I have a problem with FitBit watches. On facebook I see a couple of women that want credit for being alive. They put on the watch and declare their steps for the day like they accomplished something for strapping on a watch.
I think the bottom line is if you have a work ethic and workout you will be in shape. We all have ups and downs in our training life but if you are willing to do the work you will succeed. Right now I'm trying to lose 10-15lbs. It seems like climbing a mountain. Hopefully I will get there by Summer.
If someone thinks a FitBit watch is going to do the work for them, this is a mistake. On the other hand if monitoring your activity with a watch is fun and satisfying, what is the harm?
You frequently report how far you ran in a given time period or in regards to your workouts, which exercises you did and how many sets and reps you achieved. So what if a watch is doing the calculating for you? You still have to do the work.
Put a FitBit on or its equivalent on your wrist then lay in bed all day. Trust me your FitBit isn't going to bail you out....if it could talk, it will tell you that you are a lazy ass.
My cousin has been an exercise fanatic all of her life, running, biking and lifting weights. She wears a FitBit. It has not slowed her down. She is just as active as ever...only now she can boast about her achievement as per what her FitBit logs.
Be positive about your weight loss goal. It is realistic. Instead of thinking it is hard to do, tell yourself that it is going to be a breeze. And heck, if it takes you all the way to August or early September to lose that 10 or 15 lbs. You still lost it before summer was over and all is good.