Gamify Your Health: How Tracking Devices Actually Saved My Motivation

No. #Dailyvlog #vlog #DJIpocket3 #filmmaking #youtubetips My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My stills and second camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * * This is an affiliate link. You do not pay more, but you will support the channel😉 Thank you very much This is my second channel. Check out my main channel here http://youtube.ISMONO.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ After three weeks of testing the Amazfit Helio strap, I’m ready to share why I’ve embraced the "numbers game" for my physical health. While I previously found tracking apps like YouTube Studio to be taxing on my mental health, quantifying my workouts has actually become an incredible source of motivation. In this video, I explain why I’ve moved to a bicep-mounted tracker for Muay Thai and boxing, as traditional smartwatches and rings simply can't survive the impact or the restrictive nature of hand wraps and high kicks. I break down the unique scoring systems in the Zepp App, specifically the PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence) and the "exertion score." These metrics help me understand exactly how much energy I have left in my "battery" and whether I should push harder or take a recovery day. I also dive into a feature that caught me by surprise: the AI-powered food tracker. By simply taking a photo or using voice commands, the app accurately estimates macros for everything from a banana to a complex peanut butter bowl, removing the tedious barrier of manual entry. Whether you're lifting weights, hitting the heavy bag, or just walking the dog, "gamifying" your daily activity can make consistency feel effortless. I’m sharing how these tools help me maintain my weight and keep my habits on track without feeling overwhelmed by the data. If you’ve ever wondered if fitness trackers are a "downward spiral" or a helpful tool, this video covers my personal shift in perspective. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - The 2016 VW Polo "Review" 00:55 - Tracking for Combat Sports 01:50 - The Amazfit Brand Confusion 02:44 - Data & Mental Health 04:28 - Mastering Your Scores (PAI) 06:11 - AI Food Tracking Experiment 08:08 - Photo Recognition Testing 09:40 - Gamifying Your Habits 10:52 - What I’m Watching Next ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