is a new feature to make adding foods easier. When you want to add foods check out the "recently added" section. This section now has a list of the foods you have recently added. You can now simply check the foods you want to add and save them all on one page. ...
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There is a new feature to project your weight for one month based upon the food and exercise data you entered for that day. To try it out enter in some foods and see the results.

(note you need to be signed into your account to see this graph. If you do not have an account you can get a free one here)

An article on the New York Times states "If you're like most of us, you were taught the importance of warm-up exercises back in grade school, and you've likely continued with pretty much the same routine ever since. Science, however, has moved on. Researchers now believe that some of the more entrenched elements of many athletes warm-up regimens are not only a waste of time but actually bad for you." -- This makes me feel a bit better about never stretching! :)

We have recently made a major upgrade to Web Fitness Tools. Many enhancements have been made and more are on the way. Any questions or comments? Please feel free to contact us here.
And stay tuned -- more updates on the way! :)

You can keep posted on these updates in our site news blog.