I'm happy with the purchase. Prior to the Leaf, I've used two different Fitbit trackers and I hated the rubber band. And my rose-gold Leaf tracker looks much more like jewelry.
Pros: Synching is easy. The app has meditation downloads; some are effective and some are cheesy, but they are a good reminder of what I need more of. I really like the Stress Sensitivity tracker, a feature that calculates steps plus sleep plus meditation. Again, it's common sense, but seeing the percentage climb if I did not sleep enough is a good reminder.
Cons: The width of the tracker is thicker than I imagined, so I'm attaching a photo for others to see.
I have not had the problem of the tracker falling off, and I have not yet tried wearing it attached to a necklace or clothes. The leather band that comes with it works well and is comfortable.
Suggestions for Designers: I wish I could connect with my other fitness buddies. I did enjoy various weekly challenges with friends. Oh, and I LOVE not having to recharge this weekly. Big plus.
I've been enjoying my Leaf Urban for a few months, now. Overall, I'm very pleased with my purchase! There are a few things I would like her to do that she doesn't... yet... but I'm guessing such improvements are in the works. From reading previous early reviews, the company pays attention to customer feedback and has already added useful updates via the app.
To be honest, I chose the Bellabeat Leaf Urban over other similar devices solely based on aesthetics. It's pretty. If I'm going to wear it every day, it may as well be pleasing to look at. I like the weight of it, although for sleeping it sometimes feels a bit much. Not a fan of gold chains, I wear mine on a leather cord around my neck, or on my wrist w/the included bracelet, which I love! Once you get the size set, it's super easy to take on and off. I've only lost it one time so far, while pulling a sweater off, and it got flung across the room. I've since tightened the strap and problem solved. Hopefully, because I'm really liking my new toy! And I especially like when people say how pretty my "bracelet" is and I casually reply that it's actually a fitness tracker;)
ACTIVITY: On several different hikes/walks, I've tested the accuracy against my Endomondo app and my friend's Fitbit. Bella was impressively close considering she doesn't have GPS and those others do. My theory is that as long as I'm moving my body, I'm happy. 400 steps isn't going to be a deal breaker anyway. More importantly, I've realized that setting goals (via the app) enables me to motivate myself to do more. I find myself competing with my own history!
My one big complaint: My Leaf has tracked me while driving several hours in traffic, and awarded me 14,000 undeserved steps. I drive a huge bouncy bus for a living, so this isn't a one-time problem. On such drives, I've learned to wear it as a necklace to avoid the miscalculation;( I get it. Movement. BUT I would like to be able to correct/edit the error on the app. Aside from my daily tally being off, my weekly tally (which was a surprise bonus to get in my email!) was also skewed. Maybe they will add that to future updates???
SLEEP: I really didn't think I'd use or care much about this function. I was wrong. Just seeing the patterns laid out in front of me really does make me cognizant of how much, or how little, sleep I'm getting. AND I've justified a few naps this month in order to meet my daily sleep goals, haha! Furthermore, there's something to be said for the visual showing how my sleep, activity, meditation, and period all affect my stress levels.
MEDITATION: Surprisingly, this may be my favorite feature. I'm not one to sit still, so the thought of meditating doesn't generally enter my mind. Until now. And since I've set a "2 sessions daily" goal, I actually will make time to stop and breathe. The shorter 2-3 minute sessions come in handy throughout my busy work days; and my husband even asks for the 10 minute "Deep Sleep" before bed. It would be nice to get new meditations every now and then, as I'm already memorizing a few from repetition.
STRESS: the jury is still out on this one since there are times I KNOW my stress resistance is at a low, but Bella says I'm fine. It would be nice to have a pulse reading capability to give myself reminders to slow/calm down or just to see what my triggers are.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Ive honestly been disappointed with the help section on the App. Yes, there are several pre-answered questions, but there isn't a place to type in your own individual question and send it off to Bellabeat's cyber gods for help. Maybe there is and I missed it?? Or hopefully that's in the works, as well.
APP: the interface is clean and clear and straight forward. I love that they include Dog Walking and Bikrams Yoga in the activity list, but I'd love to see "hiking mountains" in addition to the existing "hiking cross country". It's a tiny request.
Last, but not least, some people have asked if my Leaf gets text messages, receives calls, or can check emails... THANK GOODNESS, NO. I'm plenty connected enough and I certainly don't need any additional RF waves coursing through my body every second of every day. This was actually another huge selling point in choosing this product. I know progress happens, but I hope future versions continue to offer the opt out models;)
All in all, I wouldn't hesitate to buy this product again, or to recommend it to all my friends!
I am loyal to my Bellabeat Leaf! I bought this a few months ago, and have only gone 2 afternoons without it on. I wear it non-stop, I don't even notice it's there. The tracker is great, if your being a lazy couch-potato, you can set it to where it gently vibrates to remind you to walk around. It wakes me every morning at 6:15, and it's great to have that gentle wake-up.
