Hi, well, I've been reading the bodybugg reports and finally got one after not being able to lose a pound after 6 weeks. I was banded on February 13, 2007. At that time, I weighed 271.4. Six weeks ago, I weighed in at 246 and went back up to 249 due to fat loss/muscle gain. (Not complaining there) that is where I stayed until now. I wasn't depressed since I thought I was doing everything right. I was eating less and excercising more. Well, at least that is what I thought until I got the bodybugg. Pudin' was a big inspiration for that one. I've had the BB for 3 days now and I finally broke through the plateu. I'm right back to 246 with more fat loss and muscle gain. It's so exciting.

I guess I needed lapband and armband. I'm just banded everywhere. LOL!! It really is motivating to see where you are at with the numbers. Even though I was exercising my butt off, it still wasn't enough and now, I know how much more I have to exercise through the day. It's fun to see the scale going down again. Finally!!!

Anyways, I think we should log our stats for the bodybugg on here. It's really fun!!

So far, 3lb weight loss on the bodybugg/lapband from June 4-7. YEAH!!!

I am looking forward to sporting one of these babies soon. I would love to get the deal a lot of you got last week. I am from Canada and I don't know if I can place an online order from 24 hour fitness. I was going to call the 1-800 #, but a previous poster mentioned that they refer you back to the website. So I probably will not get anywhere with that one.

I ordered the Actitrainer. It's 198.00 + 15.00 shipping. I hope I like it as much as you Bodybugg users like yours! I'll definitely post my review once I get it.

A few things I like about it:

* It's the one used by the CDC, Harvard, Cooper Institute, etc. So I have to believe that their technology is the best.

* You use it with a Polar heartrate monitor... and I've had good experiences with Polar. First used one nearly 20 years ago when I was at the Pritikin Longevity Center.

* You can wear it on your waist (most accurate), arm, or ankle even.

* Rechargable battery

* You can see info without having a subscription...or having a wrist monitor (of course, more info if you go online)

* Subscriptions to Virtual Trainer slightly cheaper

* Four colors (OK...very girly of me, I know)

* Cheaper

So... anyways... I'm hoping it will kick my bottom into gear re: exercise. If by chance they email me any "tell a friend" type discounts, I'll post those too!

gurlygirl, no, you can't order them from 24hourfitness.com to Canada... I emailed them already and got a "No, we don't ship to Canada". I'll be stuck ordering directly from apex, also. Luckily now that the CDN $ is more than the US $, it's a better time to do it!

gurlygirl, no, you can't order them from 24hourfitness.com to Canada... I emailed them already and got a "No, we don't ship to Canada". I'll be stuck ordering directly from apex, also. Luckily now that the CDN $ is more than the US $, it's a better time to do it!

I have a US shipping address in Blaine,Washington. It is the Canadian billing address that is the problem for me. I wonder if I provide them with a US shipping address if they would accept my order.

Yes they do ask on the order form for a billing and shipping address... kinda like if you were buying it for a gift, so you'd be FINE doing that!

And someone mentioned the actitrainer.. I looked into that but HATE the idea of a chest/waist strap! Lol. I weigh over 300 still and was worried if it's fuit me... how it'd feel. I like the armband just fine!

Hi Buggers! I'm loving mine!

I'm running at a deficit over my target everyday so far. Okay it's been 3 days. I hope to be doing that in 3 months too!

Oh, happy happy

Be careful with going over your deficit! Thats why my BB coach INCREASED my calories and target to burn. Lol. I have my 2nd session withher tomorrow, and after that I'm going to lower myself back DOWN! (Not that I've been eating the 1950 calories she thinks I should anyway!)

I'm liking all the charts and graphs on the site so far. It's way cool to SEE what you've done...

WOOO HOOO my Bugg shipped this morning and I am so excited !!! only a little longer before I am bugged!!!!

Just weighed in this morning and I lost another pound!!! 41lb down 79 to go!!!!

Banded 07-21-07 at OSU Medical Center Columbus ohio

by Dr. Needleman

OK...I'm very excited. My $15.00 included 2 day FedEx shipping (they don't tell you that)... and I just got my tracking number. So... I should have it by Friday. DH is out of town this weekend, so I can totally play with it and not feel guilty.

I'm not worried about the chest strap as when I was at the Pritikin Longevity Center, I was quite near 300 pounds, and the Polar ones fit fine.

Fab,

you may want to start a new Actytrainer post... for others who have/want one. just a thought

Fab,

you may want to start a new Actytrainer post... for others who have/want one. just a thought

I agree, since the bodybugg and the actitrainer have different features, we don't want people to get confused about which one does what....

I considered getting the actitrainer, but I just couldn't find anyone that had one that could tell me anything useful about it.

Loosingjusme- I have to giggle at your Red signature line.

lose, lost, have lost

loose, loosened, have loosened

I'm with ya.

Loosingjusme- I have to giggle at your Red signature line.

lose, lost, have lost

loose, loosened, have loosened

I'm with ya.

**sigh** i am gunna catch hell for that one, but after reading it four times today, i guess i just snapped. i'll change in back in a few days.

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!!