how does the spark track food?
1368989
The tracker itself doesn't track food. You log into SparkPeople and go to the food tracker and track it there. You can use either the search function or scan the bar codes on food items.
1368990
it doesn't track food only physical activity. You can track your food on the SparkPeople page. you can join for free. I highly recommend it.
1368991
It doesn't track food...you have to do that manually on sparkpeople.com. This thing only counts steps, basically. It's for sale on sparkpeople.com for $29.99 now. I think a new model is coming out. I returned mine for refund as it wasn't what I thought it was going to be.
1977741
It has two crumb trays that slide out the back. The plug is on the back between the trays.
330191
After losing my spark tracker, I purchased the fitbit one. I have since found the spark tracker and I have been wearing both. The information tracked by both are similar. The fitbit also tracks sleep which is not a deal breaker for me. Both seem accurate with similar results. For me personally, I like the fitbit better for a couple of reasons. The fitbit uses bluetooth to sync to smartphone. I can look at my phone and know my activity status at any time. With the spark tracker, you need to be close to your computer to sync activity. I find that I am much more motivated to get more steps when I can look at progress. (so for me both track activity but fitbit motivated me to do more). One more thing that I prefer on fitbit is the clip. The spark tracker clip did not stay clipped very well so I would just slip in my pocket. I misplaced it a few times. The fitbit one has a rubber casing and the clip really grips. I have not lost it once. The real question for you will be if the differences are worth the extra money. For me, the fitbit was worth the extra money but that is totally a personal choice.
452426
Just like the wired model, the pickup sensor is located on the front fork in a location where the magnet on the spoke will trigger it. The pickup sensor then sends a wireless signal to the readout unit fastened on your handlebars. There is a flat battery in the handlebar unit and sensor on the forks. The batteries seem to last about 18 months. Only problem is you lose the data in the unit when you change batteries so it is best to record anything that you don't want to lose. If you are keen to have the unit accurate it is a bit of trial and error getting the correct figure for your wheel diameter determined. You can put the tire size in from the chart they supply, but that will only be within 5-10%. I measured a three mile route on the highway and then kept riding the bike and adjusting the figure until the three mile on the bike was the same as that of the car. So it is a bit of a pain getting this figure only to lose it when you change the battery. So if you do all that to have the meter accurate, make sure you record that figure. Overall I just love it. It beats the wired one all to hell. I have one on each of my bikes. Hope this helped.
234506
Still learning how to use it, but it tracks steps, miles, active minutes, calories burned and other things if you set them up. You put it on you somewhere (pocket, bra) and it will track this activity each day. I have already synched it to myfitnesspal and the new Aria scale that I just set up today. If you use myfitnesspal, it will add the calories burned from fitbit to your total calories allowed to give you a net consumption each day. I am still testing this all out, but I think it is a good way to track your activity, food and weight without having to enter information in multiple places. I like that the fitbit synchs to my computer and iphone via wifi. Still learning how to use it, but it tracks steps, miles, active minutes, calories burned and other things if you set them up. You put it on you somewhere (pocket, bra) and it will track this activity each day. I have already synched it to myfitnesspal and the new Aria scale that I just set up today. If you use myfitnesspal, it will add the calories burned from fitbit to your total calories allowed to give you a net consumption each day. I am still testing this all out, but I think it is a good way to track your activity, food and weight without having to enter information in multiple... » Read More Still learning how to use it, but it tracks steps, miles, active minutes, calories burned and other things if you set them up. You put it on you somewhere (pocket, bra) and it will track this activity each day. I have already synched it to myfitnesspal and the new Aria scale that I just set up today. If you use myfitnesspal, it will add the calories burned from fitbit to your total calories allowed to give you a net consumption each day. I am still testing this all out, but I think it is a good way to track your activity, food and weight without having to enter information in multiple places. I like that the fitbit synchs to my computer and iphone via wifi. « Show Less
830336
Yes, I just tried it to see. It will count distance,calories, pulse, everything in either direction.
1730342
It does not. Was not impressed with this item. The thermometer wouldn't hold it's temperature when I made candy, digital reading jumped all over the place. I no longer have this item.
163176
I think it's up to the individual companies to provide the nutritional data on food items. Here's a link to a website that I use to research nutritional info. I also create an entry for some of my recipes so that I can get a nutritional analysis of the recipe. [It's a FREE site]
1912146
No, the Fitbit Zip does not. However you can sync it with MyFitness Pal for the food and it will show calories burned vs. calories eaten.
567717
It has a digital readout so it could be used for various foods. It also has preset temps for various meats and how you prefer them such as medium well etc.
2099078
I've only used this to monitor the temperature of cooking oil when deep frying. As far as I know, there in no battery. The sensor in located at the first 2" at the tip of the thermometer. I have not used it for checking internal temperatures of solid food. It will certainly give you a reading for the hot oil in your fryer as long as the tip can be immersed in at least 2" of oil vertically or horizontally. This unit is very durable.
1698369
No, there are no controls or even an on/off switch. Just plug in and check your food periodically.
1199266
As you ride ...on the readout arrow will move from time to speed to calories . Small arrow indicator. I love mine but i dont do extended rides 15 to 30 minutes and maybe a cpl a day. It is great for what it is
1126050
No, it does not beep or do anything to remind you. It just tracks how much you have consumed toward the goal you set.
1518118
it doesnt track anything its just computer set up. the best way to do is use the manual tracking.
387369
If you just put enough food in the bottom of cylinder they have to step on trigger to reach the food. Peanut butter worked best.
1766075
It's pretty easy. If you have a bar code for what ever your going to eat you scan it and adjust the amount. If not just search for the meal and it stays in your library. For example if you like to eat a certain combination of foods you can input them in the app and it stores it in your personal library so when you rag it again all you have to do is click on it. I don't think it's a hassle.