I'm looking for a way to track my activity and motivate me throughout the day. Which fit bit would talk recommend? The Flex? The One? Is there another one I should look at?

I have the flex and wish I had the One. I don't like how the flex only has lights that blink, rather than telling you exactly how many steps you've taken, etc.

I was looking at fitbit and at the UP by Jawbone. I'm still undecided. I'll have to look at the One as well.

I have the Flex, and I like it -- but I'm online via my laptop much of the day, so it's no problemo to find out what's going on.

It does buzz at me when I pass my daily steps goal, so that's helpful. And by now I know generally the magnitude of steps along my various walking routes and gym cardio machines.

Not arguing for it ... just sayin'.

I have the Flex and like it - doesn't really matter me to to check exact steps all the time. Each "light" is 2000 steps, so I know about where I am throughout the day. It syncs with my phone so all I have to do is open the app to get the actual amount.

I would suggest fitbit brand because they automatically sync with myfitnesspal. I don't know if the other brands do that or not.

PS - glad to see a "different" topic on here!

I just ordered the Xfit sleep/activity monitor.. it was half price through AAA !! Only $49 and it came with 2 bands

I just bought the Fitbit One and I love it. It even tracks my sleep (how often you wake up) -which is useful since I have apnea and use a CPAP. You can recharge the One whereas the cheaper ones use batteries. I attach the clip to my bra so it is out of the way whereas if you put the thing in your pocket there is a better chance it will fall out! This is a great way to motivate you to become more active - it has really worked in my case!

I have had the One and now have a Flex.

I liked the One because it is more discreet than the Flex. You can hook it to your bra or pants or put it in your pocket. With the Flex, everyone knows you're wearing it if that matters. I don't care of anyone knows I wear it - I actually forget I am.

The One also calculated the elevation change like the number of stairs you climb - the Flex doesn't do that. The One has a read out on the device, the Flex doesn't.

What do I like about the Flex - it seems more accurate. I like the silent alarms - I wake up every morning to a vibration on my wrist as opposed to an alarm clock. I wake up and my husband can continue to sleep without interruption.

I like the way the Flex synchs with my phone - I just open the app and I have instant feedback.

Neither one is 100% accurate - I use mine as a baseline. I wore it a few days to get an idea of how many steps I take, then tried to increase each week.

In the end, I love the Flex and would buy another one.

Now, if there was a way that the Flex could do my exercise for me, that would be awesome!!!!!

I purchased a Flex pre op and still use it today, seven months post op. I like the fact that I monitor my activity throughout the day. The dots are a good visual reminder of where I am in relation to my daily targets. The Flex is linked to my iPhone and I can get details if I want, just by opening up the app. I also have linked the Flex with my fitness pal, so I can see activity reflected in my daily calorie intake. I do not adjust the calorie intake very often, but it is nice to see the likely impact of my activity on food intake.

I use the Flex to set alarms and reminders throughout the day.

I also like that it will track quality and quantity of sleep. You can also wear it in the shower

Just got my Flex today and I like it so far. And I always have my phone on me so if I really want to see stats I can just pull that up. But I kind of like that it doesn't because those are more numbers to stress me. Like the ones on the scale. Instead, these lights just remind me to keep moving

Good luck!

I have the Fitbit One and love it! It syncs with my IPhone and with MyFitness Pal. I instantly know how many calories I've burned vs how many I've eaten. The One measures steps, flights of stairs, sleep, and calories burned. I bought it from Amazon for $89 which was $10 cheeper than they have it in the stores around here (Arkansas).

I have recommended the One to friends and family.

I am 10 days out RNY and got the fitbit flex a week preop. Can you swim with it? So far I really like its features. I used to have a bodybugg, flex is way better.

I have the flex and like it a lot. Just a caution though, I lost my first one, it came undone and I never found it.

A friend also lost two of hers! The good thing is fitbit actually replaced two of hers and mine for no charge. Apparently this is quite common for the flex. Hopefully they will come out with a better bracelet option soon!

What about the garmin vivofit....the interesting thing i find about it is that you dont need to charge it for a whole year! and its the only one truely waterproof(with which you can swim)

I have the zip. It's without all bells and whistles the others have. It does exactly what I need it to do and I absolutely love it

I ordered the flex, and like it for all the same reasons that others have posted. I like the fact that it is in a wristband, versus clipping it on or putting it in pocket. I figured that the clip on was a sure fire way to end up in the washing machine, or lost somewhere. I've been wearing the flex for 2 months now and have zero issues, be it work, play, rest, etc...