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Fitbit for Aussies

kr3851
kr3851 Posts: 994 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello All!!

Any Aussies out there have a Fitbit? I'm thinking of getting one... Tell me all the pros and cons of this product! Where should I get it from?

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  • ili_s
    ili_s Posts: 66
    I'm also looking into getting one. Though it is my birthday soon so I am hoping someone will gift me one instead of me havign to go buy one, ehehe!

    You could listen to this podcast. They cover the fitbit in it.

    http://www.fat2fitradio.com/2011/02/fat-2-fit-119-question-palooza/
  • krisaddress
    krisaddress Posts: 43 Member
    I just googled it and it looks pretty cool! I think I want one! :)

    My googling tells me you can get it from Amazon and it works in OZ:

    http://www.melbournegeek.com/2012/01/fitbit-ultra-review/
  • cartea01
    cartea01 Posts: 156 Member
    I'm an Aussie and I have one. Best money ever spent! It motivates me to move more which is exactly what I need to make this a lifestyle change, not just a quick fix! The only down side is that you can't access the free iphone app because it's not available through the Aussie iTunes store. Otherwise, no negatives!
  • giantruss
    giantruss Posts: 100
    i am in AU, and my wife and i have a fitbit and we love them!!

    we have had them about a month and they are so simple to use!!

    they can really add to your motivation seeing how many steps you take a day , you get badges for the more activity you do.

    it can automatically adjust the calories burned in MFP if you want ( or you can change it if you know it was different) we do both.

    you can set it like a stop watch to record a particular activity like your gym workout or sleeping and then it gives you greater information for that session, even if you dont set it , it will still know your running or working out , it just wont be recorded as a set activity.

    they are great & highly recommended as tool to help,

    two thing to watch out for

    they arent waterproof so dont forget to take it off your clothes!
    &
    you will get bummed out when you forget to put it on ! hahahah :)
  • giantruss
    giantruss Posts: 100
    btw well done on the weight loss!!

    you look totally amazing!! :)
  • kr3851
    kr3851 Posts: 994 Member
    Well I've ordered one... it should come in the next 10 days - so I'll let you all know how I go!

    @giantruss - thank you!
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