Android makes cloud backups complicated.
So I had to spend today creating mock data to test backup sizes.
Android cloud backups have a 20mb per app limit.
So far that's not been an issue for @bearly.fit.
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#developerlife #react #buildinpublic #fitness
And over time I'll also add more options to do things like
- Start session
- Scan barcode
- Launch a website / another app
etc
Let me know what you think!
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I figured not everyone wants every button in this menu so instead of making it fixed I've made it fully customizable!
Allowing someone to
- add new buttons,
- remove a button
- reorder buttons
Later this will become a global menu allowing someone to access it anywhere in the app.
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Bearly Fit - Dev Log - 03.10.2025
I have mostly been improving the quick menu!
The quick menu is accessed through the home screen, it gives you quick access to add different types of logs.
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#buildinpublic #fitapp #health
A Teddy bear is just there to listen to your troubles and be a warm supportive hug at night.
I thought that was the perfect analogy for a health and fitness app.
and so - the bear was born!
I hope you enjoyed this little story
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So I started thinking of ways to make it more friendly and accessible.
Then it occurred to me - The Teddy Bear
- They have a gender / religion / political party
- They come in all shapes and sizes
- They don't judge you
- They're really difficult to project on to
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Bearly Fit reflected my journey and I nailed the "not taking itself too seriously" part
But a lot of fitness apps use Bears, Tigers, Leopards, Wolves.
They were all what I would consider hyper masculine, if you weren't HUGE and STRONG and ANGRY then why are you even using our app?
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People always ask me "Why the Teddy Bear"
When I built Bearly Fit I had a few core problems I wanted to solve.
1. Control of my data
2. Completely offline
3. To log exercise/nutrition/body in one app
4. An app that wouldn't shame me and doesn't take itself seriously
#buildinpublic #health
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I feel like £3k alone is like 3 years at a decent gym and classes.
I never understood the point of Pelotons
Investors occasionally approach me about @bearly.fit
And each time I've rejected it.
You can build something fast if you just throw money at it.
But building something amazing - takes time.
The tech world has enjoyed easy and cheap investment for many years.
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#buildinpublic #developerlife
Really happy with how this is turning out, I've tested with several years of data and it's smooth and responsive making it really easy to analyse your progress at a glance.
Next I need to work on exporting life logs in both CSV and JSON format!
Let me know what you think :)
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Today on Bearly Fit!
I have been working hard on reports for Life Logs!
For a day, week, month / year you can
- Compare your weight, mass etc
- See injuries easily
- Get charts for each measurement
- See all your logs, grouped by month
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#buildinpublic #fitness #health #app
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Each category is now split in to
- Basics
- Body impact
- Charts
- Logs
Allowing you to get a snapshot of a period time for exercise, nutrition, measurements or injuries.
From a single day to an entire year.
This will all go into version 1.4 coming soon!
Thanks for reading!
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Each section was a big long list before which didn't really give much room for improvements or expansion like charts and comparison tables.
I was adding the Life logs to this area and decided whilst I was here I should make some improvements!
Bearly Fit Dev Log - 18th September 2025
Today on Bearly Fit...
I have mostly been improving the "Activity" section.
Making it easier to get digest workout, nutrition and life log stats.
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#buildinpublic #fitness #health
Month 10 of Building in public!
I wanted to take a slightly different approach to these posts.
So I'll start sharing more detailed stats, give better insight into the bigger "building in public" picture and possibly do a write up which goes into even more detail.
#buildinpublic #app
Part 1/7
All for free, and this is just the beginning.
If you have any issues or features you'd like to see please drop me a message.
Merch, more exercises, food search and lots more coming soon.
Thanks for reading! Now go download it!
*Awaiting approve in France for iPhone
Here's what you get:
- Complete control of your data
- 200+ built in exercises (more coming)
- 50+ built in pieces of equipment (more coming)
- Track your fitness
- Track your nutrition
- Workout plans
- Comprehensive reporting
- Goals
- Barcode scanning
- CSV Exporting
After 10 months, 100s of hours and 4 rejections
Bearly Fit is live on iPhone!*
I built Bearly Fit to keep me accountable, I wanted better control of my health and complete control of my data!
You can download it here bearly.fit/app
#buildinpublic #fitness #fitapp #startup
yum!
I decided to apply to Apple for an app nomination.
Not everyone knows why I chose the cute bear, so if you're interested.
Here's the why :)
#skyfit #buildinpublic #teddybear
And now we wait...
#buildinpublic #ios #fitapp #health
The African (or woodland) dormouse…. Absolutely adorable do you agree…. 🥰
People keep photoshopping an AI influencer on top of my picture from Wimbledon.
That technically counts, right?
Update on the iOS Saga
#buildinpublic #skyfit #apple
www.reddit.com/r/bearlyfit/...
Thanks Blossom! Just about to share an update on that, hopefully it'll go into store review this weekend :)
