fit bit doesn't fit

fishshark
fishshark Posts: 1,886 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I have the charge hr and i got a size small. Well I found out that my wrist is a measly 4.11" and the small is pretty big on me being for 5.4"-6.2". Those who have it know that even if you tighten it the actually shape is hard. I am wondering do you think it will still be beneficial and accurate in the readings? and yes my wrists are freakishly small.

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  • skbrodie
    skbrodie Posts: 81 Member
    From my understanding if you're using the hr monitor function you're supposed to wear it higher up on your arm, so I'm sure that would probably fit better for you too.
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    measure your ankle, you may be able to wear it there.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Take it back get a zip or a one and wear it in your pocket / bra

    Spend the rest on a decent HRM with chest strap to wear during steady state cardio

    IMO that will give you an equal, if not more accurate TDEE estimate that you can use over time to judge your weight loss
  • fishshark
    fishshark Posts: 1,886 Member
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    Take it back get a zip or a one and wear it in your pocket / bra

    Spend the rest on a decent HRM with chest strap to wear during steady state cardio

    IMO that will give you an equal, if not more accurate TDEE estimate that you can use over time to judge your weight loss

    thanks thats what i figured would be the best option. I have a polar with a chest strap but i don't think it does steps.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    That's my combination

    Fitbit zip in my bra every day
    Polar ft4 at the gym

    Proved to work over time
  • fishshark
    fishshark Posts: 1,886 Member
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    That's my combination

    Fitbit zip in my bra every day
    Polar ft4 at the gym

    Proved to work over time

    awesome! thanks!
  • Chezzie84
    Chezzie84 Posts: 873 Member



    fishshark wrote: »
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    Take it back get a zip or a one and wear it in your pocket / bra

    Spend the rest on a decent HRM with chest strap to wear during steady state cardio

    IMO that will give you an equal, if not more accurate TDEE estimate that you can use over time to judge your weight loss

    thanks thats what i figured would be the best option. I have a polar with a chest strap but i don't think it does steps.

    If you like a band that does steps, get a flex. Love mine.
  • BeLightYear
    BeLightYear Posts: 1,450 Member
    Fitbit HR sucks for tracking exercise burn. It tells me I burn the same amount of calories walking for an hour as I do high impact Turbo Fire kickboxing…..seriously?

  • fishshark
    fishshark Posts: 1,886 Member
    BeLightYear wrote: »
    Fitbit HR sucks for tracking exercise burn. It tells me I burn the same amount of calories walking for an hour as I do high impact Turbo Fire kickboxing…..seriously?

    this is not very comforting haha. i wonder why that is?
  • BeLightYear
    BeLightYear Posts: 1,450 Member
    edited June 2015
    I really miss my Bodymedia! But, they were bought out by Jawbone and stopped making them. They have new Jawbone "bracelet" ones, but it is pretty much a more expensive fitbit and they only sync with cell phones, very frustrating. Oh well, I am fortunate enough to have had the Bodymedia for years and know what I burn and what I can eat to lose weight :smiley:

    The fun part of fitbit is competing with my friends for steps and all the smilie faces on my dashboard lol Their sleep counter sucks too…….just saying.

    Oh and I am really sure it underestimates me as I have it set for 1 pound a week (aka 500 calorie a day deficit) and since owning it, I am losing 1 1/2 - 2 pounds a week! Not a complaint, but kinda proves the inaccuracy to me anyways.
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