Do I need a Fitbit?

[newrecruit]

Honestly. Do they actually help it just a bit of a gimmick.

I have about 3 stone to lose but haven't quite got round to starting yet.

---------

Looking for a gadget to track steps, calories, and all that jazz? This thread is a little old. Check out our round-up of Mumsnetters’ favourite fitness trackers for the low-down on Garmin, Fitfbit and some other -cheaper- alternatives. MNHQ.

No you don't need one but I love mine.

I've had a fit bit flex for 2weeks now and have just gone for a short walk to get to my 10000 step goal. Not sure how many calories it really burns but it helps to keep me out of the fridge and I certainly feel healthier. Great satisfaction when the wristband vibrates to tell you the target has been reached, but much cheaper to get a simple pedometer if you just want to log your steps!

What kind of phone do you have? My iPhone logs all my steps and has a bunch of other things with the built in health app.

You don't NEED one, but if it works as motivation, gets you moving, helps you loose weight etc. Then maybe a good investment?
I like a good gadget, I'm waiting for the one which measures your heart rate to be sold in the UK.

I love mine and it has definitely helped me become more active. I got a flex in September and there are not many days since then that I haven't hit my target of 10k steps, even if that means running round the house or on the spot while I watch TV!

The sleep tracker is quite interesting but I don't remember to put it in sleep mode much now.

Do you think it accurately tells you how many calories you use?

I have a heart rate monitor, which is set with my age and weight. I think that must be pretty accurate?

My Iphone tracks my steps and links into my fitness pal. It seems stingy with calories burnt - or is that wishful thinking!

I bought a cheapy fitbug to see if I would like it - I've just ordered a Fitbit charge HR (from the US) as I really find it motivating but wanted something better!

I was considering getting one too. What iPhone apps are people using instead?

I am looking at this one.
www.expansys.com/fitbit-charge-hr-black-large-uk-268086/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=base&ito=1701&mkwid=svHjLhmZB&kword=adwords_productfeed&gclid=CJWqwOabj8MCFUbMtAodi14APA

Whatsa - I use runkeeper on my phone. I don't think it's accurate with my calories burnt though, loads less than my heart rate monitor says.

Stats- let me know what you think when it turns up please.

Will report back - I eventually got fed up of waiting for them to release it here!

statistical - where did you find it? How much and did they have it in purple?

I posted in exercise..I've been looking at activity trackers and apps. I have a pedometer on my phone that seems quite accurate but I would like a tracker to monitor my sporting activity(up to 5 hours a week) as it is quite physical and having my phone on me isn't practical or safe.

I liked the purple / plum too. But thought the black would go with everything. What did you go for Stats?

Whatsa - I just use the health app that came with the last big iOS update.

I've had one for Christmas it's still in the box....

It's not out anywhere in the purple yet - the fitbit US site is showing 6-8 weeks for it. Very annoying as I want purple!

I ordered it from Brookstone, ended up being £150 including express shipping and UK takes etc. More expensive but it's helping keep me motivated so I don't care (and DH kindly donated, I bought him a fitbit one recently)

I was holding on to see if it would be released here but they just keep saying variants of "soon" and "early 2015" on facebook!

I have lost nine kilos since mid-November using the Fitbit. I am totally addicted to checking my stats.

Sorry to keep on stats, but which size did you go for?

I just can't wait for it to arrive and you to try it!

Black will go with everything.

Notentirely well done on the 9 kilos! - you are encouraging us to spend money in January...

I got the small - my wrists and hands are about the only small part of me

I went for black as I'm impatient, I want my new toy!

Not for long! Once you get your fitbit all of you will get small!

I have the health app but I only have an iPhone4 so it doesn't gather any data .

I use Nike+ to track my running.

Do you think I would just be better upgrading my phone. It tends to be with me at all times and I have an armband for running.

I got the Fitbit charge and have been using it for about a week and I really like it.
Anyone want to be my Fitbit friend?

I have a FitBit flex. I really like it. However, it turns out that I have no trouble hitting the 10,000 steps target - the reason I am fat is that I eat (and booze) too much.

On a day when I don't run, I struggle to hit my "active" target because I have tiny kids who can't march along the road.

I have the app on my iPhone and am recording everything I eat. It's quite illuminating.