Does anyone use Fitbit?
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I have the HR it's been my favorite after owning all of them. Have the aria scale too. I love having the tracker. I love the data and the reminder to move my butt!'0
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kportwood85 wrote: »I have the Charge HR, I used to have the One. I loved them. I don't really think they are super accurate, for example, on Friday I had 12,000 steps in fitbit, but only 7,000 according to my phone. Something is not right. But, it is accurate enough. The scale keeps going down (60 pounds now!) and it is motivating. I have 5 days in a row I walked 10 miles because "well, I'm so close to 6 miles...well, I'm so close to 15,000 steps, well, I'm so close to 8 miles, well, I almost have 20,000 steps!" So, maybe it was accurate at 10 miles. maybe it was only 9.6 miles, but it still motivated me to get up and keep moving.
My HR counts steps while I drive!!! I have to log my effing commutes. Other than that it's spot on.0 -
theseirisheyes wrote: »I have had them since the company started. Love them all, just got the new blaze and it is the best yet for me
I have a Charge (not HR) but am looking to get the Blaze. I'm glad you said something about it. How long have you had it?0 -
I have a FitBit Charge and I really like it.0
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Same here. I actually press the button to record the drives.MommyMeggo wrote: »kportwood85 wrote: »I have the Charge HR, I used to have the One. I loved them. I don't really think they are super accurate, for example, on Friday I had 12,000 steps in fitbit, but only 7,000 according to my phone. Something is not right. But, it is accurate enough. The scale keeps going down (60 pounds now!) and it is motivating. I have 5 days in a row I walked 10 miles because "well, I'm so close to 6 miles...well, I'm so close to 15,000 steps, well, I'm so close to 8 miles, well, I almost have 20,000 steps!" So, maybe it was accurate at 10 miles. maybe it was only 9.6 miles, but it still motivated me to get up and keep moving.
My HR counts steps while I drive!!! I have to log my effing commutes. Other than that it's spot on.
I love my charge HR. It has been accurate so far.0 -
Yes. I have had the "One" for years and love it. And they have fabulous customer service. I prefer the "One" because it sits on my waistband. The wrist ones won't track steps if you are pushing a stroller, or shopping cart, for instance. Conversely, they will track steps when you are standing still but talking with hands. I wanted something more accurate. But any of them are good. Just my preference.
I have seen that posted several times and I have not found it to be true at all - in fact, I used both my one and my Charge HR on the same day to compare and the difference was minimal (under 100 steps).0 -
cerise_noir wrote: »
Same here. I actually press the button to record the drives.MommyMeggo wrote: »kportwood85 wrote: »I have the Charge HR, I used to have the One. I loved them. I don't really think they are super accurate, for example, on Friday I had 12,000 steps in fitbit, but only 7,000 according to my phone. Something is not right. But, it is accurate enough. The scale keeps going down (60 pounds now!) and it is motivating. I have 5 days in a row I walked 10 miles because "well, I'm so close to 6 miles...well, I'm so close to 15,000 steps, well, I'm so close to 8 miles, well, I almost have 20,000 steps!" So, maybe it was accurate at 10 miles. maybe it was only 9.6 miles, but it still motivated me to get up and keep moving.
My HR counts steps while I drive!!! I have to log my effing commutes. Other than that it's spot on.
I love my charge HR. It has been accurate so far.
So does it not count steps while driving if you have the workout/timer going? That would be amazeballs. I commute over an hour each way so I can get over 1400 steps/day while driving. SO DUMB!0 -
I have the charge HR watch and the aria scale. Had them for about 7 months now. I really like them both. You just have to make sure to wipe the watch down regularly so sweat and such doesn't build up. I also like it to track my sleep and movements at night since I have sleep apnea.
I also have sleep apnea so that feature attracted me also.0 -
I have the "One" and love it. I've previously had a jawbone and a "misfit" and liked them both, but the social part of the fitbit has been the key to me. Doing challenges and encouraging (and taunting) messages with my husband and best friends has had a HUGE increase in my step counts.
I haven't found my One to be lacking in accuracy - right up until yesterday when it gave me 20,000 steps for a jeep ride in bumpy and gusty conditions. Heh. But generally, I think it's fairly accurate. I'm not counting on it to be perfect, but looking at trends, yes, I can definitely see days when I've been pretty active and days when I need to get up and take the dog on another walk. I don't have a ton of trust in the calorie counts, but again, it's probably useful when you look at the trend, rather than the day-specific data.
I love the One for its flexibility. I don't really want to wear a rubber wristband, but the One just clips onto my waistband or my pants pocket. On days when I'm wearing a dress, I clip it on my bra. Occassionally, I wear it in an elastic wristband that looks kind of like a hair band - this is also how I sleep. It works for me.
