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LOVING the FitBit Food Log

terrier3 — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 16:28:12 GMT

I never used this before, but I noticed posters were talking about it.

WOW!

I find it much easier to use than myfitnesspal.com.

It even has nutrition totals for Tim Horton's - just a regional chain!

Thank you FitBit!

Anyone else enjoying it?

Re: LOVING the FitBit Food Log

TootyJane — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 06:50:46 GMT

My FitBit was delivered late this afternoon. It's almost 11pm and I have it charging right now. I'll have to set it up tomorrow when I get home from work. I'm really looking forward to using this little device. I didn't realize it had its own Food Log. Thanks for posting!

Re: LOVING the FitBit Food Log

terrier3 — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 12:44:59 GMT

On 6/25/2014 TootyJane said: My FitBit was delivered late this afternoon. It's almost 11pm and I have it charging right now. I'll have to set it up tomorrow when I get home from work. I'm really looking forward to using this little device. I didn't realize it had its own Food Log. Thanks for posting!

I want to lose 10 pounds by August 28 (reunion party).

You enter how much you want to lose, your completion date, etc. - it then tells you how many calories you can have that day to stay on goal. It is synching the calories you are expending by moving & exercising at the same time.

I had too many calories one day - over by 200. It told me I needed to increase my activity - so I took a long walk at 7PM and evened off the day...I actually came out UNDER.

Very cool!

Re: LOVING the FitBit Food Log

willdob3 — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:52:10 GMT

I'm glad you like it.

I had used MFP for so long before getting my Fitbit One that I wanted to continue for the consistency.

I figure my own calories and find the calorie adjustments by both MFP & Fitbit to be annoying. I ignore those because I set my calories based on my activity level. I don't need to adjust when I exercise. I've also noticed that Fitbit sometimes gives extra calories & later takes them away. That won't be helpful if someone already ate those extra calories.

Re: LOVING the FitBit Food Log

jackthebear — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:58:23 GMT

I just started with it yesterday

haven't exactly figured out the balance,

Re: LOVING the FitBit Food Log

terrier3 — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:59:07 GMT

On 6/26/2014 willdob3 said:
I'm glad you like it.

I had used MFP for so long before getting my Fitbit One that I wanted to continue for the consistency.

I figure my own calories and find the calorie adjustments by both MFP & Fitbit to be annoying. I ignore those because I set my calories based on my activity level. I don't need to adjust when I exercise. I've also noticed that Fitbit sometimes gives extra calories & later takes them away. That won't be helpful if someone already ate those extra calories.

I tried MFP before, at my trainer's suggestion.

The FitBit works better for me.

At least we ALL are looking for easy ways to better our health and it's great there are so many to choose from - there's something for everyone!

I'm giving this one a try through the end of August...we'll see how it works out...

Re: LOVING the FitBit Food Log

benzgirl — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 19:03:20 GMT

Hi Terrier.

As I said on the FitBit walking thread, I am in LOVE with the Food Log. I have only been walking and counting since last Friday and I lost over two pounds! It's all because I am so much more aware of calorie count and fat content. I have even had a couple days that I am 'under' my daily caloric allotment. I want to lose 14 pounds total and my Dashboard tells me that I have 11.3 pounds to go. For the first time EVER I really feel that I am being encouraged and guided. I realize that 2 pounds is not typical for any weight loss program in only a week and I certainly don't expect the rest of it to fall off, but WATCHING and feeling accountable is helping me to stay on track. I eliminated all sugar and starch from my diet and am eating very healthy - thanks to the Food Log.

Re: LOVING the FitBit Food Log

terrier3 — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 20:31:59 GMT

On 6/26/2014 benzgirl said:
Hi Terrier.

As I said on the FitBit walking thread, I am in LOVE with the Food Log. I have only been walking and counting since last Friday and I lost over two pounds! It's all because I am so much more aware of calorie count and fat content. I have even had a couple days that I am 'under' my daily caloric allotment. I want to lose 14 pounds total and my Dashboard tells me that I have 11.3 pounds to go. For the first time EVER I really feel that I am being encouraged and guided. I realize that 2 pounds is not typical for any weight loss program in only a week and I certainly don't expect the rest of it to fall off, but WATCHING and feeling accountable is helping me to stay on track. I eliminated all sugar and starch from my diet and am eating very healthy - thanks to the Food Log.

Shout out to you!

You are the reason I checked it out...it does seem to be working too.

Thank you!

Re: LOVING the FitBit Food Log

SurvivedOne — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 01:12:36 GMT

I haven't utilized this feature yet as losing weight was not my motivation for purchasing. I really wanted to have an idea of my activity level days I wasn't working out. The reason this device is so incredible, at least to me, is you can become as passive or aggressive with its use as you choose to be. Its fun, amazing, motivating and worth every cent. I did not purchase the flex, I bought the zip almost a week ago. Love the stair counting feature and being able to see all my "stats" anytime I want. It is something that certainly grows with you as you continue to use. Love it!

