To fitbit or not to fitbit?

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  • exmsde
    exmsde Posts: 85 Member
    I love my Fitbit One. It particularly keeps me active on days I'm not heading to the gym.
  • gregtreece
    gregtreece Posts: 5
    I like my FitBit One. Not that I expect it to give me totally accurate steps or calories burned, but that it keeps track of my overall activity levels, and gives me motivation and targets to stay active.

    The One and the Force both track flights of stairs, where other FitBit models do not. I have a lot of stairs in my days, so it helps me keep track of that stat pretty well.

    I also use the FitBit Aria scale, which I like as well. MFP is kind of the glue that holds all the info together. FitBit keeps track of my activity and weight and syncs to MFP, I log food through MFP, and I have a Wahoo hear rate sensor that tracks my cardio workouts, and syncs back to MFP as well. Even if none of them are 100% accurate, it let's me keep track of the big picture, and adjust a little day to day.
  • MakaylaRae4
    MakaylaRae4 Posts: 9
    FitBit Flex is what I have, but the Force is apparently amazing as well and I really want to upgrade! The Flex is pretty basic - it will vibrate when you reach your goal, and two taps will show you your progress (each dot means 20%,) and you can set silent alarms to wake you up in the morning. The Force has all of that, but with a screen that actually shows you how many steps, stairs, active minutes, etc. you're up to plus the time.

    The wristbands are super cool because you sleep with them, you shower with them, and you exercise with them - they're water proof, they're actually really accurate, and it tracks your sleep which is fun and useful. You only need to charge it every 5 days or so too, and the perfect time to charge it is when you're laying down for a nap or sitting down at your computer for a bit.

    FitBit's data recording and analysis is excellent as well - paired with MFP (which do sync together) you can't get better.

    10/10 would recommend. You really can't get better, FitBit is amazing.
  • karlschaeffer
    karlschaeffer Posts: 1,507 Member
    I had a ultra, loved it. Had it clipped to my pocket & lost it. Bought a Zip, and clipped inside by pocket and it broke. I want to get the flex to try the wristband., The Force looks better, so I'm asking Santa for a Force..
  • TheStephil
    TheStephil Posts: 858 Member
    I love my fitbit.
    I've had both the Ultra and the wristband. They even themselves out and really I haven't noticed any additional tracking with the wristband. Not sure what other people are talking about.
    I've opened the Fitbit app while at work and typed, talked (I move my arms when i talk at times) and worked for over 4 hours and the fitbit flex did not track any steps.
    I highly recommend the Force. It has the best of both worlds
  • RyanJK85
    RyanJK85 Posts: 580 Member
    Love my flex...close to accurate, and the main thing...makes me want to move. I have a desk job I am at 10 plus hours a day. This lets me know if I have been a lazy *kitten* today. Cant be off more than logging workout with the MFP database or some of the foods they have on here...in the end, its the big picture...are you moving, eating healthy, and staying close to goal...this helps with all that.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    I charge my fitbit in the car on the way to work (after receiving a low battery notification)...

    ...and almost half of the time, I don't have to go back to my car to get it later in the morning when I remember it.


    ETA: http://www.fitbit.com/user/24VY6G
  • luckydays27
    luckydays27 Posts: 552 Member
    I have the FB One and LOVE IT!!! I have lost 31lbs since I bought it in middle of May. I am sure I would not have done this well if it were not for the activity tracker. I need to know what my calorie burn is so I can figure out what to eat. My days can vary so sticking to the same calorie goal everyday wont work. This little guy has helped me get to were I am, 7 lbs away from my goal!!!
  • bellesouth18
    bellesouth18 Posts: 1,071 Member
    I got my Fitbit One last December and absolutely love it! I also bought a leash to use with it. It has saved me many times from losing it, which is easy to do.

    For example, tonight I had 4100 steps and wanted to get over 5000 for my personal daily goal. What did I do? Instead of sitting in front of the TV, I went outside at 9:30 p.m. and walked until it got over 5000. I'm ready to move on up and set my step count higher. This little gadget has made a big difference with my weight loss, but an even bigger one with my fitness level.

    I'm going to add a HRM as a complement to it so I can get more accurate info about my calories burned. That's my only issue with my Fitbit--it isn't a HRM, too. It knows you were active, but it doesn't know how strenuous the activity was.
  • MickeyCastello
    MickeyCastello Posts: 269
    One of my unhappy expenditures. I really dislike that it subtracts exercise calories, which usually happens AFTER I've eaten them. You shouldn't have to hold back a couple hundred calories because it does this.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    One of my unhappy expenditures. I really dislike that it subtracts exercise calories, which usually happens AFTER I've eaten them. You shouldn't have to hold back a couple hundred calories because it does this.

    Huh?
  • Lrdoflamancha
    Lrdoflamancha Posts: 1,280 Member
    To Fitbit.... You betcha.... I have a One and am lost without it.
  • RyanJK85
    RyanJK85 Posts: 580 Member
    For example, tonight I had 4100 steps and wanted to get over 5000 for my personal daily goal. What did I do? Instead of sitting in front of the TV, I went outside at 9:30 p.m. and walked until it got over 5000. I'm ready to move on up and set my step count higher. This little gadget has made a big difference with my weight loss, but an even bigger one with my fitness level.

    This is what I do too. Makes you do something
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
    One of my unhappy expenditures. I really dislike that it subtracts exercise calories, which usually happens AFTER I've eaten them. You shouldn't have to hold back a couple hundred calories because it does this.
    Set your activity level lower.
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    Another fitbit person, i like it for the NEAT and it clearly shows me to move my butt.
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
    "Eta: just so you know (and this is why mine is in a drawer somewhere) my fit it showed my TDEE within 20 calories of 99% of calculators online on non workout days. So.... Just sayin."

    All these devices use the same averages that free online trackers do for your RMR. Where they add benefit is they give you a smarter look at how much activity you have in a day, above RMR. For people who just have RMR (100% sedentary) and a 'workout' (untracked activity like weights), it won't do much at all for you. If you walk the dog, clean house, chase kids, shop, move at your job, etc, that's where their improved estimate can really help.
  • crose0056
    crose0056 Posts: 105 Member
    I have a flex....my health insurance paid for half. Even if I am not trlacking my eating I am tracking my steps. After a week I feel guilty and the scale will tell me so. Keeps me on track. Very small easy to wear.
  • lydiaannepage
    lydiaannepage Posts: 172 Member
    So much amazing information! Thanks to all - this really is fantastic feedback (both the good and the bad!) - it is hard to tell these days if online reviews are "real" people or just marketing. lol. You guys are the best!!! :flowerforyou:
  • sburns12066
    sburns12066 Posts: 8 Member
    I have the Fitbit Zip and I absolutely love it!! It is a motivator to get you up and walking, I try to be over 10000 steps everyday. (it is hard though because I have a desk job and I am sedentary for a lot of the day). I also like the Zip because you can clip it anywhere on your clothing, so people don't even see it!

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