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'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.

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.

what is this body bug

and where can i get one

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

hint - start with page 1 post 2.

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

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

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!!

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

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.

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!!!!

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!

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!

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!

Hey there everyone! I've had my BB for 9 days now.... I am having a love/hate relationship with it. I guess its mostly because it is setting me straight!! Before I got the bugg, I used to go to the gym and do 30 min on the treadmill at 15 incline and 3.0 mph. After my time was up, it said I averaged about 500 caloris. WELLL after getting the bugg, I find out that I am only burning like 270. WTH!! Now I now that when I am on the tread, I am holding on for dear life, but I didnt think that by holding on to the treadmill I would losing out on that many calories... It was a bummer at first, but actually it was a real eye opener.

 

another thing I realized after reading one of the articles on the apex site is that I can stay in the fat burning zone and still lose a good amount of calories as compared to exercising in the cardio zone. That is one thing I was not FULLY aware of. So instead of trying to kill myself on the tread, I can lower the incline a bit and still be as effective. This lil bit of knowledge has totally changed the way I coordinate my work outs.

 

So in all, I really really really LOVE MY BB. I have been hitting over 1500 deficit (my goal) and I am losing. This is so wonderful. Since being banded, I have gained and lost several times and have only netted a 25lb lost (25lbs in almost 1 year is a slow loser if I ever saw one) But I have hopes that with my band and this BB, I will eventually get to goal.

 

Thanks to everyone here for all your enthusiasm, which motivated me to get my BB.... :confused: