Sync Fitbit with MyFitnessPal

mpnet04

I am back using My Fitness Pal again to help me get to my idea weight. This time, I am trying out my Christmas gift (Fitbit). Is it best to use one or the other or do you find it helpful to have both programs?

TheBeachgod

I have my Flex synced with mfp and I like it so far but have found they give me a ton of back calories earned from exercise. I'm no dietary expert but I think the numbers seem high so I aim for my goals I set in mfp and am happy to hit them, not too worried if I go a little over.

The Fitbit site doesn't seem to be very interactive. You set your account up, add some friends and you can look at your dashboard and profile to see your daily results and that's about it. At least it isn't a time killer!

mpnet04

Thanks TheBeachgod for the info! I agree with you that the Fitbit account is not a time killer. I noticed that the calories burned for working out appears to be higher in My Fitness Pal. Am trying not to get caught up with the number of calories burned while thinking that I should eat more.

~still learning Fitbit Dashboard

mpnet04

This is the first time I'm trying to connect with friends as I journey to reach my idea weight. Friends are welcome to join me also on Fitbit - www.fitbit.com/user/3327V5