We’ve got the Blackberry, the iPhone, Facebook, Twitter, etc…  It was only a matter of time before advanced, personal technology would be incorporated into the fight against obesity.  Sure, heart rate monitors, pedometers and devices like the Med-Gem and Bodybugg have been around for a while.  But now there are a few new tracking devices in the works.  These new tools do everything from monitor workout time, food consumption and the wearer’s location (like McDonald’s as opposed to the gym…).  These little devices are designed to provide the user with ‘instant’ feedback and there’s even work being done on one that will send a text message if it senses the user is being too lazy.

There may be practical application for these devices in research, but are they really necessary for the general population?  A few words of advice for those considering investing in one of these – step away from the Oreos, eat Paleo and move more.  It’s a surefire strategy, and in the event you don’t have unlimited texting, it’s FREE!!!

Amy Kubal

www.fuelasrx.blogspot.com

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