petitepedal ★ Posted November 8, 2017 Share #1 Posted November 8, 2017 I have an older model..I don't see it available anymore. I like tracking the steps...but meh is it necessary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted November 8, 2017 Share #2 Posted November 8, 2017 My wife loves hers. One broke after a couple of years and I had to get her another one right away. Didn't want to miss any steps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted November 8, 2017 Share #3 Posted November 8, 2017 Just now, JerrySTL said: My wife loves hers. One broke after a couple of years and I had to get her another one right away. Didn't want to miss any steps! There is an app on your phone that does that, you don't need a fitbit anymore. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted November 8, 2017 Share #4 Posted November 8, 2017 7 minutes ago, Randomguy said: There is an app on your phone that does that, you don't need a fitbit anymore. No. You are wrong. DK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted November 8, 2017 Share #5 Posted November 8, 2017 Mine has been broken for a bit. I've been thinking about getting a new one. DK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris... Posted November 8, 2017 Share #6 Posted November 8, 2017 Step trackers are dumb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted November 8, 2017 Share #7 Posted November 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Dunning Kruger said: Mine has been broken for a bit. I've been thinking about getting a new one. DK Sometimes when I walk, I just count. If people ask why, I tell them "Shut the fuck up!". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted November 8, 2017 Share #8 Posted November 8, 2017 Just now, Randomguy said: Sometimes when I walk, I just count. If people ask why, I tell them "Shut the fuck up!". DK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted November 8, 2017 Share #9 Posted November 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Chris... said: Step trackers are dumb No. DK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris... Posted November 8, 2017 Share #10 Posted November 8, 2017 Bottled water is also dumb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted November 8, 2017 Share #11 Posted November 8, 2017 Just now, Chris... said: Bottled water is also dumb Incorrect. DK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris... Posted November 8, 2017 Share #12 Posted November 8, 2017 RG wears a fitbit to count strokes 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted November 8, 2017 Share #13 Posted November 8, 2017 Just now, Chris... said: RG wears a fitbit to count strokes How does that make you feel? DK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris... Posted November 8, 2017 Share #14 Posted November 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Dunning Kruger said: Incorrect. DK Think back to when there were no fitbits or bottled water. Did you die, no. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted November 8, 2017 Share #15 Posted November 8, 2017 Just now, Chris... said: Think back to when there were no fitbits or bottled water. Did you die, no. That's a horrible attempt at an argument. You must be Welsh. DK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted November 8, 2017 Share #16 Posted November 8, 2017 Someone is going to have to explain the point of a fitbit to me. Does it really help you "live" better as they say? Or is this just marketing hype to rationalize spending $300 on a device that tracks your steps? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris... Posted November 8, 2017 Share #17 Posted November 8, 2017 It’s a scam, just like bottled water 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted November 8, 2017 Share #18 Posted November 8, 2017 Do you get a free bowl of soup with every purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris... Posted November 8, 2017 Share #19 Posted November 8, 2017 Back to the original question. Yes, replace it with a nice bracelet, it’s just as useful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted November 8, 2017 Share #20 Posted November 8, 2017 The band has n mine is separating from the big portion again. I superglued the first time, I'll see what happens next. FWIW, mine was about $60 on Woot two years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted November 8, 2017 Share #21 Posted November 8, 2017 1 minute ago, 2Far said: FWIW, mine was about $60 on Woot two years ago. Soup or no soup? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share #22 Posted November 8, 2017 I got my first one from King Termite...when he upgraded..lost that after a couple of months and bought this one. It is still working but the holder is coming apart...not sure if I want to go the bracelet route...as to phone yeah it counts steps but you have to carry it with you all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted November 8, 2017 Share #23 Posted November 8, 2017 I find it is a good reminder to move. It is also a good tracker of resting heart rate, steps (although only approximate) and best of all, it vibrates when I get a text message or phone call. I like it. Well worth the 199 bucks I paid for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 8, 2017 Share #24 Posted November 8, 2017 6 minutes ago, petitepedal said: as to phone yeah it counts steps but you have to carry it with you all the time. And you don't? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted November 8, 2017 Share #25 Posted November 8, 2017 14 minutes ago, Wilbur said: I find it is a good reminder to move. It is also a good tracker of resting heart rate, steps (although only approximate) and best of all, it vibrates when I get a text message or phone call. I like it. Well worth the 199 bucks I paid for it. Wait a minute. It's designed to track your steps, but it just estimates? Does it hep you live better? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted November 8, 2017 Share #26 Posted November 8, 2017 If you see a benefit in a new model, and your current one is falling short in your expectations, and you have the money, go for it. It's an expensive toy designed to make you happy. No different than me buying carbon wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted November 8, 2017 Share #27 Posted November 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: If you see a benefit in a new model, and your current one is falling short in your expectations, and you have the money, go for it. It's an expensive toy designed to make you happy. No different than me buying carbon wheels. I've never seen a maker of carbon wheels say they help you live better. They're wheels that are designed to be stronger than alloy wheels. A fitbit says it will help you live better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted November 8, 2017 Share #28 Posted November 8, 2017 Does it help you motivate yourself to be active to the point where you would not be active enough without it? If so, you need a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted November 8, 2017 Share #29 Posted November 8, 2017 52 minutes ago, Wilbur said: I find it is a good reminder to move. It is also a good tracker of resting heart rate, steps (although only approximate) and best of all, it vibrates when I get a text message or phone call. I like it. Well worth the 199 bucks I paid for it. Excuse me but we have been instructed to smack you up side your virtual head if you showed up here. There's a rusty fleet of 747s that need pilots like you. Go study. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted November 8, 2017 Share #30 Posted November 8, 2017 Dang, I am glad that I opened this thread. It was entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted November 8, 2017 Share #31 Posted November 8, 2017 43 minutes ago, MickinMD said: Does it help you motivate yourself to be active to the point where you would not be active enough without it? If so, you need a new one. Need? Now you're just messing with us. You need food and water not a fitbit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted November 8, 2017 Share #32 Posted November 8, 2017 1 hour ago, dennis said: Wait a minute. It's designed to track your steps, but it just estimates? Does it hep you live better? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted November 8, 2017 Share #33 Posted November 8, 2017 If you attempt to hit your goal for a record string of days then yes, it serves as a motivator. Else it serves as a watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris... Posted November 8, 2017 Share #34 Posted November 8, 2017 11 hours ago, dennis said: Need? Now you're just messing with us. You need food and water not a fitbit. But not bottled water 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 8, 2017 Share #35 Posted November 8, 2017 12 hours ago, MickinMD said: Does it help you motivate yourself to be active to the point where you would not be active enough without it? If so, you need a new one. Straightforward and simple advice. If it will make you continue to be active, it is worth the $300 or so. I tend to think the fitbits are fairly useless as real tools, but the $300 Ionic might be an exception to that. I would strongly suggest, instead of a fitbit, that you consider a Garmin instead. They are better overall devices and they have a better & more developed system that works across many exercise disciplines and has a history going back many years. Get a fitbit if you need it, but I'd recommend stepping up to the Garmin products. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted November 8, 2017 Share #36 Posted November 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Chris... said: But not bottled water I've got one of those new fangled faucet devices in my kitchen. I turn it on and hold a glass under it and the water fills up the glass. Delicious. It doesn't tell me how many steps I've taken or even an estimate, so it's low tech. It does make my life better, no marketing hype needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris... Posted November 8, 2017 Share #37 Posted November 8, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted November 9, 2017 Share #38 Posted November 9, 2017 23 hours ago, Chris... said: RG wears a fitbit to count strokes Wouldn't he need two of them - one for each hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted December 3, 2018 Share #39 Posted December 3, 2018 On 11/7/2017 at 8:31 PM, petitepedal said: I got my first one from King Termite...when he upgraded..lost that after a couple of months and bought this one. It is still working but the holder is coming apart...not sure if I want to go the bracelet route...as to phone yeah it counts steps but you have to carry it with you all the time. You need to upgrade to the latest model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted December 3, 2018 Share #40 Posted December 3, 2018 On 11/7/2017 at 8:31 PM, petitepedal said: I got my first one from King Termite...when he upgraded..lost that after a couple of months and bought this one. It is still working but the holder is coming apart...not sure if I want to go the bracelet route...as to phone yeah it counts steps but you have to carry it with you all the time. If you have a fitbit, you have to carry it all the time, too. The phone is handier to carry all the time, I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted December 3, 2018 Share #41 Posted December 3, 2018 On 11/7/2017 at 7:10 PM, Randomguy said: Sometimes when I walk, I just count. If people ask why, I tell them "Shut the fuck up!". I just laughed out loud! This is one of your best posts ever. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted December 3, 2018 Share #42 Posted December 3, 2018 It's still a motivator for many, just like a personal trainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted December 3, 2018 Share #43 Posted December 3, 2018 If it helps motivate you to exercise, do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted December 3, 2018 Share #44 Posted December 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Longjohn said: You need to upgrade to the latest model. I stole this and posted it on a friends page at the book of faces. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted December 3, 2018 Share #45 Posted December 3, 2018 2 hours ago, jsharr said: I just laughed out loud! This is one of your best posts ever. Nominated for POLY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted December 3, 2018 Share #46 Posted December 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, Kzoo said: Nominated for POLY Is the prize a cracker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted December 3, 2018 Share #47 Posted December 3, 2018 Polyonymous for when one doesn't want to exhibit poty mouth tendencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted December 3, 2018 Share #48 Posted December 3, 2018 Post of Last Year. And yes a cracker. A very stale cracker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted December 3, 2018 Share #49 Posted December 3, 2018 Good save. High on the glove side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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