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Data Hygiene for Your Log: Units, Dates and Backups

Small record-keeping habits that keep a personal log trustworthy: pick one unit and stick to it, copy lab results exactly as printed, date every entry, and keep a backup you can restore.

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Why Your Own Records Beat Memory Every Time

Memory is a rough sketch; a personal log is a clean copy. Here is why keeping your own numbers tidy makes any conversation with your doctor or coach far easier.

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