Bodybugg Review

Editor's Review: 3.7 / 5.0

What You Should Know

Bodybugg is fairly new to the fitness and weight reduction arena. The basic principle behind this product is that you need to burn more calories than you consume. The device is strapped to the user’s arm, clipped on the belt, or attached to some other article of clothing. It then monitors the user’s calorie burning, as well as the number of calories consumed.

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Advantages

  • Bodybugg seems to make use of state-of-the-art- technology.
  • Bodybugg now supports Mac software as well.
  • Pair the Bodybugg with a thermogenic supplement to maximize workout results.

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Disadvantages

  • The cost of this device is rather high at $249.00.
  • Some users report becoming obsessed with the number-monitoring that Bodybugg requires.
  • May experience compatibility issues with some computer operating systems. (See reader comments.)

About The Bodybugg

The creator of Bodybugg is Apex, which is also the manufacturer of 24 Hour Fitness. This unique device offers “feedback” to the user. When you purchase the Bodybugg, you get an armband, digital display, one phone session with a coach and a three-month subscription to the web-based program, as well as a custom meal plan with food logging capabilities. The cost of the entire Bodybugg program is $249.00, and a more basic version seems to sell for $199. There is also a CostCo offer that allows members to get the Bodybugg and a 1-year online membership for $179 at the time of this review. There are some user success stories presented for Bodybugg on the official website.

Product Features

The Bodybugg is a contemporary gadget geared toward women and men who are trying to shed excess body weight. The purpose of this tool is to reveal how long the user has exercised, how much food they’ve consumed that day, if they’ve reached their daily target, and how many calories have been burned. The Bodybugg has been featured in publications like Women’s Health, CNET, News.com, PC World’s Digital Duo, Self, and BusinessWeek Online. Although the Bodybugg device does not directly aid in the weight loss process, it is intended to be utilized as one piece of a comprehensive weight loss routine.

Conclusion

The Bodybugg device can be used by individuals trying to drop excess pounds. There are no potential side effects that come with this product. However, the cost of a Bodybugg is rather high at $249.00, and after that you still need to do all of the work to see any results. It is important to remember that this device will not directly result in pounds lost, and is only a monitoring tool.

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98 Comments/Questions/Answers to Bodybugg

  • 1

    Linda Chapel

    You need to update your comments. BodyBugg is now as low as $199 with 6 mos free website and is compatible with Macs.
    Thank you!

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    Angie

    Where did you find it for 199 w/6mth website? Thanks

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    charlene

    Can you please let me know where I can buy the bodybugg for $199.00?

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    karen

    You can get it for $199 on the 24 hour fitness website w/ six mos membership and free UPS Ground shipping. I think there is a coupon out there for $10 off too.

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    Jessica

    You can also buy is at Scheels

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    Steph

    I purchased the body bugg for $199 (6 mnths online free) on the main website. I have always kept track (on my own) of calories in and out. However, now I can see what areas I burn the most calories and concentrate on those areas. Plus, I’m encouraged & motivated to go out for an “additional” evening brisk walk if I see that I only need a couple hundred calories left to burn to meet my deficite quota for the day. I’ve lost 7 pounds this week (was shooting for 2 1/2) because of this product. It was my hard work but I was absolutely kept accountable as I logged in each evening and reviewed my calories in and calories out. I STRONGLY recommend this if you are willing to commit to loging in each evening. It is highly effective!

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  • 2

    Editor

    Hi Linda, made the changes, thanks for the info!

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  • 3

    Jodie Buczak

    I hate my bodybugg. It’s been nothing but one headache after another. I bought my bodybugg 01/25/2010. I asked 24 hr fitness if it was compatible with Mac. When I tried to install my bodybugg at home I found out that I needed a Mac OS 10.5 with an intel pentium processor and I have a Mac OS 10.4 powerpc.

    I really wanted to get the most out of the training sessions that I purchased so I got the digital display to constantly see the calories that I am burning through out the day. I thought I could load the bodybugg data at the gym. For some reason my bodybugg info can’t be loaded at the gym in Arvada Colorado (where I meet my trainer) but it can be loaded 30 minutes away at the Denver gym (weird). I just loaded my bodybugg info for the first time tonight. The digital display monitor says that I burned 2200 calories and the web site says 900. The technical support guy said that the web site has algorithms to process the raw data and the digital display device does not. That mean the digital display device shows the raw data from the bodybugg and how much I burn while watching TV. The web site does not count calories burned during inactivity as a result the tech guy said that the web site is more accurate. It’s been about 3 weeks and I have been logging my food, meeting with a trainer and I have not lost any weight. I guess my wallet has lost considerable weight but I plan on remedying that my getting my money back for everything!!!

