Do you trust fitbit zip calories?

ahmshaki

Fitbit zip users, do you trust the calorie numbers? Do you think it's an accurate reflection of actual calories burned?

I bought one today, but it'll probably take me a month or more to experiment it myself.

I was wondering how much other users trust this device.

socioseguro

Hi
Welcome to Fitbit. I found it useful.
I recommend you join MFP Fitbit group. You can find it at "Groups" option, dark blue banner, above.
here is Fitbit FAQ link
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10098937/faq-syncing-logging-food-exercise-calorie-adjustments-activity-levels-accuracy#latest
It takes several days of activity for Fitbit to learn your patterns. That is my experience.
The answer to your question is : yes, I do trust them, now after a while.

kgirlhart

I don't have a zip, I have a One but I find it to be pretty accurate.

roamingtiger

I don't pay attention to the calories burned on my Alta because it isn't accurate with my heart rate monitor strappy thing.

capaul42

I have the Charge HR, and after wearing it 24/7 for several months, I trust it to be approximately 90-95% accurate.

zyxst

I had a Zip for a year or so. The burn was super inflated giving me an extra 1,000 calories a day. Mine was part of a bad batch though. I upgraded to a One last year.

ahmshaki

thanks everyone for your comments.

I'll eat 500 cal lower than my fitbit zip calories for a month and post back the results.