Fitbit?

msallymae

I am currently in Graduate school and I cannot afford to just throw away 100$. Is the Fitbit worth getting? Or is there another device that is better? I would like some feedback because I am very interested in buying one. Thanks.

Wild_Hare

I've had a Fitbit One since January and absolutely love it! For me it really keeps me mindful of my activity level throughout the day. I also tend to have a rather competitive nature so it keeps me really motivated to stay at the top of the leader boards. I consider the Fitbit money well spent!

wolverine66

i do like my fitbit one. i also like the competition, and being able to sync with my phone and MFP and checking my stats... but i got it as a gift - so i did not spend the money on it.

i would have, though.

anyway, there are other, more simplistic options while you are saving. There are a number of smartphone pedometer apps. They aren't quite as accurate, but they are adequate as you begin to track your movement. then there are old fashioned pedometers, which some places just give away

Julzanne72

I have a Bodymedia and love it!

WeightHacker

i have looked into it for a while, and i think i love it. i just havent had the money to get it yet. but i would totally get it. when i get the money.

I think its far worth every pennies.
again if you arent satisfy you can always return it within 30 days i believe?
and get your money back.

so either way its a win win deal.

hayles333

I LOVE my fitbit (I have the Fitbit One). I find it really motivating...I definitely work on moving more because of it. I personally prefer the One to the Flex, as it measures floors climbed. Also -- I have hear some bad things about the Flex's accuracy -- just FYI (in case you were deciding between the two).

dimplz369

I've had a Fitbit One since January and absolutely love it! For me it really keeps me mindful of my activity level throughout the day. I also tend to have a rather competitive nature so it keeps me really motivated to stay at the top of the leader boards. I consider the Fitbit money well spent!

^^^Same! I know 4 or 5 of my friends that have gotten it once they see how great it works and how much I love it.

mrsgoodwine

Love, love, love my fitbit! I wear it everyday. It really does remind you to move. I always make sure I get in at least 10,000 steps. Well worth the money.

kingtermite

It seems all of us Fitbit users are on the same page. LOVE my Fitbit One. I got it last November. I love the way it's easy to wear, syncs with MFP so that activity is logged automatically. It keeps me cognizent of my calories burned (1/2 of the equation needed to lose weight).

If I lost my Fitbit One today, I think I'd be at the store tonight buying another one.

This was a great review comparing various solutions out there.
http://www.getgrok.com/2013/01/a-comparative-review-28-days-with-the-fitbit-one-jawbone-up-nike-fuelband-and-bodymedia-link/

MSam1205

Love my fitbit one, it's the best motivator I have! There is a "zip" version you can buy a bit cheaper. Zip does not track sleep patterns Target sometimes puts the zip it on sale, or I know I got mine using a groupon type discount for the Brookstone Stores.

My daughter, her friends, my sister, and some MFP friends have all invested in one of the styles. I don't have a smart phone, so I can only sync it when home, but I totally recommend.

MochaMixAZ

Have it, love it, use it every day. But know what you're getting: It is NOT a heart rate monitor. It's a souped up pedometer that links to MFP. It tracks steps, calories, floors climbed, and sleep quality. You can link it to other social network sites, or find others on fitbit to compete with if you like the gaming aspects. You get weekly status reports... lots of great info.

LOVE IT.

kristafb

I'm on a pretty tight budget myself so I know what its like to feel like you're throwing away $100 on a gadget but trust me the Fitbit is worth it! I have the FB One and love it. its super motivating and easy to use. Initially I was shocked at how little walking I was doing. Now if I don't get my 10000 steps a day I'm totally bummed. I often find myself hopping on the treadmill at night to get the steps in and I would never do that before. 100% worth it IMO

dianaejennings

I have had my fitbit zip for about a month and it's my best friend.

EmmieBaby

I have the cheaper zip (60$) and I love this little thing!

I may upgrade to the one, but not yet...i'm content with my little pink fitness buddy

bluefox9er

do you NEED a fitbit? It is, after all only a measure of everyday activity and sleeping patterns. If you don't have one, and money is tight, I think you might get more bang for your buck by investing in a heart rate monitor...unless, of course, you want a more generic overview of your activity levels.

mmm_drop

I started out with a Fitbit Ultra a year ago and now have a One and I love it. I loved the Ultra too; I only upgraded to the One because my Ultra was acting wonky and Fitbit replaced it with a One (they have AMAZING customer service).

I have found that since I got my Ultra a year ago I am more aware of how much or how little I am moving. It is an awesome motivator! I also think it gives a better picture of what my TDEE is and what I really should be eating to lose.

17forbes

i have just bought the fitbit one, but am confused as to the negative adjustment on my exercise stats. Can anyone explain it to me.

silverinc13

I just got a Polar FT7 HRM myself - was debating between that and a fitbit, but I heard the fitbit isn't great for gym accuracy and that's what I was really curious about measuring. I still may get a fitbit in the future but for now I'm loving the HRM!

