I'd add that if you have physical symptoms from your diet, tracking those as objectively as possible should also be a factor. If you have energy but your lymph nodes are swollen, that might not be working so well for you...
Monday, May 23, 2016
Finding the diet that works best for you
You may know JP Sears for his satire on the more extreme elements of the holistic health movement, but he also has some real valuable advice. How to find the diet that works best for you:
I'd add that if you have physical symptoms from your diet, tracking those as objectively as possible should also be a factor. If you have energy but your lymph nodes are swollen, that might not be working so well for you...
I'd add that if you have physical symptoms from your diet, tracking those as objectively as possible should also be a factor. If you have energy but your lymph nodes are swollen, that might not be working so well for you...
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Vivofit 3 and Vivofit 2
So, while waiting for the Vivofit 3 to come out, the budget got a wee bit tighter. Suddenly the older product that's starting to see clearance sale prices is getting more of my attention, so I thought I'd do a comparison.
It looks like the only major advantage the 3 has over the 2 is automatic activity detection. Automatic activity detection sounds like a really nice feature, but being new it's hard to say how accurate it will be without letting other people try it out for a bit. I very rarely "go for a run" and if I do I can track that with my phone as easily as with the wrist strap. "Daily Steps" is tracked outside of "Timed Activities" so I don't ever have to use that feature (and even if I do it just means I need to press a button...)
I'm still postponing a decision until the budget clears, but if these clearance deals are still available then I think I'll consider it.
| Garmin Vivofit 3 | Vivofit 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | 69.99 (Amazon, Best Buy) |
| Expected Release | Any Day Now... | Available Now |
| Wrist Band | Molded rubber, and fashion rubber, but the tracker pops out so we might see 3rd party wristbands in the future. | Same |
| Battery Life | 1 year, replaceable battery | Same |
| Display | 64 x 64 pixels, 0.39" x 0.39", watch orientation | Segmented LCD |
| Water Rating | 5 ATM | Same |
| Watch functions | time, date, calendar, and audible alarm | Time |
| Auto activity sensing | "Automatic activity detection" | None |
| Heart Rate | ANT+ Heart Rate Strap compatible | Accessory |
| Phone Notifications | No | Same |
| Sleep Tracking | Yes | Same |
| Android Phone app, BTLE | Yes | Same |
It looks like the only major advantage the 3 has over the 2 is automatic activity detection. Automatic activity detection sounds like a really nice feature, but being new it's hard to say how accurate it will be without letting other people try it out for a bit. I very rarely "go for a run" and if I do I can track that with my phone as easily as with the wrist strap. "Daily Steps" is tracked outside of "Timed Activities" so I don't ever have to use that feature (and even if I do it just means I need to press a button...)
I'm still postponing a decision until the budget clears, but if these clearance deals are still available then I think I'll consider it.
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