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  • After using both FITBIT, Body Media and a Garmin HRM, while also tracking my food and weight, this is what I can say: Either Fitbit or Body Media will work if you are starting from Square 1 and the idea is to get moving. I think the FITBIT works better for a lot of people as it is less obtrusive. Body Media does record…
    in Fitbit VS Bodymedia Fit Comment by phock December 2013
  • I love the fact it knows when I am just lying down, and when I am actually asleep. No tapping, no interaction from me. It even logs if I have a nap during the day! I like the idea of the fitbit flex. It's small, can shower with it, doesn't scream diet lol. People around me just assume the BodyMedia is another HRM since we…
    in Fitbit VS Bodymedia Fit Comment by phock September 2013
  • I am picking June because Ohio sorta had a cool July. June 28, I rode 6 hours, 12 minutes. Fairly low intensity ride, started the ride at roughly 1:30 so I was training in the heat of the day. Garmin had my calories at 2807. Body Media had my calories (going in and zeroing in on the time of my workout): 3457 calories. June…
    in Fitbit VS Bodymedia Fit Comment by phock September 2013
  • Yesterday's was 4 hours. I ride anywhere from 30 minutes to up over 6 hours.
    in Fitbit VS Bodymedia Fit Comment by phock September 2013
  • Yet, Ironically, BodyMedia picks up my activity - even when it was a cold, wet ride of 4 hours. Interesting.
    in Fitbit VS Bodymedia Fit Comment by phock September 2013
  • The people prob. have the thing on too tight! Then they piss and moan because there is a mark on their arm for an hour or so! lol. It's comical. Sort of like wearing boxer briefs with elastic that bunches in an area - there is a mark for a spell then its gone! :) As I mentioned, I have worn the BodyMedia for over 6 months,…
    in Fitbit VS Bodymedia Fit Comment by phock September 2013
  • I started using FITBIT, and also am wearing BodyMedia. Things I need to point out about Body Media - It DOES NOT leave any lasting impressions/marks on the skin. I snickered when I read that! Who ever posted that is ill informed. After you remove it, yes, there is a mark on you, sorta like when you take off tighter socks,…
    in Fitbit VS Bodymedia Fit Comment by phock September 2013
  • Here is my two cents... Let me first say I am purchasing a FITBIT this weekend. I currently have BodyMedia Link. I also use (or have used the following): Garmin 310 XT Garmin 910 XT Polar HRM (not sure which) Garmin Edge 500 (cycling only) Garmin Edge 810 (cycling only) So to help put all this together, for about 2 weeks…
    in Fitbit VS Bodymedia Fit Comment by phock September 2013
  • Obv. I am male, but I am 5'5 and I weighed 205. I started doing lots of Cardio and calorie counting here on MFP. The combination brought me down to 138 for my last triathlon. My weight right now is 145 (not training as much). Check out Yoga, Boot Camp, as well as spinning. The more muscles you involve, the better. I will…
    in 5'4''-ish losing weight? (212-140 hopefully) Comment by phock January 2013
  • You should watch Food, Inc. :) Rule of thumb - shop the perimeter of the grocery. Everything else in the middle (minus coffee - love my coffee) is usually higher processed.
    in How do you eat clean? Comment by phock January 2013
  • I am 5'5 and weighed 205, now I weigh anywhere between 138 and 147 depending on the racing season. I haven't found a really good before pic...
    in Anyone about 5'5 and appx 150? Comment by phock January 2013
  • Hey Janelle, I have had a few Polars, a Garmin and now I also have a Body Media Link (see a post of mine comparing the link) there are a few things to consider: Are you using the chest strap while on an elliptical or treadmill? This equipment is mostly polar capable. If not, consider a bluetooth chest strap and link it…
    in Hear Rate Monitor?? Comment by phock January 2013
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