Fitbit Worth it?

lol, 9999. I have a fitbit surge. Things I like about it. it's a step counter, but more importantly its a HRM so I dont have to wear an additional gadget. Ive found its pretty accurate, at least as accurate as my garman HRM. I also like it because it tracks different types of exercise, runs, walks, bike rides, hikes, yoga etc. Things I dislike about it, its HUGE. seriously, its like being under house arrest. And if the band breaks (mine was chewed by the dog) you cant replace the band, you buy a whole new fitbit. thats where I am at and honestly, not sure I will buy same fitbit again, im on the fence.

ETA: yes you dont have to sync to mfp. I dont either. I like to control what I consider exercise and what I dont. I dont consider just getting 10k steps exercise. Some of my walks, runs I do consider exercise.

9999 limit? I personally wouldn't like that. Some days I like to hit the 20k mark.
Fitbit was completely worth it to me. I got my Charge HR when it was on sale.
My FitBit truly made me realize the importance/impact of frequent movement versus structured exercise. I still set aside time for yoga and bodyweight exercises, but my TDEE numbers are mainly due to the summation of mini-walks and extra steps taken throughout the day.
The challenges and data are also a great part of the device.
FitBit isn't perfect, and that's okay. I've yet to come across any piece of technology that functions perfectly. However, I find that it is a handy tool that supports my goals.

besaro wrote: »

ETA: yes you dont have to sync to mfp. I dont either. I like to control what I consider exercise and what I dont. I dont consider just getting 10k steps exercise.

Exactly. Me either.

I have a Microsoft Band. I wear it everyday and couldn't be happier with it.

I have the Charge HR (1st one) and the Surge. I like the Surge because it has built-in GPS for walks and biking. I tried out the Charge 2 that everyone above raves about but the alarm clock vibration is extremely weak and does not wake me up like the Charge HR (1st one) and the Surge does. It is called a "silent alarm" and it wakes you up with just a vibration and no noise, which is a much calmer way to wake up than the basic BEEP BEEP BEEP alarm that would give me a heart attack.

I think that it depends on the person. For me, I don't see the appeal, but some people seem to like them!

KANGOOJUMPS wrote: »

Love my fitbit charge 2!!!I just wish I knew more people with it to add and get better motivation by that., I am very competitive!

You can add me! Kristi17_99@yahoo.com

All the of the onse that are wrist based hurt my arm for some reason (there are a lot of people that complain of sharp pains in their bone like I experience). I think it has to do with the frequency of the bluetooth sync. So now I have the FItbit One model (which you can clip in your pants pocket or bra strap). The Fitbit Zip model is very affordable and works the same way. I LOVE it! Set up Challenges against other Fitbit friends that can go for a day, the workweek or weekend, and its super motivating to get more steps that way! My daily goal is 15k steps, so the 9999 one you're referring would be no good for me.

I bought my Fitbit Charge2 about a month ago. So far, I love it. I think it's fairly accurate. I like it mainly for the motivation to get up and move. I have it set to "remind" me to get up and take steps. Would I like to get 10,000 steps in a day? YES. I have already made it to over 11,500. (Didn't stop at 9999). HOWEVER, I have a desk job answering phones. I feel like I have a "ball & chain" on, because I can only get away for a total of 1 1/2 hours a day. But when I do, I walk as much and fast as I can.

I think with a lot of HRM's it depends on what you want to use it for. Some have more "bells and whistles" than others. I am totally fine with the Charge 2.

I have a charge hr I think. I like it. I think it just motivates me to move more in general which is a good thing. I also really like how I can sync it with mfp and it basically tells me exactly how much to eat based on my calories burned for the day. I think it's worth it personally. Although I've been keeping it off on the weekends lately because i don't like the tan line

I was lucky enough to borrow one for a month, Fitbit one, it drove me crazy.

I decided it wasn't for me.

Cheers, h.

I have a Charge HR and I think it's nice, but perhaps overrated. It's useful for sleep monitoring and to some extent for running but I think I controlled my weight better just by going on MFP without the calorie adjustments from Fitbit.

I have the Charge 2 and love it.

I walk a lot (but some days not much at all). My fitbit (currently Charge HR 2; had the "1" for 2 years before I slipped and broke it) helps me keep track not only on my steps but my estimated daily burn. This is especially important on those days when, for whatever reason, I am not as active as I usually am (because then following the MFP calorie limit would mean eating more than I burned) and I can adjust accordingly (either that day or another). I do sync my Fitbit to MFP but I need to hit more than 10k to get any excercise calories from just walking, so I don't have an issue with doing that.

And as an aside that's not related to weightloss - I work in a school and go to university, and as such need to keep my phone on silent/no vibration most of the day. My fitbit gives me notifications when someone calls (and on the 2 you can include text) which makes life so much easier.