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Why I'm Using a Mi-Band

Last time, I remembered writing about China's Xiaomi phone. So far, I've managed to try out the Mibox and got myself a Mi Band 5. In my quest for weight loss, having a MiBand truly helped even if I started out with a Mi Band 3. This is what I'd like to talk about having a Mi Band. A Mi Band will measure one's heart rate and steps. Not only that, it will record one's activities through the workout mode. You'll need to install Mi Fit though I also suggest installing Notify for Mi Band. Along the way, get the Google Fit application and connect it to Notify for Mi Band.

How did I decide to get slim? There are some exercise programs on YouTube. If you've got an android box then you can watch Youtube on television. Alternatively, one can broadcast from Youtube to the television through the android box. I tried doing workouts the old-fashioned way. Before that, I used Samsung Health. I didn't get a clear picture of how much I was losing weight. However, using the workout mode in the Mi Band works wonders. I could get an estimate of how many calories I burn when the workout mode is on. It would give me an idea of how many workout calories I had. It would help me keep track of how much I could possibly burn in a week. Linking it to Google Fit can help me see if I'm getting enough exercise. A weekly heart score of 150 points can be a good start to a healthy lifestyle. 

The Mi Band managed to work wonders such as notifying me. It was very easy to miss messages especially on older phones. Now, with some notifications--I can know when somebody is sending a message, when somebody is calling me, and if my phone is already fully charged. I feel having a Mi Band has been quite a lifesaver. It has helped me do things a little more organized for my rather absent-minded self. 

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