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hockeygrl15
hockeygrl15 Posts: 12 Member
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Hi,

I'm supposed to get my BMF in the mail today or tomorrow. I'm looking for friends that use BMF so that I have people on my friends list who are logging exercise the same way I am (My impression is that it just adjusts your calorie count but doesn't actually show up as a specific exercise).

Thanks!
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  • mgmlap
    mgmlap Posts: 1,377 Member
    I just got my BMF last Friday...loving it...look for an "add"
  • wiginn
    wiginn Posts: 147 Member
    I've been using mine for about 3 weeks now and have finally been able to drop a couple of pounds that I've been gaining & losing over & over again. :-) Hoping that being more cognizant of both my calorie burn and my intake (I even bought a food scale) will keep this going in the right direction.
  • mjl54
    mjl54 Posts: 127 Member
    BUMP

    Looking for Bodymedia friends :)

    been using mine 3 weeks now. previously had a bodybugg.
  • verdemujer
    verdemujer Posts: 1,397 Member
    I actually don't always keep the BM adjustment. This site tends to upload the BM activity once and so I'm always adding my evening exercise in later. Now, I'm sometimes just putting 1 cal down for the exercise and just recoding the minutes. That way, this site doesn's skew the calories with that 'eat the calories back' measurement it pulls.
  • debaloo
    debaloo Posts: 129 Member
    Hi all,
    I also recently got a Body Media armband and am looking for friends. I have been using MFP for a few years now and am excited that I can log my food here and it uploads to the Body Media site. I took awhile to get all of the info in on the foods that I eat the most and it would be aweful to have to start over.
    Add me:smile:
    Debbie
  • volume77
    volume77 Posts: 670 Member
    u u can add me
  • katevarner
    katevarner Posts: 884 Member
    I have had my BMF since February 2012. Lost what I wanted to lose and now using for maintenance. I don't currently have my accounts linked, but relinking June 1 for convenience this summer. Feel free to add me.
  • mcanavan05
    mcanavan05 Posts: 210 Member
    daily bfm user and waiting on the core2 in aug/sept this year. google and youtube search..optional heart strap and waterproof



    feel free to add me.. i have it linked to MFP and earndit.com
  • wanderer2222
    wanderer2222 Posts: 16
    Just got started using Body Media Fit and love it so far. Went camping for a week so didn't make much progress week 1 (not very easy to eat healthy when you don't have access to fresh stuff!), but back at it now. Anybody using BMF feel free to add me as friend!
  • Spresto2
    Spresto2 Posts: 53 Member
    Anyone out there savvy about the BM Link, I just got mine and am pretty psyched! I'd love to add some people who can keep me motivated with their progress using it and also to answer questions. Thanks!!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • ttippie2000
    ttippie2000 Posts: 412 Member
    I've had mine for a month and-a-half and am pleased with the results of integrating BMF with MFP. This is a step up from what I had been doing previously using a heart rate monitor and a spreadsheet. And much easier.
  • zephyrq
    zephyrq Posts: 22 Member
    Currently using BMF with MFP anyone who wants to is welcome to add me.
  • GiGiBeans
    GiGiBeans Posts: 1,062 Member
    Started using BMF Link in April. Love it! I even bought a few fashion bands :-P
  • jojoboxing
    jojoboxing Posts: 118 Member
    Anyone may add me. Using BMF for 9 weeks now. Started on day 3 of my MFP journey. Only take it off for showers and occasionally when sleeping. One of the best investments I've made so far.

    I purchased the largest size arm band and funny thing is after 9 weeks the regular size one that the MFP came with keeps sliding down at it's loosest adjustment. Previously it was very snug, maybe too snug.

    I like that the arm bands have cheap shipping.
  • lesspaul
    lesspaul Posts: 190 Member
    I have had the BodyMedia LINK for a little over a month, and I love it.

    JoJo it right, the armbands loosen up over time, and I am planning on ordering an extra or two.

