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!!!

you can get it to work without bootcamp or parallel? I have a power pc mac (the first generation version) but never use my pc side. I'm very interested in the BB but am a mac person all the way

Yeah, apparently it will work with Bootcamp or Parallels, but I really don't want to have to do that.

I think that the vest comes in larger sizes. You can check out the website at Walkvest. I'm amazed at how a small amount of weight makes the walker so much harder. Imagine how much harder we were working before we lost a little weight!

I think that the vest comes in larger sizes. You can check out the website at Walkvest. I'm amazed at how a small amount of weight makes the walker so much harder. Imagine how much harder we were working before we lost a little weight!

Wow that sounds like it's pretty challenging. I would love to try one, but not sure I want to invest in more stuff right now. Update us on your progress with this.

i'd love to do it, but it is pretty pricey and i honestly dont think the XXL would fit me .. so i will just strap weights to my arms or ankles ... maybe later

losingjusme: I don't blame you about not wanting to spend more money. There are lots of ways to make your workout harder!

I have a question with the body bugg. Is this something you keep on all day. I was wondering if you wear it to work? Is it noticeable? For those of you who say you want to keep a 1000 deficiet is that 30 minute workout plus just moving around all day? What kind of weight loss with this deficiet?

Sorry for all the questions but I am very curious about this.

Val

I have a question with the body bugg. Is this something you keep on all day. I was wondering if you wear it to work? Is it noticeable? For those of you who say you want to keep a 1000 deficiet is that 30 minute workout plus just moving around all day? What kind of weight loss with this deficiet?

Sorry for all the questions but I am very curious about this.

Val

hi Val,

i wear it from the moment i get out of bed until i go to sleep at night. i initially thought it was going to bother me, but i dont even notice it anymore. i do wear it under my sleeves. it is a bit bulky and sometimes you can see it if i am in short sleeves, but i just tell people it's a calorie management device and if i eat more than 100 calories, it sends an electric shock through my system ... LMAO.... but then i really explain it and they think it's cool.

i have been eating horribly so i'm not really able to give good advice about the deficit. when i was being a good bandster, it really helped me out.

good luck!

Ok....I've been following you guys with this thing for awhile now. Who is still using it consistently and who has put it aside??

Mine is still fairly new about three weeks, but right now I can't imagine that I will ever put mine aside unless I am at goal weight (maybe not even then). The Body Bugg has helped me almost as much as the band. But if a person isn't committed to logging every bite they put in their mouth, it will not work.

I'm done with whining about NOT losing weight. I know in advance if my eating and exercise will result in a weight loss for the week. Without the BB it is so easy for me to deceive myself into thinking that I have did ok, when I really haven't. I love it, love it, love it!

Ok....I've been following you guys with this thing for awhile now. Who is still using it consistently and who has put it aside??

I find that I wear it for about 5 days, then take it off for a day or two, usually because there's something I can't control in my diet and if you can't do both parts (calories burned AND calories consumed), it's not worth wearing it. However, when my social schedule is such that I know I can control my calories precisely, I love wearing the bugg. It motivates me to move more and is a constant reminder of my goals. I need that, particularly when faced with the vending machine, etc. I definitely lose more weight when wearing it.

i still wear it every day ... even though my eating = horrible ... bad Bandster!!

Ok....I've been following you guys with this thing for awhile now. Who is still using it consistently and who has put it aside??

I'm still wearing mine everyday (I took it off one day when going to a picnic because It was really hot and I wore a tank and didn't want to answer all the questions-which I get alot) but I love it stilll...I haven't lost any weight these past couple days but I lost 1.5 inches off my waist and 1 inch off my hips this week!!

I am wearing the BB everyday and I'm having sucess. I am really learning about what it takes to lose the weight and why I wasn't losing in the past few months. My resting metabolic rate isn't that fast. I have a trainer now who is helping me build muscle so I will have a faster RMR. The only difficulty I have is figuring out how to log things when I go out to eat. I google calories for a particular dish and put the values in but of course it's only a guesstimate. I figure it is better than nothing and I try to control portions. This week was my birthday and I've had several desserts. I have worked out more, but one day I didn't meet my goal. I know that if I don't lose as much weight this week I have only myself to blame. I love this tool. It gives you immediate feedback and has taught me alot. Like to just move more!

Karey, how is the weighted vest doing? I am considering making one for myself out of an old hiking backpack and some weights. I have also heard that if you bundle up and sweat during a workout you will burn more calories. Does anyone know if there is any truth to this?

I like the weighted vest. I will probably add more weight this week. It does make the work out a little harder. I started with the recommended 4.5 lbs. If you're making one for yourself, I wouldn't put too much weight in it. Also, make sure you distribute the weight evenly so there isn't too much stress on one part of your body.

JulieNY: I'm at 179 now, getting closer to that 175 goal and a gift from NY. How are you coming with your short term goal and a gift from Utah?