I have a new obsession! After waiting weeks and weeks for it to arrive, my FitBit Flex made its way to my mailbox last Friday, and since then I have been obsessed with it and all of the cool features and logs I now have to scour over.
The FitBit Flex is a little tracker that you wear in a band on your wrist. It is about the same thickness as one of those silicone, rubber bracelet things, and is super comfortable, even to sleep in. It is water resistant, so you can wear it in the shower with no problems. The only time I took it off in the past week was when we went swimming at my uncle’s house.
It syncs with your smartphone or computer and tracks your steps, distance, calories burned, how well you’re sleeping and even what you eat and drink. You can also add friends who also have FitBit products and compete against them to see who can get the most steps in a week. Yes, I am a nerd and I love stuff like this!
In the short time that I’ve had it, I feel that the FitBit has opened my eyes about a few things. For one, even though I work out almost on a daily basis, I am very sedentary for most of the day, especially at work. Our office is pretty small and once I get up from my desk, I tend to multitask. I will put something in the copy machine, go to the bathroom and refill my Camelbak all in one trip to save time, but this also cuts down on my time spend moving. Don’t tell my boss, but I’ve been making a conscious effort to move around more, and quite honestly I am a fast walker
so I spend about the same amount of time but with double or triple the steps.
Everywhere you turn you hear the catchphrase that sitting is the new smoking and studies have found that prolonged sitting increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes and also slows metabolism, even if you work out! While to some the FitBit may seem like another silly device to tinker with, but I think it is a great way to motivate yourself to move more and in turn, be healthier.
If you have a FitBit I’d love to be friends! Leave your email in the comments and we can be BFFs. š
Do you use any devices to track steps, food, weight, etc.? Which ones?
Wow, the Fit Bit Flex sounds very cool! I don’t have one so I can’t be friends. š
I really like the idea of keeping track of my activity. I’d be afraid to see what it says about my sleep though (I already know I never get enough.)
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I WANT THIS! However, I did have a pedometer back in the day but I got soooooo obsessed with it that I had to stop wearing it. So I have a feeling that this gadget would be really fun at first, but…………. After awhile I might get a little tooo attached to it!
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I have the FitBit Zip — you know it! I love it. I got it when I was teaching in a school, and I got mad steps during recess duty!!!!!
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How cool. I had no idea the FitBit was so multifunctional.
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very cool. I love how it hooks up to your cell phone. so easy and convenient!
I’ve been wanting one of these for so long! I had a jawbone up for a while, but they sent me the wrong size so it got on my nerves and I had to return it!
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I’ve had my Fitbit for over a year now and won’t go a day without wearing it! Love that it keeps me moving! Add me as a friend : http://www.fitbit.com/user/22DZXM
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I love my FitBIt! I haven’t upgraded to the Flex yet, but love that it’s waterproof. We should be friends! I think mine is associated with my personal email (lauraehall13 at gmail).
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I’ve been super curious about the Fitbit and other monitors and have been researching them. I’m most curious about my steps because like you I assume that I’m active enough but I know that I’m probably fooling myself. And my sleep!
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i’ve heard nothing but good things about the fitbit! i’d like to get one – maybe i’ll ask for it for my birthday!
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Totally agree! I’ve got the Fitbit One and LOVE it! Very eye opening info. I learned so much about my sleep. LIke hello I get so much less than I thought.
I don’t have a Fitbit but it definitely looks like something I would like! I currently use a heart rate monitor to track my heart rate and calories while working out. I’d love to get more information about the rest of my day, especially the number of steps I take, etc.
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I had no idea it did so much cool stuff, I kinda want one now!
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I really want to get one of these for my mom! So glad to have read your review first. I think she will love it!
I am waiting for mine to come in the mail, it was back ordered!
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How are you enjoying your flex? I love mine, also you can wear it swimming – ive worn mine swimming loads and it is fine.
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