    The biggest lesson I've learned is that I have been logging far too many calories burned for my typical workout -- but this is more than made up for the fact that I am seeing how many "extra" calories are burned just getting up off my butt. It keeps me motivated all day long, not just for workouts.
  • Spresto2
    Spresto2 Posts: 53 Member
    Yes, I've had mine only a week and I had been seriously overestimating the calories expended for all my different workouts: jogging, aerobics, walks, biking...I would wear a polar HRM and when I got to my computer I would input my activity and the amt. the HRM had read...turns out...this was not accurate and I was giving myself way too many exercise credits. For those who "eat back" this would seriously cause issues. Especially if you don't get a lot of other activities in your day to offset it...activities that you don't input, that is.

    I'm looking forward to my next weigh-in for once. I've been putting in every morsel and making sure to keep a deficit of 500-1500 daily so that I average around 1000 a day by end of week. :)
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    Yes, I've had mine only a week and I had been seriously overestimating the calories expended for all my different workouts: jogging, aerobics, walks, biking...I would wear a polar HRM and when I got to my computer I would input my activity and the amt. the HRM had read...turns out...this was not accurate and I was giving myself way too many exercise credits. For those who "eat back" this would seriously cause issues. Especially if you don't get a lot of other activities in your day to offset it...activities that you don't input, that is.

    I'm looking forward to my next weigh-in for once. I've been putting in every morsel and making sure to keep a deficit of 500-1500 daily so that I average around 1000 a day by end of week. :)

    What makes you think it's the HRM which is wrong? What type of exercise are you doing.
  • ttippie2000
    ttippie2000 Posts: 412 Member
    For the most part the BMF is great. I do roll my eyes when I'm climbing hills on my bicycle in the Sierra Nevada at 175 heart rate (Which is high for a 50 year old) and it says I'm working about as hard as when I walk my dog. But that's okay, most of the rest of the time it's pretty good. And it's way better than the spreadsheet I was keeping manually before...
  • Khendyl
    Khendyl Posts: 35 Member
    Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Kendall and I wear my band allll the time. I've recently re-dedicated myself to weight loss and I hope using these forums will help!
  • Spresto2
    Spresto2 Posts: 53 Member
    For the most part the BMF is great. I do roll my eyes when I'm climbing hills on my bicycle in the Sierra Nevada at 175 heart rate (Which is high for a 50 year old) and it says I'm working about as hard as when I walk my dog. But that's okay, most of the rest of the time it's pretty good. And it's way better than the spreadsheet I was keeping manually before...



    WHY does it do that though?! I don't understand how it works well enough yet to understand how it is accurate most of the time and then not during activities like the one you described here. Can someone explain a little more to me about when the BM is counting calorie burn accurately and when not? Which activities does it seem to "like" and WHY IS THAT!? I am "ok" with is underestimating though (if I had to choose between it being generous or stingy, I like stingy) because my former HRM's all grossly overestimated. Anyone add me, I very much enjoy seeing all the pounds lost weekly by those who use this system...it is super motivating for me to maintain my lovely "deficit".
  • Spresto2
    Spresto2 Posts: 53 Member
    Yes, I've had mine only a week and I had been seriously overestimating the calories expended for all my different workouts: jogging, aerobics, walks, biking...I would wear a polar HRM and when I got to my computer I would input my activity and the amt. the HRM had read...turns out...this was not accurate and I was giving myself way too many exercise credits. For those who "eat back" this would seriously cause issues. Especially if you don't get a lot of other activities in your day to offset it...activities that you don't input, that is.

    I'm looking forward to my next weigh-in for once. I've been putting in every morsel and making sure to keep a deficit of 500-1500 daily so that I average around 1000 a day by end of week. :)

    What makes you think it's the HRM which is wrong? What type of exercise are you doing.

