HollyDay Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Any advice on how to use it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Just go to the website listed on the folded instructions in the package and it will tell you everything you need to know and walk you through setting it up. I just got a Fitbit Zip for my birthday last month, and the website is very user-friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 What she said. But mainly just wear it and start moving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenvneck Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I got a Fitbit One and am so excited to use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 I've logged over 3,000 steps so far!!! I'm anxious to see what it tells me about sleep mode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Congrats! No advice, I have a Garmin. But tech fitness stuff is fun. Enjoy. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkeller Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 How exciting! I got a Fitbit force for Christmas and I'm so excited too! Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 To quote my dd "Totally jelly". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I love mine. You don't need to take it off to shower. When you want to chart your sleep, tap it until you see the two blinking lights. I love the alarm feature too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenvneck Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Would anyone else be willing to share their sleep patterns? I've only been wearing my Fitbit One since Christmas day, so only a handful of sleep events logged (and I forgot to change the mode last night). I have been sleep 6-7 hours with at least two instances of waking (anywhere from 1-5 minutes) and 13-16 restless episodes. That sounds like a lot and could explain why I'm so tired during the day and always need a nap! Wondering if that is typical of others or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 I had to replace my original Flex, it had a hardware problem. But, now that I have my "new" one, I am tracking sleep patterns. For the past 4 nights, I've awakened twice for a total of 9-10 minutes. But, the restless events are what is bothering me. Last night I was restless 17 times for a total of 49 mintues. The pattern so far has been, awake twice and restless multiple times that total somewhere between 35 and 49 minutes. No wonder I'm tired....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I don't have any medical experience, so take my advice for what it's worth. I don't think that being restless so many times a night is normal. I'm a good sleeper, always have been, and on nights that my kids sleep (which is unusual.....sigh) I'm restless maybe 1-2 times. On nights that my kids sleep badly, I'm awake several times and restless 15-20 times. Those days I'm really tired. So, IMHO, if you are restless so many times, and it's not due to kids (or husband snoring?), something is off. HTH, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 I don't have any medical experience, so take my advice for what it's worth. I don't think that being restless so many times a night is normal. I'm a good sleeper, always have been, and on nights that my kids sleep (which is unusual.....sigh) I'm restless maybe 1-2 times. On nights that my kids sleep badly, I'm awake several times and restless 15-20 times. Those days I'm really tired. So, IMHO, if you are restless so many times, and it's not due to kids (or husband snoring?), something is off. HTH, Tress, I agree. Now what do I do about it? My doc's office is closed this week....not even taking calls. But, come Monday morning, I'm calling to schedule my labs that are due in Jan. I'm hoping it gives a clue as to why I'm not sleeping and having migraines......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Tress, I agree. Now what do I do about it? My doc's office is closed this week....not even taking calls. But, come Monday morning, I'm calling to schedule my labs that are due in Jan. I'm hoping it gives a clue as to why I'm not sleeping and having migraines......... Going to the doctor is great first step! I hope your doctor is able to help you! Not sleeping *and* having migraines, that's really bad! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwg Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I try to tap it twice and see the blinking lights but when I check my app it says no sleep logged? It has been annoying to me! Last night I just took it off :lol: I love this thing though! I can not believe how....lazy I have been! Working with the kids, then driving them to activities/playdates and waiting for them. eek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbeym Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I want the one that's worn as the bracelet but wanted to see how it worked first. I'm guessing some of y'all have that one and are happy with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I want the one that's worn as the bracelet but wanted to see how it worked first. I'm guessing some of y'all have that one and are happy with it?Yes, I have a Fitbit Flex, which is a wristband, but not the newest model of wristband. I'm very happy with it, with tracking my steps, with the silent alarm function (my alarm clock always frightens me, you know.....heart racing etc, the Flex buzzing doesn't, but it still wakes me up), the sleep tracking (finally proof to show my dh, that when I complain about a bad night....I really had a bad night). Although I have been eyeing the newest model wishfully, because I think that one is even cooler :D. I believe it also tracks stairs, but I'm not sure about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 If you are new to flex, make sure you check your sleep settings. sensitive will documents the slightest movement. I average 8-12 times "awake" each night over the history of my flex, you can easily pick out times of stress, or nights I had caffeine late. :) It is common and benign for normal sleepers to awaken several times each night. Generally, normal sleepers briefly awaken at least five or six times between sleep cycles each night, and then fall back asleep within seconds. Typically these very brief periods of awakening are so short they are forgotten by morning. Even the best sleepers awaken to some degree at least 10 to 15 times per night and forget about them by morning. Finer indications of