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I am 5 weeks into using my Bodybugg and am wondering, "why did I wait so long?" This little device has helped me get over the weight loss 'hump'. But, before I go into my story, let me explain to you the awesomeness that is the Bodybugg...
The Bodybugg Weight Management System is a little device you wear on the back of your left arm during your waking hours. It calculates how many calories you're burning throughout the day and how many steps you take throughout the day. The goal is to help you create a calorie deficit, which is the foundation to losing weight.
From the Bodybugg website:
"One the most recognized brands in Health and Fitness Tracking, the bodybugg calorie management system is a proven solution in weight loss management. The bodybugg system works by keeping an accurate daily record of calories consumed vs. burned making it easier to stay informed, make decisions and more effectively manage your weight.
Additional benefits & features
• Uses specialized sensors to track calories burned
• Manages calories consumed via a web based program (FREE for 6 months with initial purchase)
• Tracks your steps with a built-in pedometer
• Phone coaching session to help get you started
• PC and Mac compatible
• Runs on a rechargeable battery"
I've been a proud owner, and wearer, of the Bodybugg now for 5 weeks and have lost 9 pounds. 9 POUNDS! For me, that's awesome!!!
Some of my concerns before purchasing:
1) Wearing it...would I be able to wear my normal clothes, specifically long sleeved shirts.
2) What would people say/think? Would I stand out like a sore thumb?
3) Would I like/mind having an electronic device attached to me at all times?
4) Cleaning...I do sweat when I exercise. How can I keep the band from getting stinky?
5) And most importantly, Farmers Tan.
(ok, that last one wasn't the most important, but was a factor I took into consideration before purchasing. Come on now! Summer's coming!)
A lot of my peers in the fitness industry swear by it, wear theirs all the time, and were always bragging about their results. I talked to a lot of Bodybugg wears who put my concerns at ease and took the plunge - I bought a Bodybugg!
I purchased the BodybuggSP system, which is compatible with my iPhone, and is also compatible with Android (boo! I kid..I'm an iPhone lover, my husband loves his Android, so I tease). You can also get one with a digital display that you wear, like a watch, and one without the digital display. Personally, I need to be in the KNOW at all times, so the Smartphone version was right up my alley.
All I have to do I click on the Bodybugg app on my phone, press down the button on my Bodybugg, and the Bodybugg connects to my iPhone through Bluetooth technology and within a few seconds I know how many calories I've burned up to that point, how many steps I've taken, I can update my calories consumed so I know exactly where I am with my deficit goal and I can track how many calories I've burned, consumed, how many steps I've taken and how long my activity was with the Trip feature (which I use when I'm teaching a Turbo Kickboxing class or working out at home to Turbo Fire).
Set up was super easy! They've really taken the guess work out of it. And, hey, if I can set this up without the help of my husband, ANYONE can set theirs up. I think I'm the most technologically challenged person I know and I didn't have a problem. They have these great videos that show you, step by step, how to do it. All I did was turn on the video and did it with them...EASY!
When you purchase the Bodybugg it comes with web subscription and personal coaching session (which I haven't used yet, oops!). The web subscription is such an awesome feature - one that I'll definitely be renewing once my first 6 months are up! The web subscription help me determine what my plan of attack was going to be. I told it how much weight I wanted to lose and in what time frame, and it helped me determine how many calories I need to consume and how many calories I need to burn daily to create a calorie deficit based off of my personal information (height, weight, age, activity level, etc). What was AWESOME was that it wouldn't let me set up a plan where I would lose more than 2 pounds per week. NICE! Because, as I've said before - healthy weight loss should be between 1-2 pounds per week. Slow and steady = long term results!
The web subscription is where I log all my calories in for the day. The system is set up with a TON of regular food that normal people consume on a daily basis. I do have a complaint here...some of the nutritional information, specifically calories, are off. For example: 1 cup (8 oz) of 1% milk is 120 calories, but in the Bodybugg system it's listed as 102 calories. I'm assuming this was a typo, but it's possible that there are many 'typos' which isn't good. So, as a rule of thumb, I always insert the nutritional info of the food I consume myself, unless I've previously verified that the system has the correct nutritional information - hey man, we're talking numbers here, in my book, it's got to be right! ;) On the bright side, if you're like me and eat the same thing every day (it's just easier, I switch it up weekly, not daily) the system remembers the food and it's easy the next day, just point and click to add!
In the 5 weeks I've been an avid Bodybugg user, there's only been 3 times I didn't wear it all day and that was this past Memorial Day weekend. I didn't wear it to my anniversary dinner with Josh nor to the BBQ's I went to because there would be swimming involved. Other than that, I've had NO problems wearing the Bodybugg all day, and even sometimes at night (they do recommend taking it off for 1 hour a day to air out the skin). I'm also happy to report that I haven't had any skin irritations while using the Bodybugg either.
Now, on to the fun stuff. I'm all about accessorising and bling. What I loved were the choices of fashion straps that I could use with my Bodybugg! There are also some great vendors who offer blinged out Bodybugg straps that you can mix and match with your outfits. LOVE THAT! I purchased a Chrome and Zebra one, cause I'm crazy like that, lol!
Another surprise is how curious people are about what I have strapped to my arm. Some ask if I have a health issue, others just say "what's that?" Once I explain what it is EVERYONE I've talked to have shown an interest in it. It's been a great conversation starter!
Have I had any issues with clothes? Nope! It fits comfortably under my clothes, even long sleeved shirts. I'm sure if I had a super tight long sleeved shirt that might cause an issue, but I haven't encountered one yet.
So, now that you've read my review, you're probably wondering where you can get it? Head to www.bodybugg.com. You can purchase from 24 Hour Fitness or Apex. As of today (6/2/11) they're currently on sale - the BodybuggSP is on sale for $189, which is $60 off! I know they go on sale all the time, and there are always discount codes you can find on Facebook or Twitter.
I am very happy with my Bodybugg! It's become a part of me - I don't feel fully dressed without it, or without a smile! (You know...you're never fully dressed without a smile! From 'Annie')
Oh, almost forgot, Farmers Tan....yeah, haven't been able to avoid that one. Oh well. Nothing a little sunblock can't fix. Besides, if that's the ONLY downfall, I'm cool with that!
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