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    mthomas

    I agree that the body bugg is a complete waste of money and time. I am so irritated with the company. I bought the body bugg at 24 hour fitness on Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood, I went home tried to register it and it said my serial no was already in use. I contacted the tech support for the company and they were totally useless and said that I would need to go back to 24 hour fitness and get a new one, they must have given me one who someone returned after they had registered it. I went in to 24 hour fitness and they said they couldnt do that because the manager needs to do it and I need to come back in. UGHHHHHHH. What a frickin waste of time. I just wish I never would have bought it, so frustrating, waste of time and money. I would advise to use any other company. one that actually cares about customer satisfaction.

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    suzanne

    After reading the comments, i am a little concerned. I just ordered the bodybugg and wonder if it will work on my MAC computer. I guess time will tell…any suggestions?

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    Linda

    Suzanne,
    I purchased my Body Bugg 9 weeks ago and just LOVE it! I don’t consider it a hassle at all and consider it a learning tool also. I’ve already lost 24 pounds! I don’t think that you should listen to the negative comments and go in with an open mind. You’re your best judge!

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    John B

    Concur, I’ve had a MAC since 2008 and a Bugg since 2009. My sole issue (which was more a matter of convenience) was that the online application wasn’t compatible with Firefox. Not a big deal, I fire up Safari whenever I use the program. I’ve never had a difference between my digital display and the computer reports. We all have our opinions based on personal experiences, in mine, the BodyBugg with MAC is effective and has been crucial to my losing weight and maintaining the lifestyle needed to keep it off.

    jen

    I had my bodybugg and display watch for 1 year and 2 months. The display watch stopped working today so guess what I am out of luck no more warranty. I called tech support to find out if anyone can fix it. They told me to go to a watch shop to get it fixed, so I tried and they said no we can’t fix it it is a different set up. I called back bodybugg tech they said we cant help you, no one knows how to fix it. Bodybugg tech said you will just have to buy a new one, of course!!! Totally ridiculous and disappointed.

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  • 4

    Jan

    I got the Body Bbugg for me and my husband for Christmas. We started using it on New Years Day. I am amazed by how many calories I burn walking the dogs, grocery shopping and getting my kids off to school. I am also able to accurately assess the effectiveness of my exercise program. Entering the nutritional information is easy too. I can even put in all the ingredients in one of my recipes, tell the program what a serving size is and it will report the nutritional information per serving. Amazing. We now know the ultimate weight loss formula… Calories In/Calories Out. We are both loosing weight and feel great. AND we know the expense of a few crackers for a snack and think twice before eating. Maybe that is the best gift! I got mine for less that $200 at Costco.com and it came with one year support on the website!

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    jeets

    Hi, did you get it at Costco online or at the store? Do you know if its still available?

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    Caro

    I have tried Costco and they no longer have it. When I was there today they said it doesn’t look like they are getting any more any time soon :(

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    Pj

    Costcos has the Body Media on the web site and you can go to Body Media web site. Its like the same thing as the body bug. I got my costco.com I LOVE IT it works great. It even shows you how you sleep. Its great.


  • 5

    Lynda

    I live in Madrid, Spain. Is there anywhere here where I can buy the BodyBugg? Also, would my telephone call to the trainer still work?
    Thanx!
    Lynda

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  • 6

    Donna Giles

    Maybe this review is older, but I’m not sure where your $349 price for the Bodybugg system comes from. Buying directly from the 24 Hour Fitness web site, the regular price is $249, but it has been marked down to $199 for at least the last couple of months.

    Ultimately, weight loss occurs when you use more calories than you take in. If you are honest about your food intake, the Bodybugg will give you quite accurate information on how many calories you have burned so you can see if you need to up your activity or decrease your calorie intake. The system also comes with web help from experts for advice on diet and exercise, and message boards for communication and support from other Bodybugg users. I love the thing.

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    Editor

    Thanks Donna! Our review was over a year old, so we’ve updated the price, much appreciated.

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  • 7

    Ann

    I’ve read that the Body Bugg only supports certain Mac operating systems, can you tell me if you can run this on current Mac opeating systems. Specifically Mac OS X 10.6.2 ? Thanks !!

