Do you love your fitbit?

Considering a flex, but don't want to spend $100 if I'm going to be over it after the novelty wears off. Tell about your fitbit experience. Love it or regret it?
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  • mandasalem
    mandasalem Posts: 346 Member
    I have a Zip, because when I bought it, I had the same feeling-- I've tried a lot of weight loss/fitness journeys before and always lost interest or willpower. But 5 months later, I'm still wearing it daily and am disappointed when I don't. While its stats and syncing aren't always optimal in the way it functions with MFP, it does one very key thing for me: it keeps me moving and keeps me accountable.

    A lot of my exercise is still step-based (walks when I can get them in, mostly) and a large part of my goal is to get off my butt more often from my desk job.

    I'm considering upgrading to a Flex or a similar product, so that's my two cents!
  • RM10003
    RM10003 Posts: 316 Member
    I love my One--have been using it steadily since I got it in February, and it really helps me get a better idea of how much I'm burning (for example, it made me realize that I was not "sedentary" despite having a desk job.) Considered waiting until the Flex came out, then remembered that I hate things around my wrists, so that was sort of a dealbreaker.
  • bimpski
    bimpski Posts: 176 Member
    love it
  • marvybells
    marvybells Posts: 1,984 Member
    i had a fitbit one, it was fun for a little while but i found that i prefer to use my HRM...after a few months i sold it on amazon.

    ( It is a neat little gadget, i enjoyed the distance tracking aspect & the sleep monitoring. I can see why so many people like it but it just wasn't for me in the long run....Having to remember to put it on in the mornings & again after i showered got old. Plus the calorie burn was not matching up to my HRM & i had syncing problems. I also was annoyed by the phantom steps it would log when i was driving.)
  • love mine
  • mandasalem
    mandasalem Posts: 346 Member
    I love my One--have been using it steadily since I got it in February, and it really helps me get a better idea of how much I'm burning (for example, it made me realize that I was not "sedentary" despite having a desk job.) Considered waiting until the Flex came out, then remembered that I hate things around my wrists, so that was sort of a dealbreaker.

    That's my HUGE issue. Watches/etc. around my wrists tend to trigger claustrophobic attacks.
  • HRLaurie614
    HRLaurie614 Posts: 260 Member
    I got a fitbit one in March and love it. I forgot to wear it one day back in April and even then, I was LOST. LOL

    It's a tad addicting, but a great motivational too!
  • NicoleCooney92
    NicoleCooney92 Posts: 43 Member
    Two friends from work got zips last spring and raved about it. I just got mine a month ago and love it, love it, love it. My husband has a couple of HRMs that he's offered to lend me, but I'm just comfortable with my zip.
  • Heyyleigh
    Heyyleigh Posts: 268 Member
    LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE and am on my second.

    It IS the reason I am skinny! Of course I drive it. :)

    If you are dedicated and keep your azz moving, amazing things happen!
  • lilacinfinity
    lilacinfinity Posts: 283 Member
    I have a zip and I like it. It's small, simple, syncs with my phone so I don't have to turn the computer on every day.
    I don't exercise hard out enough to need a HRM, and it also doesn't do everything I *don't* need (like I wasn't interested in the sleep tracking)
    I like that it sits on my pocket securely, and I don't have to have a thing on my arm or whatever.
    I believe it underestimates my total burn as I stand still/only move upper body or take just a step or two at a time at work, and it doesn't seem to register that and thinks I'm not walking so I must be sitting.
    But overall I am happy with it. I lost my first one and bought another, so that's a good indication.
  • I've got an Ultra and I'm a huge fan. It's worth the $80 and then some, especially if you can stick with the MFP stuff. It definitely takes the guesswork out of the calories you burn from walking/running/elliptical/treadmill/stairclimber. However, I have had mixed results using it on a bike - if it's clipped to my waistband it doesn't track anything, but if it's on my sock sometimes it will. The sleep tracking is sorta useless in my opinion.
  • snazzyjazzy21
    snazzyjazzy21 Posts: 1,298 Member
    I have a one and I love it! I didn't want a flex because I'm a baker so I'm constantly using my hands/arms which I was worried would count as steps plus the one is far more discrete :D
  • I have a One and really enjoy it! I don't sync it with MFP so I won't get so confused on my cals. I log my exercise and food on MFP and just use the stats on my One to keep me active...Works for me!
  • Studiousone75
    Studiousone75 Posts: 23 Member
    I have the Fitbit Ultra and the Fitbit One. The One is still in the box. I'm using the Ultra at the moment since you can use one Fitbit at a time to track with. Don't regret it one moment having the Fitbit device. It was an eye-opener on my activity (more active than I thought), and it helps me know where I stand for steps, flights of stairs, calories burned and other things.
  • OzarkNana
    OzarkNana Posts: 18 Member
    Sorry, not a fan. It constantly was dumping my daily stats, it often didn't sync well with the computer unless "forced" and the tech support was really bad. I think mine is in the bottom drawer in the kitchen. I picked up a regular pedometer on Amazon that figures steps, aerobic minutes, calories etc. It cost less than $30 and works like a charm.
  • donnaleighh
    donnaleighh Posts: 178 Member
    I got my at New Years and LOVE IT. Remember it is a pedometer not a magic bullet - I use a HRM for exercise other than walking but the most valuable thing to me is that the Fitbit keeps me accountable to my commitment to myself and my heart to do a minimum of 10,000 steps a day. My quality of life is well improved - in that it makes me get away from my computer and report writing etc and out for walks!
  • I have a fit bit one...I Love it! I have actually turned around going to work when I realized I had forgotten it. I like that you can attach it to your bra and not worry about loosing it. I had lost several that go on your waist. It makes me get up and move on my days off when I have been too lazy LOL.
  • Panda_Rolls
    Panda_Rolls Posts: 101 Member
    I've had my fitbit for a couple of months and I still adore it. I really feel that it has made my weightloss journey easier. Best $100 I've ever spent!
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    I have the One and I love it
  • I love my One bc its only around my wrist at night, the rest of the time its clipped to my bra and you can't even tell it's there. Its really useful, I think. I found that most days I burn a little more than MFP projects for my lifestyle, but less than MFP projects for say "walking at incline for 10 min" or other entries. I use it in tandem with an HRM for heavy work outs.
  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,338 Member
    I got a Zip for Christmas and love it. Maybe because I know it is just a glorified pedometer. I too wear it daily and hate it when I forget. I have found that although formal exercise is important for me it is general activity I need to up. I lost when it was and gained back with a sedentary job. So I use it for general walking and for my walk/runs. It isn't good for all exercise but it does well for alot of what I need and it is cool it syncs with MFP. If you have exercise it isn't good for, you can log it into MFP and it asks for the start time so you don't double count the burn. The Flex seems like it would be pretty nice too.
  • Gatlen
    Gatlen Posts: 20 Member
    My wife has a Fitbit Flex, I have a Jawbone UP. Both work quite well and having it there on your wrist is if anything a reminder to get to stepping more often. We both have an almost addictive tendency to get our steps up for the day and beat each other but we've noticed the Flex seems to give my wife a lot more steps in an average day than my UP does when we've both been out together for a few hours and compare our numbers.

