Category: Technology Author : Duncan Riley Posted: January 6, 2009
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If you’ve never heard of the BodyBugg calorie counter before, get set because the device is featured on the new season of The Biggest Loser.
The BodyBugg is a device that helps users keep a 24-hour watch on how many calories they burn and consume in a single day. The small BodyBugg band is worn on your upper arm throughout the day, calculating how many calories you are burning by recording your activity level. It calculates the loss by measuring specific information such as body temperature and information entered upfront such as weight, height and age.
Here’s where it gets interesting. Each night users upload the information from the BodyBugg onto a computer and then add in what they ate for the day to get a total. The BodyBugg system also advises users how many calories they should be consuming to reach their goals. The only catch: the web component includes a monthly fee for access.
Surprisingly for a gadget like this the reviews for BodyBugg have been positive, with New Scientist praising the setup. Most users report liking the product, but some complain about the fee.
The BodyBugg featured on The Biggest Loser has a RRP of $349 which includes a three-month subscription to the web-based program and one private phone session with a Body Bugg coach.
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Jul 21, 2009
I can't believe they would charge you $350 for the device and then hit you with a monthly fee for the software. This seems like a giant scam to me. They make calorie counting software that is available for free online. I can't under stand how one wouldn't just take the number of calories they ate and then just subtract the amount they burned. Seems simple enough. That's like buying a treadmill and they rent you the mile counter.
Jun 10, 2010
Very informative! Keeping a daily log of all food consumed and a good workout plan is key any successful diet. I use the free Calories Counter at http://www.fitclick.com to calculate all my meals.
Jun 10, 2010
Very informative! Keeping a daily log of all food consumed and a good workout plan is key any successful diet. I use the free Calories Counter at http://www.fitclick.com to calculate all my meals.