Just bought a Fitbit - comment and I'll add you cause I'm gonna need all the help I can get

CanaDana11
CanaDana11 Posts: 43 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Picked up a Fitbit today and I having a feeling this has the potential to be an addiction. Not really sure how to use it with mfp so comment or add me cause you're support will be appreciated

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  • rodriguezdaniel598
    rodriguezdaniel598 Posts: 23 Member
    I had a fitbut and believe me combining it with this app will totally help you. FITBIT will count your steps and tell you how much calories you have lost throughout the day. With this combination I was able to drop 10 pounds I'm about 2 months but then again I did work in a warehouse. All I can tell you is stick with it and you will see improvements if used correctly. Just make sure to always try and meet the goals. My basic goal was 10,pop steps or 2,000 calories burned. I was always at around 20k steps or more. Like Tony Horton once said "stick with it."
  • nadel2016
    nadel2016 Posts: 25 Member
    Love my Fitbit ! Try the challenges with your friends, so much fun to compete to each other. I lost 22 pounds so far . My Fitbit motivates me to move more.
  • roxywho42
    roxywho42 Posts: 165 Member
    I just got one too. I'm in love with it.
  • arna_jo
    arna_jo Posts: 10 Member
    Add me! I forget to wear it sometimes but I love it! It's definitely a motivator!
  • OhMsDiva
    OhMsDiva Posts: 1,073 Member
    It's definitely addictive and motivating. I make sure I hit my step goal 6 times per week.
  • clark614
    clark614 Posts: 92 Member
    I love my Fitbit! It is very motivating.
  • keridean22
    keridean22 Posts: 3 Member
    I got got a fitbit and I do love it but Idk anyone with one and sometimes I get discouraged but I'm trying I think I just need help or motivation :/
  • CanaDana11
    CanaDana11 Posts: 43 Member
    keridean22 wrote: »
    I got got a fitbit and I do love it but Idk anyone with one and sometimes I get discouraged but I'm trying I think I just need help or motivation :/

    I've added you as a friend. Pm me your email and I'll add you!
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    Feel free to add me.
    The fitbit challenges are incredibly motivating.
  • FMUP
    FMUP Posts: 34 Member
    Feel free to add me. I have a fitbit and when I use it, it is really motivating!
  • kristieshannon
    kristieshannon Posts: 160 Member
    I love mine! It's another tool that is helping me on this journey. It keeps me motivated to keep moving every day!
  • breakyoface
    breakyoface Posts: 160 Member
    I have one too! I'm addicted. Feel free to add me as well!
  • nic041mccoy
    nic041mccoy Posts: 74 Member
    Where did everyone buy their fitbits? I want one but ugh! So expensive!!
  • ilovefastcarstoo
    ilovefastcarstoo Posts: 115 Member
    My sister bought mine as a gift on eBay. It was used so it was much cheaper than buying new. Sometimes there's sales and you can find them online cheaper. Just do some research. There's also different kinds to meet different needs. Add me !
  • coleson07
    coleson07 Posts: 2 Member
    Add me also! I just upgraded to the Charge HR and I love it.
  • tdkrawczyk
    tdkrawczyk Posts: 1 Member
    I'm actually buying one today! What kind of Fitbit did everyone buy? I'm looking at the Charge HR or the Blaze (but leaning toward the Charge because of price). I'd love to join your group :)
  • rodriguezdaniel598
    rodriguezdaniel598 Posts: 23 Member
    I bought the basic version and it works great.
  • ilovefastcarstoo
    ilovefastcarstoo Posts: 115 Member
    I have the Fitbit flex... Having trouble getting it to sync with MFP. It asks for email and password but won't let me change if input wrong one in or forgot it :/
  • ilovefastcarstoo
    ilovefastcarstoo Posts: 115 Member
    My email to add me on Fitbit is ilovefastcarstoo@aol.com
  • CanaDana11
    CanaDana11 Posts: 43 Member
    ilovefastcarstoo wrote: »
    I have the Fitbit flex... Having trouble getting it to sync with MFP. It asks for email and password but won't let me change if input wrong one in or forgot it :/

    I can't get my update to load. The wheel just spins loading loading
  • CanaDana11
    CanaDana11 Posts: 43 Member
    tdkrawczyk wrote: »
    I'm actually buying one today! What kind of Fitbit did everyone buy? I'm looking at the Charge HR or the Blaze (but leaning toward the Charge because of price). I'd love to join your group :)

    I have the Fitbit charge. I didn't get the HR cause I'm just starting out, for the extra money didn't think I needed the heart rate monitor
  • Traveling_Kimw
    Traveling_Kimw Posts: 38 Member
    Love my Fitbit. Add me!
  • CanaDana11
    CanaDana11 Posts: 43 Member
    kkibbles wrote: »
    Love my Fitbit. Add me!

