Body Bugg, worth the money?

[LeighaMason 19]

Is the Body Bugg worth the money? Has anybody bought it and not used it/liked it?

I rode my bike to work today, with a 15 MPH head wind, but when I logged my exercise I had to count the same amount as normal. I would like a more realistic picture if possible.

[JourneyK 0]

What is the Body Bugg?

[BetsyB 9]

I've been waffling back and forth about the bugg for a while. I think I've concluded that, for me, it's not worth the money.

Knowing the numbers might be motivational initially, but the fact of the matter is that my eating is limited by the band, and I change my exercise regimen as my tolerance increases.

No matter what, my intake is lower than my output. I don't need equipment to tell me that.

It's nowhere near as precise, but using a (free!) tool like Fitday allows me to track my nutrient intake and get an approximate indication of the calories I burn during exercise. I've decided that's good enough for me. Yes, the Body Bugg would give me a very accurate idea of calorie burn---and that would be interesting for a day or two. But I just don't see an ongoing need for that level of information.

Plus, I really didn't feel like starting from scratch with another journaling system. I have a huge databank of custom foods on Fitday, which makes journaling effortless.

I suspect I'd get one if my food intake weren't as well controlled. It's a neat gadget---but I just don't see the utility, long-term. (I guess my thinking is that, if I've expended extra energy during my workout, my body already knows this. I don't really need to be told.)

Edited April 29, 2010 by BetsyB

[dlacny 0]

I love my Bodybugg. I've had it for about 7 months and use it daily. Well worth the money. I find the data to be very motivational (and fairly accurate). :redface:

[jensmallwood 0]

I used to use one, and I loved it. The data on calories burned is phenomenal. The problem that I had was that I bought mine used on ebay and it had a problem where it would "lose" it's connection and re-gain it, usually while I was in the middle of a quiet lecture hall (and it makes these quiet little buzzing noises when that happens) which were magnified by the silence all around. If I had bought it from the company, I could have had it replaced.

It's really unobtrusive. There is another one, made by the same company that looks equally cool- but of course I can't remember the name.

I've been debating about whether or not to buy another one. If it weren't for the monthly subscription, I would in a heartbeat.

[dlacny 0]

I used to use one, and I loved it. The data on calories burned is phenomenal. The problem that I had was that I bought mine used on ebay and it had a problem where it would "lose" it's connection and re-gain it, usually while I was in the middle of a quiet lecture hall (and it makes these quiet little buzzing noises when that happens) which were magnified by the silence all around. If I had bought it from the company, I could have had it replaced.

It's really unobtrusive. There is another one, made by the same company that looks equally cool- but of course I can't remember the name.

I've been debating about whether or not to buy another one. If it weren't for the monthly subscription, I would in a heartbeat.

jensmallwood -- Go to myapex.com. I've had mine since September and have never paid a monthly fee for the website. In fact I had a problem with my bodybugg a few weeks ago. They replaced it free of charge PLUS added 3 more free months to my subscription. They are a very nice company to deal with.

[LeighaMason 19]

Plus they are on sale through tomorrow for $179 with free shipping.

[chickadee81 0]

If you can find BOB somewhere on his Farm...I think he used one pre surgery and that is what helped him lose so much. I'm sure you will have to look for him on FB though...he doesn't luv us anymore :redface: lol

[jre1974 0]

My wife, who is NOT banded, has been using one for about 2 months now and she really likes hers. She's lost about 10-15lbs by using it...I think it would be very helpful in helping you track your activity and food intake...

[Elation 0]

I used a coupon code that saved an additional $15.00. Type in skinnyscoopbb at checkout. It makes it $164 with free shipping.

[Jachut 487]

If you're a gadget person I guess, but for me, I wouldnt spend my money on something like that.

To me, its simple. Your body tells the story of where your energy in/energy out balance sits. If over time you eat less than you expend, you will lose weight. I have no interest in obsessing over numbers down to the last calorie on a daily basis. I dont have time to spend plugging numbers into the computer either. I've done fine not weighing, measuring, logging etc so I definitely dont need this tool.

[LeighaMason 19]

I decided to order it, if you decide to buy it use the 24hour fitness website instead of the apex. Apex was charging shipping and not allowing me to use the coupon code so it was $20 higher at apex. :smile: Thanks Elation!

[Elation 0]

Did you use the coupon code at 24 hour fitness? That's where I bought mine last night and it worked fine. I placed a second order using a different coupon for 10% off on the digital display.

[LeighaMason 19]

I did use the 24 hour fitness but I decided that I didn't need the display since the website has an iphone app.

[431kiwi 5]

costco.com has the BodyMedia FIT - the same as the bodybugg - same maker for $199.00 and free shipping. Includes 12 month subscription and 3 free skins to change the appearance of the device.

Toby