Fitbit

[Furby036 60]

I was looking at the fitbit wireless and wanted to know if anyone has it? Can you tell me your opinion on it?

[Liliana Arleen 173]

This is my personal opinion I have the fitbit and is great gadget to keep you motivated as far as walking etc. Is an awesome pedometer . If you add friends with your profile on their website is really fun to see the steps you took daily and you can compete with others As for calorie counting and sleep tracking I prefer my Body Media Fit Armband Is a bit more pricey but the calorie count accuracy is better. This Body Media was approved by the FDA. It has 4 sensors that work with your skin sweat etc. It also tracks the steps etc. The only downside is that you have to pay $6.95 a month to see your stats on their website etc. The first 3 months are free. With the fitbit you have access to your daily stats for free. So in conclusion if you want something not too expensive and something that motivated you to walk and to exercise, the fitbit will be for you. If you want calorie count accuracy and sleep patterns accuracy, go with the Body Media Fit

[Furby036 60]

This is my personal opinion <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I have the fitbit and is great gadget to keep you motivated as far as walking etc. Is an awesome pedometer . If you add friends with your profile on their website is really fun to see the steps you took daily and you can compete with others <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> As for calorie counting and sleep tracking I prefer my Body Media Fit Armband <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Is a bit more pricey but the calorie count accuracy is better. This Body Media was approved by the FDA. It has 4 sensors that work with your skin sweat etc. It also tracks the steps etc. The only downside is that you have to pay 6.95 a month to see your stats on their website etc. The first 3 months are free. With the fitbit you have access to your daily stats for free. So in conclusion if you want something not too expensive and something that motivated you to walk and to exercise' date=' the fitbit will be for you. If you want calorie count accuracy and sleep patterns accuracy, go with the Body Media Fit <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Hmm I think I would probably get the Fitbit. Do u use urs a lot?

[Liliana Arleen 173]

I am not using mine anymore as I got that Body Media Fit armband now my husband is using the fitbit and he loves it

[Pookeyism 1,143]

I wonder if you could get the Body Media as a prescription, since it tracks sleep patterns? Hmmmmm?

[Webchickadee 716]

I bought one while I was in San Diego, just before my surgery (bought at Brookstone). They don't sell them here in Canada, but you can order it and have it delivered. I figured I would save the shipping cost this way!

I've been using it regularly every day. You set up your profile online and it uploads your "stats" everytime you come within 15 ft of the base (which is tiny, by the way), which must be connected to your computer (with Internet).

The Fitbit itself is very small. You really can have it clipped to your pants, carry in your pocket and even clipped to your bra (down in between the girls! )

It reports steps walked, distance traveled (in miles), floors climbed (stairs), calories burned (based on your profile settings) and your general activity level for the day (a flower with a stem and petals....the more active you are, the more petals and taller your flower!).

It even has a stopwatch feature (if you hold the button...and it only has one button!). Then you can time how long it takes you to go a certain distance and try to improve your speed over time. It won't track your stopwatched times though, you have to do that yourself.

It will even track your sleep patterns for you! You can wear the Fitbit on your arm (it comes with a comfortable wrist sleeve) while you sleep and it keeps track of how many times you woke up in the night!

I really like the online profile and "dashboard". It gives you (at a glance) your stats for the current day and you can look back at any specific day or range (say the last month). It graphs things, lets you earn "badges" for goals and achievements (which you can set for yourself!) and also lets you connect with other Fitbit "friends" who you can compare results with (you set the privacy level you wish to disclose).

There is also an area on the online profile that lets you log food, other activities, your heartrate, blood pressure, body measurements, glucose measurements. It's got alot going on and you use as little or as much of what's available as you wish!

And, best of all, there are also iPhone and Android apps that let you view and update your profile, food, activities, Water intake, etc. online using your phone!

I love mine and I can't wait until my of my friends start using them so we can "friend" online and have some friendly competition/motivation!

[Liliana Arleen 173]

I wonder if you could get the Body Media as a prescription, since it tracks sleep patterns? Hmmmmm?

I haven't think about it before,but I think my insurance won't pay for it lol

[Cherrybomb 54]

Love my fitbit! I wear it in the center of my bra all day and in the included wristband at night. I would feel lost without it now. It only needs charged once a week for a short time.

I was in a 2.5 week long stall until I got my fitbit and have been steady losing ever since. It really motivates me to get in my activity for the day. There are some great groups and great people over on the fitbit site.

Another great feature is that the fitbit syncs with other sites such as myfitnesspal and lose it! I have been using MFP for a long time now so that was a selling feature for me.

When you first sign up (which you can do before buying) you put in your weight, height, age, allergies, and other personal information. It bases calories burned on your personal information. You can make each section of your profile either private, viewable by friends, or by everyone.

[Furby036 60]

I wonder if there is anyone on here who bought it and doesn't want it that maybe I could buy from?

[GivingItMyAll 168]

Love my fitbit! I wear it in the center of my bra all day and in the included wristband at night. I would feel lost without it now. It only needs charged once a week for a short time.

I was in a 2.5 week long stall until I got my fitbit and have been steady losing ever since. It really motivates me to get in my activity for the day. There are some great groups and great people over on the fitbit site.

Another great feature is that the fitbit syncs with other sites such as myfitnesspal and lose it! I have been using MFP for a long time now so that was a selling feature for me.

When you first sign up (which you can do before buying) you put in your weight, height, age, allergies, and other personal information. It bases calories burned on your personal information. You can make each section of your profile either private, viewable by friends, or by everyone.

How do I sync it to MFP? I just got my fitbit today and am so lost.

[B~Happy 4]

I wonder if there is anyone on here who bought it and doesn't want it that maybe I could buy from?

I sent you a message. I have one I am not using because my laptop broke, I will sell it to you.

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[Cherrybomb 54]

How do I sync it to MFP? I just got my fitbit today and am so lost.

On MFP, click on the "tools" tab. It will walk you through it. It's easy peasy!

[GivingItMyAll 168]

On MFP' date=' click on the "tools" tab. It will walk you through it. It's easy peasy! [/quote']

Did it. Thanks.

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[Renea77 84]

Hi, just wondering if anyone is interested in selling their fitbit. I have been wanting to get one and thought I would ask on this forum first before buying one. If anyone is interested in selling their fitbit, please reply or message me. Thanks a bunch!