Just ordered myself a Bodybugg!!

Mommywannabe · 01-08-2012, 03:15 AM

I can't wait to get it! I've wanted one for so long, and I finally decided to 'treat' myself to one. I think it'll be a great tool for me. My bf and I are going on our first vacation together March 1st, and I want to see how much I can lose by then.. I think this will definitely help me reach my goal of at least 15-20lbs loss by then! Anyone else use one? How has your experience been?

HeatherMcG · 01-08-2012, 11:13 AM

Mine comes tomorrow!!! I'm so excited. Maybe we can be bugg buddies?

Mommywannabe · 01-08-2012, 01:03 PM

absolutely! I think its going to be a big eye opener as far as how many calories im eating/burning.

Nocturneluna · 01-08-2012, 02:20 PM

Sounds expensive lol

whatsammysaid · 01-08-2012, 04:26 PM

Sounds just like a high priced pedometer. It may be more accurate but I'd rather get a pedometer for about 10 bucks and just do the math myself at the end of the day lol.

HeatherMcG · 01-08-2012, 06:01 PM

The BB measures much more than just steps. It measures 4 different body readings to give an accurate reading of what your body actually burns I know the treadmill SAYS you burnt 300 calories but machine readings cAn be overestimated by as much as 50%!

Its for people who want to know EXACTLY what is going on their bodies and can be especially helpful for people with metabolism issues.

This type of product isn't for everyone. But, I can't wait to see whats going on with me!

Mommywannabe · 01-08-2012, 08:06 PM

Yeah, its definitely a luxury item.. I ordered the Bodybugg v3.. found a coupon code online and got it for about $110.. You also get a free 6 month subscription.. I figure by the end of the 6 months I'll know my body well enough that I may not need it anymore.. but I'm so excited to see the numbers and see if it helps

Nocturneluna · 01-08-2012, 10:55 PM

That's crazy actually. Though I would never have the money for such a thing. I just try to sweat as much as possible during my exercises and I took a lot of fitness and weight training classes to give myself good ideas on exercises. I can't even afford to go to a gym, though I really wish I could.

Quiet Ballerina · 01-09-2012, 12:35 PM

That's so awesome! I hope you both post updates about your BodyBugg. It's something I've considered getting for sure.

Isis21 · 01-09-2012, 01:46 PM

I've look into getting one of those! They are a really neat little device, I think it would be cool to get a look into how efficiently your body is working

If I had a job, I would save up for one for sure.

berryblondeboys · 01-09-2012, 01:52 PM

What is the advantage to this over a fit bit or whatever it is called? Isn't the fitbit available without a service plan? Since my fitness watch was stolen, I've been trying to decide what I wanted ans I don't need it but these things motivate me to do more.

Salley · 01-09-2012, 02:51 PM

I hope no one minds if I poke myself in on the conversation, since I'm far from a twenty something, but I just got a Bodybugg, too a couple of days ago. I've been concerned that it is actually underestimating the amount of calories I'm burning. After working out with my personal trainer for an hour today, we both thought I should have burned about 500, but the bugg showed 250. I wonder if there is a way to calibrate it!

Salley · 01-09-2012, 03:14 PM

Thanks, Kara...
My trainer has me doing a variety of things. Before the session, I walked at about 3.5 mph for 20 minutes. During the session I jogged, lots of squats (with weights), resistance weight training, kicks, punches, jumping jacks, abs work, walk out/in planks, etc. She keeps me busy the entire time, and I'm dripping by the time we're done! The pedometer portion seems pretty accurate to me, as I'm in excess of 10,000 per day (I walk a lot, and use my mini-elliptical for at least an hour per day).

I created a new program, and had the opportunity to check the data I entered, and it was correct.

MissGuided · 01-09-2012, 03:27 PM

Looks neat.
Though I personally wouldn't rely heavily on the device to give me an 'accurate' reading.

mandalinn82 · 01-09-2012, 04:20 PM

I had one for a time, and it was totally inaccurate for me, despite being programmed correctly (but then, I am an extreme outlier on the BMR calculators as well. If the burns provided by BodyBugg, HRMs, and online calculators were correct, with what I'm eating, I would have ceased to exist several years ago).

It seems like they are very accurate for a lot of folks, though, and I could see how they'd be a useful tool if you had the money to spare!