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    Jan

    I emailed Bodybugg about my gliches with 10.6.2 and they asked me to call them. When I did they changed a setting in Safari (Safari>Safari Info>check the box foe”Open in 32-bit mode”). Every thing works great now. If I need to go back to 64-bit I can uncheck the box.
    Also they said to plug the unit into the usb when prompted, not before.

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  • 8

    Meagan

    Just bought the Bodybugg from Costco’s website thanks to the above comment. It’s $179.99 + tax online and comes with 12 months access to the website.

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    Jan

    Bought my Bodybugg a few days ago at 24HR wishI could have gotten the Costco deal. The software works with Mac OS X 10.6.2, but is a little glichy. I have had to reinstall the BB software a few times and I get a Mac error at the install finish. I emailed BB, but no reply. I’ll check with the Genius Bar. The scroll down lists on the food log are uncooperative and only work for me with the 2finger touchpad move(the sidebar gelly button ands arrows are inoperable.
    This may sound like I an dissatisfied, but I would say I’m disappointed in the software and I like the system alot.

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    Brenda

    I heard you cannot go through firefox with a MAC

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    smile143j

    I cant find it on the search, is that special deal gone??
    THanks!

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  • 9

    Carole

    I want to know just what the difference is between the black and the grey models?

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    Abby

    I don’t think there is a difference. 24 Hr Fitness also has some cool new colors, if the colors matter to you. I did the Costco option and didn’t get a choice :-) .

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    Alysson

    The grey is the old model but you can’t get that one any more. The black is the current model. I have used both. The black one is so much better because is smaller. There are times I forget I have it on. The grey one you never forget you have it on.

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    Pete

    Hi All! I’ve just started using “the bugg” with a trainer at a local health club. The difference between the grey and black (both new style) is the black is worn on the LEFT arm, and the grey is worn on the RIGHT. They are NOT interchangable, according to the Bodybugg web site.

    Hay

    The black model is the new model (V3) it is more accurate than the old grey model. The black is to be worn on the back of the left arm grey is to be worn of the back of the right arm. The new black (V3) model also monitors your calories burned while sleeping.

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  • 10

    BECKY CRAIG

    DO YOU NEED THE DIGITAL WATCH WITH THE BODYBUGG OR DOES IT COME WITH A DIGITAL DISPLAY?
    I JUST PURCHASE A BODYBUGG AND DIGITAL WATCH ALL FOR 263.00(BUGG FOR 184 & WATCH FOR 79.00 PLUS 6 MONTH WEB ACCESS)

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    Alysson

    You don’t need the digital display. I went six months without one. The only advantage is that you can check your daily progress without the computer. It is really up to you. I don’t use mine that much.

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    elizabeth

    You do in fact need the digital display with the black (v3) version of the bodybugg. The grey model doesn’t have this restriction, but the black one does.

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    Conni

    Nope…you do NOT need a digital wrist display with the black bugg. The digital display is an accessory only.


  • 11

    joyce

    Where can I buy Slim Body Matrix shake? I have looked all over the internet and I can’t find a place to order.

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  • 12

    ScottJ

    Tried looking for the BodyBugg on Costco.com and couldn’t find it. Can you send a link? I am very interested in this product and I know they have a great satisfaction guarantee so I’d prefer to purchase through Costco.com if it’s still available. I see that many have purchased it recently (2010) but today it did not pull up when I searched on BodyBugg.

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    AnnH

    it was listed on the Costco site till the end of January. I ordered mine there and now it does not list it anymore

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  • 13

    bodybugg user

    The customer service and tech support for bodybugg is almost nonexistant. The problem is that eventually 90% of the users will have problems with either the site or the device. Without a viable cs or tech support option, the device becomes useless. I have been trying to get in touch with them for 4 weeks because my unit will no longer upload and the program is not functioning properly. My unit is less than 6 months old. I have received absolutely no response. I am hearing from many people saying they have the same problem with cs and tech support. I am hoping they see this and fix it because I LOVE my bodybugg!

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    Alysson

    You have to call. They do not respond at all to emails. I haven’t heard that 90 percent fail. When I had problems I called and got assistance right away. Well after being on hold for 15 minutes.

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    Jan

    Alysson is right. I emailed my problem on a Sunday, Wednesday I got an email asking me to call. Once I was through the ‘hold’ time they solved the problem right away.

