Bodybugg users report here!

[Suzzzie. 3]

You wanna know what I LOVE most about my Ralphie (thats my buggs name) - is that when I go to the gym, or go for a walk I can actually SEE the work I've done, rather than feel like maybe it wasn't enough or something. I feel like I have something to show for my efforts. I remember back when I used to 'diet' and I'd do so good for like a week, but the scale wouldn't really move, or I didn't see a difference in myself, so I'd go back to regular habits. I need visual proof that wheat I'm doing is making a difference, and with the BB I totally get that proof!!

[travelgirl 3]

I'm getting just a little bit pissed off... I am trying to upload my information, and it keeps making me re-install the freaking software.

[OH Juli 15]

it did that to me too a few times. I didn't do anything specific to make it stop but it did. Not so tech savvy....sorry you're pissed.

[bearjr30 0]

what is this body bug

[bearjr30 0]

and where can i get one

[losingjusme 12]

bear - lots of info about the bugg is already on this thread

hint - start with page 1 post 2.

[Suzzzie. 3]

I'm getting just a little bit pissed off... I am trying to upload my information, and it keeps making me re-install the freaking software.

just log off, then log back in. it happens to me every couple of days

[TruBlueSue 0]

I am SO glad I am not the only one who gets annoyed at that mistake...lol...

[TruBlueSue 0]

I went through the reinstall thing too - I ended up calling BB tech support - got a GREAT woman who could totally help and fixed the prob...also, beware of using the wireless transmitter - sometimes I do and it just crashes my system... and I just bought a brand new laptop!!

[Buffie 1]

Hey everyone, LOVE my BB so far. I'm on strike at work and walking the picket line for 4 hours every day, I'm averaging around 17,000-18,000 steps/day and that's before going to the gym. I guess going on strike isn't so bad for someone trying to drop weight. Does anyone know how to enter just a straight calorie meal? I haven't had my consultation yet. We ate out last night and I just wanted to estimate the calories but couldn't figure out how. Is that possible? Thanks!

Buffie

[travelgirl 3]

Hi, Buffie. I'd love to offer advice, but I haven't gotten it all figured out yet, either. I'm sorry to hear that you're on strike, I'm betting we'll be doing that when our contract is up in 2009. I hope I can be as positive as you when it happens.

anyway...

EEEEWWWWWW!!!! I just ate part of one of the APEX Protein Cookies that came with my bugg. NASTY. It didn't even SMELL good to me.

[mypov 0]

I think the thing I LOVE about the bodybugg is finally to have that tangible sense of instant gratification...Seeing the actual numbers and the graphs of what and when you've burned calories is soooo motivating for me.

I paid full price for my bugg 4 weeks ago through my gym. HOWEVER, that included entrance into their Ultimate Loser (Like biggest loser show) Competition which includes 1 hour of training sessions 5x a week and 1 nutrition seminar/support group a week for 10 weeks total. I have never worked out so much in my life!!!!

Prior to this I was on a loooong stall. I was really frustrated because I was really starting to crave my old comfort foods and giving in way too much- as you know, the lapband doesn't help as much when you graze on unhealthy foods all day long....Anyway, I was getting scared that even a fill wouldn't help because that would prevent me from eating bulkier healhier foods, but wouldn't help with the grazing issue.

Since getting the BodyBugg and joining the competition, I have learned so much about my body (and self). First contrary to what fitday.com was estimating, I was NOT burning 2700 calories a day. In fact, if mostly sedentary all day (hurry up to get somewhere so I can sit on my butt) I was only burning 1700 calories a day. Through cardio and strength training I am now burning 2400-2600 daily and I am still working to increase that.

After being banded I had "learned" that to lose weight I needed to eat 800-1000 calories a day or I wouldn't lose weight. Well, naturally that got harder and harder to stick to which is probably what led to my bingeing. Now I eat 1200 to 1500 calories daily, and simply make sure I make that 1000 calories daily deficit. 1000 daily for 7 days is 7000 calories. 7000 cals=2 lbs. It works! I have been losing 2 lbs a week and am on track to have lost 8 lbs now by the end of my fourth week!!!

Finally, I am relying less and less on the lapband. I know I am not at an optimal fill because the band only stops me if I try to do a huge binge all at once....which is thankfully rare lately. The lapband has been such an amazing tool for me, and I think of it as training wheels- I am finally to the point of controlling myself and my eating and only needing those training wheels when I lose temporary control and need quick support. Without the band I couldn't have even gotten on "the bike" and now with the BodyBugg I feel like I am finallly in the race of life!!!!

[Kaydotrn 1]

LOL..I ate the white chocolate cookie and nearly hurled. I couldn't even finish it. Blech!

The candy one wasn't as bad. Maybe it would be better if it were heated. Or maybe I should just go eat some chicken. ha.

I lost 2.5 pounds last week with my bugg after being on a plateau. Naturally I wanted to lose 10 but I know that is silly, and I am just glad to be in the losing game. I am off for my run. have a good day!

[chocolate_snaps 3]

I think the thing I LOVE about the bodybugg is finally to have that tangible sense of instant gratification...Seeing the actual numbers and the graphs of what and when you've burned calories is soooo motivating for me.

I paid full price for my bugg 4 weeks ago through my gym. HOWEVER, that included entrance into their Ultimate Loser (Like biggest loser show) Competition which includes 1 hour of training sessions 5x a week and 1 nutrition seminar/support group a week for 10 weeks total. I have never worked out so much in my life!!!!

Prior to this I was on a loooong stall. I was really frustrated because I was really starting to crave my old comfort foods and giving in way too much- as you know, the lapband doesn't help as much when you graze on unhealthy foods all day long....Anyway, I was getting scared that even a fill wouldn't help because that would prevent me from eating bulkier healhier foods, but wouldn't help with the grazing issue.

Since getting the BodyBugg and joining the competition, I have learned so much about my body (and self). First contrary to what fitday.com was estimating, I was NOT burning 2700 calories a day. In fact, if mostly sedentary all day (hurry up to get somewhere so I can sit on my butt) I was only burning 1700 calories a day. Through cardio and strength training I am now burning 2400-2600 daily and I am still working to increase that.

After being banded I had "learned" that to lose weight I needed to eat 800-1000 calories a day or I wouldn't lose weight. Well, naturally that got harder and harder to stick to which is probably what led to my bingeing. Now I eat 1200 to 1500 calories daily, and simply make sure I make that 1000 calories daily deficit. 1000 daily for 7 days is 7000 calories. 7000 cals=2 lbs. It works! I have been losing 2 lbs a week and am on track to have lost 8 lbs now by the end of my fourth week!!!

Finally, I am relying less and less on the lapband. I know I am not at an optimal fill because the band only stops me if I try to do a huge binge all at once....which is thankfully rare lately. The lapband has been such an amazing tool for me, and I think of it as training wheels- I am finally to the point of controlling myself and my eating and only needing those training wheels when I lose temporary control and need quick support. Without the band I couldn't have even gotten on "the bike" and now with the BodyBugg I feel like I am finallly in the race of life!!!!

Now I Know I need a BodyBugg!

[travelgirl 3]

It sure is eye-opening. I keep looking at the time I have to spend sitting at my desk working on the bodybugg chart, and think what a waste! But there isn't really anything I can do at my desk, since I am on my keyboard all day, I can't really incorporate any activity into my workday except at breaktimes. Here's an example of what my chart looks like:

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Anybody else's look like mine??? LOL!