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I don't have the Flex, but I do have the new Charge. It really doesn't count arm movements as much as I expected it would. It will count some larger arm movements but I don't get "steps" with smaller movements like typing, etc. I did find it doesn't credit me with any steps for pushing a shopping cart, some people have…

I've only used it on IOS but I stopped using it after about a week. I prefer the tracker's estimation. A fitbit staffer told me that the steps for mobile track are based on the steps detected by the phones accelerometer. The distance is GPS. I found that I would lose a lot of steps when I used it--but I don't usually have…

I agree it is unlikely the surge calorie burn would be correct (if heart rate based) for non aerobic activity. Maybe if they are also using movement, I don't know enough about the surge or charge HR to guess. I have fitbit friends who also use a wrist hrm (I think Mio and some use Basis), they like it for walking when they…

This problem is fixable. It sounds like either your walking or running stride (or both) are incorrect. If you set it yourself, you set it too short. If not, fitbit's estimate is too short for you personally. If the fitbit defaults are in place it will say zero in your settings (just so you know as sometimes people look and…

I haven't been on MFP for a month or so--wow things have changed! I am curious about the Charge HR. Fitbit actually sent me a Charge and I am wearing both my Charge and One right now to compare and write a review. This is my first time wearing a wrist worn fitbit, I've always been skeptical. I do prefer my One still, but I…

I agree with the other posts, just something I am not sure is explicit enough (from my very quick read). MFP is just comparing your total Fitbit burn to what MFP expects (what MFP expects is based on your BMR, stated activity level *and* all exercise you logged on MFP). The Fitbit adjustment is intended to correct your…

I log my exercise to Fitbit if it is an activity I need to log. You can do it either way. MFP suggests logging here because then the specific activity appears on both sites. If you log to fitbit, the extra calories you burn (beyond what MFP expected) is transferred over form Fitbit but not the specific workout. I have a…

You can check to see how much it tracks. Sync your Flex, stand still and see your step count. Do your conducting movements for 100 motions (not sure how to define it). See how many steps it counts. My One most likely would not count much for this activity. But I am not sure it is a bad thing for the Flex to. According to a…

I agree it is more accurate. The calculators do work well for some, but it does rely on you subjectively guessing at the most appropriate activity level. And there are only 4 or 5 options. MFP is still using a similar method to these calculators to estimate what you will burn the remainder of the day. I think that is where…

My actual Fitbit burn and MFp's estimate (including my Fitbit Adjustment) end up just 2 calories different when all 24 hours are factored in. I think the issue is that Fitbit only credits you for your burn after it has happened (assuming the device is synched so any movement is factored in). MFP needs a 24 hour estimate…

I would say your fitbit and Digifit estimates will be more accurate in terms of your real activity. But here's the thing... MFP always starts with an estimate of what you burn outside of exercise based on the activity level you chose and your BMR stats (as Heybales explained). I am just saying this as I am not sure it was…

True that! I actually find this with just a one pound a week loss setting. Inorder for MFP to allow your full deficit, you need to be able to burn 1200 + deficit at your stated activity level. So for me, set to sedentary I would need to be estimated to burn something like 1200 + 500 = 1700 at sedentary. Otherwise MFP sets…

Anything you log on MFP (or that another service logs for you) is excluded from the Fitbit Adjustment. MFP calculates the Fitbit Adjustment. It is intended to correct your activity level by accounting for activity (or inactivity) that MFP has not other way of knowing about. MFP already factored in anything you log on MFP,…

As near as I can tell from some tests I ran using a link Heybales provided... My Fitbit (the devices built in tracking) and my heart rate monitor (Digifit Icardio) were both pretty accurate. They were both within a couple calories of a calculator that is said to be very accurate (where you input your stats, the incline,…

They shouldn't match while the day is in progress, but will when the day is complete. On the fitbit dashboard the calories in/out and the food plan show two different things. The calories in/out show whatever food was logged (or synched over) vs. your calorie burn so far. And your goal is applied (maintain, lose 1/2 pound,…

I currently use a Polar H7 bluetooth strap with the phone app Digifit ICardio. I have personally had good luck with the H7 strap once I got the correct size (it comes in two sizes XS-small and medium-XXL, I was surprised that I needed the XS-S). The sensors do have to be kept clean or they start giving erratic readings.…

It should be lower down on the page you are showing, under the section "Body". It is right below height. If not, maybe email Fitbit's customer service in case there is a bug of some sort associated with your account.

