Do you use a fitbit?

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angel_of_harmony
angel_of_harmony Posts: 188 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have decided that I would like to purchase a fitbit or similar device to aid in my weight loss.

Below are a few things I am looking for the device to have:
Heart Rate Monitor
Sleep Monitor (not necessary)
Pedometer
Wi-fi (or bluetooth/usb compatible) ability to upload to a database (android device compatible)
Goal System/Awards (not necessary)
Easy to wear (preferably in a watch format)
No subscription to use (Or under $10/month)
I also would like to stay under $200.00

Here are a few products that I am considering. The links go to their Amazon page.

FitBit Zip: $59.00
http://www.amazon.com/FitBit-Wireless-Activity-Tracker-Magenta/dp/B0096NXKBS/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1391879559&
sr=8-9&keywords=fitbit

BEACHBORN 2014 SPORTS PEDOMETER Activity + Sleep Tracker : Usually $99.99. On sale for $59.99
http://www.amazon.com/BEACHBORN-SPORTS-PEDOMETER-Activity-Tracker/dp/B00HAO2LBU/ref=sr_1_38?ie=UTF8&qid=1391879670&sr=8-38&keywords=fitbit

Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband : $98.94
http://www.amazon.com/Fitbit-Wireless-Activity-Sleep-Wristband/dp/B00BGO0Q9O/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1391880879&sr=1-1&keywords=fitbit

BodyMedia CORE Weight Management System: $99.99 (I noticed that this one has an app that is integrated with MFP)
http://www.amazon.com/BodyMedia-CORE-Weight-Management-System/dp/B0052KONSI/ref=sr_1_62?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1391880991&sr=1-62&keywords=fitbit

UP by Jawbone: $117.63
http://www.amazon.com/UP-Jawbone-Medium-Retail-Packaging/dp/B00A17IAO0/ref=sr_1_9?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1391880879&sr=1-9&keywords=fitbit

Basis Health Tracker for Fitness, Sleep & Stress: Usually $179.99. On sale for $159.99
http://www.amazon.com/Basis-Health-Tracker-Fitness-Stress/dp/B00C4E6ZK4/ref=sr_1_46?ie=UTF8&qid=1391879670&sr=8-46&keywords=fitbit#productDetails

Fitbit Wireless Personal Trainer: $197.49
http://www.amazon.com/Fitbit-FB101-Wireless-Personal-Trainer/dp/B0031P3HY2/ref=sr_1_29?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1391880940&sr=1-29&keywords=fitbit

Does anyone recommend the products listed above or use a similar device you would recommend?

Thanks!

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  • Indiri13
    Indiri13 Posts: 104 Member
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    Skip that personal trainer thing at the end of the list. If you look at Fitbit's website their most expensive wearable (Fitbit Force) is only 129.99 so that trainer is way overpriced and it's just the discontinued Ultra.

    If you are willing to shell out the money for the Fitbit Flex you may want to go a step up for the Fitbit Force or, at the same price as the Flex, the One has more features than the Zip and can still be clipped to clothes (like the Zip). I suggest poking around the Fitbit site for those.

    I have the Force and I love it. The others (BodyMedia and Jawbone) I don't know anything about so I'll let others chime in there.
  • toronto_j
    toronto_j Posts: 206 Member
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    Fitbit doesn't monitor heart rate.
  • caranais
    caranais Posts: 101 Member
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    I have the fitbit one and I really like it. It gives me steps, sleep, calorie burn, floors climbed, and a good website to log and follow other things. I've read that the only reliable hear-rate monitors are the ones with a chest strap. I have one of those and only wear it for specific exercise sometimes when I want an accurate calorie burn. The fitbit is good for step based exercise and a good motivator, but not so good for upper body movement. I log food on mfp which syncs with the fitbit. I hope this helps you a bit.
  • blonde20fan
    blonde20fan Posts: 233 Member
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    I have a BodyMedia Armband. I love it. I have used it for a year and it records calories in and out, links to MFP, sleep and exercise. I wear it on my arm all day unless I am bathing. I can upload to my phone and see live calories burned or steps during a workout. The only down side is paying a monthly subscription fee.

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