Gadget ideas

golfbrew_matt

I'll admit, I'm a gadget guy. I enjoy using gadgets on this journey as much as possible.

I have and religiously use the following gadgets/tools:
Fitbit one
digital kitchen scale
Digital bathroom scale
Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor
Accu-measure body fat calipers
Myotape body tape measure
Treadmill
Exercise ball
Medicine ball
Exercise bands
Kettle bells
Foam roller

Considering this list, does anyone have any further recommendations of things they've used to help them in this journey? It's been a good motivator for me to have things to look forward to using at different milestones in my weight loss and I've gotten a good value out of all of the tools above, just wondering if there is anything I'm missing out on and if this list can help others, great!

chunkytfg

I love using my Garmin Forerunner 620. The run metrics you get out of the HR strap give all sorts of details with pretty charts. I have no idea what any of them mean but they look good!! lol

golfbrew_matt

Awesome. I'll look into it again in a few months when I start running outside again!

angelexperiment

A weighted sack you throw over your shoulder.

TimothyFish

You need a bicycle.

golfbrew_matt

I do have a bicycle.

noexcusesjustresults2014

chunkytfg wrote: »

I love using my Garmin Forerunner 620. The run metrics you get out of the HR strap give all sorts of details with pretty charts.

+1
I prefer this single item over every other one on your list!

AgentOrangeJuice

Polar FT4 HRM, Fitbit One (i'm a stairclimber), Surface Tablet for spreadsheets

bennettinfinity

I think the only thing I use that's not already on your list is a Concept 2 indoor rower - it's great for when the weather precludes me from going outside and a great change of pace.

chunkytfg

bennettinfinity wrote: »

I think the only thing I use that's not already on your list is a Concept 2 indoor rower - it's great for when the weather precludes me from going outside and a great change of pace.

2nd on my list of things to buy for the house I will eventually buy is that! 1st is a treadmill. I can sit on the floor but I need treadmill and rower to go with the turbo trainer.

joseccastaneda

The only other thing i use frequently is my water proof Bluetooth headphones. They can be used in the swimming pool, but i haven't gotten around to use them for swimming yet. Connected to map my fitness and it will give me my stats as i'm out on my bike ride. Kind of wish my HRM was water proof also, but that's another purchase.

TheSatinPumpkin

Since i am still focused on my WOE i only have a Digital Scale and Food scale. My Gear 2 Watch has a pedometer which i use for my walks but no idea if its accurate.

My wife is doing px902 and i really like her Bowflex 552 Dumbells and may have to use them when i start focusing on fitness.

chunkytfg

joseccastaneda wrote: »

The only other thing i use frequently is my water proof Bluetooth headphones. They can be used in the swimming pool, but i haven't gotten around to use them for swimming yet. Connected to map my fitness and it will give me my stats as i'm out on my bike ride. Kind of wish my HRM was water proof also, but that's another purchase.

Ant+ and Bluetooth doesn't transmit more than a couple of inches in water so HRMs in water doesn't work. if you see people wearing HR straps in a pool then will only be getting data when they finish a set and lift themselves out the water or will be using older polar straps that use an analog signal. The only Viable option for the new generation of HRM I have seen is to use one of the new generation of optical sensors such as the Mio Link.

DCrainmaker shows how it is done here about half way down

http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/10/jellyfish-openwater-tracking.html

Ed98043

I don't know if this the kind of gadget you're talking about, but I watched Shark Tank last night and one of the inventions was a "kitchen safe" (website same name) - basically a goodie jar with a timed lock on it so you can put treats in there and set the timer for when you're going to actually have access to them, up to 10 days.

I would fill mine (probably with peanut M&Ms or cookies or something ) and then set the timer to open only every other day, in the morning when I'm not prone to cravings. Then I would take a little, set the lock again...and maybe over time learn some self-control. There's no way I'd take a hammer to it - I'm not that bad and plus it's kind of an expensive item.

golfbrew_matt

eld2310 wrote: »

I don't know if this the kind of gadget you're talking about, but I watched Shark Tank last night and one of the inventions was a "kitchen safe" (website same name) - basically a goodie jar with a timed lock on it so you can put treats in there and set the timer for when you're going to actually have access to them, up to 10 days.

I would fill mine (probably with peanut M&Ms or cookies or something ) and then set the timer to open only every other day, in the morning when I'm not prone to cravings. Then I would take a little, set the lock again...and maybe over time learn some self-control. There's no way I'd take a hammer to it - I'm not that bad and plus it's kind of an expensive item.

This is hilarious, I JUST watched that episode! I'm not planning on buying one, but it's a pretty neat idea. Hopefully they can figure out how to get the price down some.

chunkytfg

golfbrew_matt wrote: »

eld2310 wrote: »

I don't know if this the kind of gadget you're talking about, but I watched Shark Tank last night and one of the inventions was a "kitchen safe" (website same name) - basically a goodie jar with a timed lock on it so you can put treats in there and set the timer for when you're going to actually have access to them, up to 10 days.

I would fill mine (probably with peanut M&Ms or cookies or something ) and then set the timer to open only every other day, in the morning when I'm not prone to cravings. Then I would take a little, set the lock again...and maybe over time learn some self-control. There's no way I'd take a hammer to it - I'm not that bad and plus it's kind of an expensive item.

This is hilarious, I JUST watched that episode! I'm not planning on buying one, but it's a pretty neat idea. Hopefully they can figure out how to get the price down some.

Thats a fantastic idea. A bit the the timed feeders you get for cats if you are away for a day or 2 but without the override button. I'd probably buy one of them. How much was it as we don't get Shark Tank in the UK

nosebag1212

eld2310 wrote: »

I don't know if this the kind of gadget you're talking about, but I watched Shark Tank last night and one of the inventions was a "kitchen safe" (website same name) - basically a goodie jar with a timed lock on it so you can put treats in there and set the timer for when you're going to actually have access to them, up to 10 days.

I would fill mine (probably with peanut M&Ms or cookies or something ) and then set the timer to open only every other day, in the morning when I'm not prone to cravings. Then I would take a little, set the lock again...and maybe over time learn some self-control. There's no way I'd take a hammer to it - I'm not that bad and plus it's kind of an expensive item.

this actually sounds like a good idea, would buy

SleepyGirl2

I guess I'm gadgety also. I have and use:

Fitbit One
Polar HRM
Stopwatch on my iphone
Treadmill
Bowflex Max Trainer
Bowflex Selecttech weights
Exercise ball
Bands
Assortment of workout DVDs
C25k app on my iphone
Digital kitchen and bathroom scales
Omron fat loss monitor
My fitness pal app...

gshifrin

I'm really enjoying my Microsoft Band. Very cool, very helpful!

golfbrew_matt

The Kitchen Safe's were about $50 if I remember right. You can order them on Amazon.

Ed98043

On the Kitchen Safe website they're on sale...about $35. I know on Shark Tank they were saying they'd really like to get them down to $29.99 which seems appropriate. $50 is too much.

Losingthedamnweight

The Apple watch when it comes out. Just because of apple's platform, i can tell it'll be huge for fitness nuts.