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Which bodybugg model do you have. Can you use the v3 without the wrist display? If so, how does that work? Thanks!
I have the V3 I believe. Yes, you can use it without the display. If you don’t have the watch then you must login to the computer to see your stats online.
I purchased the BodyMedia Link armband. I know it is from the same company as the bodybugg. Do you still recommend the bodybugg over the bodymedia?
Hello and thanks for writing in! The only reason I recommended the bodybugg over the body media was based on price. They are essentially the same company and brand. Hope this clears things up!
I teach a strength traing class, and I am looking for something that displays right away the calorie burn. I also would like to use it for personal reasons as well. Body bUgg is your recomendation with the wrist strap?
Yes I think it’s the best one on the market thus far!
I have been a BodyBugg user for going on 4 years, and I just recently took the chance to “down sizing” to the Nike+Fuelband because, in all honesty, 4 years of wearing a band around my arm has become a little old. Today is my first full day of wearing the Nike+Fuelband, and I am liking it minus the calorie counter part. On a usual work day for me (as a physical therapist assistant), I am at around 1000 to 1100 calorie burn by lunch time. My Nike+Fuelband states I was at a 465 calorie burn at noon! I read in a forum for the Nike+Fuelband that the band takes into account your BMR, but I do not agree. I know BodyBugg adds your BMR into your overall calorie burn throughout the day, hence a 1000 to 1100 calorie burn by noon. I wake up at 6 a.m. every day, and when I put on my BodyBugg, it will state I am already at a 300 to 400 calorie burn due to my BMR while sleeping for 6 hours (since it resets at midnight). My Nike+Fuelband said I had burned 0 to 20 calories upon putting it on at 6 a.m. Steps appear to be accurate on the Nike+Fuelband (compared to my usual count on my BodyBugg). Also, the BodyBugg display watch lets you see how many minute of activity you have; the Nike+Fuelband does not (have to plug it into your compute to see that statistic). This is slightly annoying due to the fact I have been on Weight Watchers the past few months, and minutes of activity are more important to Weight Watchers than calories burned. I’ll give the Nike+Fuelband a little more time. Maybe it is just different, and I am use to my “old ways” of the BodyBugg.
Lym,
Thank you for writing in!! I liked all your input about the Nike fuel band! The comparison is great and I agree that the bodybugg arm band gets old. I have a feeling that the nike fuel band will eventually make a watch or some sort of app to go with the band so they can sync. As for the night calorie burning, the bodybugg takes into account 4 different variables while you sleep and while you are awake. I always wear mine to bed because your resting rate will be higher if your activity level was high during the day. This is called “after burn.” Therefore wearing the device at night is the best way to get a true reading.
Please write back in to the site after you have your final opinion on the Nike Fuel Band. Since they are sold out in a lot of places this info could help people decide if they really want one before they get a chance to buy one.
Adria
I like to swim so the slimcoach seems attractive to me since from what I can tell you can wear the heart monitor while swimming. However, most the reviews like yours prefer the bodybugg. Is there a way I could combine a heart monitor to help me determine calories burned during swimming and add that to what the bodybugg says I have burned?
Tiffany,
The bodybugg has a feature on the computer program that allows you to input activity that you have done while not wearing the band. You type in the activity, the length of time, and the intensity. It then calculates the calories you burned for you based on your height, and weight. To my knowledge you can’t combine a heart monitor with the BB yet. However, I am sure that will be their next step!
Hope this info helps you determine which product to buy!
Adria
Hi! Thanks sooo much for writing this article and seeming to be so accessible (you actually respond to your posts! Awesome!). I have a question that has been plaguing me for weeks. I have purchased and am using the Nike + Fuelband. It shows that I burn upwards of 1700 calories some days. When I am figuring what I need to eat, am I supposed to just take into acct. that number (the 1700) or do I also need to figure in the aprox. 1800 calories I burn according to my BMR or RMR? So, basically my question is am I burning only 1700 calories a day or am I burning 3500 calories a day? If you could help with this I would appreciate it! I’ve not found anyone I know that can give me a straight answer on this. I’m trying to loose weight and need to cut 500 calories a day to loose my pound a week at least. Thanks!!!
Amy,
Thank you soooo much for the awesome compliment! Yes, I try to answer questions from my readers. If they have time to read my site then I have time to help them with their fitness questions and concerns.
