Body Media, Body Bugg or Fitbit

I have heard that the Body Bugg and Fitbit are literally the same thing except for slight packaging difference. I really want one, I think. LOL. I'd love to hear more about them, also. Anyone??

I would like to know as well. I see that MFP and fitbit work together. But it seems to me that fitbit doesn't do as well as the others. I'm so torn, I don't know which to buy!

I have the bodymedia. I really like it a lot. It's very easy to use and computer friendly. I also downloaded the app onto my phone. It displays Calorie burn, Calories consumed, physical activity, steps taken and sleep duration. I don't know about the other models but bodymedia is very user friendly.

do you think that it being bluetooth compatiable is important?

I suggest you avoid the bluetooth version. I had one for a short time and it was incredibly buggy. Damn near unusable. I sent it back.

I just got the fitbit and its AWESOME! I love everything about it! It motivates you to move move move! The syncing between MFP and the fitbit was a deal sealer for me. Its working seamlessly. There are some activities that aren't going to be as accurate as a HR monitor. It measures movement, not heart rate. But, then you just log that activity as you normally would. A friend of mine was wearing bodybugg while we were doing the Shred together. The fitbit said I burned 180 calories, and her body bugg said she burned like 186. I say thats pretty darn close. I was surprised because the shred is a lot of strength and stand still movements. I would much rather underestimate the calories I am burning than over estimate. The website is super easy to use. You have this awesome dashboard that shows you graphs of how many steps you have taken, calories you have burned, floors you have climbed, your sleep quality. Its all so interesting. The floors climbed is spot on. the goal is 10 floors (you can change all your goals) so I literally walked up and down my stairs 10 times and it counted 1 floor each time. Anyways, I can't say enough good things about it. The price is unbeatable and the website is free!!

I would like to know as well. I see that MFP and fitbit work together. But it seems to me that fitbit doesn't do as well as the others. I'm so torn, I don't know which to buy!

the FITBIT does work as well as the others. Consumer Reports, Rodale have done tests, they measure about the same. The fitbit is easier to use, just clip it on you (women, can clip it on a bra... guys, in your pocket). Wife and several friends here own one and they all love it. It is just a matter of preference for YOU. No one is better than the other, just different features.

I just don't see how it can accurately measure heart rate and things of that sort. It seems like a pricey pedometer.

I have a fitbit and I love it. It is not designed to measure HR and does not state otherwise. It is mainly for those who are looking to increase activity throughout their day. I love the charts that show me when I am active and where I am sitting for long periods of time. This helps to me to find ways of getting up and moving. While I am still learning about getting more active and eating right, this tool has been pretty awesome. It is also really nice because there is no required membership that costs extra like with the other options. There is an optional membership that costs otherwise it is paid for when you buy the equipment itself. That was a huge factor in my purchasing of the fitbit. Also I love how discrete it is compared to the other options. I don't need co-workers to know I am trying to lose weight so the fitbit clips on to my bra or inside my pants pocket.

I have heard that the Body Bugg and Fitbit are literally the same thing except for slight packaging difference. I really want one, I think. LOL. I'd love to hear more about them, also. Anyone??

Actually you are confusing the Fitbit with bodymedia fit. The fitbit is nothing like the Bodybugg or Bodymedia. I have the Bodybugg, it's neat. It's neat seeing the burns. I am not convinced the Fitbit is more than a glorified pedometer. Not sure how it calculates calories since you just stick it in your pocket or the center of your bra. The bodymedia you wear on your left arm and have direct contact with your skin.

One more important thing. With BodyMedia, there is a $6.99 monthly charge to use the site and upload your arm band. MFP is FREE. I also totally agree that MFP has a much more expansive food database. The bodymedia food database is very limited. I hated added everything in everyday and wearing the armband gets olds. And then every one is always asking "what is that" etc. The armband is a good concept but takes a lot of discipline and work. I am already working so hard to lose weight I find it difficult to keep everything up and going at once for a long period of time (months).

*bump* I'm trying to figure out what to buy also... but am definitely leaning towards the fitbit...

I love my fitbit. I've had it for 2 years. It's awesome! You can sync it with MFP and you don't have to pay extra for any online use.

I have a bodymedia, and I don't hate it but I don't love it, either.

I don't like the aspect of having to wear it on my arm everyday - and having to wear sleeves that cover it up so I don't get "what is that on your arm?" questions all day. It also doesn't seem to give very accurate results when I'm cycling - where it says I'm burning hardly any calories when I KNOW I did (hills...).

But, it was good to kind of know how many calories I was burning on days when I don't exercise vs. days when I exercise a lot. So now, I'll wear my bodymedia fit once a week or so to kind of gage my metabolism - see if it's slowing down, speeding up, etc.