Bodymedia Armband

I have the fitbit one and it does everything I need it to do and it fits in my pocket.

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I have the Bodymedia Link (or the bluetooth version, whatever it its called these days) and really love it. It's pretty cool to see daily variances of when Im at my desk job and when Im home with my active kids. It pushes me to do mini workouts during chores (i.e. squats while folding laundry) or move more than just working out. The Droid App helps me keep my eating in check by letting me know when to indulge or when to cut back. I like to give my day variety and aim for deficits rather than strict calorie counting. If I eat 1800 one day and then 1400 the next, it keeps my body guessing. You do have to pay a monthly subscription of 6.95 but it's worth it to me for the 90% accuracy and my proven weight loss.

I got the bodymedia link 2 weeks ago after having been maintaining (not really on purpose but not necessarily trying as hard as I could have) since october and I have already dropped the initial water weight again so I'm well on my way. Turns out my TDEE is higher than I thought so yay more food! I love it and love all the graphs.

I was also thinking about greeting the BodyMedia armband. Their website is a little confusing though and doesn't give an email for prospective customers, and their hours are 9-5,Monday through Friday. So not a customer - centric place. Anyway, I wanted to find out about the armbands. If you look at the accessories, they sell just replacement armbands in different size. But if you order a Link or the other one, they don't give a size choice. So what size is the one they ship? Second question, do you still use the MyFitnessPal although their website gives info on their app, which you can use to track calories consumed? Third question, seems the Link armband has only a 1 or 2 day battery life - I read this somewhere on their website but can't find it again. If you have to keep charging it that often, wondering how long it takes to get fully charged? Thanks I would appreciate insights from others.

I was also thinking about greeting the BodyMedia armband. Their website is a little confusing though and doesn't give an email for prospective customers, and their hours are 9-5,Monday through Friday. So not a customer - centric place. Anyway, I wanted to find out about the armbands. If you look at the accessories, they sell just replacement armbands in different size. But if you order a Link or the other one, they don't give a size choice. So what size is the one they ship? Second question, do you still use the MyFitnessPal although their website gives info on their app, which you can use to track calories consumed? Third question, seems the Link armband has only a 1 or 2 day battery life - I read this somewhere on their website but can't find it again. If you have to keep charging it that often, wondering how long it takes to get fully charged? Thanks I would appreciate insights from others.

When you order, it asks what size armband you want. I don't like any online calorie tracker; I use pen and paper. I think MFP has a larger database of foods. I charge my armband every day when I shower; it takes 5 minutes, tops.

When you order, it asks what size armband you want. I don't like any online calorie tracker; I use pen and paper. I think MFP has a larger database of foods. I charge my armband every day when I shower; it takes 5 minutes, tops.

Interesting - when I add it to my shopping cart, there's no place to indicate size. I guess I need to call them during their business hours. Good to know that the battery thing isn't an issue. Thanks much for the info!

I have the BM Core arm band and the display watch I love it. I have a fit bit too but it went into the wash in my pocket and died I got a replacement one but every time I use it I'm paranoid of either losing it or it getting a washing machine bath again. The BM arm band I feel is more accurate as well.

I own one and I think its great. I find it to be highly accurate, when I compare what "I should have lost" to what "I actually lost" over the last 30 weeks that I've been using it, its almost dead on. Week to week there are variances, times when according to my calorie deficit I should have lost more, or less, but over time it averages out to be accurate.

I think its a great investment, its very motivating.

I love having more than one marker to measure "success". For example, in the past I'd be trying to stay in a calorie limit, and would eat something I shouldn't have. Then I'd figure, "Well, this day is shot, might as well do what I want." With the armband I'm able to say, "Okay, I won't get the deficit I want today, but if I get back on track right now, I'll still get a deficit of a few hundred calories, if I throw the day out the window, I'll get a surplus." I also like being able to see my steps, activity time, etc. Even if I *do* completely blow it on food, I can see that I've still done a lot for my health that day, and I can get back on track more quickly, with less discouragement. The ability to do weekly, bi-weekly, and 28 day averages is great too. It keeps those few "bad days" in perspective when I can look and see that I still averaged a deficit of 927 calories a day for the week.

I've also owned mine now for over a year, but only really started using it in July. It has lasted just fine. No problems. I have replaced the elastic band, but the device itself is still functioning and I wear it all day, except in the shower or pool. I see that someone said they only last 3-4 months. That doesn't seem right to me... I do have the most basic model, the core, so maybe there is less to malfunction than with the more sophisticated models. Either way, even if mine did break now, it has helped me so much I wouldn't think twice about buying another.

As for blue tooth or not, I think that is just personal preference, I own the display, so can see how many calories I'm burning even without the bluetooth feature.

I love it! I've used it for at least 2 years. It comes in handy so much! Even though I am pretty much at my goal weight, it keeps me in check during marathon training because I know my appetite gets out of hand when I run really long distances.

I got a BodyMedia Fit Link two weeks ago. Before that I had a Jawbone UP which was helpful, but more like a glorified pedometer. BodyMedia has helped me determine my TRUE TDEE, as my calculations and estimates were very far off. I have a very active lifestyle and I'd underestimated the burn I get from NEAT, including step count. Now I have a BodyMedia I don't use a heart rate monitor, I let the BodyMedia calculate a burn for cardio and lifting. I was actually shocked at the numbers the BodyMedia gave me, I thought I was eating enough (around 2000 calories) to fuel my body for the cardio and lifting I do while losing weight slowly and sustainably. The BodyMedia showed I'd been under eating by a lot, and that explained why I was hungry ALL THE TIME. The BodyMedia also helps me see how many calories I can maintain my weight at, so I never have to worry again about a day where I think I've gone "over". I wouldn't be without it now, and I'd recommend it over other fitness trackers. There are similar trackers coming on to the market but I went with the BodyMedia because it's tried and tested, this isn't its first model, and friends have used them with great success. I find it very motivating and the data is useful, as is the feedback it gives. I still log food through MyFitnessPal and have them synced.

@saxygirl79 - have you tried a low carb or ketosis diet? I've had great success in losing weight this way. I know everybody's body is different but it may be worth a shot if you are still not seeing results.

I have the Bodymedia link and I love it! One of the best investments I've made next to a food scale! LOL I've been thinking about getting something different for summer time but there just isn't anything as accurate out there.

I've been looking at buying one of these to calculate the calories I burn while cycling. I have a indoor bike trainer that I use every day for about an hour - would the BodyMedia count these calories? I've heard it can only calculate calories when moving and obviously my arms don't move while biking. Any information is greatly appreciated.

The BodyMedia website says you can put it on your calf for cycling. I've tried it both ways for cycling, and I think putting it on your calf overestimates how many calories you burn. So when I ride the bike, I keep it on my arm and it still shows significant calorie burn--450- 500 for an hour of cycling.

Excuse my ignorance, but what is the difference in core and link? Also, do you have to do the monthly fee or can you just monitor on your own?