Get a fitness tracker

[legendarytroy]

A fitness tracker - even the most basic ones that only count steps and monitor your heart rate- are a great investment. The only way to really keep track of your weight loss, exercise, etc. is to pay attention to how much your are moving and what you are putting in your body. Yes, it sucks to track what you do all the time, but ti's the only way to really get a good idea of how you're doing and were you are in your goals. You might find that it will also help to keep you motivated and interested in trying new things. So, count those calories and track those steps and you will see a difference!

[anne]

Personally, I think fitness trackers are overrated. My phone fitness tracking app does what I need it to do so I'm not going to spend a whole bunch of more money to wear another device on my wrist that does what my phone does. Also, I don't think that fitness trackers are great at tracking other things like sleep, etc.

Don't get me wrong, if you want one, then go for it, but if you're like me and your phone is doing everything you need it to do right now, why bother invest in yet another device. Keep your money and spend it on something else you want.

[jan]

Personally, I think fitness trackers are overrated. My phone fitness tracking app does what I need it to do so I'm not going to spend a whole bunch of more money to wear another device on my wrist that does what my phone does. Also, I don't think that fitness trackers are great at tracking other things like sleep, etc.

Don't get me wrong, if you want one, then go for it, but if you're like me and your phone is doing everything you need it to do right now, why bother invest in yet another device. Keep your money and spend it on something else you want.

I know what you mean about your phone, but I find that sometimes a phone is just too clunky to be used for fitness tracking purposes. I mean, it's okay if you're on a walk of if you have one of those arm band things to hold your phone as you walk or run, but with a fitness tracker you can swim and easily do a bunch of activities and take a look at your progress without having to fish your phone out of your pocket or you bag and have the app loaded, etc., etc. I find that a phone is a good fitness tracking backup or great to pair with a fitness tracker, but it's just not the most practical if you want to be active and track your activity at the same time.

Plus, since there are so many fitness tracker options, it's not like you have to spend a fortune on the very best product. You can get a decent low-cost device for a good price.

[legendarytroy]

Couldn't agree more Jan! A phone really is good, but it's just not the best for fitness compared to the actual tracker. Even a smartwatch is better than a phone. Phones really are just too clunky when it comes to performing a lot of activities that require you to move around a lot.

[freddyboy]

I think a fitness tracker is worth looking into as well. I get why you might not want to drop hundreds on it to start, especially if you're not sure you'll even like it, but there are a number of great cheap options out there that you can try first to see if you even like it before you invest in something a little more high-tech from a known brand.

[Ron]

I think a fitness tracker is worth looking into as well. I get why you might not want to drop hundreds on it to start, especially if you're not sure you'll even like it, but there are a number of great cheap options out there that you can try first to see if you even like it before you invest in something a little more high-tech from a known brand.

I was gonna say the same thing. Even if you're on the fence about a fitness tracker, they sell a lot of cheap ones at Amazon and on eBay. No, they're not going to be as amazing as a Garmin, Fitbit or other high-tech fitness tracker, and they might be a little quirky, but they will give you a good idea of how these devices work, what they feel like to wear and will help you to decide if spending your hard earned cash on a better fitness tracker is actually worth it for you. :)

[Maggie]

A fitness tracker is only worth the money if you actually intend to use it. If you're just going to stick it on your risk and look at what's recorded but not actually do anything about it or use the information to your advantage to improve your health, etc., it's honestly a waste of money.

[legendarytroy]

A fitness tracker is only worth the money if you actually intend to use it. If you're just going to stick it on your risk and look at what's recorded but not actually do anything about it or use the information to your advantage to improve your health, etc., it's honestly a waste of money.

That's true. I think I'm going to get a cheap one and see if I even use it and then that will help me to decide if I even want one of the more expensive ones.