Fitbit and similar info required

Its not a waste of money at all. I'm using a Fitbit Flex and lost 3kg in the first month. It sets goals for exercise and eating, tracks sleep and keeps me motivated. So if she is just walking lots, that would be suitable. If you wanted to go further and get a higher model Fitbit, they tracks things like heart rate, can warn you about incoming calls on your phone (not sure how that works), and tracks how many calories you have burned on the fitbit screen (the fitbit flex doesn't do that). Most of them sync with Iphone but do your research first.

Hello. Ive had a fitbit flex since last May. Im very happy with it. Its easy to use and does everything I need. Ive paired it with MFP and Map My Run. I had no problems syncing it with my Samsung Galaxy phone. It logs my sleep and steps but I use MFP to log my food as it has a bigger database. You can also set a vibrating alarm on it as a reminder or to wake you up. You can even buy different coloured wristbands. My son and his girlfriend both have the Jawbone which is synced to their iPhones but it was more expensive and I can't see that it does anymore than mine. Hope this helps.

I use a BodyMedia Link. It tracks:
24/7 by the second calorie burn based on body temperature and sweat, as well as steps and activity intensity
Sleep, monitored by motion and body temperature, and differentiates between "laying down" and full on sleeping.
Syncs with iPhone and Android through free app and Bluetooth.
Syncs with Windows and Mac via USB
Has an activity manager that provides very detailed graphical analysis of sleep and activity cycles, steps, has multiple tools and can provide training suggestions, hints for improving food, etc.
Syncs very well with MFP, auto-adjusts intake and output amounts reliably. It collects data from MFP to get your intake numbers if you don't want to enter it in both places.
Can track bicycle riding and lifting burns (this is something fitbit cannot do)

Lots of valuable information, based on your own vitals, rather than a standard calculation.

Anymore, it is financially equal really. The only money difference is really just that BML has a low subscription fee. It can be canceled anytime though, and I found it a very worthwhile investment.

I tried working with tools like Fitbit before, but the numbers were always off. I gave this a try, and followed the personalized numbers religiously, and ended up losing a lot of weight right off. Love it! I can also probably get a coupon code for referral if anyone needs it.

Anything is better than nothing, in my opinion. Many people on this site swear by some device or another. I just chose this one because it would accurately track sedentary minutes (since I work at a desk).

I've got a fitbit zip. It's the cheapest model they offer, but I like it. I don't have to wear it as a bracelet; I clip it to my bra or my waistband. It will sync with iphone, android, and (my beloved) Windows phone. It doesn't measure sleep, heart rate, or stairs climbed, but it measures enough for me.