arousal, such as brain wave activity measured in a sleep lab, show that normal sleepers actually awaken some 10 times or more per hour on average, although these arousals typically last less than 15 seconds. Transient awakenings like these are benign, and by themselves nothing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I want the one that's worn as the bracelet but wanted to see how it worked first. I'm guessing some of y'all have that one and are happy with it? There are two, the Force, and the Flex. Compare them carefully, each have pros and cons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 If you are new to flex, make sure you check your sleep settings. sensitive will documents the slightest movement. I average 8-12 times "awake" each night over the history of my flex, you can easily pick out times of stress, or nights I had caffeine late. :) That's good to know! (your quote from the site) I think it also depends on if you are generally a tossing-and-turning sleeper or a sleep-like-a-log person :D. I sleep in one position and wake up in that position, even when I sometimes wake up during the night......if I don't move my arm, my fitbit will not notice a thing. Hence the 1-2 times of being restless a night. (On good nights that is........if I'm awake or restless 20 times, I'm usually out of bed 20 times......argh.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 It's more helpful to look at your sleep efficiency, greater that 85% is normal, really good sleep efficiency is greater than 90%. Greater than 95% could mean problems as well (not hitting REM if I remember correctly). HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink&bluemommy Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I'm pondering a fitness tracker, not sure if I want one on my arm. Pondering the misfit shine. It's good to hear you all like your choices, anyone want to persuade me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I love my FitBit Zip. I keep it on my bra. It doesn't track sleep but my CPap does in a way that a fitness tracker never could! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 It's more helpful to look at your sleep efficiency, greater that 85% is normal, really good sleep efficiency is greater than 90%. Greater than 95% could mean problems as well (not hitting REM if I remember correctly). HTH. Really? Uh-oh. Okay, new health problem detected :lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koriz Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Hi, I'm mainly a lurker (thanks for all of the helpful information!). I thought I would respond about the fitbit and sleep - I unfortunately have more experience than I would like because my 8 year old has sleep apnea. My sleep doctor would say anything over 10 wakeups is something to check out. The problem is not just the awake time but the disruption to the sleep cycle. My guy will wake up 15-30 times with the fitbit but if you put him in a "real" sleep study, this will translate to 75-100+ because they monitor much more closely there. The ultimate result is REM sleep in the low teens when it should be in the mid 20s for his age group. This can impact memory, health, growth, everything really. To give an idea, his younger siblings are all below 10 when they wear the same device. Also, he has absolutely no idea he is waking up - his pulse oxygen drops and he wakes to breathe and goes right back to sleep. The only way I knew was that he seemed more irritable during allergy season (when the apnea is at its worst for him) and I noticed his bed looked like an elephant slept in it. We had already had tonsils and adenoids removed when he was younger due to clear obstructive sleep apea. If you wake more than 10x and you feel tired, I would check it. Other signs of sleep disruption can be a messy bed, snoring (we didn't have after the tonsils were removed), dry mouth (from mouth breathing). The difference between a good and bad night's sleep is truly amazing for my son. You really can't believe the difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Hi, I'm mainly a lurker (thanks for all of the helpful information!). I thought I would respond about the fitbit and sleep - I unfortunately have more experience than I would like because my 8 year old has sleep apnea. My sleep doctor would say anything over 10 wakeups is something to check out. The problem is not just the awake time but the disruption to the sleep cycle. My guy will wake up 15-30 times with the fitbit but if you put him in a "real" sleep study, this will translate to 75-100+ because they monitor much more closely there. The ultimate result is REM sleep in the low teens when it should be in the mid 20s for his age group. This can impact memory, health, growth, everything really. To give an idea, his younger siblings are all below 10 when they wear the same device. Also, he has absolutely no idea he is waking up - his pulse oxygen drops and he wakes to breathe and goes right back to sleep. The only way I knew was that he seemed more irritable during allergy season (when the apnea is at its worst for him) and I noticed his bed looked like an elephant slept in it. We had already had tonsils and adenoids removed when he was younger due to clear obstructive sleep apea. If you wake more than 10x and you feel tired, I would check it. Other signs of sleep disruption can be a messy bed, snoring (we didn't have after the tonsils were removed), dry mouth (from mouth breathing). The difference between a good and bad night's sleep is truly amazing for my son. You really can't believe the difference! These numbers differ for children versus adults. Your sleep efficiency naturally changes as you age, particularly after puberty. Any daytime symptoms warrant further study. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 nm Oh, you have deleted your post. I don't know why, I saw nothing wrong with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koriz Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 The REM sleep is higher for kids but our sleep doc felt that 10+ wakeups (with other symptoms) warranted a look for adults or kids. I had asked because I wanted my husband to try the fitbit as well. Just one doctor's view, however. Also, the son with the apnea routinely registers between 90-92% sleep efficiency on the fitbit despite having pretty severe disruptions to his sleep cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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