my fitbit did its job...

leooftheyear
leooftheyear Posts: 429 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I haven't wanted to do anything in about a week, except sleep and lay on the couch.... yesterday i got a fitbit for christmas and the plan today was to relax on the couch and work from home, i got a notification that i was about 1000 steps behind someone in a challenge so i decided to go for a walk and was able to beat her in the challenge :smile:

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  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Nice work.
  • Lorriegib
    Lorriegib Posts: 1
    Motivating! I have been thinking about getting one. My daughter has one and loves it. Perhaps it will give me that needed push..
  • codycsweet
    codycsweet Posts: 1,019 Member
    I also love how motivating it is
  • vgnfarmer
    vgnfarmer Posts: 108 Member
    I love mine! I got it for Christmas last year and it has def helped me to keep moving on days when i'd rather not.
  • knightreader
    knightreader Posts: 813 Member
    just got one yesterday as well. haven't set it up yet, but am looking forward to it. any tips?
  • Renee0887
    Renee0887 Posts: 214 Member
    Excellent...feel free to add me. I have a fitbit one...www.fitbit.com/user/2SS5LM
  • heather4949
    heather4949 Posts: 80 Member
    Have seen the new gold fitbit band $199 Tory Burch.......has anyone seen or brought one of these......they look awesome
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    knightreader wrote: »
    just got one yesterday as well. haven't set it up yet, but am looking forward to it. any tips?

    Join the Fitbit Users group:
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1290-fitbit-users

    Connect your accounts: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/apps/show/30

    Enable negative calorie adjustments: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings
  • twinklestar128
    twinklestar128 Posts: 26 Member
    Awesome! I just set mine up tonight. I'm looking for friends and I'm excited to start doing some challenges!
  • argos14
    argos14 Posts: 163 Member
    Congrats! Love my FitBit!!
  • MPD6944
    MPD6944 Posts: 75 Member
    edited December 2014
    I'm also looking for new FitBit Friends - feel free to add me! //www.fitbit.com/user/2RPL8J
  • hellomiaow
    hellomiaow Posts: 15 Member
    I've got drivebit but it doesn't seem to reduce step count when it should-any ideas anyone? :)
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    hellomiaow wrote: »
    I've got drivebit but it doesn't seem to reduce step count when it should-any ideas anyone? :)

    You're better off posting a new question about Drivebit in the Fitbit Users group: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1290-fitbit-users
  • TahoeSki
    TahoeSki Posts: 69 Member
    Love my Fitbit!! Got mine in April 2013 and I'm positive it's helped me be more active and maintain weight. The challenges are fun!
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
    hellomiaow wrote: »
    I've got drivebit but it doesn't seem to reduce step count when it should-any ideas anyone? :)
    Do you drive a lot, and it always counts steps the whole time? If you drive around the same amount most days and weeks, it's probably not worth bothering with making an activity for each time. Just raise your step goal a little to compensate and carry on watching your overall trends. Driving does take some energy, too, just not as much per 'jostle' as walking.

  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    For Pete's sake, if you have to use an app to record driving, why not just use apps to count your steps?

    I was given one of these things for Christmas and I'm try to decide if I should bother opening it or just sell it on eBay.

    It logs driving as walking?
  • Atrocity108
    Atrocity108 Posts: 328 Member
    leooftheyear wrote: »
    I haven't wanted to do anything in about a week, except sleep and lay on the couch.... yesterday i got a fitbit for christmas and the plan today was to relax on the couch and work from home, i got a notification that i was about 1000 steps behind someone in a challenge so i decided to go for a walk and was able to beat her in the challenge :smile:

    awesome!
  • Charlottesometimes23
    Charlottesometimes23 Posts: 687 Member
    I love my Fitbit. It's been the best purchase I made all year.
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    heather4949 wrote: »
    Have seen the new gold fitbit band $199 Tory Burch.......has anyone seen or brought one of these......they look awesome


