If you’re counting on an a
ctivity tracker to help you keep the pounds off, it may be time for a recount. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are convinced that wearables just don’t work that way. A U of Pittsburgh news release reports that after a 24-month trial, the researchers found that people who used activity trackers in conjunction with a behavioral weight loss program actually lost less weight than those who just did the weight loss program. The activity tracker group reported losing 7.7 pounds, while the group that just did behavioral weight loss lost 13 pounds. The study followed 470 people between the ages of 18 and 35 with a body mass index between 25 and 39 at the start of the trial. Approximately 77 percent were women and 29 percent were from minority communities. All participants were placed on low-calorie diets, prescribed increases in physical activity, and received group-counseling sessions on health and nutrition. They participated in weekly health-counseling sessions for the initial six months and less frequent counseling for the last 18 months.
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Not sure what the survey says, but I know that I lost 25 pounds using a fitbit and tracking my calories, for the past year. I still have 5 pounds to lose, but it has made a HUGE difference for me.
I’m not sure about that survey, perhaps the sample was too small and not enough tests? Fitbit; wearables activity trackers are just tools. Its like saying people who wear Nike shoes are more likely to be in better shape than those wearing Reebok. I think it comes down to attitude, exercising and good diet as in eating the right foods. Eating the right foods is essential for healthy life, have a read of http://www.crunchyfitness.com/top-10-superfoods