So, you’re thinkin’ about taking the plunge, eh? Thinkin’ about buyin’ a FitBit, eh? Well, you should probably stop right here, partner! Let me give you the lowdown!
I get a lot of people asking me about the FitBit and if I actually enjoy it. So, I figured, why not write a little bloggy about it! No harm, no foul!
The Pros:
1. It is a great motivation: No, seriously. It’s a great motivator to keep moving. I find myself walking in circles while I’m brushing my teeth in order to get to reach my 10k goal.
2. You can wear it all the time: This is almost a no brainer! I can wear this sucker all day, everyday. I can wear it in the shower. I can wear it in the pool. I can wear it while I’m kayaking down the Delaware river while drinkin’ a brewsky. My FitBit has honestly just become a part of my body.
3. You can access it via your phone: Forget the days of having to sync by your computer. You can check your steps while you are on the go using your phone’s bluetooth capabilities. How fancy is that?
The Cons:
1. I don’t think it’ll help you lose weight: I say this because, listen, losing weight is 95% diet and 5% exercise. If you’re not trackin’ your caloric intake, you’re not going to be losing weight as fast as you would.
2. It can’t track your heart rate: If this sucker can’t track your heart rate, then the calories are going to be all sorts of skewed. This frustrates me. I’m still on the hunt for the fitness tracker. One day, one day.
3. It can only track you walking: One thing that people rarely think about is how the FitBit actually works. This guy will only track movement when it thinks it is a step. So, let’s say you’re at the gym and you’re riding on the bike? Well, well, well. Don’t get excited. The FitBit thinks you aren’t moving at all! Same thing if you’re on the Stair Master or on the elliptical that doesn’t have the moving arms. You’re SOL, my friend.
Overall Consensus:
I freakin’ love this thing. Is it worth the $99? Hell yeah. Do I think it is a great supplement with a heart rate monitor? Absolutely! Do I think you should trust it word for word? Definitely not. Take everything with a grain of salt.
I’d also like to note that I’ve been with FitBit since they first started. Early adopter, what what?
Erin Levine is a 24-year-old gal living in New Jersey. Erin is a fitness fanatic who writes about her 90 pound weight loss and other endless topics on her website: www.exactlyerin.com.
Erin graduated from Montclair State University in 2013 with a degree in Public Relations. If you wish to contact Erin, shoot her an email at erin[at]exactlyerin.com