    Ok ramblings aside, I love having my activity tracker. It really does a great job in letting you know how you're doing throughout the day aside from just your daily workouts. The sleep tracking is a novelty as I dont know how accurate it really is but its interesting to look at.
  • TeamDale
    TeamDale Posts: 383 Member
    I ordered a Flex last night. I have had to many pedometers go through the laundry or get lost. My wife has had the One for about a year and loves it. I need something I can't lose.
  • LuckyCheryl
    LuckyCheryl Posts: 71 Member
    wouldn't leave home without it!! Actually, I only take it off long enough to charge it. I highly recommend it for anyone who whats to see how their body is working.
  • Ljoy1957
    Ljoy1957 Posts: 8 Member
    Have had my Flex since June and absolutely love it. Because is syncs with MFP, it's even more valuable to me. I use the food diary here, and then quick glances at the FitBit app on my phone throughout the day to track my activity progress. I have even been known to take a walk to the mailbox and back at night just to be sure I've hit my daily step goal! Highly recommend the Flex if you're serious about being accountable.
  • Moonbeamlissie
    Moonbeamlissie Posts: 504 Member
    I have the ONE. There are a couple of flaws with the Flex that I can't get over. One you need to move your arms for it to work. If you push a cart or stroller it doesn't work. It doesn't count number of flights of steps and last but not least there is nothing but stars on the screen, I dont push anything often but that feature annoys me. I LOVE that my One tells me the number of the flights of steps I take in a day.. because I do take the stairs everywhere! I have to be able to see exactly what ive done so when i go to my fitbit device and hit that button I like seeing 16000 steps (what it says right now) and all the other info that it tells me. I do not want to guess or go to the website all the time. However, if you swim I would think this would be perfect! It is fully waterproof where my one is slightly water proof.
  • ShinyHappyMe15
    ShinyHappyMe15 Posts: 38 Member
    I have the one and I LOVE it!!
    I like the step counting, as well as the stair tracking. I like to change my goals each week to keep me motivated. I've also added a lot of people from MFP to my leaderboard. I had a few days this week where I didn't get all my steps in and let me tell you I am not happy that I've dropped out of the top 10! (Just a little competitive over here lol)
  • Lala_White
    Lala_White Posts: 52 Member
    Those who have the FitBit, (I've read through the posts) is the fitbit accurate as far as calories burned?
  • snazzyjazzy21
    snazzyjazzy21 Posts: 1,298 Member
    Those who have the FitBit, (I've read through the posts) is the fitbit accurate as far as calories burned?

    So far, mine seems to be working. I've had it for about three weeks and have continued to lose weight (although slowly now because I'm at my last 10lbs).

    I haven't really heard of anyone following the calorie adjustment from fitbit to MFP and gaining/maintaining weight, but maybe other members have?
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    I've had a Zip for about a month now and it's a fun toy. I clip in inside my bra and just forget about it until I get home from work. It's interesting to see how many steps I take in a day and sometimes I push a bit further than a normally would to reach the next 1,000. The calorie burn seems to be about right for day to day movement but I still wear my HRM for running and log it separately.