Garmin Vivofit

I don't watch the Biggest Loser, but I do have a Vivofit and have worn it every day since mid-August. I quite like it...I have it bundled with the HRM so I can get a more accurate calorie burn. I'm a bit of a data junkie, so I like having all the info available to me through Garmin Connect; which syncs nicely with MFP.
I began running two months ago and have since purchased the Garmin Forerunner 15 - which has been a beautiful addition to the Vivofit since they both upload to Garmin Connect and compliment each other nicely.
The things that won me over in the end (as opposed to the FitBit or Jawbone): the one year battery life, waterproof, the display and the capability of pairing with a HRM. There's a new model called the Vivosmart that may be worth having a look at as well.

I like mine, but with a few caveats: 1) I assumed that the HRM would work in the water, since it was advertised as being waterproof. I didn't understand that it can't transmit data to the Vivo through water, which was disappointing because I do water aerobics 2x a week; 2) the HRM disconnects from the Vivo even out of water fairly often; it seems OK when just walking, but disconnects when I do, for example, my aerobic video workouts. I tried to change the battery, but it doesn't seem to have helped.

The Garmin Connect software is great. It works without any problem with both MFP and with Apple's Health App.

I've had mine since June, without the HRM. There has been a recent price drop to $99 I noticed. I paid $139 for mine. I like it because the battery does not need to be charged, it lasts a year and it is easy to sync. It is also a watch...and it nags me with a red line going across the face of it when I am inactive...and then it goes away when I have done some exercise or some walking. It sets goals for me automatically, getting me to move more which is precisely why I bought it, just to bring some attention to my activity level. I use the Sleep function too but not every night, it shows my restlessness while trying to sleep. It makes me realize I need to get to bed earlier and get my proper rest. I have the black band, they recently sent out a little strap add-on that keeps the strap from becoming undone by accident so that problem has been resolved. There are plenty of reviews of this product out there, just Google it. The new Fit Bit looks interesting too...Ask Santa to bring you one if you have been good this year.

I got a vivofit for christmas... is there any way to get it to sync the calories in & out on the app? For some reason I have to go to the actual website.. also, do yall wear your's on your dominant hand or not? does it make a difference? I've only had it less than a week but it does make me get my butt up and move.. i hate seeing that red bar across it.