Fitbit?

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  • eAddict
    eAddict Posts: 212 Member
    I was thinking about getting a FitBit... is it worth it?
    I have a fitbit force and have had it for many months. I like the fact it tracks all day and night. I don't like the band. I don't like that it isn't water proof and I don't like it doesn't do heart rate so I have to use a Garmin.

    THAT being said I am not disappointed I bought it when I did BUT there are so many options out now. CES (Comsumer Elec Show) had over a dozen new models released.
  • karenrich77
    karenrich77 Posts: 292 Member
    Feel free to add me too :)

    https://www.fitbit.com/user/2DKGFS
  • marcyj
    marcyj Posts: 31 Member
    Hi all, I'm also new with fitbit flex!!! Can anyone help with this question... I just walked 3.4km and accoring to STRAVA (an app i use to track calories burnt) it says i burnt 384 cal. Fitbit however said i burnt 52 calories. I'm sweating from head to toe and drink 600 ml of water throught the walk....so what do i believe? fitbit or strava?

    Go ahead and type in what your HRM said. At first fitbit will take away some of those calories in an adjustment on your daily diary, but if you continue to move around more than you have your daily activity level set in MFP, it will give them back. If not, it will penalize you the calories which you set your profile up to believe you were going to burn (the baseline that MFP uses to calculate how many calories you need each day) and didn't.
  • Trukngrl
    Trukngrl Posts: 106 Member
    Ready to expand my network.... bring it on!!

    https://www.fitbit.com/user/2CG2WT
  • jim180155
    jim180155 Posts: 769 Member
    Took me a whie just to figure out where to find my user ID.

    Anyone who knows how, please add me: https://www.fitbit.com/user/2F3X9W
  • jadior
    jadior Posts: 191 Member
    Hi all, I'm also new with fitbit flex!!! Can anyone help with this question... I just walked 3.4km and accoring to STRAVA (an app i use to track calories burnt) it says i burnt 384 cal. Fitbit however said i burnt 52 calories. I'm sweating from head to toe and drink 600 ml of water throught the walk....so what do i believe? fitbit or strava?

    Go ahead and type in what your HRM said. At first fitbit will take away some of those calories in an adjustment on your daily diary, but if you continue to move around more than you have your daily activity level set in MFP, it will give them back. If not, it will penalize you the calories which you set your profile up to believe you were going to burn (the baseline that MFP uses to calculate how many calories you need each day) and didn't.

    I was so confused about the fitbit deficit and you explained it so well! So I guess I should enable it?
  • marcyj
    marcyj Posts: 31 Member
    Hi all, I'm also new with fitbit flex!!! Can anyone help with this question... I just walked 3.4km and accoring to STRAVA (an app i use to track calories burnt) it says i burnt 384 cal. Fitbit however said i burnt 52 calories. I'm sweating from head to toe and drink 600 ml of water throught the walk....so what do i believe? fitbit or strava?

    Go ahead and type in what your HRM said. At first fitbit will take away some of those calories in an adjustment on your daily diary, but if you continue to move around more than you have your daily activity level set in MFP, it will give them back. If not, it will penalize you the calories which you set your profile up to believe you were going to burn (the baseline that MFP uses to calculate how many calories you need each day) and didn't.

    I was so confused about the fitbit deficit and you explained it so well! So I guess I should enable it?

    I'm glad I helped! I would definitely enable it...it takes all of the guesswork out!
  • healthycatrina
    healthycatrina Posts: 2
    Invite sent.
  • CF4L
    CF4L Posts: 58 Member
    Here is my profile: https://www.fitbit.com/user/22C8W8
  • eddiecastro77
    eddiecastro77 Posts: 30 Member
    I have a force and get 10K steps a day and love to encourage. add me: https://www.fitbit.com/user/2D9G2F
  • eeyore72500
    eeyore72500 Posts: 1
    SO excited to have friends added!!! Here is mine //www.fitbit.com/user/29GRNK
  • Lizplus3
    Lizplus3 Posts: 53 Member
    Love love love my Fitbit!!!! Ya'll can add me there and here:

    //www.fitbit.com/user/2FNMTD

    Enjoy seeing it say Hooray!!!

    Everyone above me I have added on FitBit :)
  • areinafierce
    areinafierce Posts: 16
    Im looking for friends too!

