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 […]
I love gadgets and technology and I’ve come to embrace the Internet of Things (IoT) more and more over the last couple of years. The possibilities of leveraging technology in the home fascinate me. But what about the kitchen? One of the challenges with any of this new technology is that it’s “new” so it […]
Trackers and tracking apps. If you’ve got even a passing interest in health and fitness you’ve probably seen or used some of them. Personally I’ve used a lot of them over the past few years and currently wear an UP 360. I’ll admit I’m not as good at tracking food as I could be, but […]
There are an ever growing number of apps and devices that can help track your every move, your every bite and how many calories you consume, burn etc., Unfortunately a lot of them are a pain in the neck to use. They require a lot of extra work from you in order for them to […]
I travel quite a bit and I often end up moving through different timezones. If you’re using a Fitbit this is important. You need to remember to update your Fitbit to have your correct timezone. I’m not sure how well the Fibit system compensates for big timezone changes overall, but if you check your progress […]
The replacement for my Fitbit arrived this morning, so I spent a few minutes setting it up. I had been using a Fitbit Ultra, but they’re not longer being made (even though you can still get them via Amazon and a few other online retailers). I opted for the Fitbit One, as it has a […]
