Current Gadgetry Infatuations

For the love all of things TECH...I guess I am a nerd at heart...

Here are my current infatuations....

1.  Bodymedia Link Armband

I upgraded from the bodybugg so I could get the new integrated dashboard and instant dashboards to my iPhone.  The moment I saw it I knew.I.must.has!

The sleep monitoring is amazing and I did not realize how poorly I was sleeping - it gives you an efficiency rating.  I pulled out the fat burners and my sleep has improved a TON!

2.  MYFOODDIARY.com

I know lots of people are carried away with myfitnesspal.com but I have been using myfooddiary.com FOR YEARS and all my crap is in it.  My meals are in it.  My measurement and weight history are in it.  Sorry - I am not breaking up.  I can't.

Yes - this is actually what I have eaten today...don't hate or judge. I am freaking starving and my face is killing me.  Pain is a better deterrant than hunger.  Just sayin...

3.  Virtual Active

Ok, confession.  I am not one of those who LOVE to exercise.  It is a huge mind &@C# for me...If I need to do 45 mins...I tell myself I can quit after 30 if I am hating it.  99% of the time, by the time I am past 10 mins, I am into the zone and feeling great.  This app gives you something to focus on (other than how badly you want to stop) and let's you jam to your own tunes.  Now - if they would just come up with a Paris walk or run, I would freaking buy stock!



4.  Withings

Another confession - I hate to weigh myself.  It is depressing and I hate it.  This uploads automatically (and works with my bodymedia account!)  For you MFP peeps, it works with that as well.

Connects over wifi and no more manual logging!!

The ipad app is amazballs but I couldnt find a picture.

OK, I have been letting my inner nerd freak flag fly but I am going to stop before I run the risk of allowing the full extent of my illness be known to all.

Happy Friday!

An Ode to Sportbrain

We have discussed my joy for all things tech....pardon the pun...

It all started with this little baby...version one circa year 2001...

Version 2 followed and added a step count on the face...

They were technical pioneers "back in the day", bundled communities into a portal, challenges and a day "Sportfolio" that gave you total insight into your day.

Just posting this makes me miss it BADLY...it was my crack.  It changed my life, seriously.  I was heartbroken when they suffered and died in the economic downturn.  I literally started gaining weight within a month or so after I lost this magical defense against fatness!!  The combination of challenges, early social media and tracking are the keys to the kingdom for realz.

If I would have had the money, I would have bought them myself - thats how much I believed in them and their vision.

Zoom ahead - YEARS later....enter patent infringement lawsuit!! 

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Here's to hoping they win something for their innovation and come back to market.  I will then throw my fit self at their feet and beg them to hire me!

Hey - it's late but better late than never

I will just tell myself that this is not a New Years resolution since it is nearing the end of the month! 

I got on the elliptical for 15 mins yesterday - felt so good I did another 15!  I have a wonderful home gym that I built when I was working out nonstop that has been gathering dust.  Feeling a bit sore today but contemplating getting on the treadmill.  I always love to see the calorie burn - heck, If I am going to spend the time might as well make it worth it. 

I read an article in Shape Mag this morning about a girl who lost 30 of the 50 lbs she wanted to lose in 40 days!  Dang - that seems really quick to me but really got  me thinking...

I got my new Link Armband from www.bodymedia.com.  I am really obsessed with technology gadgets so I am going to be happy to see how it works for me.  I am thinking about starting the 10,000 steps again but I am SHOCKED and saddenned truth be told at how inactive I am.  Working from home it is A LOT harder, ya'll.  Whiny, aren't I?  I just slammed myself on the back of the head and said "Get it together!"

I am planning my meals for the week - it makes it sooooo much easier if I have good, tasty food that I don't have to think about it.  Here is what is on the agenda....

Shrimp Cocktail with Guacamole
Skinny Chicken Pesto Bake - seriously YUMM-OOO  I make this basil pesto and it delish...
Greek Turkey Meatballs
Crock Pot Picadillo

Here's to a great day!