So, since it seems to have garnered a bit of attention on twitter, I figured I would document some of the things I'm using to help lose/manage my weight.
I got a Fitbit Flex. I like that it has an API so other developers can integrate with it, a nice dashboard, and a nice mobile app. It also integrates with a health channel application we're using at work, meaning a little less duplicate data entry.
The big thing with this is the daily goals - it helps a lot to track when I'm getting steps in and how much water I'm taking in (which is important since I'm trying to prevent kidney stones).
To track my weight, I got the Fitbit Aria so I could have most of my data in one place.
For when I can't go outside walking, or I want to change things up, I got a Wii Fit U with the pedometer. This allows me to get "points" and virtual rewards for working out. While it's kind of silly, these things really do encourage me to keep going.
The Wii Fit U software does graphing and tracking of goals, but I find it's not as detailed or featureful as the Fitbit versions, so I tend not to use it.
In addition to exercise, I'm trying to use portion control at meals, as well as cooking at home more often. These bowls and these plates have been a great help in doing that without breaking out measuring cups all the time.
Also, the plates come with covers, making it easier to prep meals in advance.
Since I work in a mostly sedentary job, I bought a small, inexpensive elliptical which can be used while sitting. However, most of the chairs in my house tend to be a bit too low to use it comfortably, so I'll have to rectify that somehow.
This one is more specific, since I'm guessing most people are simply trying to lose weight.
My insurance company covers the OneTouch Ultra2 family of glucometers, and they're pretty nice. It's extremely useful to be able to track what effects different foods and activities have on my blood sugar.