FitBit or Similar Question

NewLife81
on 5/22/14 4:03 pm, edited 5/22/14 4:04 pm - St. Thomas, Canada

I'm looking to buy a fitbit or something similar to help me keep trak of my steps, calories etc. But there are so many different products. Does anyone have a fitbit or something similar that they use everyday? If so what product do you have?  Has there been any problems with it?

I just dont want to spend $100+ on something that doesn't work well!

Are there stores that carry products like this or do I have to buy online? Sorry I am very new at this! 

Guelph - Orientation: Feb 6, 2014 - First Appt w/ Nurse: April 23, 2014 - Social Work & Dietitian: April 30, 2014 - Nurse, Social Work & Dietitian: June 24, 2014 - Post Op Class: Sept 15, 2014 - Surgeon Appt: Oct 15, 2014 - Optifast Start Date: Nov 21, 2014 - Pre Op : Dec 1, 2014 - Surgery Date: Dec 12, 2014 (Dr. Jules Foute-Nelong)

Start Weight: 384lbs   Current Weight: 312.6lbs  Surgery Weight: 346.9lbs  Amount Lost: 72lbs

    

        

MarkES
on 5/22/14 7:37 pm - Oshawa, Canada

Many of us on here have a Fitbit.  I Highly recommend it.   It counts the steps/stairs/kms very well.  When synced to their website, it keeps track of daily/weekly/Lifetime stats...  You can get a clip on (I have this) and now they have the wristband.  It also has features I don't use, like sleep monitoring and syncing with MyFitnessPal...  This is the first one I have had so I don't have others to compare to.

Ref Jul 4, 2012,  Orientation Aug 27,  Surgeon Aug 31, RD Sept 18,  SW RD & RN Oct 18, Internist Nov 5, Surgeon Nov 21,  PATTS Nov 29, Surgery Dec 14,2012 (HRRH - Dr Sohi).

        

annebradstreet
on 5/29/14 10:44 am

I bought the cheaper fitbit zip, it clips to waistband or bra, I knew that I wouldn't wear a bracelet all the time, and would never wear it at night to monitor sleep.  It connects with myfitnesspal, which I love for documenting food (protein) and liquids.. I got it at Sportscheck, they seem to go on sale for about 59 every once in a while.

annebradstreet
on 5/29/14 10:45 am

I bought the cheaper fitbit zip, it clips to waistband or bra, I knew that I wouldn't wear a bracelet all the time, and would never wear it at night to monitor sleep.  It connects with myfitnesspal, which I love for documenting food (protein) and liquids.. I got it at Sportscheck, they seem to go on sale for about 59 every once in a while.

Patm
on 5/22/14 9:37 pm - Ontario, Canada
RNY on 01/20/12

They now sell fitbits in stores. I believe Best Buy has them. Google fitbit and your city to see where sold. I have had the fitbit for over a year and like it. I also have the clip one.

  

 

 

 

Needanewbeginning
on 5/22/14 10:38 pm - Barrie, Canada
RNY on 05/21/13

I have the fitbit zip, cute little thing, about $50.00. It doesn't count stairs though, other than that, I love it. I got mine at future shop.

Starting weight: 334 lbs.Starting opti weight: 323 lbs, Surgery weight 303 lbs.Surgery-May 21st, 2013 with Dr Hagen at HRRH Goal weight 165 lbs reached at 13 months. Current weight 156 lbs

     

19star71
on 5/22/14 10:49 pm

I use a Polar Loop. I got mine at Sport Chek for $100.

I chose it over a Fitbit because it is waterproof. It offers basically the same things as them, but I can use it while in the pool ;)

    

Surgery done by Dr Gmora at St. Joe's in Hamilton. Feb 3/14-- Pre opti weight: 327. Feb 19th --Day of Surgery weight: 308.  Current weight :175

 
  

 
  

 
  

Karen M.
on 5/22/14 11:47 pm - Mississauga, Canada

Waterproof! That's exactly what I'm looking for, thank you for the heads up re. the Polar Loop, will check it out.

Anyone have a Jawbone? They're a tad prettier than the Fit Bit but seem to do the same thing(s)?

 

Karen

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LilyBugsMommy
on 5/23/14 12:14 am - Kingston, Canada
RNY on 03/12/13

I have the Fitbit Flex and I wear it is the shower, pool, etc. It says that you can use it in the water. It is the one that you wear on your wrist. I have had it for about a month and love it!

       

Referral to Ottawa: Jan/11 Info Session: May/11 Nurse: Feb/12 Dietician/Behavourist/Abdominal Scan: Apr/12 Pre-op Education Class: Feb. 6/13 Meet Surgeon  Feb.15/13 Surgery with Dr. Raiche March 12/13!!

The race isn't given to the swift nor the strong, but it's given to the ones who endure it to the end...

        
taniagirlca
on 5/23/14 3:13 am

I just got the fitbit flex and love it, in fact so much so I am starting to lose weight on my own !! Best thing I ever bought :)

 

        
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