Does anyone have a fitbit? How do you like it?

nicolemariedwyer
nicolemariedwyer Posts: 46 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone have a fitbit? How do you like it?

Do you have the wristband or the one that clips to clothes?

Does it sync well with MFP?

Is it accurate?

THanks!
Nicole

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  • TS3g
    TS3g Posts: 74 Member
    I have a Fitbit One, and so far I like it. I got it because my company is involved in the Virgin Health Miles program and I lost the pedometer they gave me, which is fine because it was big and bulky. The One seemed to be a better fit for me because its so small and clips on. So far, it has worked/synced flawlessly with MFP, VHM, and RunKeeper. Accuracy wise, I really can't say for sure. I ran a 5k this weekend, and after warming up, running, and cool down, it only showed I traveled 2.3 miles, but the steps seemed to be correct. The sleep timer function is pretty neat too. Overall, I'd recommend it.
  • coonberry23
    coonberry23 Posts: 2
    I have a fitbit flex for a week now and I absolutely love it. It is so easy to sync up wit MFP. Great to track sleep, steps, distance etc. Recommend for sure!
  • gfroniewski
    gfroniewski Posts: 168
    I have the Fitbit Flex, and I love it. If you have an iPhone or Galaxy device the Bluetooth syncing is amazing. MFP works seamlessly with it as well. If you use both make sure to only track you activity on MFP and let it push to the Fitbit. :)
  • lintino
    lintino Posts: 526 Member
    I have a fitbit zip, and I really like it. Syncs well with MFP and it makes me more conscious of how much I am moving.
  • dinoskycm
    dinoskycm Posts: 267
    I have the fitbit zip and I love it!! I wear it every day, and it syncs flawlessly to everything online. I also love that it's so tiny! I clip it to my belt and I'm good to go!
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    Does anyone have a fitbit? How do you like it?
    I have a fitbit zip and absolutely love it. It definitely keeps me motivated and encourages me to move more.
    Do you have the wristband or the one that clips to clothes?
    The zip model is one that clips onto clothing. I wear it clipped to my bra.
    Does it sync well with MFP?
    I haven't had any problems with it syncing with MFP.
    Is it accurate?
    For me it seems to underestimate calorie burns. Although I wish it where more accurate, I am glad that it underestimates and it's not the other way around. I know it underestimates from the calorie in vs out section on the dashboard, based on the amount I eat and the amount it thinks I burn, I should only lose around 1lb per week, but I average at 2lbs per week.
  • RCottonRPh
    RCottonRPh Posts: 148
    I love mine! It is really worth it to me to give me the full picture. Tracking in MFP gives me my "calories in". And FitBit fills in the gap by telling me my "calories out". You can fine tune your daily deficit pretty well. I am always trying to compete with myself and increase my step count and calories burned. It is a very fun and easy to use device. (I have the FitBit One by the way). I wanted to get a flex....but I like the constant reinforcement I get from being able to look at the display.
  • PrimalSiren
    PrimalSiren Posts: 144
    I have a fitbit flex, but honestly I wouldn't waste your money. It says it does all these amazing things, but its just a pedometer with a sleep monitor. I do like the sleep tracker and that's really all I use mine for.
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    Here is another MFP users thread about fitbit:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/984540-need-help-figuring-out-your-tdee-get-a-fitbit?hl=need+help+figuring+out+TDEE+get+a+fitbit

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