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    Anonymous

    I have had no problems with tech support. I called, and after waiting on hold for 10 minutes, they were very helpful and resolved the problems immediately. 

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    John Miller

    I bought two bodybuggs. Neither are working properly. One wont upload data to the website. The other one wont sync with the armband. I loved the bodybugg at first but now I am really frustrated and wondering whether the bodybugg is worth the hassle and the subscription fees.

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  • 14

    tiffany

    I called and got a new one sent out because that happened to me as well. They also gave me 2 months of free service for my trouble.

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  • 15

    paula

    does the body bug work with windows 7?

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    lea

    yes, but i needed to add Java jre from java website

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  • 16

    Michelle

    Where did you find it on Costco’s site? I can’t find it.

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    kaktak

    It’s not at Costco anymore. You can get it at 24 hour fitness or online.

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  • 17

    manuela

    is there a place where on how to use this budybugg; I have tryed online, but I cannot find anything, the only think that it says is that it counts the calories in and out; but how ? I do not know is a computer necessary? is the mambership necessary?Thanks for any reply.

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    kaktak

    A computer is necessary in order to use the program. When you purchase the Body Bugg, it comes with a manual, a tutorial on the website, and one coaching session which helps you learn to use it. It’s not that difficult to use.

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    susan cross

    try looking in youtube.com for video by real users. just search for bodybugg

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  • 18

    r plym

    Is this device water proof. If not, is there a device one can use in a pool.

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    kaktak

    The Body Bugg is not waterproof.

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  • 19

    tammy

    Can you use the body bugg equiptment without the monthly subscription

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    kaktak

    Not really. You need to use the software program to chart your progress. Otherwise, all the data is relatively useless.

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    Hay

    you need the monthly subscription to clear the data on the bodybugg, because it can only hold up to 15 days I believe.

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  • 20

    Cheryl

    As of today Feb 20, 2010 where can I purchase the bodybugg and do I have to be a member of costco? Thanks

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  • 21

    kaktak

    You can buy one online directly through Apex. Costco isn’t carrying them this month.

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  • 22

    Ken

    I went to 24 hr fitness to buy my wife thr bodybugg for her b-day, but they will not refund the money if it’s not something she wants. No refund no sale.

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  • 23

    E.J.

    My subscription to bodybugg website expired 8mos ago. I want to use my bodybugg again, but don’t want to pay for the subscription. When I tried to use it, it says that arm band is not set up so I am not able to use it. Anyone know if I can still use it without the subscription? I can keep track of my calorie intake but just wanted to know the calories burned & have it displayed on the watch without the subscription.

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    Conni

    You cannot use it without the subscription because the data has to go somewhere when the arm unit memory gets full.

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  • 24

    Mary Ellen

    do i have to buy a subscription to use the body bugg system? I don’t need to track calories consumed, just calories burned

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  • 25

    jy

    Yes, unfortunately that is the only way it works.

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  • 26

    Lorie

    I HATE MY BODYBUGG!!

    I ordered one in 01/2010, it was shipped quickly, but that’s the only good thing I can say about it! My digital display will not sync up with my armband. I tried over 20 times, with no luck. I called tech support, who had me do the SAME TECHNIQUES another 30 times, with no luck. They said I needed to have the battery replaced in my digital display, so I did, and they gave me 2 month extention for that, and it still would not sync up. I called tech support back (those ppl are useless) and they deemed my armband was broke since replacing the display battery didn’t fix the problem. They had me send the armband back (at my expense, which they gave me another 2 month subscription extention for that), and I just got my new armband in yesterday. Well guess what, SAME PROBLEM!! My armband and digital display still will not sync up!! I am soooo mad! You don’t need the digital display technically, but it’s just the fact that I paid over 250.00, and something doesn’t work! I am calling back today to demand a refund! What good are all the subscription extentions going to do me if the product doesn’t even work! Take my word for it, the bodybugg is a waste of your time and money and a TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!

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    kaktak

    I had the same problem with my Body Bugg after using it for 3 months with no problem. I discovered the problem was that the USB cord which connects the arm unit to the computer was not plugged in all the way, so the arm unit was not charging enough to communicate with the digital display. Even though there was enough power to record the data, the power was not enough to “talk” to the DD. Another thing…don’t use a USB wall-charger to charge the BB arm unit. It doesn’t charge it enough to work. Once I figured this stuff out, my Body Bugg is working just fine! BTW, the tech support people did not figure this out…I figured it out on my own.

