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Bodybugg is fairly new to the fitness and weight reduction arena. It is basically a weight loss lifestyle routine, not an oral supplement. If you take a look at the official website you’ll notice that the pitch for this device is “weight loss made simple.” 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.
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.
Advantages
- Bodybugg seems to make use of state-of-the-art- technology.
- Bodybugg now supports Mac software as well.
Disadvantages
- The Bodybugg is for tracking only, and doesn’t maximize the benefits of exercise like a thermogenic fat burner.
- The cost of this device is rather high at $249.00.
- Some users report becoming obsessed with the number-monitoring that Bodybugg requires.
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.
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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Hi Linda, made the changes, thanks for the info!
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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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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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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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Thanks Donna! Our review was over a year old, so we’ve updated the price, much appreciated.
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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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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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I want to know just what the difference is between the black and the grey models?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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does the body bug work with windows 7?
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