ChantalD75

I have been on the fence about getting one... how accurate is the calorie burned?

kimlevin

I also love my Fitbit! I have the Ultra, which is the model before the One. A lot of people complained that it is easy to lose - and I can see why - It fell off my waistband a few times and I bought a "pedometer leash" for $2. I think the Flex looks really cool, but I started clipping my Fitbit to my bra so I don't end up even thinking about it during the day. (except to check it now and then) It's a great motivator!

Jess830409

I have one of the older models - the Fitbit Ultra - compares to the Fitbit One. Absolutely best $$ I have spent. Keeps me accountable and I am more aware of how active I am. I wouldn't trade it for anything and I wear it every single day.

Jess830409

I also love my Fitbit! I have the Ultra, which is the model before the One. A lot of people complained that it is easy to lose - and I can see why - It fell off my waistband a few times and I bought a "pedometer leash" for $2. I think the Flex looks really cool, but I started clipping my Fitbit to my bra so I don't end up even thinking about it during the day. (except to check it now and then) It's a great motivator!

I clip mine there too lol - very handy and out of the way

jody664

I have the Fitbit One, but in hindsight, I would have been fine with the Zip (the One tracks sleep and floors climbed, both interesting but definitely not necessary). The Zip is $60. I did notice that Best Buy carries a 2-pk of Zips for $99. So if you have a friend interested in buying one, you could split the cost and get it for $50 each. Just a thought.

shanander

I LOVE it. I got the ultra in April 2012. Since then I had two new chargers sent to me free and then the device cracked and they just sent me a fitbit one for free - which was a month outside the warranty! I cannot go anywhere without it. Clips right on my bra and really pushes me to be more active and helps track my sleep to make sure I get enough (which is key to weight loss). Even though I had a couple problems (hence the need for new chargers and device) their customer service is amazing. with two emails they would send me what I needed and would arrive in a day or two (My fitbit never lost a charge since they sent out new chargers so fast) Of course, I had the original so I'm sure the new versions are better - and I'm excited to have the fitbit one now!

Donnacoach

I agree with bluefox9er. I have had the ultra fitbit and the fitbit one, and I have had issues with both, but I DO LOVE it. I am actually going to switch to their newest fitbit which is call the FLEX. It's something worn on your wrist, which I will just like better. I like it because it tracks how many sets of stairs I have climbed, steps, miles, but most importantly my sleep pattern. HOWEVER, I do love my HRM, which is well worth the money if you just want to track calories burned and time....

kendrafallon

I agree with bluefox9er too.

I have a Fitbit Ultra. Overall, it's a useful tool and motivator if you're sedentary as the step count and numbers it displays and push you to more. I'm already active, I do a lot of walking, started running and that's in addition to 6 hours Tae Kwon Do training a week, so for that I use a HRM. For me the Fitbit is just a gadget and is at best useful for days when I'm not doing any set walking/running/cardio

If you already exercise and want to track your calorie burn better, then spend your money on a HRM, you can a good one relatively cheaply on eBay.

Lastly, have a look at the Fitbit Users Forum to get an overview of how folks who have one are finding it: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/1290-fitbit-users

Samstan101

I have been on the fence about getting one... how accurate is the calorie burned?

I'm another lover of the FB1. It's made me far more aware of my movement and I've found myself marching on the spit or walking up and down stairs to make my goals for the day. It's my clipped on conscious!

As for accuracy, any activity that isn't just walking such as treadmill or stationary bike I log on the Fitbit website and the calories are adjusted accordingly. In my experience its pretty accurate. As an example I did 35mins on the treadmill this morning wearing a HRM and Garmin Forerunner with a stated calorie burn of 221. Logging it on Fitbit gave a cal burn of 227 so close enough for me!

I've used the FB1, gym and diet for almost 10 weeks now and lost almost 2st so the combination is working for me.

BTW anyone concerned about losing theirs I have Velcro in the clip and on the back of the gadget plus make sure it's facing into my pocket (where possible in the little money pocket).

I'd chose the FB1 over the Flex as the Flex doesn't track stairs I believe.

LexyLou_5

i got my fitbit one for my birthday in the new year, and i love it. It is my new best friend it comes every where with me.

I must admit it has become a slight addiction, seeing my steps add up is great

twinkfran

I have a (maybe stupid) question...do they record workouts - so if I do some training would that be included?

msallymae

Thanks everyone! I think I am going to go with the Fitbit One. I'm pretty excited about it! I am also a new art teacher so it will be fun to see how much I am on my feet when I start in the fall!

JackMillan

I started with the Ultra (which I still have!), tried the Zip, and now I'm using the Fitbit One, which I love. I like tracking stairs, which is why I returned the Zip. My Fitbit kept coming loose until I found the "Fitbit Leash" at GadgetLeash.com, which was pretty inexpensive and keeps my Fitbit from coming loose - I highly recommend it.

But here's my reason for writing: Am I the only one who doesn't want my tracker on my wrist (Like Flex and many similar devices)? This seems to be the trend and I don't get it. They're uncomfortable and they draw too much attention. I feel like I'm taking crazy pills ...

What am I not understanding? Are there clear performance advantages moving the tracker to my wrist? Anyone?