topic Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip? in Wellness

Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

Valstybaby — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 00:32:02 GMT

Do you like it? Does it track your steps well? Tanks.

Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

bonnielu — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 02:41:38 GMT

I want to know the same thing. I know they make different models and I want to buy the right one. I want to link it to MYFITNESS PAL DOT COM.

Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

conlt — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 02:47:36 GMT

I have one and like it because it is small and I can attach it to my Bra. I do not like the wrist Fitbit's because I would rather wear a pretty bracelet than a rubber looking fitbit. Anyway, I bought it because we have a wellness program at work and with the Fitbit we can earn points to win Amazon or Macy's gift cards. It does track every step well. In fact I think it graces some steps. Meaning I think it is more sensitive than I thought. I wore a Pedometer before and that tracked actual steps, the Fitbit will track if you jump. It will not track if you ride a bike although it probably would if you attached it to your sock or lower leg. It does not track when I do Pilates on my machine. I like my Fitbit better than my Pedometer because it is small, light, and easily concealed. Several of my coworkers have accidently gone though the wash and they are fine.

Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

gazelle77 — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 03:20:37 GMT

I gave had mine for over a year. I put it on the minute out of bed, and take it off before going to bed. Other than bathing, I wear it. I think it motivates me to move. I wear it on the inside of my socks. I lost one once, so I make sure it is secure.

Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

tansy — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 03:22:01 GMT

I have the least expensive one that clips onto my bra. I really like it but my knee gave out on me a few weeks ago so I haven't been able to walk.

Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

tansy — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 03:23:00 GMT

On 9/3/2014 gazelle77 said: I gave had mine for over a year. I put it on the minute out of bed, and take it off before going to bed. Other than bathing, I wear it. I think it motivates me to move. I wear it on the inside of my socks. I lost one once, so I make sure it is secure.

Gazelle, OT, but I am getting my other knee replaced on 9/15. Aren't you doing a hip soon?

Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

gazelle77 — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 03:24:56 GMT

On 9/3/2014 tansy said: I have the least expensive one that clips onto my bra. I really like it but my knee gave out on me a few weeks ago so I haven't been able to walk.

Tansy my hip surgery is Oct1st. You will be So glad you had the surgery. I love my two new knees!

Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

makeup addict — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 03:27:33 GMT

I've had the zip for over six months and I like it. It's linked to My Fitness Pal and the .fitbit scale. I also wear it on my bra. I think it tracks steps accurately. I don't need to know how I slet, I can tell that by how I feel in the morning. It only does steps so for Pilates or yoga , I add that manually to the MyFitness Pal app. I'm very happy with it.

Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

tansy — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 03:51:30 GMT

On 9/3/2014 gazelle77 said:
On 9/3/2014 tansy said: I have the least expensive one that clips onto my bra. I really like it but my knee gave out on me a few weeks ago so I haven't been able to walk.
Tansy my hip surgery is Oct1st. You will be So glad you had the surgery. I love my two new knees!

Well, I've been through it once before. My hips hurt periodically, too. Yuk.

Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

Sooner — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 03:54:59 GMT

I wear it on my bra too. It works really well!

Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

gazelle77 — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 03:55:51 GMT

On 9/3/2014 tansy said:
On 9/3/2014 gazelle77 said:
On 9/3/2014 tansy said: I have the least expensive one that clips onto my bra. I really like it but my knee gave out on me a few weeks ago so I haven't been able to walk.
Tansy my hip surgery is Oct1st. You will be So glad you had the surgery. I love my two new knees!
Well, I've been through it once before. My hips hurt periodically, too. Yuk.

Oh, did not know you already had knee surgery. Both my hips are shot...will have other done later. I am going tomorrow to have a second crown done( did one a week and a half ago) so all my dental work is caught up. I would rather have knee surgery all over again than a crown done...

Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

terrier3 — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 12:29:41 GMT

I have worn mine , usually clipped inside my bra, since April. I also use the food logs and sych everything to my laptop.

I LOVE it. My best friend and I do our own "boot camps" a few times a year. We try to get up to 25,000 steps a day, or more.

I really works if you stick with it.

I often find myself walking an extra mile with the dog at night if I am short on steps that day.

Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

HULAGIRL — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 12:56:05 GMT

Mine refused to take a charge after two months, so I got my money back....not going to replace!

Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

milly1 — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 12:57:13 GMT

I love mine. Originally ordered the flex that was a TSV. I returned it as didn't like there was no display. I don't use my phone a lot so didn't want to run to the phone or computer to check my progress. I clip mine to the inside of my bra. It encourages me to keep going during the day and not sit. The older you get the more inclined you are to sit and I find this makes me keep moving.

Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

terrier3 — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 13:00:29 GMT

On 9/4/2014 hulagirl said: Mine refused to take a charge after two months, so I got my money back....not going to replace!

Zips have batteries...you don't charge them!

Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

Valstybaby — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 18:19:56 GMT

Thanks girls. My grandson gave me his Fitbit Flex to use but I'm Italian and I can sit in my chair talking to someone and it says I walked 700 steps so I've been wearing it in my belt loop but it looks kinda lame. I clip it on my shoelace when bike riding so it registers my steps. I guess I'll do the same when I get my fitbit zip. Thanks again.

Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

HULAGIRL — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 20:08:05 GMT

On 9/4/2014 terrier3 said:
On 9/4/2014 hulagirl said: Mine refused to take a charge after two months, so I got my money back....not going to replace!

Zips have batteries...you don't charge them!

I don't know......got the TSV that the Q had....plugged it into my computer (which I had done about every 5 days when I got a message to re-charge) and it wouldn't charge!!

Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

Valstybaby — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 20:53:00 GMT

On 9/4/2014 hulagirl said:
On 9/4/2014 terrier3 said:
On 9/4/2014 hulagirl said: Mine refused to take a charge after two months, so I got my money back....not going to replace!

Zips have batteries...you don't charge them!

I don't know......got the TSV that the Q had....plugged it into my computer (which I had done about every 5 days when I got a message to re-charge) and it wouldn't charge!!

The Q TSV was the Fitbit Flex which is rechargeable.

Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

Valstybaby — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 20:54:40 GMT

got the Fitbit Zip and can't get it to work. Synced with my Iphone but when I tap it nothing happens. I even had gotten the smiley face when it synced. Will be returning.

Re: Anyone have a Fitbit Zip?

bow regard — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 00:41:16 GMT

Does it stop recording steps at a certain time or do you have to reset to 0 at beginning of day???