Any Other Fitbit Users?

[inkkognito]

Just bought a Fitbit last night at Best Buy to give me a more complete picture of my activity, calories, sleep patterns, etc. Anyone else using it? If so, have you had any trouble with it? I found lots of good reviews but also reports that it breaks frequently. I can't wait to use it to see how many steps I do at the theme parks!

 

[haleyknits]

I've had mine for three months now. I haven't had any problems. I love it. You have to be mindful of it which took about a week for me. A friend of mine is pretty scatterbrained and washed hers because she forgot to take it off her clothes. I always have it on me, the charger or my dresser (when I'm in the shower). As for actually breaking it, I don't know how people break them. I guess if you tried to clip it on really thick clothes, but why someone would do that, I don't know. It comes with a holder/clip for thicker clothes.

If you have any questions about it feel free to ask!

 

[inkkognito]

Thanks for the info! People claim it breaks on its own, i.e. just stops working for no reason, but it sounds like the company is good about replacing them. I forgot about it this morning and tossed it in the laundry still attached to my sports bra after my workout, but fortunately remembered. Do you use the website? I originally wasn't planning to track my food but find that very helpful now.

 

[haleyknits]

I do use the website. It is quite comprehensive. It has WAY more foods than the Weight Watchers site does, so I have been tracking with both. I have had my fitbit randomly stop recording my sleep, but it usually is fixed by a simple reset. To reset you put it on the charging dock and use a paperclip or similar item to push the button on the bottom.

 

[inkkognito]

It's a little too comprehensive, LOL! I'm shocked to find out how many calories are in some of my favorites. Just building that awareness is a good tool that make me more likely to shy away from the higher calorie items now that I know.

 

[haleyknits]

I agree! I have certainly thought twice about foods after logging them once. It can be a rude awakening.

Have you checked out the log activity area? Some of the activities you can log are surprising. I had no clue until my friend, and fellow fitbit user, told me.

 

[inkkognito]

LOL at some of those activities!

I went to SeaWorld for a couple of hours this morning and walked 8500 steps. Wonder how many I can rack up when I spend a full day at one of the parks.

 

[princessbride6205]

My dad gave my mom, my sister and me the Fitbit for Christmas.
I like it and use it daily. However, I feel like a nice pedometer would be the same or better - considering the price.
Mine did randomly stop working, but a reset did the trick. Mine has almost never worked for the sleeping, so I've given up on that. There was a firmware update or two from their tech support, but it didn't work to fix it.
I like the website for the graphs (numbers geek here!). But I find the activities selection strange - at least, I've had trouble finding the activities I want to log.
I'm not a food tracker right now, as I'm not trying to lose weight - just monitor my fitness.

 

[inkkognito]

The thing I like about Fitbit vs. a pedometer is that it also tracks your sleep. I know it's not totally accurate about it, but it tells me how many times I wake up during the night so I like that aspect. I've been tracking the food because the awareness of what I'm eating helps me make better choices.