ELMM manual
Bite Technologies, LLC
657 S. Mechanic Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
info@icountbites.com
1 Introduction
Every weight loss battle is unique and there is no single diet plan that works for everyone.
However, research
1, 2
has shown that the more someone self-monitors (the more they measure
and track how much they eat and move), the better the weight loss battle tends to go. The
ELMM is intended to make it as easy as possible to self-monitor. Success is measured over
the weeks to months of time necessary to achieve and sustain weight loss. Most people find
it difficult to use food diaries or logs to record everything they have eaten for such a long
period of time. The ELMM eliminates that burden to help you maintain perseverance.
2 Getting Started
• Charge the ELMM using a wall AC adapter or computer.
• Download software (PC or Mac) from http:\\www.myelmm.com.
• Connect the ELMM to a com p uter and use the software to sync.
1
Clark, V. L., Pamnani, D., & Wadden, T. A. (2010). Behavioral treatment of obesity. In P. G. Kopelman,
I. D. Caterson, & W. H. Dietz (Eds.), Clinical obesity in adults and children (3rd ed., pp. 301-312). West
Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell.
2
McCann, B. S., & Bovbjerg, V. E. (2009). Promoting dietary change. In S. A. Shumaker, J. K. Ockene
& K. A. Riekert (Eds). The handbook of health behavior change. New York: Springer Publishing Company.
(a) time (b) bite count (c) step count
Figure 1: The main displays shown by the ELMM.
• If th e display reads SLEEP press any button to awaken. The device goes to sleep to
conserve power if it remains immobile for a full day.
3 Using the ELMM
Wear the ELMM on the wrist of your dominant hand. To count bites during eating, press
the on/off button at the beginning and end of a meal or snack. The device counts steps
all day without th e need to press any buttons. At any time, use the review button to see
your current daily totals. Connect the d evi ce to a computer to sync your data for long-term
viewing. Recharge the device periodically. With normal use the device will last 3 weeks
between recharges. A full recharge takes approximately 45 minutes.
The top button of the ELMM turns bite counting on and off. It sho u l d only be enabled
during eating activiti es such as meals and snacks. During bite counting, the ELMM shows
a real-time count of total bites consumed during the eat i n g activity. The bottom button of
the ELMM scrolls through several d i splays. Figure 1 shows three of them: time, total bites
accumulated for the day, and total steps taken for the day. Displays not shown include bite
count goal, step count goal, and current battery charge.
4 Software
Figure 2 shows the ELMM software interface. The first panel shows the display when the
software is waiting for a device to be plugged into a USB port. As soon as the device is
connected, the software automatically connects to it, syncs the time, and stores the data for
long-term viewing. Pressing the View data at server button will spawn your web browser
and allow you to scroll through your history of logging bites and steps.
Pressing the Device settings button will bring up the interface shown in Figure 3.
Daily goa ls for bite count and step count can be custom set. An audib l e alarm can be
triggered to go off during an eating activity if a daily or session count is surpassed. The
alarm goes off for each bite consumed past the s pecified count. Finally, the review panel
allows for customizing which displays are shown during toggling of the bottom button of the
ELMM. Note that by default bite and step goal displays are disabled.
(a) waiting for device (b) sync completed
Figure 2: The ELMM software.
Figure 3: ELMM settings that can be customized.
5 Life with the ELMM
During the first week, wear the ELMM at all times for maximum simplicity. Do not worry
about trying to change your eating or moving habits right away. Take this time to measure
your current habits. Practice the habit of remembering to star t the ELMM bite counter for
every meal.
During the second week, review your bite and step counts from the first week. Look
for patterns. How many bites and steps do you take on a typical day? Do you eat more
on weekends compared to weekdays? What is your typical meal pattern? Do you normally
eat three times a day? Use these typical bite numbers and step numbers to set your goals.
In studies, goals of a 20% increase in steps and a 20% decrease in bites have been used to
achieve weight loss of 1 lb per week. But, feel free to start with a smaller goal at first and
change your goal later. Set a daily bite limit and a daily step goal using the ELMM software.
Try to reach these g oal s every day! At first you will probably feel hungry, depending on the
difficulty of the goal you have set. It is okay if you are n o t perfect. Just work to get closer
and closer to your healthy eating goal.
During the following months, maintain perseverance! Keep your eyes on the results you
want to see. Take just a couple fewer bites at each meal. Learn to push the plate away an d
avoid the compulsion to clean your plate every time. Small changes add up over time. As
you develop the habits of self-monitoring - and eating less and moving more - you sho u l d
see progressive weight loss happeni n g . If you like, keep a personal photo album of your
progress to encourage you along the way! Remember, weight gain does not happen in a day.
It happens over weeks, months, and years. Sustainable weight loss will also take weeks and
months. The idea is to change your lifestyle to establish the new ELMM you!
6 Specifications
Size 1.3 x 1.4 inches (34 x 35 mm), 0.5 inch (12 mm) thick
Weight 0.9 oz (25 gram)
Wristband Standard 18 mm; fits wrist circumferences of 15-20 cm (6-8 inches)
Pedometer Integrated, counts steps and displays daily total
Battery 3-4 weeks of normal use per recharge
Charging Time 45 minutes to fully recharge
Memory Stores data for one month on device
Port USB connection for downloading data and recharging
Computer Software Windows XP or later versions, Mac OS X 9.0 or later
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