Now to your question, If the Nike Fuel Band says you are burning 1700 calories per day (roughly) then you need to base your calorie intake on that. If you want to lose 1 pound per week then you should be “saving” 500 calories per day (eating 500 less calories then you burn).
If a 500 calorie deficit is too much of a cut for you, then try 300 – 400 calories. It’s important not to starve. Increase your protein levels and veggie intake to feel fuller.
I hope this cleared things up for you.
Adria
I need to lose weight and have been researching the BodyBugg / BodyFit devices to assist in my weight loss goals. After researching online, I have concerns if those devices will accurately show my calories burned when I take my regular classes at the YMCA–classes such as pilates, yoga, spartacus, and weight lifting. I believe that my metatbolism has slowed considerably. Also, do you know if personal information such as gender, age, and weight can be entered in these devices since this information plays a part in determining calories burned? Thanks in advance for your response and for this compilation of information!
Have you reviewed the FitBit? Let me know what you think.
Nancy,
I have not yet reviewed the fit bit. Although from what I know of the gadget, it’s not as accurate as things like the bodybugg because it doesn’t take into account body heat temperature (a sign of how many calories you are burning).
Tammy,
The Bodybugg is very accurate. I have had every version of this gadget since it’s release. I wear it all the time, even to bed (because you actually burn calories in your sleep). It will accurately show your calories burned in all of you classes. However, you might be very surprised. People assume that they are burning more calories then they really are.
You do enter your weight, height, gender and age into the system that goes with the bodybugg. There are 4 sensors on the bug, they take into account heat, moisture, movement, and it has a built in pedometer.
In my opinion it’s still the best calorie counting device on the market!
Hope this helped,
Adria
Hi guys!!
I love all this info!
I eat really clean (follow paleo diet) I work out 5 days a week (cardio, weights, strength training) Im in a good shape, but there are
areas in every women’s body that don’t seemed to get any slimmer!! (thighs, butt and below belly buttom)
My Hight is 5″1 and I’m 35y. and weight 110 pounds.
I will love to slim down and get those areas smaller and look cut, without looking super skinny. Do you think the bodybugg is the right option for me?
Any suggestions?
Thank you so much for your time.
Hello, Adria.
I’m from Portugal and I’d like to know if I can use the BodyBugg system to enter the calories I’ve consume. The counter I guess I can by it from e-bay.
Thanks for reply.
Regards,
Ana
You should be able to use the bodybugg in your area since it run off of the computer / internet. You must have those 2 things for it to work correctly. I think the Bodybugg is an amazing tool and will work for EVERYONE if done correctly. If you end up purchasing it and you need some extra advice I am actually certified in the Bodybugg from the company (I do not make any money for promoting it on the site).
Well it seems you have the diet part down! Bravo on doing the paleo. Can you fill me in on what your workout routine is??? Once I know that, I can give you better advice.
Hi Adreeza,
Well I do body pump Mondays, rest Tuesday’s, track work out Wednesday, body sculpting Thursday (this is mainly free weights, push ups, Launches etc.), and Friday I do yoga.
Most Saturdays I run and Sunday is a rest day.
I work full time as well, which means that I’m pretty active all day.
Any advice?
Thank you for your time.
Healthy_p,
Going off what you’ve already told me in your recent comments, my hunch is that you should find an app or an online tracker to find out how many calories you are eating. While I love the paleo, I know that people don’t track calories or fat intake. Everyone is different. Personally, from my own experience, I have noticed that some of my clients don’t do well with diets that are high in fat (no matter what kind of fat it is). While eating “good fats” is definitely a PLUS, I have them track what they are eating and keep their fat intake to around 35-40 grams per day.
Another issue could be the calories. Again, I know what the paleo diet recommends but if you are looking to get leaner then you must fine tune your eating to what works best for your body. You will only know what works best if you are tracking it in some way.
The bodybugg gave me a way to watch the calories I was burning verses the calories I was intaking. Also the fat and proteins.
I hope this helps. Contact me again if you have more questions
Hi,
Ok, so you really think the bodybugg will be the best alternative for me vs all the other tools out there?
I’m supper committed when I choose to do something, I’m the all or nothing type of person, and I agree, it could be that the paleo Is not making me fat but is not making me lean eather.
If I buy the bodybugg all the info on how many calories do I need to lose vs the calories that I’m eating etc… Is on the device or in a website?
It looks a little confusing, do you offer support when you sell the bodybugg? Do you think I need to buy the watch as well?
Thank you so much, you have being as far the best blogger ever that really follows up with post helping people.
Yes definitely