From: Farley Flud <ff@linux.rocks>
Subject: Re: Enscript
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On Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:47:32 -0400, Chris Ahlstrom wrote:

> 
> My watch has one thing that bugs me. Let's say I go walking without activating
> the "Walking" app. It counts the steps, but adds in only a few calories.
> If I activate it, then it counts calories.
> 

I really hate to burst your bubble, but walking, even walking a few miles,
burns very little calories.  (I won't go into the physics.)

The only exception would be walking up a steep hill.

Also I cannot resist condemning another gadget freak.  What rational
and sophisticated human being would ever waste money on a useless
fitness watch?


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