Just bought a FITBIT

You order the new one the "one" or the old "Ultra"

Best advice don't wash it.

Anyway congrats it will change your behavior.

what is it? I'm at work and most webpages blocked!!

It's a fancy pedometer.

Well --- you shouldn't wash it... but I washed my boyfriends and it still works! They also have awesome customer service so if you have ANY issues send them an email. I've had 3 fitbits and the ppl who work there are so helpful! Also it integrates with mfp which I LOVE!

If it is an Ultra, it is NOT waterproof or sweatproof. Use the clip. Ive killed 2 already.

Been looking for a good pedimeter. Please keep me posted on how you like it and good luck!!

Great purchase! I have one, as does my wife and my BFF! (Not that my wife isn't also my BFF, but that's too much for this post!) Anyway....

I wear it all the time and am amazed at how little I used to walk and how easy it is to walk 10k steps in a day once you try (my goal). Look at the user guide for how to track sleep efficiency - that's perhaps the most interesting metric I've found so far. I knew I woke up at least once/night - but the fitbit tracks EVERY time. I was amazed at my results...

Good luck to you! I echo earlier comments - do not wash it, or jump into your pool with it on. Just sayin' That was a $100 "cannonball" for me! :-)

- Severin

I LOVE MINE!!! Have increased my steps so so so much. I average 20,000 a day now. I pay for the Premium which I think is well worth it - I think it is like $49 a year. I am able to have all my info in Excel and lots of other reports.

I don't use the clip that it comes with. I lost my fitbit 2 times within 24 hours. I use a small ponytail holder and loop it through my bra strap and I don't worry about it at all.

Enjoy!!!!

It really encouraged me to get out and walk more. I used to drive everywhere and since I've owned mine, I always walk when I can - granted it has been summer, I may not stick with this over the winter!

If you use MFP, make sure you link the accounts. Log all your food on MFP (the database has way more foods) and log all your exercise in Fitbit. MFP queries fitbit to find out how many calories FB thinks you have burned then awards you bonus calories appropriately.

I have my MFP set to sedentary because I am basically office bound all day. Just recently though, I have been working on a project which has involved me getting out and walking around site a lot. Fitbit is tracking all my walking (I just hit the 500 mile point today) and MFP is awarding me loads of extra calories (630 today!).

If you sign up for the premium account (its not massively expensive) you can also set activity goals and it will encourage you to increase your exercise over a 12 week period to meet the goal. Well worth doing.

I loved mine so much, I also bought the Aria scales. I just wish these would integrate with MFP too - there is talk that they will, but no timescales at present.

I put mine in the wash 2 weeks ago by accident, still works fine, lol

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You will love it!!! It has made a huge change in my life. Just don't get discouraged when you start seeing fitbit calorie adjustments. They go up and down depending on your exercise log and food log.

They have a new one! "Zip™ is also rain, splash, and sweat-proof"

what do you think of the scales, I think I would like to have them.

I hope its the ONE you ordered. Thats awesome. Ive been married to mine since Aug 2011!

My advice, wear it where its supposed to be worn and it won't let you down. Mine has been perfect. I have the Ultra now but have never had to replace the classic or the ultra and Ive needed very very lil support. Its been the best device I purchased for a weight loss buddy.

Trust me you'll LOVE it!!

My Fit makes me park in that parking space furthest from the door when I go shopping. It will make you challenge yourself constantly. I have actually climbed our stairs repeatedly to get my "floors" in for the day!