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  1. babindy

    BodyBugg

    Gowear Fit vs fitbit I've had the GoWear Fit (GWF) since May 2009. It was incredibly helpful. It helped me fill in the 'missing piece' - the calories I actually burn. The website is a great tracking system. And it motivated me to keep moving. I found the display to be necessary for my...
  2. babindy

    E Book Readers

    I'm able to load my own pdf documents into my Sony 505 (not the most recent version). I load in my CE programs so I can read them whenever I get a chance. I've also put in pdf cookbooks from various places. And I use it to download free classics from google - which is easily accessible from...
  3. babindy

    Cardio or weights first?

    If I'm doing both, and have the time, I do cardio empty. Then have my smoothie and wait about 1 hr. Then lift. I agree that I don't like to be sweaty. I usually do grungy stuff like housework in between so I don't think about it :p
  4. babindy

    Got my FBC Step today!

    I ordered. But I chose the 'slow boat' ;) I finally got tired of my other steps and decided to 'step up' to a Cathe. Also ordered the slanted risers :cool:
  5. babindy

    Anyone else get their Fitbit?

    I'm still using both. Overall these are my findings - FB (fitbit) shows fewer calories burned and steps taken per day than GWF (GowearFit). The variance is not consistent. It seems to depend on the activity and can range from 50 calories (which I consider to be very good) to over 200...
  6. babindy

    Need new veggies

    Check out any of the raw vegan sites. There are tons of ideas. What I'm making for this week - Mexican coleslaw Ingredients - cabbage, jicama, carrots - shredded/thinly sliced + spicy pepper (I'm using an Anaheim this week) Dressing is a sweet/sour vinegar type. I use just a touch of olive...
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    Anyone else get their Fitbit?

    From today's lunch walk I used the activity/trip setting for both I use Cardio Coach and interval between brisk walking and racewalking (today was Vol 8 short warmup + challenge 1 + challenge 3 + 5min from Vol 7 challenge 1) GWF vs Fitbit 367 vs 170 calories 4861 vs 3951 steps GWF minutes =...
  8. babindy

    Anyone else get their Fitbit?

    I didn't press the activity trackers on either device. But I was wearing them during the workout. I did Cathe STS Meso 1 Week 2 - Back/Triceps. It's about 1hr long. Both recorded similar readings. I got comparatively low calorie burns during the workout on BOTH devices. It was in the...
  9. babindy

    Anyone else get their Fitbit?

    Got mine too!! Today will be the first full day. I'm wearing both my GWF and the fitbit at the same time. I just discovered that the fitbit also has a 'trip' tracker, so that will be useful. So far it seems to be in the ballpark, if a bit under estimating steps and calories burned vs. what...
  10. babindy

    Emjoi Hair Removal System

    I'm sure I'm not the norm, but I used this years ago (or one like it - rotating tweezers/coils/etc). Yes it can be painful but to me it wasn't that bad. And I got used to it after a bit. Bonus - after a few years of continuous use, I no longer have to shave my legs. (Note, my eyebrows didn't...
  11. babindy

    Just did HiiT, dbl pyramid

    This was my first one too. I'm a fan of bootcamp from 4DS (modified for my old body) and the pyramid series :p so I was drawn to it. And I liked the 30min length of this. It was seriously tough. Even modified. It is very high impact so I will only be able to do this once in awhile, even...
  12. babindy

    I REALLY don't like GWF's new software!

    So sorry for your frustration Nancy. That can't be right. :mad: Hopefully there will be another 'magic' fix. Their communication is horrid. I'm looking forward to my fitbit - if it ever arrives :p
  13. babindy

    New weighted gloves

    I bought the small/medium. They fit snug, which is my preference. I usually buy a size 7 glove if that helps.
  14. babindy

    I REALLY don't like GWF's new software!

    Yippee! My numbers are MUCH closer now :D The auto-sync feature no longer works. But I can start the sync manually. So that works. It was still DEPLORABLE customer service. Still is. :(
  15. babindy

    I REALLY don't like GWF's new software!

    I just got this message from them today (AFTER I uploaded of course) Crossing my fingers. Did the auto-upload go away? I sync'd using the button/old method. Perhaps that sync was the problem? Or my system just blew it out. :confused:
  16. babindy

    Sugar Free Peanut Brittle

    Definitely beware the sugar alcohols. Maltitol and sorbitol are the worst IMHO for the laxative effect. If he can just have a SMALL piece, he should be OK. if he tends to eat most of the batch, he'd best stay close to home. And don't assume it's just 'gas'. Probably TMI, but it can be an...
  17. babindy

    Oh c'mon, somebody's GOTTA mention Tiger!

    LOVE Coach Sean. I like it when he says 'you just passed the wind' :D Had to say it, even though this probably doesn't belong in this thread (although it seems to be talking about inspirations and role models for the moment). Didn't mean to hijack.
  18. babindy

    Thanks to all you Vita-Mix enablers...

    I don't know about the Vitamineral Green. I have a super-green supplement I get from Whole Foods (can't remember the name sorry, by Orac maybe?) and it's not too bad. I DO add citrus and a piece of banana to my green smoothies. The citrus definitely helps cut the 'green' taste. I need it...
  19. babindy

    I can not believe this is happening!

    More {{hugs}} and best wishes. As a long-time asthma sufferer I can relate... at least a bit. Mine is not exercised induced and it's mostly under control so I can only sympathize with your level of frustration. I endorse getting a second inhaler. As noted - albuterol is only for rescue...
  20. babindy

    Get me hooked

    Welcome ! :p Not sure what moderately active is, but I find you can 'adjust' most Cathe for your activity level. Love the premixes. I modify most of the higher impact work. If you're not experienced at modification, unfortunately there is not a modifier included on most Cathe workouts...
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