FitBit has become such a huge fad for the fitness world. From tracking each step taken, sleeping patterns, and even your heart rate, Fitbit, is just another way that Americans put false hope into a device: having expectations of becoming “fit.”

Many people cave into buying this $99-$245 bracelet to count their steps. In fact, people get into the habit of checking their FitBit more than they check their texts. Also, FitBit is a huge reason to start a competition with friends and family.

Criminal justice major Natasha Enos, 20, is a third-year student at DVC who strongly believes in FitBit as she claims to have never been more healthy in her life.

“I did laps around my room last night to make sure I got my 10,000 steps for today. The obsession is real,” she said. ” However, you can easily get carried away and take things too far.”

FitBit is just a piece of rubber that gives people motivation to get up off the couch and into the gym, or just walk around anywhere at anytime. However, they are completely unnecessary if you own a smartphone.

Second year student Royce Milligan, 22, said “Having a FitBit sure sounds cool and all, but do I want to spend 100+ dollars for a rubber wristband to tell me that I am unfit and unhealthy? No thanks, I have an iPhone and a girlfriend that can do that.”

People are getting frustrated when they don’t have their FitBit, because if you don’t have it on, how can it count your steps?

Nursing major Emily Barron, 19, said  “Honestly, my mindset has changed to the point of I’m not walking if my FitBit battery has died. If I have to leave my FitBit on the charger I constantly check my wrist thinking my FitBit will be there.”

How can such a small band made from rubber control so many peoples lives?