what do people think about fitbits?

CoachJen71

I adore mine! Yes, it is a bit addictive, but I need it. Just as I underestimate my food portions, I overestimate my movement. I rely on my Fitbit to help me with that.

Troutsy

I liked the challenges and the badges. That was fun and pushed me a little bit further. I felt like I went through Fitbits like crazy though. I always had to have it replaced because it would stop charging or the band would break. The customer support is very good about fixing the issue. I switched over to the Samsung Gearfit2 which doesn't do badges but I can still do challenges. Plus I can respond to text messages with quick reply which is something I couldn't do on my Fitbit. The Fitbit syncs to Mfp which is an added bonus.

ew_david

I like mine, but in general I think people rely on them way too much. They're an estimation, just like any other fitness tracker.

illusion2269

I have had my Fitbit for about a year and a half, and it is a great tool to help get someone motivated and excited about moving more. I still wear my Charge HR daily and like that it keeps me and many others motivated to try and hit those daily goals.

However, it is not a fool-proof, 100% accurate device, but the numbers end up being a pretty good estimation of steps, distance, and calories burned.

cwolfman13

I think they make a lot of people unnecessarily and overly obsessive...

Chieflrg

cwolfman13 wrote: »

I think they make a lot of people unnecessarily and overly obsessive...

If it breaks, they get pissed like they aren't taking steps and panic.

FitPhillygirl

I think they are ok but prefer my Apple Watch more now as it does a lot more than just track keeping track of my activity during the day.

JDMac82

Been using one since 2014... Went from flex to charge hr.