Category : Science and Education
Archive : PTRNS11K.ZIP
Filename : README.1ST
Output of file : README.1ST contained in archive : PTRNS11K.ZIP
Type PATTERNS
viewing opening screen. Choose the "I" menu selection (Info) before
attempting to use the program. This provides on-screen documentaion for
program operation and concept. PLEASE READ THE DOCUMENTATION.
The example files provided, can be loaded for viewing within the PATTERNS
program. We encourage you to use these for reference only and NOT make
changes to them.
EXAMPLE1.PAT is an example where Mary, is steadily losing weight at a slow
pace with an INCREMENTAL pattern. Her projected weight loss is in-line with
recent loss, and is at a safe rate of less than 1-1/2 lbs. per week. When
Mary reaches her goal of 120 lbs., she is likely to be successful at
maintaining goal weight. She can also depend on the PATTERNS program to
inform her of when weight increases are likely to occur, so that she can take
appropriate action before it gets out of hand!
EXAMPLE2.PAT contains John's weight information. John, unlike Mary, is not
doing so well. First he has decided to update his weight every three days
instead of the once-a-week recommended by PATTERNS. John's weight fluctuates
3-4 lbs. above goal with no clear trend. At least, according to the PATTERNS
program, his next three weigh-ins are going to be in the downward direction.
John should take a chance during this downward trend to SERIOUSLY work towards
his goal of 185 lbs. In other words, he should use this likely pattern of
weight loss to ACTIVELY do things to enhance this pattern. If John had been
making progress in managing his weight, he could use a downward pattern to
justify an ice cream cone or to skip an excercise session.
EXAMPLE3.PAT shows Rachel's average weight change which is less than 1-1/2 lbs.
So far, so good. Like John in EXAMPLE2.PAT, she is hovering above her goal
weight, but Rachel is exhibiting a CYCLE pattern. Two or more CYCLE Patterns,
back-to-back, almost always indicate a "YO-YO" problem with weight. You should
examine your diet and excercise regimen and see what may be contributing to
your weight fluctuation. An occasional CYCLE pattern happens and is not cause
for alarm. Rachel should ACTIVELY work towards developing an INCREMENTAL or
RATIO pattern, with a downward trend in weight. It's surprisingly easy to do
this when you have PATTERNS showing you what is likely to happen if you DON'T
make modifications!
Once you reach your Goal Weight Target (plus or minus 2 lbs. within goal),
you will generate all three types of patterns with a trend that is basically
flat. Do NOT be concerned with CYCLE patterns when you are at goal weight,
you will see them, along with INCREMENTAL and RATIO patterns. If you start
to move away from goal, PATTERNS will detect this movement, and begin making
new projections of pattern accordingly.
GOOD LUCK!
T. M. Parker
Very nice! Thank you for this wonderful archive. I wonder why I found it only now. Long live the BBS file archives!
This is so awesome! 😀 I’d be cool if you could download an entire archive of this at once, though.
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