Grocery stores and not getting steps....

[MrsU]

Hi Y’all!

what do you do when you go to the grocery store and have to push the cart and your arm isn’t moving to count steps?  I walked all over two grocery stores today and barely got 150 steps because I was holding on to the handle to push the cart. Lol. Is there another way I should wear it to get steps counted?

Thank you!!

[GershonSurge]

Put your device in your pocket. 

[MrsU]

Ha. I have no pockets. Oh well. 

[betpchem]

Yeah, it annoys me too. I've been known to push the cart with one hand so I can freely swing the arm with the Fitbit. On the other hand, it does count steps when I mow, even though that's essentially the same thing. Though it seems to think the mower is an "outdoor bike."

[elderwanda]

I have a Fitbit One, which I wear on my bra.  I'm not looking forward to the day when it dies, because I don't want to wear anything on my wrist (itchy).  It's disappointing to hear that it only counts steps when you swing your arms.  What if you're carrying stuff?  

[betpchem]

Carrying stuff doesn't seem to bother it. What does bother it is anything that keeps your arm from a normal movement while walking, like pushing a stroller or a grocery cart. Most times, it's  not a problem.

[klan7044]

You could try a belt loop, ankle, purse if you carry it on you and not on the cart. I usually get steps when I walk to the pool and leave my fitbit in my bag.

[emili]

I park the cart and bring the groceries to it. It also makes things faster since I don't have to maneuver the cart around other carts in crowded aisles. I park it in a spot that won't bother anyone and then do the next two aisles. I keep going until I am done. The only aisle it is bothersome in is the frozen food aisle. veggies and ice cream are really cold to carry. 

[Homefrontgirl]

I noticed this same problem.  I usually don't have pockets, so I just tuck my charge 2 into the waistband of my leggings.

[DanielleinDC]

If you're carrying a bag, your arm will still swing as normal, and therefore your device will count steps. Also, when I'm in a grocery store, I carry a basket instead of a cart, but then I live in a city and don't have a car, so I walk or bus to get groceries.

[Mukluk4]

If the 1-1.5K steps is going to make or break your day, then you aren't doing it right.

[Heather-S]

When I'm out of the house, I usually wear a traditional watch instead of my FitBit, so if I have pockets, I put my FitBit in my jeans pocket and it picks up all my steps.  It's actually amazing because I don't feel like my left arm constantly has to be swinging while I'm out shopping.  If I'm wearing my FitBit, I push the cart one-handed!

Like others said, you could try an ankle strap perhaps?  Put it in your socks?  

[KidBroSweets]

When I go to the grocery store, I pull the buggy from the side with my right hand (FitBit is on my left wrist) and I get credit for the steps. I realize this makes me look like a tool; don't care. I NEED FITBIT AFFIRMATION!

[Wydells]

That’s not fair at all.  There are people with health issues or just starting out in their fitness journey who struggle to get to 5k steps a day, so missing out on logging 20% of the day’s goal is very frustrating and can be demotivating.  

[Wydells]

My post is in reply to mukluk4, btw.

[GershonSurge]

Put your fitbit in your pocket and it should work.