Fitbit

I just got my fitbit flex a week ago, because some of my family members have been using then for about 4 months with great results. So far, the experience is well worth it. I really prefer getting my 10000 steps in (or however many you set your goal at) by being more active during the day, than to sit around all day and then have a long walk waiting for me. It really motivates you to do things like take the stairs rather than the elevator, park further away from the store etc. And the fact that it syncs up with MFP is fantastic! The flex is nice, because its right there in your arm, so you keep seeing it and remembering your goal.

I use the fitbit one & am surprised just how many steps I took in the day even when doing the garden or housework, I especially like the way it links in with MFP without you doing a thing it even links to mr PC & phone without any input from me at all.

Great devices

I've had mine since February and I LOVE it! It really helps encourage getting more steps/movement in!! I look forward to taking the stairs now, and I'll even go out of my way to get extra flights of stairs in You still have to do the work of moving more, but it's a great motivator!! I feel naked without mine! (which usually the only time I am without it! lol)

I'm thinking of getting a Fitbit too, but there are 2 kinds I've seen - what is the difference and is one better than the other?

I'm thinking of getting a Fitbit too, but there are 2 kinds I've seen - what is the difference and is one better than the other?

I think the Flex & One track the same things. The flex is worn on the wrist, the One is about flash-drive size and it clips on you. I wear mine on my bra. The Flex has lights, but no screen, the One has a screen. I think those are the main differences.

Fitbit One lover!!

I do quite a bit of walking on the treadmill WHILE WORKING so I was afraid the Flex wouldn't work for me with my hands up on my computer.

The Zip is good too, it just doesn't calculate stairs (which also means more calories burned!) or sleep. So if you don't care about stairs and sleep, the Zip is a great option for the price!

I've had a Fitbit for over three years (started with the original Ultra, now I have the One) ... my 17-year old has the Flex (wrist) and my 14-year old has the One, as do both my parents. We are a Fitbit family *Ü*

I am a Fitbit Fan, and I just did a post on my blog for anyone thinking of getting one ... lots of the graphs and such you'll see IF you decide to get one.

http://jenbsjourney.blogspot.com/2013/08/wondering-about-fitbit.html

The Fitbit takes your information (sex, age, height, weight) and will establish your BMR from that (so yes, you would get a "burn" even if you didn't wear the Fitbit or do any activity). Then it takes all your steps, and also takes into consideration time (how many steps per minute) to determine intensity and gives back a calorie reading taking all that into consideration.

How accurate IS body media, or a HRM ... everyone is estimating. I have been quite confident with Fitbit's numbers when I compare them to my machines, a HRM, other online calculators or just common sense. Since I've started tracking my intake, all my numbers seem to be lining about almost perfectly for a slow, steady loss.

I had a Fitbit Zip and I loved it! I lost it on vacation 3 months ago and I'm still in mourning. :sad:

I love my fitbit one too. Wear it all the time. I try and reach 10K steps every single day, which is pretty hard thing to do since i have a sedentary desk job .