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    Anyone have a Fitbit?

    Posts: 39
    edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
    Anyone have or heard of a fitbit? I want something that will keep track of calories burned, and have so many mixed reviews about HRM, and sweat, reading right, ect.. If I'm gonna pay that much for one, the fitbit looks like a good option. Just wondering if anyone has experience with it. Thanks!! :smile:

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      Looks interesting! I would like to know how it works out for you. It is cheaper then the one on the biggest loser, which I though about getting...
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      I have not heard anything about Fitbit...I dind't even know it exsisted. I will go check it out though. I have looked into the Bodybugg and into Bodymedia - I have not heard anything good or bad about either. I do know with the Bodybugg you need to pay for the computer services, well the site that you use to download and keep track of your daily info. Sorry I couldn't be of help but, as I mentioned I will check it out. Thanks, Mel:happy:
    • Posts: 4,500 Member
      I have used a fitbit (before I lost the blasted thing!) I actually had it imported from the States but it still wroked out to be relatively inexpensive.

      For tracking everyday activity and daily calorie expenditure I found it very useful and functional. I did not use it to track calorie expenditure from exercise (but then again I have never done that.) As far as I know it is not suitable for that purpose anyway.

      I pretty much know my TDEE from an average week through many years of trial and error and the Fitbit numbers were remarkably in line with that. The software interface is functional and comes out with lost of useful charts to track progress.

      All in all a positive experience.
    • Posts: 94 Member
      I tried a bodybugg (borrowed from week from friend) and although it was fab to see calories used it was v expensive and website sevices needed as they don't give you the software. I would buy one in future if you not longer needed the web support.
    • Posts: 918 Member
      I'm obsessed with my fitbit! It is absolutely awesome, as it tracks my daily calorie burn, my exercise cals burned, and even my sleeping habits! It was actually recommended to me by my doc after I had a sleep trial done (I have severe insomnia) so I can start tracking my "actual" sleep but now I use it to track my exercise, steps, and activity levels each day, too! I highly recommend it!
    • Posts: 30
      I ordered mine 2 days ago. Cannot WAIT to try it out.
    • Posts: 918 Member
      I ordered mine 2 days ago. Cannot WAIT to try it out.

      You're gonna love it!
    • Posts: 39
      Thanks for the responses!! I think I'm gonna go that route, rather than pay so much for a HRM. :happy:
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