BodymediaFit LINK report

MIM49

I have recently started to use the BodymediaFit LINK. I got what I felt was a good deal thru Costco (LINK armband including 12 mos subscription for $119.99) I tried a Fitbit but found some things frustrating (1. seemed to be affected by "atmospheric pressure" and would credit me with stairs that did not exist 2. was too sensitive to "bumps and movement" in the car and would credit steps while driving or sitting in car as a passenger 3. kept coming out of the wristband at night so never got an accurate sleep log. 4. perhaps I am slightly OCD but I couldn't resist constant checking to see my "flower" or steps--drove me crazy) First of all I agree the BodymediaFit is not very attractive. It looks kind of "medical." However according to BMF: " Our armbands are registered medical device and are regulated by the FDA." I thought that was interesting. However in late summer or fall BMF is coming out with a new CORE2 which is going to be more fashion conscious; plus will have a HRM that can be added. I will be seriously interested in this.) It syncs well with MFP. I don't like that you have to pay for the Activity Tracker but the money is used for app development and improvement in the product. The subscription is not unreasonable and they have options to cut the cost (prepay for a longer period and the $/Mo. goes down.) I do like the site. I also like the bluetooth link to both my phone and my tablet. The customer support has been terrific. I have contacted them by both phone and email and their response has been prompt, courteous, informed and helpful. The one major problem that I have had is that it was not picking up my sleep activity. However I sleep semi-sitting (several pillows. This is a result of me being so fat I had problems lying flat. Now I am used to it. I have considered gradually eliminating pillows so I will actually lie flat now that I am not so fat.) It occurred to me that maybe it needed to be in a more horizontal position to "know" I was lying down and perhaps was too vertical on my arm. So at night I switch it to my left calf and now it seems to be recording very accurately. (I find the calf position more comfortable anyway and gives my arm a rest.) The numbers it provides also seem accurate for me but I have only been wearing it a short time. I hope as I continue to approach goal it is going to help me more accurately judge how many calories I can eat to maintain a balance. Last thought: Why is there a Fitbit Forum but not a BMF Forum?