Fitbit Users vs Apple Watch vs Nothing - Weight Loss

d090882

Attention: Fitbit users vs Apple watch vs Nothing. Please share your experiences. Does activity tracker help to lose weight?

walking2running

I do not have an activity tracker. I used to have a beautiful activity track called Bellabeat (it was a clip-on) but I eventually dropped it in the toilet. Ever since, I couldn't come to terms with spending that amount of money on another fitness tracker.

The activity tracker is a nice motivational tool but for me it wasn't a long term weight loss solution.

malibu927

It helps some, it doesn't help others. I lost 60+ pounds in fifteen months with the help of my Fitbit. It helped me see how active I was and made sure I was burning enough calories to sustain a deficit. I have since switched to Apple and when I get back into weight loss mode I'll do the same thing.

Kim_S_G

I have an app (MapMyHike/Walk) on my phone that tracks my walks that I take - my dedicated exercise, not just walking throughout the day. It most definitely helps me keep track of how far I have walked and thus how many calories I have burned.

Since I am sedentary during the summer and 51, MFP has me at 1400 calories to lose a pound per week. I often get hungry on that little amount of food. If I had to stick to that, I think I would give up. But the extra calories earned walking allows me to eat more, and be content. Without my app I would not have a clear idea of those extra calories.

TheRedQueen1981

I bought myself a cheapo just a few weeks ago to see if I’d use it. I’m loving it but it doesn’t do enough for my liking (being a cheapo) so I’m going to purchase the Apple Watch very soon I think. I do find even the cheapo to be helpful.

stormlover23464

I had a fitbit (several of them) over a period of years...I found them to be somewhat motivating, but they kept wearing out after a year or so....Recently, I decided to spring for the apple watch..I wasn't sure I wanted to spend that much, but now I'm glad I did...

d090882

Is Apple watch better than fitbit?

fuzzylop72

d090882 wrote: »

Is Apple watch better than fitbit?

it's a better smart watch. As a fitness tracker, it's about the same/maybe slightly worse. Right now I have an apple watch and a garmin, both of which I like (for different reasons).

longbranch92

I have an Apple Watch, which I love. But I share activity on my watch with several people which really motivates me to keep moving.

bikecheryl

I think it depends more on the person than the device.

I’ve always been a tech/gizmo geek. I had one of the original Garmin Forerunners, gradually moved up to currently using an Apple Watch. Data crunching keeps me on track and too busy to eat.

But that’s just me.

MelanieCN77

Fitbit has better social aspects if you have pals to add. AW is a more durable piece of equipment and isn't only a fitness tracker, hence the price difference. I like my AW, but any device you will only use if you enjoy the tracking and the seeing data.