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What Fitness Tracker do you use?

I used to have a fit bit one that I clipped to my bra but found that it was terrible at tracking my steps and calories. Now that I'm just about to have my surgery I'd like to get another one but I'm not sure which one to go for. I'd really like one that could accurately track the calories I burn in a day. What does everyone use? Does it seem to track well?

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I have a Fitbit HR which I got for the heart rate monitor but for years I used an Omron clip on which was really accurate. I don't recall the model number but at the time it was listed as the most accurate by Consumer Reports.

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Fitbit Blaze, love it so far. Have had it 2 months now. I wish it were waterproof, my only quibble.

I had a jawbone up 3., then a Fitbit charge. Then the Apple Watch. If cost isn't a concern, The Apple Watch for me was by far the best for me.

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Garmin Vivosmart HR for me.

Waterproof, tracks stairs climbed and descended, sleep, syncs to MFP app, great battery life.

Oh, it's waterproof. ;)

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I have a Fit Bit Charge HR and really like it. I wanted the Heart Rate function. I am not sure how accurate the calorie count is, I think it is exaggerated. It syncs well with multiple systems/apps. It is a good motivator for me to get up and moving.

I have a Fitbit HR and just recently got a Fitbit Blaze. I like having the heart rate function and I enjoy the challenges with others. It keeps me motivated.

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I don't use a device. I use mapmywalk to track my workouts and periodically enter my food data for a check up on my calories.

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Another one with a Garmin Vivosmart HR. I swapped over from the fitbit and have never looked back. Totally waterproof and it adjusts your totals to keep you challenged. If you are consistently smashing 10K steps, it will adjust your targets upwards. If you do less than 10K, it will meet you where you are. Absolutely love it

I use the Fitbit Charger HR. It does everything u from counting your steps, heart rate, stairs, the Fitbit app does everything for you, from sincing it, how much sleep you got, its got a food tracker, putting in your weight, and the exercises that you do each day. I highly recommend this Fitbit. Oh, one more thing I forgot to mention is it even tells you the time.

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