Re: [MacGroup] Short survey

2008-08-14 Thread macgroomer
>What is your favorite application you use on your mac? I was going to say Nisus Writer Pro, but then I remembered Launchbar isn't actually part of the system. 8-) When I try to use a computer without it installed, I'm helpless--I have to use my brain instead of my fingers! >What application i

Re: [MacGroup] Short survey

2008-08-14 Thread b3studios
thanks. I do use a program for caloric intake, called appropriately enough, "Calories". I've used Excel/Numbers to keep track of weight lifting and cardio stuff, as well as body weight and BMI. This is what I meant by finding a fitness program that would fit my needs. The most important feat

Re: [MacGroup] Short survey

2008-08-14 Thread Neal Hammon
Rick- It sounds to me as though you need three programs, not one, to track the functions listed below. Biking and running: time and distance Food intake- calories in and estimated calories burned. Body weigh, BMI, etc. You might start by using Microsoft Excel, and see how that works. Excel is

Re: [MacGroup] Short survey

2008-08-14 Thread b3studios
I have simple needs for a fitness tracking program, but perhaps I just haven't been able to weed through the offerings and find one that I like. mostly I just need something that can keep track of my cardio activities (biking, running, etc) with time, distance and it would be sweet if it c

Re: [MacGroup] Short survey

2008-08-14 Thread Bill Holt
Aren't there a hundred or so fitness tracking programs out there, Rick? I wonder, what would one need to do to fit your needs? I have several projects lined up already, but wouldn't mind adding something to the list to work on in 2020. Bill Holt "The biggest big business in America

Re: [MacGroup] Short survey

2008-08-14 Thread Neal Hammon
I probably use Microsoft Word more than any other program, but who doesn't? I got stuck on it way back when I had my first Mac, about 1986 or thereabout, and have upgraded since then, but hardly ever have the latest version. Ditto the rest of Microsoft Office especially Excel. My favorite

Re: [MacGroup] Short survey

2008-08-14 Thread b3studios
hmm, that's a hard question. I'd say the most used applications I have, aside from mail and safari would be iBank and 1Password. Love them. as for what program I would want? not really sure. I tend to buy programs if I want them. I WOULD consider buying a good fitness tracking program if I co