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I got the Fitbit One for several reasons - one, it was less expensive than some of the others and since I'm new to these I wasn't sure if I'd like it (I actually bought a used one on ebay for about half of new price)

I don't like wearing a wriststrap b/c I already wear a watch and prefer it - would not want to use my tracker as a watch. I can put the Fitbit one on my bra or in my pocket, which work well for me. It shows steps, floors, miles, calories, time and can be used for an alarm as well as stopwatch. At night it goes into a separate strap to wear for sleep.

If I were a runner I might use the HR monitor part, but I cannot run (bad knees and feet) anymore. Also, I have an older Polar HR monitor with its own watch that I could use if I needed it.

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My Flex was a gift from my sister a week after surgery. I like that I can put it on and for the most part, forget about it. I'm a walker and it does what I need it to. I use my phone or computer if I want more details about my workouts. Usually, the vibration on my wrist when I reach my step goal is all I need.

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I have the Charge HR; I've had it for about a week and so far I really love it. I wore my Polar HR monitor to see how accurate the HR was on the fitbit and it was never off by more than 2 BPM. Only thing is it says the battery life is 5 days but I think it's more like 3.

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I have the Charge HR; I've had it for about a week and so far I really love it. I wore my Polar HR monitor to see how accurate the HR was on the fitbit and it was never off by more than 2 BPM. Only thing is it says the battery life is 5 days but I think it's more like 3.

I've had my Charge HR for about 2.5 weeks, and have also had about 3 days of battery life per charge. I love everything about it except that.

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I ordered my Fitbit over the weekend, and it just arrived! It's charging at the moment, but feel free to add me! circeramone@gmail.com

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Hopefully added. I'm terrible at this. If an invite doesn't show up, my email is :

mommabird0511@gmail.com

Robin

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I am thinking of getting a fit bit. Is it really worth it and how accurate is it? I use a pedometer right now and I noticed if I am driving slow it adds up steps I never actually took. In one day it added over 3000 steps while it was sitting in my van door ????. I don't want to spend that kind of money if it's going to do that. Have any of you tested the fit bit? I would appreciate feed back. ????thanks!

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I am thinking of getting a fit bit. Is it really worth it and how accurate is it? I use a pedometer right now and I noticed if I am driving slow it adds up steps I never actually took. In one day it added over 3000 steps while it was sitting in my van door ????. I don't want to spend that kind of money if it's going to do that. Have any of you tested the fit bit? I would appreciate feed back. ????thanks!

I bought a fitbit HR two weeks ago and am kicking myself that I didn't get one sooner! Warning! It will make you obsessive about reaching your step goals! I compete with my friends on the app and I left the house at 11pm last night to get in an extra 550 steps to win the challenge. My Husband thanks I'm nuts. All I can say is that I am finally exercising everyday and I love the accountability. I love my model and how I can view my steps, calories burned, heart rate and stairs climbed from my watch. I initially thought I wanted the Surge with GPS but the thing is huge and bulky. You want something comfortable that you will wear all of the time. The fitbit website is great to compare the different models. Mine was $160 at REI and as a member I will get 10% of that back at the end of the year. Plus they have a 365 day return policy if you don't like it!

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I'm late but would love some WLS fitbit friends. Iugrad2005@yahoo.com

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I am thinking of getting a fit bit. Is it really worth it and how accurate is it? I use a pedometer right now and I noticed if I am driving slow it adds up steps I never actually took. In one day it added over 3000 steps while it was sitting in my van door . I don't want to spend that kind of money if it's going to do that. Have any of you tested the fit bit? I would appreciate feed back. thanks!

I have had that problem with other activity trackers and pedometers, but never the Fitbit. That's one of the reasons why I settled on it. The first one I tried actually added about 10,000 steps in 30 minutes, based on the vibration of my motorcycle! I am left-handed, so my non-dominant hand (the one they suggest you use), is also my throttle hand and the tracker couldn't tell the difference between arm-swinging/walking and throttling the motorcycle. Needless to say, that one went back to the store in a hurry!

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So I went thru this post and added I think everyone with an email an put a like on it. If you get a Fitbit request from a lady's picture who looks like she went a little nutty with a smokey eye I was mombie (zombie) for Halloween this past year it's my profile pic at the moment;)

I had 6 jawbones in a years time because they all stopped working. I love the Fitbit and if Target could keep the charge hr in stock I would buy one however I need new running shoes first!

Let's keep each other motivated!!

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Thought I'd give an update - I've had my fitbit HR for 3 weeks now. I've compared the mileage recorded on my fitbit to my runkeeper app on my phone (which uses a more accurate GPS) and they record the same distance. Regardless, I love my fitbit for the accountability and I haven't gone a day without reaching my step goal. Speaking of which, gotta run, I have 2,342 steps to complete before bed!

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BTW - not sure if I mentioned this in my earlier post. If you purchase your fitbit at REI, you get 10% back if you are a member (lifetime membership $20). They also have a no hassle 365 day no hassle return policy if you buy it and hate it. Most stores seem to be consistent with the pricing (I could be wrong...). Flex $99. charge $140. Charge HR $160. I wouldn't bother with the Surge. The thing is massive and uncomfortable to wear. If you want to map your walk/hike/run, run keeper is a great free app for your iPhone that utilizes GPS and you can sync it into your fitbit

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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