    //www.fitbit.com/user/2F6CG8

    I dont have the Iphone 4s, so I usually sync once a week or so- I always have people cheering me because it looks like Im not moving at all LOL

    But feel free to add me! :)
  • Sjarkey15
    Sjarkey15 Posts: 57 Member
    I've added a bunch!! Thanks guys, I love the motivation seeing the scoreboard gives me
  • daveymac31
    daveymac31 Posts: 118
    I've got one too. Just have to get my address! I'll kick all your *kitten*! HAHAHAH!!
  • jadior
    jadior Posts: 191 Member
    Another question: How do I get my flex to sync to MFP? I have it installed but it doesnt seem to track anything. Anyone else have this problem?
  • SeahorseDolphin
    SeahorseDolphin Posts: 131
    https://www.fitbit.com/user/24W9BB

    I love a challenge :)
  • mykeida
    mykeida Posts: 15
    https://www.fitbit.com/user/2FJZW7
    Anyone feel free to add me,I've had my fitbit flex for about 10 days,I love it !
  • swaymyway
    swaymyway Posts: 428 Member
    I've sent some requests - please feel free to add me :)

    https://www.fitbit.com/user/29TGYY
  • Technolero
    Technolero Posts: 90
    I'm new to myfitnesspal and I have a new Fitbit force! I haven't sent mine back for a recall. No problems here and I love it!

    https://www.fitbit.com/user/2CKSDL
  • MichelleRenee_76
    MichelleRenee_76 Posts: 155 Member
    I just got one last night. Not sure about what I think yet. I def don't like that it has nothing to do with heart rate. Still not understanding how it is estimating my calories without that! Hate that it won't sync to my phone because I would like constant feedback to see how I am doing since the flex shows you nothing on the band. I linked my fitbit account with MFP, I see the food log calories transfer over but on my dashboard it does not incorporate the calories consumed into the graph. If anyone has any tips on how I can get the most out of this item, I appreciate it.

    //www.fitbit.com/user/2G6GGG
  • elizamc
    elizamc Posts: 285 Member
    Will work out how to do this....!
  • debrakgoogins
    debrakgoogins Posts: 2,033 Member
    https://www.fitbit.com/user/2FB96N

    Anyone who would like to add me is welcome to! Please note, I lost my charger and just got to start using it again yesterday afternoon so my activity level for the past week and a half looks truly terrible.
  • debrakgoogins
    debrakgoogins Posts: 2,033 Member
    Also, there is an activity group at Fitbit.com that is for My Fitness Pal users. Just go to Community, choose Activity Groups then type My Fitness Pal into the search function. It should come right up!
  • pittjenn
    pittjenn Posts: 247 Member
    I'd love some fitbit friends! Even though I work out most days, I was absolutely amazed at how LITTLE walking I do unless I push myself.

    https://www.fitbit.com/user/2D2MJK
  • Sjarkey15
    Sjarkey15 Posts: 57 Member
    I just got one last night. Not sure about what I think yet. I def don't like that it has nothing to do with heart rate. Still not understanding how it is estimating my calories without that! Hate that it won't sync to my phone because I would like constant feedback to see how I am doing since the flex shows you nothing on the band. I linked my fitbit account with MFP, I see the food log calories transfer over but on my dashboard it does not incorporate the calories consumed into the graph. If anyone has any tips on how I can get the most out of this item, I appreciate it.

    //www.fitbit.com/user/2G6GGG

    I like it simply because it keeps me moving! I dont eat back the calories from my fitbit at all. As for your phone, did you download the app? I only log water through the Fitbit app because its easier than MFP.

    Also when you tap your band twice the lights should light up, each light = 20% of your step goal.
  • rbn_held
    rbn_held Posts: 689 Member
    Anyone can add me. Always looking for more Fitbit friends

    https://www.fitbit.com/user/23RHN7
  • MichelleRenee_76
    MichelleRenee_76 Posts: 155 Member
    I just got one last night. Not sure about what I think yet. I def don't like that it has nothing to do with heart rate. Still not understanding how it is estimating my calories without that! Hate that it won't sync to my phone because I would like constant feedback to see how I am doing since the flex shows you nothing on the band. I linked my fitbit account with MFP, I see the food log calories transfer over but on my dashboard it does not incorporate the calories consumed into the graph. If anyone has any tips on how I can get the most out of this item, I appreciate it.

    //www.fitbit.com/user/2G6GGG

    I like it simply because it keeps me moving! I dont eat back the calories from my fitbit at all. As for your phone, did you download the app? I only log water through the Fitbit app because its easier than MFP.

    Also when you tap your band twice the lights should light up, each light = 20% of your step goal.

    Thanks, yes I downloaded the app. It doesnt sync because my phone is not compatible. I had to upgrade to the Galaxy 3. Its on order.....lol
  • starjulia
    starjulia Posts: 22 Member
    here is mine!

    //www.fitbit.com/user/2752MM
  • thankyou4thevenom
    thankyou4thevenom Posts: 1,581 Member
    https://www.fitbit.com/user/22DW9D

    just starting Couch25k

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