Hey, just so you know ... this post is now about 2 years and 6 months old so it very well may contain broken links and/or outdated information. Please keep that in mind as I can't be held responsible for out-of-date content!Back in September, when I was in the middle of my weight-loss regiment, I pre-ordered a FitBit. At that time, the little gadget was supposed to be shipping in January. Well, it’s now August and it looks like I might actually finally have my FitBit this month (they hope to start shipping on August 10).
But the question is: do I still need, or even want, it?
When I pre-ordered it almost a year ago I had lost about 20 pounds (via Wii Fit and my new eating habits) and was still trying to lose more. By January of this year I had lost another 20 pounds and have been keeping my weight steady at around 160lbs for the past 8 months.
My gadget addiction is still telling me I want it just for the coolness factor (a little wearable wireless device that tracks my steps and sleeping habits), but the my reasonable side is saying I don’t need this kind of information anymore. Given that a gadget (Wii Fit) kick-started my weight loss in the first place, I’m leaning towards giving the FitBit a fair shake. I could always sell it if I don’t think it’s doing anything for me … stay tuned.
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Look into getting a GoWear fit as well if you want to add to your tech bag. Check it out at http://www.gowearfit.com.
The GoWear Fit seems great, except that it costs so much more than the FitBit! Big difference. To the original poster: If you decide you don’t want your FitBit, consider selling it to me!
I don’t even HAVE it yet … still waiting!
They’re finally shipping!
Finally got my order confirmation today! I wavered for a while, not sure if I really wanted it, but went ahead and clicked “Confirm.” I’ve been waiting long enough, I might as well give it a shot. Hopefully it gets here quickly.
Well, I won’t be getting a FitBit after all. It had been a few days since I confirmed my order and I hadn’t heard anything or received a shipment confirmation. I checked the website and found a message on the order status page that said something like “there’s been a problem with your credit card, someone from FitBit will be contacting you shortly.” I double-checked the virtual PayPal MasterCard I had used for the transaction and it was fine, so I e-mailed orders@fitbit.com and asked what the problem was. They told me I would have to call and give them new credit card information.
I took this as a sign that I really didn’t need/want one of these things anymore. It’s now been a year since I finished my weight-loss regiment, so I’ve been maintaining my new healthier weight (and lifestyle) for 12 months. Did I really want/need another gadget to track information with another website to use? As I was calling the service number, I decided I didn’t.
So when the service rep came on the phone, I told him I wanted to cancel my order. He had never cancelled an order before and didn’t know how, so he took my information and promised me he would cancel the order. I got my e-mail confirmation today.
So that’s the end of my involvement with the FitBit. It just took too long … oh well!