Goal weight range versus goal weight

[Galtanis]

I'd like to see the weight goal presented as a  goal weight range.  My goal weight range is between 180 and 185 (I'm a six foot tall guy).  I don't want to set my goal weight at 185 because I think it will be too easy to forget that my range starts at 180.  So, I set it at 180, but through normal fluctuations for water and other factors, I almost never weigh 180 - though I'm within my acceptable (goal) weight range.  I'd like to see the goal weight presented as a range that can be set by the user (within some reasonable limitation).  Then users could be congratulated on maintaining their weight range, versus this "you've attained your goal weight X number of times!"  Small fluctuations in weight are normal and shouldn't been presented  in a negative light.  If that's already been suggested, I apologize for taking up the forum space.

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[peSHIr]

Also, Healthvault has a weight goal range. Could be candidate for synchronization, as Healthvault weight goal ranges are historical records, so Fitbit could just create a new one in Healthvault during synchronisation when the range changed in your Fitbit account.

[AmritaFitbit]

Having a goal weight range is a great idea! Thanks for posting!

[AstroGuy]

I have attained my desired weight.  Now I would like to stay within a set percentage or amount of that range.  For example, if I say I'd like to stay within 2% on the 180 pound description above, if I am 3.6 pounds over or under my target, then I am in range (or 1.8 pounds over or under if I set at 1% for a range). So, if the above person set his goal as 182.5 pounds with 1.5% variation, then he is in range if his weigt is between 180.1 and 184.9 pounds. 

1.5% variation on his  goal seems reasonable, but for someone that weighs 110 pounds, a 1.5% variation is a narrow target.

[JennM23]

I agree that there should be a range available, there can be so much fluxuation in weight,  don't want to feel bad about gaining a pound, and if I lose 2 don't want to eat more calories to get back to target weight.

[MaryVE]

I agree as well that this is a very needed feature.  I have been in "maintenance" for over a year now and daily fluctuations can be +/- up to 2 lbs regularly.

[Anja0825]

Please, please fitbit folks, get this implemented. This should be a very easy fix, and nobody has an exact number as a goal weight, everybody has a weight range they want to maintain. Please get this done, this has been irritating me for a long time!

[LizFitbit]

Hi everyone, thanks for sharing this suggestion. In terms of an update, there aren't currently any plans to release this feature. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us and we will let you know if anything changes.

[Stephen.Scraton]

Hi Guys 

I think there is a huge need for a rugged fitness tracker 

It needs to be waterproof and have a tough shell and glass

A "g-shock style" would be great 

[LizFitbit]

Hi @Galtanis and thanks for sharing this suggestion, which has received votes from other community members. I’m happy to let you know that this suggestion has been picked up internally at Fitbit and is being considered by our team. This suggestion will either remain ‘Under Consideration’ until released, or else move to ‘Not Currently Planned’ if it’s not viable right now. Further updates will be posted here.

Please remember that if a suggestion is chosen for development, it can take some time before updates are available or a release is finalized, so thanks in advance for your patience :). To learn more about how Fitbit decides which suggestions get developed, visit our FAQs. Fans can continue to vote for this feature suggestion while it is under consideration.

[Galtanis]

Wow! Very cool to see a suggestion make it to the consideration table. I
really like that about the Fitbit community. Thanks for letting me know!

Respectfully,
Dan
AKA: @Galtanis

[Volk1493]

Weight as a singular number is unrealistic, seeing as weight is always in flux. A goal weight makes sense for a weight gain or loss program, but doesn't make sense for a maintenance plan. Being able to put weight as a range would be more true to how the body actually functions. In addition, bring back the graphic that represents weight as a ranged scale, with plus or minus a few pounds still fitting inside your goal. The current system essentially 'penalizes' you for being even slightly over or under your goal weight. 

[YojanaFitbit]

Hi @Volk1493, thanks for explaining why you would like to have this option. I've moved it into a similar suggestion which has been updated as "Under Consideration". You can learn more about here. Keep adding your suggestions!

[Rerobinson44]

It would be great if you could set a weight range goal. Everyone's weight fluctuates to some degree so I can imagine it might be easier for some people to have a weight range goal rather than I specific number.

[LizzyFitbit]

Hi @Rerobinson44, thanks for sharing this suggestion about being able to set a weight range goal instead of a specific number with us. This idea was already requested in the Feature Suggestions board, so I’ve moved your post here. This will help us to keep the forums organized and make sure the suggestions don't get confused, or split a popular vote. Click on the thumbs-up to show your support.