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fitbit?

klkc2005
klkc2005 Posts: 41 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi, I bought myself a fitbit flex because it was on sale but I have yet to take it out of the box and I'm considering taking it back. I already exercise daily (except for right now due to an injury) and I track my exercise and food on MFP. Do I need the fitbit? I have already lost 11 pounds but I have about 30 more to go. I'd just like to know what the actual benefits are. Thank you.

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  • eva512
    eva512 Posts: 92 Member
    USE THE FITBIT! I was shocked on how much it really takes to reach my 10,000 steps a day. I work as a Dental Assistant and waitress and move all day long, I still have to do 2 miles walk/jog after work to get my 10,000! On lazy days it motivates me to move otherwise the guilt sets in.
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    It can motivate you to move more.
    It can help you get a better idea of your actual activity level.
    It can help you get a better idea of your average TDEE (Total daily energy expenditure).

    Do you need it? No.

    I the information Fitbit's provide and although I don't need it, it has helped me become more active. I had lost over 40lbs before I ever bought one. It showed me that even though I was working out, I was still lazy the rest of the day.
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