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I need to purchase a new pedometer - Please help!!

Rebamae
Rebamae Posts: 499 Member
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I need to purchase a new pedometer and would like your input please!
I would like one that will sync to my phone and also to My Fitness Pal.
I need to carry it in my pocket.
I would like to have steps, distance, calories and history available

i am open to everyone's advice as I think it is better to visit with someone who has actually used one.
I thank you for your help!
Have a great Saturday!!

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  • mulecanter
    mulecanter Posts: 1,792 Member
    Do you have a "smart phone"? If so, just get an app that does what you are looking for. Otherwise, I see alot of people excited about their "Fitbit". It's like a watch you wear and it tracks and logs, etc.
  • Rebamae
    Rebamae Posts: 499 Member
    Hi Mule, I did try a couple apps on my phone but they seemed to run my battery down a lot!! I might look into the fitbit to see how it works.
    Thanks for helping!!
  • Shaky44
    Shaky44 Posts: 214 Member
    Hi Mule, I did try a couple apps on my phone but they seemed to run my battery down a lot!! I might look into the fitbit to see how it works.
    Thanks for helping!!
    I use "Map my Walk" occasionally and don't notice any big drain on the battery.
  • meganmoore112
    meganmoore112 Posts: 174 Member
    I have a Fitbit and I LOVE IT!!! I use the one that clips in my pocket.

    I set my weight loss to 0.5 pounds per week on sedentary and then let Fitbit add activity calories for me. It definitely motivates me to move because my calorie goal is only 1370 without exercise and I want to eat more than that! I generally end up eating 1400-1600 per day.

    Oh, and this one syncs to MFP and makes life easy!
  • mspoopoo
    mspoopoo Posts: 500 Member
    I just got a fitbit one and I love it. It is one that just clips to your bra or pants or whatever. Very easy to use and sync to phone mfp.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    I have a BodyMedia FIT but that is more of an activity tracker which measures your TDEE.
  • mommahix
    mommahix Posts: 189 Member
    i have the fitbit one and my husband has the flex. I love it and love that it syncs to fitness pal. you can also hook up with friends on there and see how your steps match up to theirs...(my competetive side loves that!!!)
  • Rebamae
    Rebamae Posts: 499 Member
    Thank you everyone for all your input. I think the fitbit has won! I am ordering one!

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