Pro: the battery life. I have owned 2 Fitbits, and I wore both for a period of a few weeks before I stopped. The issues was the batteries, I would take off to charge, and never put them back on. or the would die mid-day and just annoy me. Also the aesthetics, the leaf is down right beautiful. I get so many compliments on it. People think it's jewelry- and I have to say I love the look. I am overall a minimalist who doesn't wear much jewelry, but this complements all my outfits, and literally goes with everything! Low profile- I love this thing, the fitbit was very bulky on my wrist and despite the different bands, always annoyed me while typing and sleeping. The leaf, I don't even notice it's there. The band is leather, and after a week it wore perfectly to me and it's so light, it's like it's not there.
Con: The leaf does get stuck in my clothing sometimes, so you want to be careful when removing clothes, especially sweaters. I take it off for Roller Derby- this one is probably not going to affect many people. But I do take it off for derby practice. Given that it's hard and could potentially hurt me if I feel on my wrist, I don't wear it for contact sports. But for yoga, and running, I wear it and don't even notice it's there.
Overall- highly recommend. It's beautiful, simple, and elegant. The app works really well, and you only have to check in every 14 days! So if you don't like to get the day to day, you don't have to. Check out their website for more information, but hands down- I love my leaf. It make me think about my health on a life style level, versus how many steps. I now think about how exercise, water, sleep affects my stress and I am learning how to control those things. Great product!
I discovered the Bellabeat Leaf in the early days. Back when you had to be on a waiting list to buy one when they'd release them in batches. I eventually was able to stop waiting and was able to finally purchase one on Amazon. I wanted it because it tracked steps, your cycle, sleep and offered meditation options. Most of all it was a very female oriented business. I looked at the FitBit but didn't want the bracelet on my arm all the time, this looked much prettier. However, wearing the Leaf as a bracelet didn't work out for my tiny wrists, the Leaf is just a smidge to big for my comfort. I always wear it clipped to my pants which is the recommended best spot for calculating steps anyway.
I'm on my fourth Leaf. In the beginning they had a lot of hiccups. I almost gave up on the product except that their customer service was SO AMAZING. They always responded within 24 hours and were always helpful on getting my Leaf up and running again and when it didn't, they sent me a new one free of charge. Unfortunately, this happened twice as I received two faulty Leaves in their early days. I am now on my fourth because my beloved working Leaf fell off somehow, somewhere and I am addicted at tracking my progress. So this was the time to try out the new design of the Leaf Urban which doesn't disappoint.
The app has had many changes and upgrades since the beginning, to include more meditation options and customized activities. I've been enjoying all the updates and seeing where they go!
I love it! I spent a lot of time and research on activity trackers, and was *this close* to purchasing the Fitbit Charge 2. However I didn't like the thought of giving up my watch and always having to wear something on my wrist. I love the flexibility of the Leaf options (bracelet, necklace, clip). I've received so many compliments on my "jewelry" and enjoy telling people that it's actually an activity tracker designed with women in mind. I adore the guided meditation capabilities, as I've been trying to incorporate mindfulness into my life (and failing miserably, before the Leaf came along). Overall, I couldn't be happier with this new introduction to my life, it's helping me improve my activity level and sense of well-being. If you're on the fence, get it, you won't be disappointed!
Feature Product
- ***NEW HOLIDAY RELEASE*** Bella beat Leaf products DO NOT NEED CHARGING. They include a coin cell battery that lasts for approximately 6 months. This allows you to track 24 hours a day
- Package includes: Leaf Chakra Black/Rose Gold, Power Chakra Natural Onyx Healing Crystal, Infinity Necklace | Rose Gold, Battery Replacement Tool. Leaf works with both Android & iOS
- Bella beat Leaf products can be re-synched to a new device at any time through the App
- IPX grade 6 Water-resistant wood composite with stone-like appeal & hypoallergenic stainless steel clip/ 1 year warranty
- Tracks your steps, distance moved, calories burned, sleep patterns, reproductive health, menstrual cycle and stress
- Helps you create the perfect mind-body balance. It tracks your activity, sleep, reproductive health and using the collected data and our unique algorithm calculates your resistance to stress.
- Designed with healing crystals, leaf chakra can be charged with nature's positive energy that transfers to you and enhances the meditation experience
Description
Only health tracker made with natural crystals, hypoallergenic stainless steel and wood composite. No charging needed! enjoy working on your health with up to 6 months of battery life! - no screen or buttons - it's shower safe with a water resistance rating of IPX6 - enhanced with healing crystals, Rose quartz or Onyx - optimized for Women's health - monitors your stress resistance - tracks activity, sleep, meditation and reproductive health - offers Chakra Energizing and relaxation techniques - can be worn as a necklace or clip shade of Stone may slightly Vary between models.
