Fitness gadgets and Apps

[natmarie73]

I used to strongly believe in this until a week ago.
I fit the description given almost perfectly of a male aged 40 who is 6 foot high, weighs 85kg, but losing weight fast on a high fat, high protein and almost no carb diet, taking in just over 3000 calories daily.
Only slightly active.
Done this for the past 5 days and lost 1.5kg, admittedly would be carb depleted, but still dropping weight.
Prior 4 months to this gained about 5kg on a very similar calorie count, maybe 3200 average, but higher carb and lower fat.

Because of this, I no longer believe the simple formula of calories in vs calories out.

Of course I could gain weight on the current diet, but calories would probably have to be maybe 4500 calories daily on this diet.

Plenty of research emerging to support your conclusion too Ace, in particular surrounding sugar consumption.
The only time I lose weight is by going low/no carb and cutting out all processed food, the amount of calories per day has no effect at all.

I don't do apps but love my Garmin Forerunner which lets me program all sorts of interval runs. Its like my own personal trainer.

Interested in hearing more about the Insanity workout - sounds good.

 

[redwing]

Thanks for all the replies and useful tips and websites etc. I agree that gadgets are not really necessary, but gadgets can enhance the experience.

I now have a fitout flex wristband so will give it a go and report back. When I went to the shop to buy it I did have a choice of escalator v stairs and I did use the stairs where I usually would have taken the easy escalator route - so I guess it is already working!

FYI also

Fitbit intergrates with apps like RunKeeper and MyFitnessPal

 

[D.T.]

Fork putdowns and table walkaways are good exercises.

 

[Terry_w]

FYI also

Fitbit intergrates with apps like RunKeeper and MyFitnessPal

thanks, that is good to know.

 

[westminster]

After sitting my my bottom all day in an office environment I am rapidly getting fat and unhealthy. Therefore I have decided to try to get more healthier with the type of food, the amount of food, and exercise etc.

Can anyone recommend any good gadgets and/or apps to:
1. Keep track of movements
2. Keep track of food (maybe)
3. monitor things that need tracking.

Someone recommended the Fishbone UP
http://www.fitshop.com.au/jawbone-activity-monitor/jawbone-up/
It is a wristband which measures movement.

After moving a few steps there is nothing i would like more than sitting in front of the computer analysing my movements

Terry,
I like the gadgets too and use MyFitnessPal and some RunKeeper.
If you'd like to take up running try the Couch to 5km programme which does have an app to help
BUT one of the BEST things to do is stop sitting at your desk. At work we have desks which can go up and down so you stand at your desk for 25% of the day. Now these are expensive but there are many cheap alternative for spending some time of your working day standing up. It increases metabolism and is great for you
$599 will get you an automatic desk and I'm sure there is some way you can claim that.
http://www.buydirectonline.com.au/o...ustable-desk?gclid=CIHezZyDxboCFcLypAod70EAzw

Articles on the benefit of standing at work
http://shine.yahoo.com/secrets-to-your-success/using-standing-desk-revolutionize-life-184600657.html
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-06-28/kill-your-desk-chair-and-start-standing

 

[redwing]

How about this

 

[westminster]

LOL! Geez OHS/HSE would never agree to that - it's a lawsuit waiting to happen. But they do trust us to stand at our desks without tripping over ourselves