Wellness

[terrier3]

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?

[TootyJane]

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!

[terrier3]

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!

[willdob3]

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.

[jackthebear]

I just started with it yesterday

haven't exactly figured out the balance,

[terrier3]

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...

[benzgirl]

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.

[terrier3]

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!

[SurvivedOne]

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!

[terrier3]

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.