Wireless Activity Trackers

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MikeSloaninLDubya
MikeSloaninLDubya Posts: 10 Member
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Does anyone have any recommendations for WIRELESS ACTIVITY TRACKER devices? I'm considering purchasing one and I've seen ads for different ones including the one which advertises on MFP, but I can't decide and could use some advice.

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  • Dark_Roast
    Dark_Roast Posts: 17,689 Member
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    I use a Fitbit, and it really opened my eyes up to how much I wasn't doing. so, now I do more ;).
  • gurlygirlrcr80
    gurlygirlrcr80 Posts: 162 Member
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    I have the BodyMedia Link and I absolutely love it! It tracks my steps, calories burned, calories consumed, deficit, sleep patterns, levels and times of activity and it's pretty awesome i have to say :) it was $130 with shipping on Amazon. I wear it all day and night on my arm and you can't even see it under a t shirt.
  • blackflowers
    blackflowers Posts: 4
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    I have both the Fitbit and the Jawbone UP. I prefer the UP, but the Fitbit is more reliable (the UP is experiencing issues with longevity right now). Fitbit also ties into MFP pretty well.
  • LoggingForLife
    LoggingForLife Posts: 504 Member
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    Yes! I just got the Bodymedia Core with the optional display. I love it. It is not a heart rate monitor, but it tells you how many calories you are burning and you can link it to MFP to add your daily caloric intake. I've only used it a few days but I absolutely love it. I did a lot of research and it seems it is the most accurate as far as finding your TDEE. I'm a numbers person and it gives me lots of data. I highly recommend it. It's a bit more expensive and there is a monthly fee of 6.95 to use the website which is worth it to me. I would spent that on the treats that I don't eat anymore anyway.
  • ChristineH1001
    ChristineH1001 Posts: 65
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    I have the Body Media Fit LINK,all of the above is right on plus.....you get real time info on you phone and it links to MFP. It is a great tool. As with the Fit Bit I can show you how much you are of aren't doing! :smile:
  • determined_erin
    determined_erin Posts: 571 Member
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    I use BodyMedia. It is seriously the best investment in myself I've made. I got it a week ago and lost 7 lbs within that week! It makes me want to reach goals and move my body as much as possible. It is wonderful to track everything and is very accurate. I tried the FitBit and found it not as accurate and didn't sync to my computer easily. The FitBit reminds me more of a phone that has a pedometer app, which just doesn't track perfectly. The BodyMedia actually tracks things so much better.

    Also with Bodymedia (and FitBit), you can get rewards on two sites: EarndIt and EveryMove. When you exercise, you gain points. These points can be used towards real rewards! I love these sites. EarndIt even has challenges. EarndIt: http://earnd.it/15sYLfl and EveryMove: http://www.everymove.org
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
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    Fitbit is popular.

    I ahve a Motorola MotoActv watch/tracker. It was a lot fo bells and whistles for tracking activities and pairs with my HR monitor. Wireless upload of data each night and a website to see progress. Expensive though and there are a few comparable other brands to look at from Garmin and Polar.

    Good luck.
  • cebreisch
    cebreisch Posts: 1,340 Member
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    I have a Fitbit One, and I LOVE IT. Both of my co-workers in my office (who hold the same sort of position I do) have Fitbit's too and love it. I love all the data it gives when it syncs with MFP - especially the calories in vs. calories out monthly chart.

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