Sleeping heart rate? I'll be trying that!

I'm a data geek as well, and have always found having an HRM helpful. Mine wasn't too expensive, it's a polar s150. I bought it for running a few years ago but like having it for the turbo as I use a cycling workout plan that combines rate of perceived exertion with hear rate. For me, seeing the heart rate values all the time on the trainer has helped me "tune-up" my perceived exertion so that when I'm outside riding and not looking at the data so much, I'm still getting the same benefit from cycling. I can't comment on how much this would help with weight loss specifically, but it's really helped me get my fitness level up...

L : )