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Hey guys.

Today, I was approved to begin work outs & weight lifting.

I'm wondering what's best:

  • Up by Jawbone ($149.99)
    • UP is a system that takes a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle. The wristband track your movement and sleep. The app displays your data, lets you add things like meals and mood, and delivers insights that keep you moving forward
    • UP24 uses wireless syncing to transfer data (iOS Only)
    • Designed to be worn 24/7; up to 7 days of battery life
    • Tracks sleep & activity using advanced sensor technology
    • Log what you eat & drink & track nutritional info
    • Get personalized insights that help you set & achieve your goals
    • Set a Smart alarm to help you wake up feeling refreshed
    • Set Idle Alerts to remind you to move and stay active
  • Fitbit Force ($129.95)
    • Tracks: steps, distance, calories burned
    • Floors climbed
    • Goal setting
    • Sleep (hours, # times woken, sleep efficiency)
    • Silent Wake Alarm (vibrates on your wrist)
    • Syncs wirelessly to Macs and PCs
    • Syncs to select Bluetooth 4.0 devices
    • Rechargeable
    • OLED display
    • Displays time
    • Free online and mobile tools (set goals, track trends, log food and more)

Have any of you used either, or know someone who has?

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I haven't read up much on the UP, but I read a few reviews on the Fitbit Force and I'm picking one up for myself as soon as they are available in Canada (Dec 9th I think?). I like the Force because I won't have to wear a watch and a band as well where the Force has a display on it. I think you can also hit the button on your Force to see some of your daily stats without having to sync it beforehand which is a nice bonus to see how far from some of the goals you are.

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I have the UP24 and love it. I've only had it 2 weeks.

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I have a fitbit and love it. I've been using it for about 2 weeks. It tracks everything from calories burned to steps taken and it tracks food eaten.

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I have a fitbit and love it. I've been using it for about 2 weeks. It tracks everything from calories burned to steps taken and it tracks food eaten.

Has it proved to be very beneficial and easy to use?

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I've had the Fitbit Flex (precursor to the Force) for six months now and couldn't love it more (although the watch feature on the Force is a nice upgrade). It really does motivate me. I like how it syncs up with My Fitness Pal. I also really like the Walgreen's Step program.

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My brother who is a heavily involved body builder has the Up by Jawbone and he LOVES it. He keeps telling me he's going to get me one for Christmas since he's started training me at the gym. But the Fitbit is more affordable. I do love that the Up tracks your sleep, something that I think I could benefit from greatly since my sleep schedule is usually messed up.

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I want to get something like this.

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Yes Ekmw it really does help keep me motivated. I catch myself wanting to beat my own score and to be more active. That is huge for a person like me that hates to exercise.

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My brother who is a heavily involved body builder has the Up by Jawbone and he LOVES it. He keeps telling me he's going to get me one for Christmas since he's started training me at the gym. But the Fitbit is more affordable. I do love that the Up tracks your sleep, something that I think I could benefit from greatly since my sleep schedule is usually messed up.

I believe the Fitbit Force tracks your sleep as well.

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After doing my research I'm getting the fitbit for Christmas! :D I'm excited about it.

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