    Yes I've seen them, fabulous looking but just too much money which I can't justify
  • MrsHollingsworthThomas
    MrsHollingsworthThomas Posts: 164 Member
    I love my Fitbit. ..I've inspired my mother in law, her boyfriend and now my bf to get one.
    Mine was a gift but I'd buy it myself in a heartbeat.
    I've broken one & lost another & the customer service was AWESOME about replacing. ..for free!
    It makes you constantly more aware of your activity level. If you're competitive, the challenges are a great tool.
    The Tory Burch bands look amazing, but I can almost buy a new Fitbit for the price! !! No thanks.
    Check out getting a band on Etsy..there's a few places there that make more 'feminine' bands and accessories. I think I'm going to try one from there. They're reasonably priced around $25-35
    Good luck!
    I hope you love it ad much as I love mine!!
  • cheekymoi83
    cheekymoi83 Posts: 5 Member
    I'm looking at the new charge HR fitbit- I heard that tracking heart rate shows how much healthier you are getting; if your resting heart rate decreases then you are getting healthier :-)
  • eslcity
    eslcity Posts: 323 Member
    i got a fitbit charger... recently... and I love it... but i wish i had waited for the new one that is coming out soon that monitors your heartrate also....
  • cranden
    cranden Posts: 54 Member
    <3 my fitbit :) I am so much more aware of how active I am. Great way to rack up steps...cleaning!
  • chele402
    chele402 Posts: 128 Member
    I got one too!

    Feel free to add me!!

    https://www.fitbit.com/user/2ZNBVM
  • mom2chrisandnadia
    mom2chrisandnadia Posts: 47 Member
    I also love my fitbit. I'm looking for new friends also

    http://www.fitbit.com/user/23FSHS
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
    Kalikel wrote: »
    For Pete's sake, if you have to use an app to record driving, why not just use apps to count your steps?

    I was given one of these things for Christmas and I'm try to decide if I should bother opening it or just sell it on eBay.

    It logs driving as walking?
    You should try it. Most people don't have an issue with it counting steps while driving. If yours does, the company will most likely offer you a warranty replacement if you insist. Or the store will take it back opened.

    I've had them for 5 years, multiple devices, and never had an issue with it, but I'm not sure I'd even notice because I watch the overall trends, not the per-minute accuracy. I can see it being an issue if you have an hour+ commute daily and it's padding your step count by thousands. But Fitbit says when it can be a problem is if your roads are bumpy.
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    WalkingAlong wrote: »
    I've had them for 5 years, multiple devices, and never had an issue with it, but I'm not sure I'd even notice because I watch the overall trends, not the per-minute accuracy.

    Exactly! So many new users overthink the accuracy. I've had a Fitbit Flex (+ a Jawbone UP—yay, data!) for about a year & a half. I get "steps" in the shower, but so what? I shower every single day.

    I've lost the weight and kept it off for six months. So my Fitbit burn is my TDEE (total daily energy expenditure), which by definition is the number of calories at which your weight will stabilize. Yay, Fitbit!
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    editorgrrl wrote: »
    WalkingAlong wrote: »
    I've had them for 5 years, multiple devices, and never had an issue with it, but I'm not sure I'd even notice because I watch the overall trends, not the per-minute accuracy.

    Exactly! So many new users overthink the accuracy. I've had a Fitbit Flex (+ a Jawbone UP—yay, data!) for about a year & a half. I get "steps" in the shower, but so what? I shower every single day.

    I've lost the weight and kept it off for six months. So my Fitbit burn is my TDEE (total daily energy expenditure), which by definition is the number of calories at which your weight will stabilize. Yay, Fitbit!

    ^^ yup totally agree ☺

    And thanks to the other poster who mentioned the etsy site, some fab accessories for the Fitbit ☺
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    I've worn a fitbit daily for nearly 2.5 years. It is one of the keys to my ability to maintain my goal weight and fitness level. I am reminded to keep moving and seeing the relationship between calorie intake and exercise has been very helpful.

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