My husband is in love with his surge - it's one of the few GPS-enabled fitness/smart watches that allows him to track a run or bike ride without his phone. That's not a thing for me, since I track my runs using a Garmin watch, anyway, but depending on your needs, that is a pretty awesome feature.0 -
How long does everybody's battery last in the Charge HR? I have that one and love it but I have to charge it every 2 days. I emailed the company about it and they said to turn off any alarms set on it (which I had none set for it) to turn off the heart rate monitor, to turn off the quick view clock function and see how the battery lasts then. I tried that and it still only lasted 2 days. I don't think I should have to turn off all these functions though as they were part of the reason I chose this fitbit.
Has anyone else had issues with battery life? When I purchased it they told me the battery would last 5+ days, My fitbit is just over a month old as well.
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jumpergirl3 wrote: »How long does everybody's battery last in the Charge HR? I have that one and love it but I have to charge it every 2 days. I emailed the company about it and they said to turn off any alarms set on it (which I had none set for it) to turn off the heart rate monitor, to turn off the quick view clock function and see how the battery lasts then. I tried that and it still only lasted 2 days. I don't think I should have to turn off all these functions though as they were part of the reason I chose this fitbit.
Has anyone else had issues with battery life? When I purchased it they told me the battery would last 5+ days, My fitbit is just over a month old as well.
thanks!
My Charge HR will last 4 days max without charging the battery, but I usually throw it on the charger every 3 or so days.0 -
I've worn a One for ~26 months now. It made me aware of how inactive I was. I knew I was sedentary, but by having a numerical value attached to my activity level it became something I NEEDED to change. ~50 pounds gone in 9.5 months, maintaining ever since.
I partner the Fitbit with other tools to help me stay on track. Like MyFitnesPal, Pact, etc.0 -
jumpergirl3 wrote: »How long does everybody's battery last in the Charge HR? I have that one and love it but I have to charge it every 2 days. I emailed the company about it and they said to turn off any alarms set on it (which I had none set for it) to turn off the heart rate monitor, to turn off the quick view clock function and see how the battery lasts then. I tried that and it still only lasted 2 days. I don't think I should have to turn off all these functions though as they were part of the reason I chose this fitbit.
Has anyone else had issues with battery life? When I purchased it they told me the battery would last 5+ days, My fitbit is just over a month old as well.
thanks!
I have yet to run it down. If I dont charge it I will get 3 full days probably. Took it off the charger full early Saturday AM its Monday afternoon and its like half %.
Why would you turn off the HRM on it- thats one of its biggest selling points....No?
Shouldn't have to disable features to reach the standard battery life.
I will usually put mine on the charger while I shower/at the end of my day then put it back on to sleep. It charges pretty quick.0 -
There's also an app called Drivebit you can turn use to automatically add road trips.
In regards to the battery life, I also set mine to charge while I'm in the shower. Another user mentioned charging it during long car rides.0 -
MommyMeggo wrote: »My HR counts steps while I drive!!! I have to log my effing commutes. Other than that it's spot on.
I heard a good suggestion for this is to use your charger in the car. That way it charges while you drive and doesn't count any steps.
Also most of my walks are done with my daughter in the stroller and my Charge HR counts the steps just fine.
I love data, between my fitbit and myfitnesspal I have everything I need to be successful (37 pounds down so far)! I never realized how variable my activity was which helped me understand why I felt like I was starving some days.0 -
I started with the flex. i used to struggle to get to 10K steps. After about 1 1/2 years I lost my flex so I got a Charge HR. Loved it! Kept me motivated and I worked my way to 18K steps a day. As a 40lbs lost gift, my husband bought me a Blaze and I am in love! Working on 20K steps a day now.
I honestly do not think I would have lost 40 lbs without my Fitbit to help keep me accountable for staying active.0 -
NatashaLP2014 wrote: »MommyMeggo wrote: »My HR counts steps while I drive!!! I have to log my effing commutes. Other than that it's spot on.
I heard a good suggestion for this is to use your charger in the car. That way it charges while you drive and doesn't count any steps.
Also most of my walks are done with my daughter in the stroller and my Charge HR counts the steps just fine.
I love data, between my fitbit and myfitnesspal I have everything I need to be successful (37 pounds down so far)! I never realized how variable my activity was which helped me understand why I felt like I was starving some days.
Ooooooooooohhhh, never would have thought to charge it in the car.
Experiment tomorrow AM. Thanks Yall!0 -
missblondi2u wrote: »Yes, I have a Fitbit Flex and use it every single day. I LOVE it!! It doesn't track heart rate, but that isn't an issue for me. I love being able to change the bands whenever I want, because I'm girly like that
As for accuracy, mine has been pretty spot on based on 52 pounds lost as of today! I eat back all of my calories.
52 Pounds, NICE JOB!!!
I love my Fitbit Flex, I'm thinking about upgrading to either the Alta or the Charge. You'd have to peel mine off my dead body to make me stop using it now, if that tells you how much I like mine!
