Comments on: Review: bodybugg calorie management system http://karasjoblom.com/review-bodybugg-calorie-management-system/ Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:23:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: nicholos miller http://karasjoblom.com/review-bodybugg-calorie-management-system/comment-page-1/#comment-952 nicholos miller Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:23:06 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=262#comment-952 forgot to mention that they are currently working on the sp version, but i don't think it is ready yet. just the v2 and v3. forgot to mention that they are currently working on the sp version, but i don’t think it is ready yet. just the v2 and v3.

]]> By: nicholos miller http://karasjoblom.com/review-bodybugg-calorie-management-system/comment-page-1/#comment-951 nicholos miller Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:21:54 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=262#comment-951 I purchased a bodybugg back in june 2011. within a month the straps had came unglued. i called customer service and had replacements within 3 days, PLUS 3 additional months added to my subscription. but as many have said on here, the biggest issue with the bodybugg is its need to sync with the website, or else. well if you look on facebook for freethebugg, there is a group of guys who got the v3 and i believe the v2 to sync, clear, and view data in simple graphs for FREE! It was the tipping point for me to get one, once i knew about them i felt comfortable getting it, knowing i had a way to still use my 180 dollar bugg. I purchased a bodybugg back in june 2011. within a month the straps had came unglued. i called customer service and had replacements within 3 days, PLUS 3 additional months added to my subscription. but as many have said on here, the biggest issue with the bodybugg is its need to sync with the website, or else. well if you look on facebook for freethebugg, there is a group of guys who got the v3 and i believe the v2 to sync, clear, and view data in simple graphs for FREE! It was the tipping point for me to get one, once i knew about them i felt comfortable getting it, knowing i had a way to still use my 180 dollar bugg.

]]> By: Theresa http://karasjoblom.com/review-bodybugg-calorie-management-system/comment-page-1/#comment-392 Theresa Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:11:03 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=262#comment-392 My BodyBugg too has become a paperweight. I have had mine since 2009 and once I even bought the yearly subscription. But as I tend to go back and forth on using it -- I agree with you on ALL THE CONS -- the subscription was up before I knew it and I had not used it more than I had... total waste of money. I did love the way I could find out how many calories I burned and how many steps I took. I never got the food log to work very well at all. I have been searching the we as of late hoping against hope that someone out there has put up a compatible site that works well with the bodybugg to upload the info for free.... i can dream can't I? My BodyBugg too has become a paperweight. I have had mine since 2009 and once I even bought the yearly subscription. But as I tend to go back and forth on using it — I agree with you on ALL THE CONS — the subscription was up before I knew it and I had not used it more than I had… total waste of money. I did love the way I could find out how many calories I burned and how many steps I took. I never got the food log to work very well at all. I have been searching the we as of late hoping against hope that someone out there has put up a compatible site that works well with the bodybugg to upload the info for free…. i can dream can’t I?

]]> By: RM http://karasjoblom.com/review-bodybugg-calorie-management-system/comment-page-1/#comment-329 RM Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:24:11 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=262#comment-329 Very happy with the bugg! Thankfully I haven't had to deal with their customer service department yet (and hopefully never I have never have to going by yours and others comments). My review here: http://www.strengthreview.net/2011/04/bodybugg-review.html Very happy with the bugg!

Thankfully I haven’t had to deal with their customer service department yet (and hopefully never I have never have to going by yours and others comments).

My review here: http://www.strengthreview.net/2011/04/bodybugg-review.html

]]> By: Lori http://karasjoblom.com/review-bodybugg-calorie-management-system/comment-page-1/#comment-187 Lori Mon, 08 Nov 2010 23:13:30 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=262#comment-187 I have had my bodybug for 45 days and I do love it, however, you are correct, Customer Service is NOT their strong suit. My bug keeps shutting off, while I'm exercising, working, walking, anything. They tried to reprogram it but it is shutting off more frequently as the days go by, today already 7 times. Customer services answer is for me to drive one hour away from my home to have it shipped back from a UPS store, (there isn't one near me) then when they get it back they will send me another one GROUND, to replace it, so I have to go without something I paid $175.00 for a week maybe more, while my three month subscription time keeps running. They could send me one overnight with a call tag for the old one but that suggestion was denied. The FREE program at medhelp will do the same thing if you enter your activities, and they have a larger food database, I am ready to ask for a refund at this point. I have had my bodybug for 45 days and I do love it, however, you are correct, Customer Service is NOT their strong suit. My bug keeps shutting off, while I’m exercising, working, walking, anything. They tried to reprogram it but it is shutting off more frequently as the days go by, today already 7 times. Customer services answer is for me to drive one hour away from my home to have it shipped back from a UPS store, (there isn’t one near me) then when they get it back they will send me another one GROUND, to replace it, so I have to go without something I paid $175.00 for a week maybe more, while my three month subscription time keeps running. They could send me one overnight with a call tag for the old one but that suggestion was denied. The FREE program at medhelp will do the same thing if you enter your activities, and they have a larger food database, I am ready to ask for a refund at this point.

