Fitbit $100. is it worth it?

What do you both want the Fitbit to do?

I think it really depends on what you're hoping to get out of it. Speaking personally, I've had a Fitbit of some type for the last two years and that in combination with MFP and my Fitbit Aria scale have definitely helped me on my journey. Seeing myself stacked up against my friends and family that also have Fitbits is excellent motivation and a reminder that I need to keep myself active or I drop to the bottom of the pile so to speak. It's also helped me get a better grasp on what my actual daily activity output is which in turn helps me with my daily caloric intake goals.

Bottom line, I definitely think it's worth the money but there are other's who maybe don't get the same feel for it or use it to it's full potential. It's all up to you.

I don't have a Fitbit. However, I have downloaded a couple of apps onto my ipod touch that track my walking. Maybe try some of those (if you have a phone or itouch that you can download apps to) to see if the tracking part is helpful, then decide about the Fitbit. $100 is a pretty good chunk of change.

I like this one,it's on sale at the moment for $1.99:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moves-tracker-running-walking/id750864136?mt=8


I also found this one while rummaging through the itunes app store. It's free, doesn't count steps or anything, just kind of a movement tracker/motivator. I like it, it's a very aesthetically pleasing app to use.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/human-make-moving-fun-run/id692721875?mt=8

It has been for me, personally. Every day, it gives me that little extra push I need to stay active throughout my day - not just during my workout. I think in the past three years, there have only been a handful of days I haven't hit my 10,000 step target.

I think it's a big part of the reason I've been able to maintain my 66lb weight loss so easily over the past 2+ years.

I love my fitbit. I have an office job and mine vibrates if I've been sitting too long. It reminds me to get a couple of steps in and helps calculate the intensity of my workouts.

Bought a fit bit while in recovery for an ankle injury. I loved it for the first month (tracking my steps, sleep patterns, so forth). The Novelty wore off. It's a glorified pedometer with a pretty read out. If you are interested in tracking steps and progress- I'd recommend just getting a (cheaper) traditional pedometer. If you have a smart phone, there are free apps that can act as a pedometer, too. I still wear my fit bit since I bought it. But I don't think the added functionality is really worth the extra $$$ (I mean, the blinking dot system on the wrist is ultimately not very helpful, I still have to check my phone to see how many steps I've taken). Also, my friends don't have a fit bit, so I don't get any benefit from the "community" features either.

I love my fitbit. I have an office job and mine vibrates if I've been sitting too long. It reminds me to get a couple of steps in and helps calculate the intensity of my workouts.

The Jawbone UP does this, not Fitbit, although it would be awesome if the Fitbit did.

I've had the Fitbit Ultra for 2 years now (which is why probably none of you have ever heard of it).

I use it as a motivator to keep me moving at work.
I use my Polar HRM to track an accurate calorie burn/exertion rate.
I use either endomondo or mapmyrun gps apps to track actual workout mileage (one issue with ANY pedometer, and that includes fitbit, is that it tracks steps. If you are like most people, your stride, or step length varies depending on speed and intensity. Therefore, the estimate of mileage it provides is not all that accurate).

I'd hate to give up any of the 3, because each one provides another leg to my stool of staying healthy. For you, decide just exactly what you want it to do for you, and then go with the method that will get you what you're looking for.

I got the $50 Fitbit Zip to see how I like it and I do LOVE it. It automatically syncs and adjusts my calories for the day which is motivation to MOVE instead of sitting. It tracks only walking/running, but that's enough for me to get in some extra steps each day.

i love my fitbit.. i have the flex and i can wear it in the water (i usually only take it off to charge it).. it keeps me moving and i have friends on there and i can see others progress and try to meet or beat them, but i definitely try to beat my previous days progress... my uncle and some cousins had a challenge group for awhile and if someone didn't get their goal in then that person bought lunch for the group...

i would highly recommend it...

im thinking about getting one too. everyone I have talked with says that they are worth the money and are great to track and motivate. that being said, a lot of people have stated that the clasp part is easily broken and some are a 2 person event to get on properly (or it becomes unclasped and falls off) I will be watching the replies with interest.

I have a Fitbit Zip and have used it for almost a year now in conjunction with MFP. I love having it there as a reminder to stay active! I am looking in to purchasing a new Fitbit though. I would like a little more than the zip offers.

yes!! Love mine!!

Just got one, so far I love it! In fact I am kind of obsessed with making my 10000 steps...