Leaf urban is as stylish as it is smart, making it my statement piece every single day since I bought it a week ago. I used to wear a Fitbit, which was effective for what it was, but wasn't winning any style points. The only thing the Fitbit did that Leaf doesn't do is to track my heartbeat. However, I'm finding my Leaf to be so much more useful. With the Bellabeat ap that integrates Leaf data, I'm getting feedback on the quality of my meditations, the consistency of my activity throughout the day, and where I am on my monthly cycle. Also, Leaf reminds me to move regularly by giving me a gentle nudge (vibration) at intervals that I set in the ap. Fitbit didn't do any of those things. And really the only time I want to know my heartbeat is when I'm actually running, not when I'm going about my day. My heart rate strap does this for me during those time, so I'm not missing anything and feel I have gained so much more with my Leaf. If you're wondering about whether a move to Leaf is right for you, ask yourself about the utility of the information, how will having the data help me understand my body's needs? The feedback from Leaf and the Bellabeat ap have brought me to a better state of health already. That, and it looks good with anything I'm wearing. My only caution is to mention that it is thicker than many of the photos make it appear; I was surprised by this, but in the end find I don't much mind. I'm including an image here to depict that. Otherwise, I've been extremely happy with my purchase and with the performance of the Leaf.
I love love this product. It's amazing. I have a decently hectic schedule and this little leaf has been integral in my focusing on self care. A few things that attracted me:
1. Design, it's chic and fashionable which works for me
2. It can be clipped on clothing, worn as a bracelet or necklace. The versatility there is more than enough for me and it looks beautiful
3. It tracks my sleep, I clip mine to my shirt when I go to bed and it keeps track of sleep for me
4. Period tracking, no more trying to figure out when I'm getting my period. Now I have it recorded
5. It's such an easy way to focus on self care.
I cannot explain how much this little guy does, for the days when my life is hectic remembering to take care of myself goes out the door. But having a reminder to mediate (there these amazing guided meditations that take a few minutes but are incredibly centering), to move and sleep goes a long way. Additionally it lets me know about how susceptible I am to stress during the day and how I can take care of myself. It's worth the price and time to use it, personally I wouldn't go with any other brand. For anyone who wants a little bit more this is the tool to use.
I want to love my Bellabeat Leaf. Im trying to love it, and yet it is falling slightly short. Its beautiful and looks like jewelry which is a plus for me....I like using a fitness/health tracker for the feedback they provide...and all of them are huge clunky monstrosities-except this! I kinda miss my cell phone alerts...and Im getting over it as well. Fewer distractions seems like a good thing. What I REALLY do miss is the heart monitor. This is something I need to track and without it I am forced to check it manually--rats! The steps counted are not super accurate--close, but off every day (the treadmill or elliptical says I went 5 miles and my Leaf says 4.1 for example). Im working with the sleep tracker. I set my sleep time at 9pm, but I often hit the hay earlier which is not captured automatically. I'm tracking my period as a peri-menopausal woman...I could care less about fertility, Just tracking it until the end! YAY! I'm still early in the Leaf-wearing process--only 12 days in. If things improve or I adjust settings that work better for my lifestyle I'll update this, but 4 stars is pretty good. I would recommend this!
I got my Bellabeat Leaf Urban about a week ago and I absolutely LOVE it! I don't need a heavy duty fitness tracker that reads my texts to me, measures heart rate, etc. While I often thought about getting a Fitbit I didn't like the fact that 1) I could only wear it on my wrist and 2) It wasn't as attractive as I would like since I could only wear it on my wrist. I had an UpMove, which I really liked because I could clip it on my clothes, or wear it in a wrist band. It had a roundish shape so it looked like a watch when wearing it. However the wrist strap broke and I could only wear it as a clip(and the clip cover was bright yellow so I always wore it hidden.
The Bellabeat Leaf is great for me! It measures steps, and has a good variety of pre-programmed activities to enter, and sleep tracking is must for me. I LOVE that it tracks meditation. This is a practice I definintely need and never make time for. It is still a challenge, but when I look at my Leaf and app I am reminded to make time for meditation. I love the versatility of being able to clip it, wear it on my wrist, or as a necklace, and that it is attractive enough to do so.
Things I wish it would do that it doesn't/change about it? The "wood composite" of the Urban Leaf is more plastic than wood than I thought it would be. Maybe sync with MyFitness Pal. I'm not sure how accurate the step measurments are. I log many more steps in a day when I wear it on my wrist because of the movment of my hand (I wear it on my non-dominant hand). A water intake tracking function would be nice too.
All in all, I'm loving the Leaf, even with the few items mentioned above.
Just bought this because I wanted something more fashionable than a Fitbit and I don’t wear watches. I’ve tried several different health trackers before ie Fitbit, Apple Watch, and even Motiv. This one so far seems to be doing well as far as tracking. No issues to report right now, but I’ll update again later. I LOVE the LOOK! It’s classy and goes with anything. The band is not leather but more of this elastic plastic. It still looks cute so I have no issues. I really like how gentle it is to remind you to wake up in morning, I feel it, but it’s not annoying. So far, YES, I would recommend if you’re looking for a nicer device to wear to track your steps and or health.
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