Quantified Self at ORD Camp

I gave a talk at ORD Camp 2012 on ‘Quantified Self and How to hack your body’.  The group was amazing and we captured a great list of tools and tips for tracking and improving oneself.

Below is a list of tools, gadgets, and services that we use:

Sleep:

• SleepBot (http://www.appbrain.com/app/sleep-bot-tracker-log/com.lslk.sleepbot) – mobile application to track sleep cycles
• Jawbone UP (http://jawbone.com/up) – bracelet that tracks sleep cycles and wakes you up based upon your sleep cycle
• FitBit (http://www.fitbit.com/) – small clip that tracks sleep, food, and fitness
• Wakemate (http://wakemate.com/) – band and mobile app accessory that wakes you up at the best time in your sleep cycle
• Lark (http://www.lark.com/) – tracks sleep and wakes you up at the best time
• Zeo (http://www.myzeo.com/sleep/) – sleep tracker

Food:

• EatDifferent (http://www.everyday.io/) – take photos and track your food based upon goals
• The Eatery (https://eatery.massivehealth.com/) – take photos of your food and have others rate the healthiness

Exercise/Body:

• FitBit (http://www.fitbit.com/) - small clip that tracks sleep, food, and fitness
• Nike+ (http://www.apple.com/ipod/nike/) – run tracker that syncs with your mobile phone
• Withings (http://www.withings.com/) – digital wifi scale that tracks your weight, fat mass, lean mass, and your BMI. Also has online dashboard.
• Polar Heart Monitor (http://www.polar.fi/en) – measures heart rate throughout the day

Productivity:

• RescueTime (https://www.rescuetime.com/) - tracks application usage and productivity of your computer usage 
• OneThing (http://oneth1ng.net/) - post your one thing to get done today.  Additional app that will remind you randomly throughout the day to work on your one thing to get done (https://github.com/mgornick/onething-terminal)
• Pomodoro (http://pomodoro.ugolandini.com/) – break tasks into small 25 minute chunks with a short break in between.

Genetics/Body:

• 23andMe (https://www.23andme.com/) – genetic testing company that provides heath, disease, and other wellness information based upon your DNA.

Home:

• Nest Thermostat (http://www.nest.com/) – tracks your habits and learns what temperature to maintain in your home.

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