Was any of your walking brisker or bouncier than usual? Any running, jumping, jogging or bouncy movements during a workout? The reason I ask this odd question, Fitbit somehow decides whether to credit your steps with either your walking or running stride length length. I think it does it minute by minute, but am not sure…

Fitbit uses a formula probably like that one if you don't enter a stride length for both walking and running. According to fitbit staff the formula factors in your gender and height. So you might not need to do anything to your fitbit calibration--some people do not. I unfortunately had to calibrate. The issue I had was…

Sorry, I see a pretty bad typo and MFP won't let me edit right now. I meant the highest weight loss setting that MFP and Fitbit allow is 2 pounds a week loss, or a 1000 calorie a day deficit. Somehow I combined that into one number that doesn't make sense. Sorry!

I agree either way can work. It is mainly personal preference. I do think if you log multiple hours of exercise or non-exercise activity (driving, etc) it can be good to log those on fitbit so you don't run the risk of too high an allowance or confusing any friend/chart stalkers who wonder why you log non-exercise. The…

It doesn't mean what you think... In the report, it is showing you how what was logged compared to your chosen food plan. From what you logged you had a 9612 deficit which would be if you wanted to lose 2.7 ish pounds a week. The highest setting both MFP and Fitbit allow for weekly loss is 2,000. It is saying your deficit…

Mandy, in the web dashboard you have to go into your profile settings to do it. It's up in the top right next where there may be 2 or 3 little icons: any profile picture you uploaded, then a cartoon speech bubble then a little gray gear icon. Click on the gear to get to your profile settings. I am not sure whether you can…

David, my guess is that it might be the air pressure when motorcycling. I've had it credit me with extra floors when I walk outside on a windy day. luckily the floor count doesn't seem to have anything to do with the calorie burn. Though that is small comfort if you are using it as a motivational tool to get yourself to…

The sync issues are kind of weird because often they don't effect everyone. Mine have been syncing fine for a long time. But the truth is, I am really not that reliant on the sync between MFP and Fitbit. Often the food I would search for isn't on Fitbit or not listed in a way that I could accurately log the serving size.…

I added the numbers to your quote for reference.. 1. MFP is not saying that you need to burn 1790 calories, what it is saying is that with your profile stats and a sedentary activity level it estimates you might burn 1790 calories a day. This is pretty important to how this works--especially with a fitbit linked. If you…

I haven't experienced this, but I heard it happens. You may be able to correct it by logging your rides in the fitbit activity database. There is an entry for "motorcycle riding" and it will correct the calorie burn and possibly the steps (not sure about the floors).

Make sure both of your Fitbit account profiles are correct and also make sure both of you have disabled "calorie estimation" in your Fitbit profile settings. MFP calculates the Fitbit adjustment every time it syncs with fitbit. MFP compares your total fitbit calorie burn at that time to what MFP expects that you should…

Goldenrodfarm, if you haven't already, I would suggest entering your "very active" walking pace as your Fitbit "running stride". I had this problem myself, I think fitbit credits some of my faster walking as running so my Fitbit distances use to be a little inflated when walking briskly outside. This isn't the best…

Just in case anyone is interested, I just posted a tutorial on calibrating your Fitbit stride settings on my blog at http://slysamgettingfit.blogspot.com/2014/08/how-to-calibrate-your-fitbit-stride.html , This new entry is a little more detailed than the entry on my MFP blog.