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  • 27

    Jackie

    Do you have to calculate your calories with each meal and enter that into the Bodybugg each day?

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    Hay

    they have a program that you can either “create your own meal” by typing in your own nutritional information (cal, fat, carbs, etc.) or you can just type in what you ate, for example “Rubio’s shrimp Burrito” and it already is on there. you can select/create what you ate and change how much you ate like half of a burrito, or 3 and 1/2 baby carrots. It calculates everything else for you, tells you where all your nutrition is comming from (fat% protein% sodium% etc.)

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  • 28

    Katy

    I have a BodyBugg a friend no longer wanted…having a huge problem getting it to upload. Is this because it was used by my friend or something I have done wrong trying to upload it?

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    Hay

    you have to contact them to get the information changed, which costs $50 i believe, and you also have to buy a new subscription plan. If you can use your friends password and past logs, just change your info and you should be good. What is the uploading issue?

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  • 29

    agathachristie

    has anyone got a bodybugg to work with Mac OS 10.4? Thanks.

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  • 30

    Carol P

    I HATE the BodyBugg. I would probably love it if it would work for more than a couple of days before dying, but since I am now on BodyBugg no. 5 and can’t get it to upload, I am going to insist on my money back. IT IS NOT WORTH THE AGGRAVATION. And yes, customer support is completely useless.

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  • 31

    Nicolette

    I bought the body bug from 24 hour fitness for 179.00, on 4.30.10, I used the coupon code “skinnyscoopbb” and received an additional 15 dollars off for a total of 164.00. I did not get a digital display though.

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  • 32

    Joan Rasmusson

    I am trying to set up my bodybug and can not get the covers off the back to read the serial number what isthe trick to doing that???

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    steph

    If your are talking about removing the silver plates on the back. Don’t do that. It might break it. The serial number is located on the side of the bugg, with armband removed you can see it. But you might have to use a magnifying glass to read it. I know you posted this 3 weeks ago, hope you already figured it out.

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  • 33

    Jaime DM

    I have had my bodybugg for 50 weeks. I have followed the program day by day, monthby month and am down 70 pounds! IT WAS THE BEST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO ME! I went from wearing a size 16 to a 2! REALLY? A SIZE 2! I can’t believe it. I LOVE bodybugg, the program, the armband, the display and the ease of getting started AND staying on track. I wear my bugg all the time and only charge in when showering. That’s all it needs. I love how interactive it is and as long as you are honest with your food logging, you will do GREAT! Good luck!

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    Joyce

    How much time went into being on the computer? Do you wear the armband while sleeping?

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  • 34

    peggy

    I got a bodybug and was very happy with it The drawback is you have to input most of your caloric intake since many things are not in their data base. I also went to a fitness boot camp and the personal trainer thought a Heart monitor was better I got the Polar F6 with chest strap, 2 years ago. The Body Bug counts step only, while The Polar counts everything. The Body bug is for people who need to be monitored while paying yearly or montly. The Polar is great has many new adds ons and can also works with a computer or not while not costing you extra money over and over again. I am a very lean and muscular 50 year old grandmother and 5 ft 8 in 129 and very much into sports me and my family.

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  • 35

    Teri

    Do I have to have the web subscription to use BodyBugg OR can I use the armband and the digital display?

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  • 36

    Beth

    I’ve just ordered a Bodybugg and hope it works for me! I am wondering how long it takes for the memory to fill? Is it worth taking on a camping trip for a week without internet access or should I just plan to leave it home?

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    Jennifer

    My BB fills after 14 or 15 days and then I have to upload the info to my computer. I highly recommend wearing it while camping. You can just pull the info off when you get home.

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  • 37

    Lovi

    Just bought my Bodybugg thru QVC for $253 w/ 12 month subscription and they gave me 5 monthly payments. Delivery is this coning Monday, so I’ll let you know how it goes!

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  • 38

    Fitqueen

    In checking out this product, it seems I should just stay with what quality product I know with Polar HR Monitors. They do the exact same thing and not near the price or hassle!

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    oregpsnow

    Fitqueen – a heart rate monitor is NOT the same as the BB. The BB measures much more data that is more reliable for determining calories burned. There is much data online about how it works – it might be a good idea to do your homework before offering an uneducated opinion.

