Dieting isn’t just about what you eat, but also about your overall lifestyle. I’ll be the first one to admit that there are a number of aspects of my own lifestyle that are detrimental to my weight. I know that I need to sleep more (on average) and that I need to get more exercise. […]
I’ve been using MyFitnessPal for years. However “using” is probably not the correct word. Most of the time I haven’t actively been using the app, but have simply had an account that I logged into. I wasn’t actively tracking what I was eating or keeping an eye on carbs, fibre etc., Sure, I’d log some […]
Over the past couple of years I’ve tried a number of different fitness trackers. I’ve had multiple fitbit trackers, some got lost, others had issues with their battery. Last year I switched to the Jawbone UP. Apart from anything else the battery issues with the Fitbit were driving me nuts – they’d lose their charge […]
The Fitbit Force, which is the latest Fitbit device, is now available to order in the US. It’s not available in other markets as far as I can tell and the US orders are currently showing a 4 to 6 week waiting time on deliveries. The Force brings back the ability to measure how many […]
According to a report on The Verge, Fitbit is working on a new version of their tracker. The new model will be an upgrade to the current “flex” and will add back the ability to track stairs climbed. It will also, apparently, have a watch function. Personally I miss the altimeter function that the Fitbit […]
I’m a Fitbit user and fan, so the news that they’ve got more funding makes me happy. I’m hoping that they’ll be able to improve on their already excellent device and its accompanying software. According to the piece over on Fortune Fitbit have raised $43 million! Nicely played! Related articles Wearable Tech Startup Fitbit Just […]
The much awaited Fitbit Flex is now shipping for US orders. The US site and online shop is now offering a “buy now” option, though there appears to be a two week backlog. If you’re based in Europe, however, you’ll have to wait another few weeks. The new device should prove popular with a lot […]