]]> By: elizabeth http://karasjoblom.com/review-bodybugg-calorie-management-system/comment-page-1/#comment-181 elizabeth Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:17:24 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=262#comment-181 Thanks for all the great information. I was researching bodybugs yesterday, and there seems to be a really wide price range for them. Do you think the customer service is that bad no matter where you buy them? Thanks for all the great information. I was researching bodybugs yesterday, and there seems to be a really wide price range for them. Do you think the customer service is that bad no matter where you buy them?

]]> By: Dorcas Smith http://karasjoblom.com/review-bodybugg-calorie-management-system/comment-page-1/#comment-180 Dorcas Smith Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:41:27 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=262#comment-180 I will not buy...$80 a year for a subscription, same as serius radio. Not. Too many issues for me and too expensive. I have an Omron pedometer, which for $21.00 I count my steps (miles or kilometers) and calorie use. I'd love the heart rate info, but again the cost again is way too high, for the inital purchase & then to operate the software. I will not buy…$80 a year for a subscription, same as serius radio. Not. Too many issues for me and too expensive. I have an Omron pedometer, which for $21.00 I count my steps (miles or kilometers) and calorie use. I’d love the heart rate info, but again the cost again is way too high, for the inital purchase & then to operate the software.

]]> By: John http://karasjoblom.com/review-bodybugg-calorie-management-system/comment-page-1/#comment-152 John Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:09:29 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=262#comment-152 Nothing but fustration, stopped working after 2 weeks. On the phone with Tech support for a total of 2 hrs trying to repair and reset it via computer to no avail waited 2 weeks to receive replacement. Total waiting time on my tries to contact Tech support, 2 hrs. 40 min, asked to speak with a supervisor told he would call back, still waiting. If aggravation burns calories I should be at my goal weight by now. If you purchase this, GOOD LUCK Nothing but fustration, stopped working after 2 weeks.
On the phone with Tech support for a total of 2 hrs trying to repair and reset it via computer to no avail waited 2 weeks to receive replacement. Total waiting time on my tries to contact Tech support, 2 hrs. 40 min, asked to speak with a supervisor told he would call back, still waiting. If aggravation burns calories I should be at my goal weight by now. If you purchase this, GOOD LUCK

]]> By: Beth http://karasjoblom.com/review-bodybugg-calorie-management-system/comment-page-1/#comment-140 Beth Fri, 07 May 2010 12:53:27 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=262#comment-140 Great review and thanks for pointing out many issues to evaluate before making a purchase. Thank you! Great review and thanks for pointing out many issues to evaluate before making a purchase. Thank you!

]]> By: Becky http://karasjoblom.com/review-bodybugg-calorie-management-system/comment-page-1/#comment-136 Becky Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:55:32 +0000 http://karasjoblom.com/?p=262#comment-136 I found your review very helpful--Thank you! I've been wearing a BodyBugg for only 2 weeks and I love it! I am the kind of person who responds to the simplicity of the Numbers Game---Calories In must be less than Calories Out. While it is not entirely convenient to have to hook up to my PC to check it and can see where the digital display would be an asset. For me the device acts as an Honesty Meter throughout the day. I am much more aware of my food choices and my activity opportunities. I love the control that's left up to me to decide how I want to "spend" my calories. I eat more if I make healthier choices but sometimes it's worth a few extra trips up and down the stairs or 10 min. on the elliptical to eat the cookie. I can see where the subscription can get costly but I have wasted hundreds more on health club memberships I didn't use, buying umpteen wardrobes to match my increasing or shrinking dimensions, and on excess food that was sending me to an early grave. This is worth every penny in the new found hope I feel and the success after struggling with so many highly restrictive diets. I found your review very helpful–Thank you! I’ve been wearing a BodyBugg for only 2 weeks and I love it! I am the kind of person who responds to the simplicity of the Numbers Game—Calories In must be less than Calories Out. While it is not entirely convenient to have to hook up to my PC to check it and can see where the digital display would be an asset. For me the device acts as an Honesty Meter throughout the day. I am much more aware of my food choices and my activity opportunities. I love the control that’s left up to me to decide how I want to “spend” my calories. I eat more if I make healthier choices but sometimes it’s worth a few extra trips up and down the stairs or 10 min. on the elliptical to eat the cookie. I can see where the subscription can get costly but I have wasted hundreds more on health club memberships I didn’t use, buying umpteen wardrobes to match my increasing or shrinking dimensions, and on excess food that was sending me to an early grave. This is worth every penny in the new found hope I feel and the success after struggling with so many highly restrictive diets.

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