Fitbit Worth it?

Ok so my birthday is coming up!
I have been wanting a Fitbit for a while! Are they worth it for the price?
I looked at another step counter and it stops at 9999 steps. Also which one do you recommend? Thanks everyone

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smantha32

I like mine.. I like that it tracks my steps and my sleep patterns. I had to unsync it from MFP though.. it added a ridiculous amount of exercise calories to my total from regular walking and I rarely eat those back.

elkins3241

smantha32 wrote: »

I like mine.. I like that it tracks my steps and my sleep patterns. I had to unsync it from MFP though.. it added a ridiculous amount of exercise calories to my total from regular walking and I rarely eat those back.

So if you unsync it can you go back into MFP and manually enter your steps?

laurenebargar

I find mine accurate and I really love it. I just got the HR charge 2, to me its been totally worth it.

besaro

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.

inertiastrength

I have a fitbit Charge 2 and I love it. I recently got it $30.00 off but noticed it went back up... I'd still say it's worth it if you can swing it. 10K steps was my goal when I first got it but now that's my goal during the work day at my "sedentary" office job, you'll want more than 10K tracking in time!

BambiiKnees

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.

smantha32

elkins3241 wrote: »

smantha32 wrote: »

I like mine.. I like that it tracks my steps and my sleep patterns. I had to unsync it from MFP though.. it added a ridiculous amount of exercise calories to my total from regular walking and I rarely eat those back.

So if you unsync it can you go back into MFP and manually enter your steps?

Yes.. typically though I only enter actual exercise I'm doing.. like on the treadmill. I don't track food exactly..like every bite and every ounce... sometimes i guestimate, so I never log steps taken just walking around during the day.

smantha32

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.

casualdread

The Fitbit syncs through your phone to the Fitbit cloud. You can look at the data on your Fitbit dashboard (very nice). Personally, I only sync Fitbit cloud to MFD cloud to credit my calories from exercise. I got my sister a Fitbit Surge 2 with a replaced band like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VSJ69WX/ Just my thoughts

KeithWhiteJr

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

KANGOOJUMPS

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!

Bmoy87

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.

wannabehealthydad

I've had my Fitbit Flex for 2.5 years and I think it has been well worth the investment. I would recommend going with one that actually shows the number of steps such as the Fitbit one. I hate not knowing the exact number of steps I've taken unless I look at my phone.

It does motivate me though to get in my steps and having it sync up to MFP has been great.

294Rich

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

chelllsea124

I have a fitbit charge 2 and it's my companion.

NurseKristi81

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

krushal8880

I LUV my Fitbit Blaze and I had a lot of families doing it and now it's only me. I have met a few Fitbit friends and they help to keep me on track. Feel free to send me a message because we can help each other.

thatdesertgirl777

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.

jeichelb83

I had to unsync mine too because of the bloated calorie burn count. Now I just turn mine on and off when I'm doing cardio and entering half of what the website gives me into FMP as my calories burned. It's a couple extra steps, but it's pretty accurate. I'm using a Fitbit Charge HR, hoping to get the next model up for Christmas. It's got GPS in it it's supposed to track distance better.

SilverSheWolf55

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.

kierasayshi

I've lost weight before without a Fitbit. I know I could motivate myself and lose weight again this time around without a Fitbit as well. However, it does motivate me a little more and it makes the weight loss journey a little more fun this time.

hesn92

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

Grnhouse

I got a used one for $20 in Feb. and it's working great. Vivosmart garmin is what I use.

middlehaitch

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.

DeeGardiner

I went with the Apple Watch, more for the utility. If you desire more fitness driven reports, definitely go with the fitbit. Both are great tools to help inspire and monitor your goals!

cecekay19

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.

Jdismybug1

laurenebargar wrote: »

I find mine accurate and I really love it. I just got the HR charge 2, to me its been totally worth it.

I got mine about a month ago and I love it too!

MsHarryWinston

I have the Charge 2 and love it.

Christine_72

I have the Alta, it has been a great motivator for me, I really strive to hit my goal everyday.

nyponbell

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.