new smart phone, new fit bit, new app world, where do I start?

Joytheia
Joytheia Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
So last Dec I got my first smart phone ever,(android) and a few weeks ago I got a fitbit zip. I've been exploring the world of fitness apps and I'm overwhelmed! Where do I even start?
In the past I used the sparkpeople website, but I haven't used it in a long time, and my fitness pal certainly has the better mobil interface, but that's my history.
I'm a low energy person, with medical problems, but ok to work out moderately. I actually need to drop 50-60 pounds for health. Excess fat not good for livers.
I'm interested to find out what fitness apps everyone uses, especially if you also have a fitbit, and how you sync it all, and where you record what! Thanks!

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  • katharineshalia
    katharineshalia Posts: 243 Member
    Just go to apps above and install the fitbit app from the choices and everything should sync. I have a fitbit zip and love the way it works with my fitness pal.

    Aside note, you will need to figure out your calories, set them. Get a scale and measure your food. And it's really that simple. You can tweak your plan as you go. Good luck to you.
  • ronronronj
    ronronronj Posts: 474 Member
    Remember not to run your fitbit through the laundry. That will ruin your whole day!
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    Joytheia wrote: »
    So last Dec I got my first smart phone ever (Android), and a few weeks ago I got a Fitbit Zip. I've been exploring the world of fitness apps and I'm overwhelmed! Where do I even start?

    I'm interested to find out what fitness apps everyone uses, especially if you also have a Fitbit, and how you sync it all, and where you record what! Thanks!

    You can learn more (and find Fitbit friends) in the Fitbit Users group: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1290-fitbit-users

    Connect your accounts: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/fitbit

    Log food & drink in MFP. No need to log any step-based activity—Fitbit tracks it for you. Log non-step exercise (like swimming or biking) either in Fitbit (that's what I do) or in MFP—never both.
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