Does Anyone Else Have A Fitbit?

vitamindesi
vitamindesi Posts: 16 Member
in Motivation and Support
I got the fitbit ultra for my birthday and I am LOVING it. If anyone else has seen results with pairing the fitbit and MFP, please add me :) It'd be great to have more similarly minded motivation and support.
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  • graelwyn
    graelwyn Posts: 1,340 Member
    Bought one off ebay for myself yesterday. Figured I will give it a try, to find out my TDEE if nothing else.
    I hope it isn't going to be too difficult to sync it to mfp etc, and work out how to use. I am into gadgets but lazy in reading manuals and the like. Managed to get a buy it now for £55 which is like £24 cheaper than on Amazon.
  • kcoftx
    kcoftx Posts: 765 Member
    Setting it up or using it isn't hard but there is a little bit of a learning curve in understanding how the data is used and works together. Reading the fitbit group threads on MFP is helpful.
  • vitamindesi
    vitamindesi Posts: 16 Member
    Yeah, it was actually super easy....not difficult at all. I was surprised. I'm hoping to keep up with some people to see how it motivates them and whatnot. I know seeing the calories I burn just doing day to day things and how many steps I've taken is awesome....you'll have to let me know how you like it when you finally receive it!
  • Lilip0p
    Lilip0p Posts: 36
    Me! Just not quite got around to using it yet. Ahem.
  • alfpalmer
    alfpalmer Posts: 150 Member
    I've had mine for a couple of years - absolutely love it!
    It was replaced a month or so ago and i didn't have any down time - can't imagine not checking my fitbit every day to see how i'm doing.
  • obum88
    obum88 Posts: 262 Member
    compared it to my HRM and there were pretty close to each other even when i am lifting. I love mine and how it takes the guessing game out of calories burned. Plus it only sends extra calories to MFP when you have earned it. add me if you'd like.
  • itsjustdawn
    itsjustdawn Posts: 1,073 Member
    I've had mine since January... I'm not sure if it's helping me... I've had 2 replacements though because they would stop working...
  • sarahwls100609
    sarahwls100609 Posts: 38 Member
    I bought one for an early bday gift to myself. I love it. I have it sync to MFP and absolutely love it. I am still learning but, love it. :)
  • islandnutshel
    islandnutshel Posts: 1,143 Member
    Got mine yesterday, it took a full day to sync to MFP. I was getting discouraged but it is working now and i know i will like it.
  • vitamindesi
    vitamindesi Posts: 16 Member
    Sometimes it does take a while for the information to go back and forth between each other, but so far I've had complete success. I believe my favorite feature is using my activity history to estimate how many calories I have alloted for the rest of the day. I lovelovelove that!!
  • jcs0530
    jcs0530 Posts: 70 Member
    I had to tailor my calories down. With the reccomended calories MFP was suggesting and the adjustments the fitbit were making, my weight was starting to creep up. Its all good now.
  • Malissas
    Malissas Posts: 64 Member
    I love my fitbit!
    I love how it holds up to 2 weeks of data when I go on holiday and cant sync it.
    Just by having it, it reminds me to get up and walk around during the day - which I really need to do more often than I do.
    I don't add any exercise into MFP I let fitbit send the info over.
  • nannabannana
    nannabannana Posts: 780
    YES..Bought last wek of April. Was in a May challenge to do 10,000 steps per day. Did over 419,00
    Am in several challenges now. Yesterday was my best day ever..22,301 steps. I love the fitbit..it has changed my life.
  • tabulator32
    tabulator32 Posts: 701 Member
    I think mine gives me too many calories to eat but I still use it and still lose weight. I just don't always eat all my calories.
  • magneticreikipaul
    magneticreikipaul Posts: 61 Member
    love my fit bit
    feel free to add me
  • stuntpilot51
    stuntpilot51 Posts: 53 Member
    I just started using fitbit yesterday and was surprised at how active I was during the day.

    I had to change my MFP activity level to sedentary to make it more realistic in adding calories, I agree that it gives you a bit too many calories back. Being an electrician I knew I was active but didn't know how much.

    No need to worry about a manual as they don't provide one. Very easy to set up and sync to your computer and phone, although the android app doesn't show all the features the computer does.
  • Elsieblue
    Elsieblue Posts: 11
    Hey, I bought mine 2 days ago and love it. I have sent you a friend request as I'd really like some fitbit friends!
  • Granny07
    Granny07 Posts: 31 Member
    I am getting mine Mon., I can't wait to get it set up. I have my profile on Fitbit already set up. I already have a friend on there, and I don't even have it yet. LOL! I will have to get more friends.:flowerforyou:
  • seniorfaye
    seniorfaye Posts: 295 Member
    Carol, I'll be your friend when I figure out how to send it !! Lol
  • jim1409
    jim1409 Posts: 1
    No.

    I am using an OMRON device clipped to waist of pants that counts steps taken daily. It resets every night and keeps track of seven days of steps. Got it from ebay by shopping.
  • goldfinger88
    goldfinger88 Posts: 686 Member
    It's a snap to pair with the site. Takes just seconds if you follow the instructions.
  • doonesbury
    doonesbury Posts: 281 Member
    I started this without Fitbit. I would NOT want to be doing it without Fitbit now! L O V E I T ! ! ! ! !
  • pornstarzombie
    pornstarzombie Posts: 297
    How does the fitbit compare to the body bugg? I know the BodyBugg has it's own site where you log calories, etc but I used to just take the calories burned and transfer them over to here. My BB was very, very very accurate.
  • calliope_music
    calliope_music Posts: 1,242 Member
    just ordered one today! i'm so excited to get it!
  • DulcieAnne
    DulcieAnne Posts: 1 Member
    I've had mine for just over a week now and am VERY, very pleased. Syncs without problem. I find it most helpful for encouraging me to remain at least lightly active throughout the day. Keeps me motivated and guilt free when I do not formally "exercise" but try to remain active. Feel free to add me.
  • Kelleinna
    Kelleinna Posts: 160
    I just got mine yesterday evening! I made it to 10,000 and some steps today and 6 flights of stairs. I'm really excited to try it on Monday at work, since I manage an apartment complex of 122 apartments, about 50 of which are upstairs. I do a fair amount of going up and down stairs in the course of my work (especially since I live in one of those 50 upstairs units). I also do quite a bit of walking at work, so I'm interested to see how much I really burn in the course of my normal work day.

    Anyone who wants Fitbit friends can add me. :)
  • StrawberrySuzyQ
    StrawberrySuzyQ Posts: 107 Member
    I have two, a regular one and an ultra. Still trying to figure out how to REALLY make it pair with MFP, so if you have any advice I'm willing to listen!! Thanks! :bigsmile:
  • itsjustdawn
    itsjustdawn Posts: 1,073 Member
    I dropped mine in the toilet last night (clean water, people). I am HOPING it continues to work, as it has all day today. If it does die, I am done with the Fitbit. I have it fall off too often. I only use it to track my steps, so it's not a huge deal to me.
  • debinewb1
    debinewb1 Posts: 50 Member
    I have one and I love, love, love it. Having an issue with the Fitbit site right now, but I'm sure it will resolve itself or the customer service will help me. I can't imagine not having it!
  • Mindmovesbody
    Mindmovesbody Posts: 399 Member
    I :heart: mine!!! I challenge myself with it :) It really has been great in helping me know exactly how active I am day to day....or not!.

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