Fitbit $100. is it worth it?

I love my Fitbit ... I has a Flex first ... didn't like it. Now have a Force and love it. Does it motivate me .. no, but I am a fitness guy .. so don't need motivation.

I like that my MFP stats are synced with the Fitbit site .. but ******** hate then the Fitbit gives me extra exercise calories.

I might as well chime in.

I have a One and I love it. It is motivating for me and works with the kind of exercise I was already doing (Wii Zumba).

My sister has one, but decided to stop using it. It didn't work for some of the types of exercise she tries to do and didn't indicate the level of effort that she felt she put in for others. I think that she found it discouraging when she felt she'd been quite active and it still showed that she hadn't met her step or activity goals. She wanted something that wasn't step based since she really needs to do forms of exercise that the FitBit doesn't track. (She has some nerve damage in one leg from a botched back surgery.)

Before I got my One, I used a smart phone app called Moves for a while. It wasn't terribly accurate (and I couldn't use it when doing Wii Zumba because I didn't have a pocket that would hold my phone securely) but it did serve the purpose of letting me try something like an activity tracker without spending the money for one. So, that is what I'd recommend, if you have a smart phone. Start using one or more apps on it - Moves, Runtastic, Map My Walk - and see if tracking your activity that way works for you. If it does, then you can justify spending the money to get an activity tracker like the FitBit.

It seems as though what you are wanting to use it for would be to get more active by walking. I got mine this past Christmas. I have the fitbit flex and a polar FT4 HRM. I wear my Fitbit 24/6 lol, I charge it on Sundays! I love that I can see my progress all day, that way I can get my butt moving if I haven't been very mobile. I love the vibrating alarm and so does my husband! we wake at different times, so this keeps me from waking him! I us my Polar FT4 when I do any kind of workout whether it be, cardio, weights or a long walk. That's just me, I want to be as precise as possible. MFP will adjust my fibit steps once I enter my 5k walk for the day. This way I;m not double counting calories burned. I love love both my gadgets the Fitbit flex and my Polar FT4 HRM....now the Fitibit aria scale is neat, but I think I could've done without it!

I'm a bit of a math/numbers geek. I've had my Flex for 6 months. I've lost 34 pounds in that time. I'm addicted to checking my stats now and I have a friend I work with that we compete every day. I also love the achievements (badges) you get for hitting certain goals.

I also love that a (different) co-worker scoffed at my 6 months ago, stating that you can't lose weight by just walking. She went out and bought one of those total body at home gym machines.

She's lost 3 pounds.

I've lost 34.

I've worn one for 2 years now, it was my reward to myself for losing my first 20lbs and really don't think I'd have lost the next 90lbs as quickly without it keeping my deficit accurate on here. I recommend the FitBit One because it's unobtrusive and nice to use than the Zip (lights up, counts flights of stairs etc but I never use the sleep function).

I have the alarm function set up to vibrate discreetly 10 minutes before I'm due to leave work each day so I'm never out late anymore - time better spent walking etc than sat at my desk!

Put simply, I'd spend the money again without flinching if something happens to this one.

I had the original fitbit (which died because of the sweat issues that have been since resolved) and they replaced it with my (now) fitbit One. I've been tracking now for 2 years and love it.

-Some have mentioned no clock: the One does (although the wristband versions may not).
-Some have mentioned that you have to move your arms, I don't and I'm betting that is the wristband version again.
-Another person mentioned that it used to record when they were on a stationary bike... I am not sure about that honestly. I'm not a bike person. But it does record my treadmill steps. I'm not sure how but I've never had a problem with that. Maybe they too have the wristband and went from not moving their arms during their workout to not doing so?

(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).

Again, must be a wristband thing. The One is awesome. I just push the button and it tells me steps, floors, calories, distance in miles, a little flower to see how active I've been (similar to that dot system I assume) and the time. Maybe you should try contacting customer service and seeing if you can trade. Or get the One and sell your current model on Ebay or something.

Also, my friends don't have a fit bit, so I don't get any benefit from the "community" features either.

I only had one or two Facebook friends and no local buddies that had them. But then I opened myself up to adding MFP buddies as well! Might want to consider it. I like to keep my friends lists short and simple though so my Fitbit list is only about 10 people. But I keep my link in my profile in case anyone wants to add me.

Edit: Then I realize I accidentally posted under my husband's account. Mine is http://www.myfitnesspal.com//PayneAS

I love my fitbit flex...it keeps me moving and it syncs with mfp. Definitely worth the money.

If you might get an iphone 5s any time soon, then no, because the phone will do it automatically. I would have waited if I hadn't gotten mine for "free" (work bonus points).

It isn't necessary in the least. I lost most of my weight without it, but it is useful and motivational IMO. I don't have to wonder what to count as exercise (shopping no, but lunchtime walk yes?). I definitely walk and take more steps since I got it, and I love not trying to walk/run a certain speed or turn on an app for proper tracking. I foresee enjoying it even after the newness wears off. One thing to keep in mind is that you only have to spend the $100 once. If you break it, wash it, or even lose it, the company will send you a new one with no questions asked.

It is also extremely helpful for someone who does bulk/cut cycles because NEAT tends to swing wildly with the fueling which can make figuring out calories very difficult if you don't take that into account.

ETA: I have the One which has a screen. I can check steps with my phone or looking right at it. It's also a second clock/watch which is nice. I wear it on my waistband in my hip crease or (if I'm wearing a dress) in the center of my bra.

I don't think it's worth it. Two of my friends and I bought them and were really dedicated with using them for about two weeks... now none of us even think to put it on.... I don't think they're that useful, and the motivation wore off fast.

Personally, myfitnesspal, scales, & measuring tape are what help me the most.
Good luck!

I don't think it's worth it. Two of my friends and I bought them and were really dedicated with using them for about two weeks... now none of us even think to put it on.... I don't think they're that useful, and the motivation wore off fast.

Personally, myfitnesspal, scales, & measuring tape are what help me the most.
Good luck!

This is why wearing it when you sleep, even if you aren't all that interested in the sleep tracking, might be a good idea. I never forget it, because I put it straight from the case into the sleep bracelet when I get into bed and then back again when I wake up. If I didn't do that, I guess that I would set it right on top of my phone and hope for the best.

They are totally worth it! I love mine, it has a great dashboard. It is motivational and you can challenge your friends. I would say make the investment! I have ethe Fitbit Zip, it does not track your sleep patterns.

Debra

I have a fitbit one...I always forget to put it in my pocket so it's not worth it. I like the idea of the flex...I wanted a force before they got recalled.

If I spent the money I'd go with a wristband...put it on and forget about it until it's time to charge.

I've got a Fitbit One, and the short answer is that it's absolutely worth the money. The device helps me keep track of my activity, syncs well with MFP and is small and convenient to use. Customer service at fitbit is absolutely phenomenal as well. I'd 100% recommend getting one.

I've never had one. My trainer did and said she didn't think it was accurate. I have the POLARFT4 heart rate monitor ... Only $65 on Amazon and I loveeee it ! Everyone I go to the gym with also has the polar and none of us have had any issues!