weight loss, calorie counting watch ?

intheburbs wrote:
Isn't fitbit in deep doodoo because of rashes? I'm hearing words like class-action, recalls, bankruptcy, etc.

I started using myfitnesspal four months ago. I'm doing nothing else - no exercise, eating the same foods (healthy and unhealthy - occasional McDonalds, Applebees nacho platter, Hostess, etc). I've lost 42 lbs in 4 months; my goal is to lose a total of 90 over 12 months.

Congratulations! The reason I have the Fitbit One is because the more I walk the more extra calories I get to eat at the end of the day. Even better if I ride a bike. :B

I thought it was about something called Wearable Sales.

intheburbs wrote:
Isn't fitbit in deep doodoo because of rashes? I'm hearing words like class-action, recalls, bankruptcy, etc.

I started using myfitnesspal four months ago. I'm doing nothing else - no exercise, eating the same foods (healthy and unhealthy - occasional McDonalds, Applebees nacho platter, Hostess, etc). I've lost 42 lbs in 4 months; my goal is to lose a total of 90 over 12 months.

They did a massive recall on the Fit Bit Force. I have owned 2 of them with no irritation issues. The back is metal and some (very, very, very few)people have experienced a severe rash related to nickel in the metal. It was becoming their most popular item and I'm sure this recall is going to be a huge financial hit.

Isn't fitbit in deep doodoo because of rashes? I'm hearing words like class-action, recalls, bankruptcy, etc.

I started using myfitnesspal four months ago. I'm doing nothing else - no exercise, eating the same foods (healthy and unhealthy - occasional McDonalds, Applebees nacho platter, Hostess, etc). I've lost 42 lbs in 4 months; my goal is to lose a total of 90 over 12 months.

I have never given up on a wearable but I have had them give up on me. The last two pedometers I owned ended up coming off and getting run over. I had one Fit Bit Force come apart and and I am still waiting on a refund. I have my second Force that I bought just before the recall and plan on keeping it until it dies.

strollin wrote:
I love this quote from the article: According to a January study by Endeavor Partners, more than half of all people who’ve purchased a wearable activity tracker have given up on their devices.

That sounds like a pretty fair percentage actually, since I would imagine a larger percentage than that have turned those treadmills, and home gyms into clothes hangers. :)

Wearable sales is the heading. What the heck is the topic? Weight loss?

strollin wrote:
I love this quote from the article: According to a January study by Endeavor Partners, more than half of all people who’ve purchased a wearable activity tracker have given up on their devices.

I'm sure it's true.
We have 5 friends that are doing quite well on the Fitbit One, except for one. Actually, he just uses the Fitbit One off and on because he doesn't have to loose weight. :B I have no idea why he bought it.

I love this quote from the article: According to a January study by Endeavor Partners, more than half of all people who’ve purchased a wearable activity tracker have given up on their devices.