Re: LOVING the FitBit Food Log

terrier3 — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 01:14:52 GMT

On 6/26/2014 SurvivedOne said:
I haven't utilized this feature yet as losing weight was not my motivation for purchasing. I really wanted to have an idea of my activity level days I wasn't working out. The reason this device is so incredible, at least to me, is you can become as passive or aggressive with its use as you choose to be. Its fun, amazing, motivating and worth every cent. I did not purchase the flex, I bought the zip almost a week ago. Love the stair counting feature and being able to see all my "stats" anytime I want. It is something that certainly grows with you as you continue to use. Love it!

My Zip is the BEST $50 investment I have ever made in my health!

Even my trainer noticed a difference...and we have been working together for over 2 years.

Re: LOVING the FitBit Food Log

terrier3 — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 11:31:06 GMT

First week weight in - down 2 pounds this week - exactly the rate I wanted to lose and punched into the program!

I want to lose 10 pounds by the end of August, but want to start more quickly and reach my goal in 6 weeks instead of 8.

After I'm down 5, I'll re-program to continue losing slower (I hope it works).

Last night I noticed around 8 that I needed more activity to accommodate for calories taken in...the terrier & I went for a 2 mile walk.

I really recommend this (at least so far!)

Re: LOVING the FitBit Food Log

jackthebear — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 12:01:34 GMT

Not sure if you (above) realize but you can sync your MFpal accounts with your Fitbit so if you log into one the info will be on the other

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Jtdmum — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 12:03:22 GMT

I still haven't mastered the food log. Would love some tips. I hit 11k steps yesterday! I know it doesn't sound like much but I've had some health issues so I'm proud!

Re: LOVING the FitBit Food Log

jackthebear — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 12:03:59 GMT

On 6/28/2014 jtdmum said: I still haven't mastered the food log. Would love some tips. I hit 11k steps yesterday! I know it doesn't sound like much but I've had some health issues so I'm proud!

Re: LOVING the FitBit Food Log

terrier3 — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 13:18:56 GMT

On 6/28/2014 jtdmum said: I still haven't mastered the food log. Would love some tips. I hit 11k steps yesterday! I know it doesn't sound like much but I've had some health issues so I'm proud!

11K - that's fantastic!

Was it cardio at specific times or just moving more?

Any ???? about the food log...ask away!

Re: LOVING the FitBit Food Log

TootyJane — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 20:01:49 GMT

On 6/26/2014 terrier3 said:
On 6/25/2014 TootyJane said: My FitBit was delivered late this afternoon. It's almost 11pm and I have it charging right now. I'll have to set it up tomorrow when I get home from work. I'm really looking forward to using this little device. I didn't realize it had its own Food Log. Thanks for posting!

I want to lose 10 pounds by August 28 (reunion party).

You enter how much you want to lose, your completion date, etc. - it then tells you how many calories you can have that day to stay on goal. It is synching the calories you are expending by moving & exercising at the same time.

I had too many calories one day - over by 200. It told me I needed to increase my activity - so I took a long walk at 7PM and evened off the day...I actually came out UNDER.

Very cool!

terrier3, Thanks for posting. I haven't had much time to really check out all this great little gadget can do. Our youngest is moving up to LA this week so we're busy getting all his stuff together for the big move! I do like the sleep function and the alarm. Holy cow - is it hard to get those 10,000 steps in. Once I get back I'll be able to really get into everything. My 40 year reunion is next year and I figure I'd better start getting into shape sooner than later!!

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Qwackertoo — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 15:42:32 GMT

I enjoy the Food Log. I also log my water. I surpassed my weight loss goal at yesterday's weigh-in. Woo Hoo. 15 pounds GONE. I'm kinda excited and may want to lose 5 more just for the heck of it. It will be so nice to get rid of the dual sizes crowding my closets!!!! I log every bite I eat. No cheating with the Food Log.

I do WISH the Food Log . . . had SUGAR grams . . . I'd much rather know my sugar grams instead of sodium grams but that's just me.

The Food Log keeps me "honest" with myself!

I just set up my Fitbit scales this past weekend . . . from Kohl's with Kohl's Cash, well 70.00 Kohl's Cash so almost like half price . . . only problem is when I first step on . . . it confuses me with me 20 year old daughter . . . because as of now with my weight loss we are within 3 pounds of each other although I must admit my % of body fat is probably about 6-7% higher than hers but I'm working on that too . . . but alas I am older and have had a couple of children but I would like to drop it a few more % points and with weights and some good old fashioned push-up's . . . I hope to do that.

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