    Don't forget to PM me your email!!
  • gophermatt
    gophermatt Posts: 129 Member
    I have a dumb question on this topic. When the Fitbit adds calories that I could eat back due to exercise, am I negating the attempt at a calorie deficit? I set up my MFP account on sedentary, true at the time for me. Even sedentary assumes some calorie burn during the day. I'm very new to the Fitbit, also just got it last Friday. Cool so far, but don't want to over-eat the deficit. Expert advice?
  • zimmie2003
    zimmie2003 Posts: 2 Member
    I LOVE my Fitbit!
  • momnom27
    momnom27 Posts: 25 Member
    I want one so bad. Do you need a smart phone for it to work or is an iPad good enough?
  • airynsays
    airynsays Posts: 1 Member
    gophermatt wrote: »
    I have a dumb question on this topic. When the Fitbit adds calories that I could eat back due to exercise, am I negating the attempt at a calorie deficit? I set up my MFP account on sedentary, true at the time for me. Even sedentary assumes some calorie burn during the day. I'm very new to the Fitbit, also just got it last Friday. Cool so far, but don't want to over-eat the deficit. Expert advice?

    Yes, I have this question too! I'm not sure if I can eat back my exercise calories that I burned from my Fitbit.
  • BlueMacaroniArt
    BlueMacaroniArt Posts: 122 Member
    airynsays wrote: »
    gophermatt wrote: »
    I have a dumb question on this topic. When the Fitbit adds calories that I could eat back due to exercise, am I negating the attempt at a calorie deficit? I set up my MFP account on sedentary, true at the time for me. Even sedentary assumes some calorie burn during the day. I'm very new to the Fitbit, also just got it last Friday. Cool so far, but don't want to over-eat the deficit. Expert advice?

    Yes, I have this question too! I'm not sure if I can eat back my exercise calories that I burned from my Fitbit.
    airynsays wrote: »
    gophermatt wrote: »
    I have a dumb question on this topic. When the Fitbit adds calories that I could eat back due to exercise, am I negating the attempt at a calorie deficit? I set up my MFP account on sedentary, true at the time for me. Even sedentary assumes some calorie burn during the day. I'm very new to the Fitbit, also just got it last Friday. Cool so far, but don't want to over-eat the deficit. Expert advice?

    Yes, I have this question too! I'm not sure if I can eat back my exercise calories that I burned from my Fitbit.

    Yes you can. It should leave your MFP deficit and only adds calories above and beyond. Like if Fitbit says you have burned 2000 calories and your MFP eating goal is 1200 set with a 1 lb loss it should add back around 300 that you can eat some or all of. Some like to leave a few out there for inaccuracies. That's how I understand it anyway. And OP you can add me too if you'd like. I have an Alta!
  • rodriguezdaniel598
    rodriguezdaniel598 Posts: 23 Member
    I honestly don't follow the caloric intake and deficit of fitbit. And yes based on the calories you have burned through exercise you can add those to your caloric intake. The fitbit marks how many calories are needed based on your goal needs. Take for example this. I have a 1500 caloric intake limit. My body burns about 2500 calories with a sedentary life. That means I burn 1000 calories if I stick to my 1500 daily caloric intake everyday. One pound of fat equates to 2500 calories so if I follow this trend for five days I should have lost 2 pounds meaning 5000 calories. Now if I exercise and I burn 300 calories that can be added to my total caloric intake raising it to 1800 calories on that day only. I should still lose the 2 pounds since those 300 calories have been accounted for through exercise. Everything comes down to the goals you have taken for weight loss.
  • ronjsteele1
    ronjsteele1 Posts: 1,064 Member
    If you want a fitbit but don't want the cost look at a Misfit Shine. I got mine for less then $50 and have been so happy with it. I did not want to have to charge mine and this runs on a 2032 battery (common to find). I've had it for months and the battery is still showing full charge. It's another option for those that can't afford a fitbit or don't want to deal with charging it.

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