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  • 39

    Marti

    Found I logged incorrect info in my Frequently Foods used section and need to edit it. Have looked everywhere incl FAQ’s and can’t seem to find out just how to do it. HELP!

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  • 40

    Tami

    Two major problems – 1. There is NO way to use the bodybugg without paying for a subscription to the full services. I just wanted to be able to see calories burned on my watch after my subscription expired. I don’t want all of the services, I really just want to see my current calories burned that the watch would have showed. 2. If you have ANY allergy to nickel (ie cheap jewelry or metal) – you will have a problem with this. I am severely allergic and can only wear this for a day or so before getting a rash- especially when I sweat. I tried asking prior – but nobody would tell me if it had nickel.

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  • 41

    Kurt

    The Bodybugg only works with walking and running. Does not keep accurate calorie burn with weight training, cycling or stairmaster. The subsciption fee is to high. It was a bad investment.

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    Julie

    Kurt, why do you say it isn’t accurate w/weight training?

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  • 42

    Gwen

    Why does it have to be on the right arm? I need to move it over because I seem to be allergic to the metal so I need to give this arm a rest. Do you think the left arm is the same? Has anyone tried that?

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  • 43

    John

    Nothing but fustration, stopped working after 2 weeks.
    On the phone with Tech support for a total of 2 hrs trying to repair and reset it via computer to no avail waited 2 weeks to receive rreplacement. Total waiting time on my tries to contact Tech support, 2 hrs. 40 min, asked to speak with a supervisor told he would call back, still waiting. If aggravation burns calories I should be at my goal weight by now. If you purchase this, GOOD LUCK

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  • 44

    Kate

    Hi I just bought mine on qvc for 200 and a free 12 month subscription. I also got it on easy pay so I pay 50 a month a for it.

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  • 45

    Theatre_Teach

    I have had the bodybugg since March and LOVE IT!!! It seems to me that people who don’t like the BB are the ones who don’t want to put forth the effort to see the results. For example, I purchased my BB from a friend who bought it and didn’t want to use it anymore because it was “too much trouble”. I disagree completely! The idea of BB is for you to be able to “SEE” your hard work working for you. With the help of my trainer I am suceeding by leaps and bounds! I have the armband and digital display and I have not experienced one single problem with either of them.

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  • 46

    YSL

    Hi,
    I just got my bodybugg nad tried it for the first time, but it won’t switch on. when I wear it on my arm, it does nothing, lights do not lit, and when i press the button, it beeps twice, lights come for 5 seconds,and then just nothing – all dead.
    I have charged it, and the lights come on green, but other than that, nothing happens. I cannot synchronize it either. what should I do?
    thanks

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    Jen

    The BB beeps when it goes on an that is it. If it goes off it beeps again. No lights display. If you push the button you can check if it is on. My guess, is that it is. By the way, I love the BB

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  • 47

    Peg

    Bodybugg is a total waste of time and money. I’ve had mine for 5 weeks and am going to return it. The armband strap broke after three weeks (very cheap – velcro is glued on to strap), the armband didn’t record any activity during an hour-long workout (that I do on a daily basis). The watch wouldn’t stay synced with the bodybugg, or would show wildly inaccurate numbers (51,000 steps in an hour? Olympics here I come!). It’s a wonderful idea but very poorly executed and support is almost non-existant.

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  • 48

    Delab

    Just got my bb in the mail and am soooo excited. Already been on the phone to their customer service twice. 1st guy was great and helped with finding how to get the sn logged in; 2nd guy told me, when I called to aske why I keep getting the error message “Error 1327.Invalid Drive: K:\”, the problem was with my computer and I needed to call their help line for help. No help whatsoever and I can’t get help for my computer ‘cuz eMachines makes you PAY to ask a question!! Anyone else have this problem and have any idea how to fix it? I just want to load my software and start using it…..before I give up and send it back!

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  • 49

    steven sigur

    I have a bodybugg Apex and cann’t get it to work ;it not being recognized on any computer i plug it into;
    can anyone inform me of what to do to get this working correctly.
    thank you

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  • 50

    Laura

    I have had the bodybugg for over a year and have subscribed off and on. I just got the digital display thinking I didnt need the subscription but I call and find out it is mandatory. I feel like its their way of sucking the money right out of you. If I can I’m selling mine on ebay and get another product where I’m not forced to pay them forever to use it.

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  • 51

    Donna Feltmann

    If you don’t renew your subscription, can you still use the bodybug?

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