Fitbit

[SJMusicalman103 25]

Can anyone give me information about the fitbit? I've been seeing it in a lot of folk's MyFitness Pal diaries... What does it do for you? Is it worth the price, etc... Thanks!

[AtlantaRed 651]

I can't help but I'm interested in either the Fitbit One or the Withings Pulse.

I had a step counter through the YMCA several years back and I was really motivated to move more.

The Withings Pulse is supposed to account for elevation and has a pulse monitor.

I'd love to hear from folks who have experience with both.

[McButterpants 2,846]

I currently have the FitBit Flex (the bracelet). I used to have the One (that attaches on the waistband). I like the Flex much better - it has more functions and I don't worry about it falling off.

It is a fitness tracker - it tracks your steps, how many minutes you're active, etc. It also tracks your sleep (how many times were you woken up and how many minutes - it gives your sleep efficiency as a %). You can set goals and it will vibrate when you've achieved them - my vibrates when I've hit 10,000 steps in a day.

It also allows you to track your food and Water intake on your smartphone or computer. It will summarize your Protein intake in grams (important for post-op). I like the food tracker, although if you want the summary of your daily intake, I think you have to get that on your computer. I can't find how you get to the detail on the smartphone app.

The Flex has the capability to connect to your smartphone w/ Bluetooth - that's a nice option so you get real time feedback on your progress. You can also connect to a computer wirelessly with the dongle that comes with the Flex. (the One connects USB only)

You can compare the Flex to the Jawbone.

[NewAshes 232]

I'm ordering the zip today.

[ReadyNewM3 112]

I got mine today! Add me as a friend! magdaboni@hotmail.com