The Withings scale, or as they like to call it – Wi-Fi Body Scale, looks like a really nice device, but is it that much better than a normal bathroom scales? I currently have a very functional scale. The Weight Watchers Body Monitoring Electronic Scale, which I picked up in Argos a couple of years […]
As I mentioned, apart from changing what I eat I also need to do more exercise and track it. I bought some Nike runners a few months ago and also got the Nike+ Sportband. The sportband looks very like a watch: The little sensor fits into a compartment in the sole of the Nike runners. […]
As part of my diet plan there are a few very simple recipes I’m expected to follow. The apple muesli that I had this morning was incredibly tasty, though taking it out of the fridge a few minutes in advance of eating it wouldn’t hurt – it was really cold on my teeth! The recipe […]
Yesterday was the first day of the new diet. I posted yesterday about what I was meant to be eating over the course of the day and, apart from the peanut butter, I really have no complaints. However yesterday was Saturday and I was at home. There were no temptations of any kind and I […]
As part of my “big plan” I’ll have to get more physical exercise. Being able to track how much I’ve done will involve using a pedometer and possibly Nike+. I picked up a cheap Reebook pedometer in Argos and now I need to read the instructions! When I was in the US last year I […]
Eating better and having a generally healthier lifestyle is a nice goal, but it’s not easy. One of the (many) problems with losing weight for me is that I need some kind of structured plan to follow. I’ve looked at various diets in the past, but I really don’t want to have to read a […]
As part of my new diet regime for 2012 I’ll be trying to actually follow the recipes and instructions carefully. What that means is that I’ll need to weigh the portions properly. Up until now I’ve never had any need for an accurate scale for food. I’ve been using a general purpose kitchen scale, which […]
