UPDATE: 6 Months Using Fitbit Connected to MyFitnessPal

Okay, so it might actually be a little bit more than 6 months. I was looking at my previous posts yesterday and realized it was past time to do this.

For the record (and reference), I have a Charge HR. I'm given to understand it is an older model. It was bought for me, secondhand, on the internet. And while it does have some battery memory, it is still functioning pretty well.
Also, for the record, I have been using MyFitnessPall (MFP) for over a year now.

Anyway, I have some pros and cons. I'll start with the cons. Always "bad news" first:

• I do have delicate skin, so please keep that in mind when I tell you, while exercising, the silicone rubber band makes me sweat quite a lot underneath it.
• Occasionally, it needs a bit of a tweak to get it to share information properly with MFP. The apps, on my tablet, do seem to help.
• There are times when it does not properly register steps. For instance;  while going up and down stairs using the railing, and presumably while using any support (cane, staff, walker, etc.). It will also register "steps" while riding in a vehicle. It does however only take a percentage of the full mileage for the trip. I suppose it mostly balances out, since it is more active than sitting still.

And now for the pros:

• When set and connected properly, it seamlessly adds exercise to MFP. And, by association, calories burned. That is a big one. Don't let anybody tell you different. Pretty much everybody is at least a little lazy. Especially those of us who need help with exercise. It's just simple biological conservation of energy.
• It is even capable of identifying some specific exercise activities on its own, besides just steps, and registering them accordingly.
• The cons are fairly easy to work around, so don't sweat. No pun intended.

Overall, I can reasonably and honestly say that I'm pleased to be using one. It makes my exercise/diet experience simpler.

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