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JustMissTracy wrote: »missblondi2u wrote: »Yes, I have a Fitbit Flex and use it every single day. I LOVE it!! It doesn't track heart rate, but that isn't an issue for me. I love being able to change the bands whenever I want, because I'm girly like that
As for accuracy, mine has been pretty spot on based on 52 pounds lost as of today! I eat back all of my calories.
52 Pounds, NICE JOB!!!
I love my Fitbit Flex, I'm thinking about upgrading to either the Alta or the Charge. You'd have to peel mine off my dead body to make me stop using it now, if that tells you how much I like mine!
I refuse to take a single step while my Fitbit is charging, because, you know, it wouldn't count 0 -
I've been using the One for 3+ years now. 100lbs gone and about 16 000 000 steps later I still swear by it 0
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I have the Charge HR. BEST DECISION EVER. Fortunately, I got it while it was on sale, and it's not only a huge exercise motivator, but it also gives me some basis to design my maintenance plans around. Important too is that it kept me from under/over eating. I know how much I burn, and that's how much I eat to fuel my body. Also, the data is so fun to analyze and review! I'm due to receive another progress report tomorrow.0
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missblondi2u wrote: »JustMissTracy wrote: »missblondi2u wrote: »Yes, I have a Fitbit Flex and use it every single day. I LOVE it!! It doesn't track heart rate, but that isn't an issue for me. I love being able to change the bands whenever I want, because I'm girly like that
As for accuracy, mine has been pretty spot on based on 52 pounds lost as of today! I eat back all of my calories.
52 Pounds, NICE JOB!!!
I love my Fitbit Flex, I'm thinking about upgrading to either the Alta or the Charge. You'd have to peel mine off my dead body to make me stop using it now, if that tells you how much I like mine!
I refuse to take a single step while my Fitbit is charging, because, you know, it wouldn't count
You're so awesome! Glad I'm not alone!! xo0 -
I've got a Charge HR and I love it! Very motivational0
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missblondi2u wrote: »Yes, I have a Fitbit Flex and use it every single day. I LOVE it!! It doesn't track heart rate, but that isn't an issue for me. I love being able to change the bands whenever I want, because I'm girly like that
Yes! I ordered a bunch of cheap bands from Amazon and now they always match my outfit 0 -
I have had fitbit charge for a year now and I love it. I may not be losing like I want but it does keep me actively concious of my activity levels and more often lures me to wanting to complete my step goal. So for me it's a kick in the butt to get that butt moving.0
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It will still count the steps, so you'll have to edit it from 'workout' and categorize the time block as driving, so it will take those fake driving steps, distance and stairs away. I press the button every time I drive as it is easier to log the driving time block if the specific time has been recorded. Does that make sense?MommyMeggo wrote: »cerise_noir wrote: »
Same here. I actually press the button to record the drives.MommyMeggo wrote: »kportwood85 wrote: »I have the Charge HR, I used to have the One. I loved them. I don't really think they are super accurate, for example, on Friday I had 12,000 steps in fitbit, but only 7,000 according to my phone. Something is not right. But, it is accurate enough. The scale keeps going down (60 pounds now!) and it is motivating. I have 5 days in a row I walked 10 miles because "well, I'm so close to 6 miles...well, I'm so close to 15,000 steps, well, I'm so close to 8 miles, well, I almost have 20,000 steps!" So, maybe it was accurate at 10 miles. maybe it was only 9.6 miles, but it still motivated me to get up and keep moving.
My HR counts steps while I drive!!! I have to log my effing commutes. Other than that it's spot on.
I love my charge HR. It has been accurate so far.
So does it not count steps while driving if you have the workout/timer going? That would be amazeballs. I commute over an hour each way so I can get over 1400 steps/day while driving. SO DUMB!
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AnAbsoluteDiva wrote: »scherrera01 wrote: »I got a polar heart rate monitor 2 christmases ago. I wonder if it make sense to get the charge and then use both while at the gym.
I'm in the same boat. I've had my Polar for ten years, still works, and thinking of making the change. I'll be interested in reading what other Polar users have to say about the benefits.
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I've got the fitbit Zip, best investment I could have made! I'm getting the Alta when it comes out, I can't wait!!!0
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Only had a Fitbit surge, so unsure what others offer etc
Surge works for me, no issues etc.
Calorie burn seems accurate compared to other calculators, treadmills, actual results.
Is the surge like a rare model? Or is it the price that makes it not popular?
I got mine as a gift. But when ever people talk fitbits it's always charge, one, charge hr etc0 -
Only had a Fitbit surge, so unsure what others offer etc
Surge works for me, no issues etc.
Calorie burn seems accurate compared to other calculators, treadmills, actual results.
Is the surge like a rare model? Or is it the price that makes it not popular?
I got mine as a gift. But when ever people talk fitbits it's always charge, one, charge hr etc
Probably the expense, $350.
I am loathed to fork out $200 for the Alta, but it's going to be a birthday present to myself, so that's how I'm justifying it
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