Fitbit Flex

I just ordered one today, I will follow this thread with interest in case mine does the same thing!

I started using the FitBit about two weeks ago; it seems to calculate the number of calories you've used up just by being alive. It also tells me that I've already walked 56 steps when I've just gotten out of bed. *lol* Not sure how accurate it is, and no idea how it works.

There, that was helpful. :P

That is your BMR from midnight. It takes your BMR based on your weight, gender, etc... and adds that in every 15 minutes I believe and then if you do steps in between it adds them on top.

Even though you have not had it on then you have burnt at your BMR since midnight and that is why you are seeing 1000.

Each morning when you wake up you will also have accumulated calories burnt from your sleep even though you will likely have zero steps.

(First time poster here but have a fitbit FORCE)

That is your BMR from midnight. It takes your BMR based on your weight, gender, etc... and adds that in every 15 minutes I believe and then if you do steps in between it adds them on top.

Even though you have not had it on then you have burnt at your BMR since midnight and that is why you are seeing 1000.

Each morning when you wake up you will also have accumulated calories burnt from your sleep even though you will likely have zero steps.

(First time poster here but have a fitbit FORCE)

True story. Mine tells me I burn 16 calories for every 15 minutes while at rest (sleeping). Moving about increases the calories burned. As for accuracy, I can't imagine that it is 100% accurate, but I do feel more comfortable that I am burning more than I am eating. I also know that if I am having a lazy couch day, it will subtract calories from my daily allowance.

Since you just got it today, I would say don't take today as gospel. Play around with it for the next few days and see how you feel. I have found it fun and interesting, but I like numbers and charts. Then again, I also don't allow it to dictate my days.

That is your BMR from midnight. It takes your BMR based on your weight, gender, etc... and adds that in every 15 minutes I believe and then if you do steps in between it adds them on top.

Even though you have not had it on then you have burnt at your BMR since midnight and that is why you are seeing 1000.

Each morning when you wake up you will also have accumulated calories burnt from your sleep even though you will likely have zero steps.

(First time poster here but have a fitbit FORCE)

Bragging?

That is your BMR from midnight. It takes your BMR based on your weight, gender, etc... and adds that in every 15 minutes I believe and then if you do steps in between it adds them on top.

Even though you have not had it on then you have burnt at your BMR since midnight and that is why you are seeing 1000.

Each morning when you wake up you will also have accumulated calories burnt from your sleep even though you will likely have zero steps.

(First time poster here but have a fitbit FORCE)

Bragging?

What would I be bragging about ? I would prefer the waterproof flex :-(

Or you mean losing my posting virginity ?

Another Fitbit thread! Gee, I wonder what will follow here shortly? Oh yeah, "I love my Fitbit! It changed my life..."

So on and so forth.:glasses:

keep in mind that if you swing your arms doing any sitting activity it tends to pick up on that a step hence wearing it on your off arm. For example if I swipe my arm back and forth rolling a ball of yarn it sees that as me walking. In addition, if you hold on to the arms of a treadmill while walking it will not register the steps you are taking accurately. Just a couple things I have learned. Don't get frustrated this has a learning curve, but it is worth it.