    To be completely honest...I suppose I *don't* have scientific evidence to support the HRM being wrong, but I will tell you that there is a huge difference in "burns" given by the polar HRM and the BFM. For one high intensity aerobic exercise session of 50 min. duration, BM said 400 and Polar said 550. For a low intensity 50 min. walk at a 3.5 pace or so, there was a 75 calorie difference, Polar gave me 75 extra. The reason I am apt to say the polar is the "wronger" one is because I've been wearing it for over a year and eating back most of the exercise (per the MFP plan) and have lost 0 lbs. And in 1 week of wearing this BM, I've lost 2 lbs. Of course this could all be wishful thinking and placebo effect and I suppose only time will tell the tale! :)
  • ttippie2000
    ttippie2000 Posts: 412 Member
    For the most part the BMF is great. I do roll my eyes when I'm climbing hills on my bicycle in the Sierra Nevada at 175 heart rate (Which is high for a 50 year old) and it says I'm working about as hard as when I walk my dog. But that's okay, most of the rest of the time it's pretty good. And it's way better than the spreadsheet I was keeping manually before...



    WHY does it do that though?! I don't understand how it works well enough yet to understand how it is accurate most of the time and then not during activities like the one you described here. Can someone explain a little more to me about when the BM is counting calorie burn accurately and when not? Which activities does it seem to "like" and WHY IS THAT!? I am "ok" with is underestimating though (if I had to choose between it being generous or stingy, I like stingy) because my former HRM's all grossly overestimated. Anyone add me, I very much enjoy seeing all the pounds lost weekly by those who use this system...it is super motivating for me to maintain my lovely "deficit".

    The BMF has a temperature sensor and a motion sensor that works in 3 dimensions. As I understand it, the motion sensor is sensitive to lurching type motions, such as you do when you swing your arm when walking or running or playing tennis or boxing, etc. However, when you ride your bike you don't swing your arm and hence don't get the same effect.

    How I deal with bicycling is to take off my BMF altogether during the ride and then go in afterwards and enter in the ride as off-body (you can do this on the website). You can pick the duration and speed that you rode and get a decent, and I suspect a bit high, estimate of your calories expended. But if it turns out to be high, no problem, just lower the speed you report it at. Does that make sense?
  • jennywat
    jennywat Posts: 4 Member
    You can add me, I have had the CORE armband for 2.5 years and I love it!!
  • JRadd14
    JRadd14 Posts: 206 Member
    For the most part the BMF is great. I do roll my eyes when I'm climbing hills on my bicycle in the Sierra Nevada at 175 heart rate (Which is high for a 50 year old) and it says I'm working about as hard as when I walk my dog. But that's okay, most of the rest of the time it's pretty good. And it's way better than the spreadsheet I was keeping manually before...

    I recently wore it on the outside of my upper calf when riding my recumbent and got much better readings than when wearing it on my arm. It wasn't as high of burn as what the bike's display read, but most machines are incorrect anyway (especially since this bike didn't ask for height, weight, or any variables...

    Mind you, I only wear it in this alternate location just when I'm on the recumbent bike, anywhere else I wear it on my arm.
    I'd be curious to see what your readings look like since you have compiled data have a good idea of what your 'normal' range is...
  • nacole2122
    nacole2122 Posts: 7 Member
    add me
  • TiaXL
    TiaXL Posts: 31 Member
    Hi all:

    I just got my BMC about a week ago and have been totally obsessed with it's findings. At times I feel totally overwhelmed because i want to know how long I actually slept. It's good to see fellow MFP using this amazing tool as well.

    Would love to make new friends on the same mission as me... Add me!
  • jmcreynolds91
    jmcreynolds91 Posts: 777 Member
    Anyone can add me! Have had mine for a week!
  • lovebig30
    lovebig30 Posts: 167 Member
    ive had mine for 2 weeks and love it feel free to add me you can never have too many friends
  • ThriceBlessed
    ThriceBlessed Posts: 499 Member
    I've had my bodymedia since January, but only started using it regularly in July. Having great results since then, feel free to add me also!
  • kaykai507
    kaykai507 Posts: 2
    Just got my bodyMedia. very excited

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