tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post1840077197603101595..comments2024-03-28T08:54:28.654+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: SUCCUMBING TO THE FITNESS TRACKER CRAZELeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-5966126938893667632018-03-10T17:31:05.040+08:002018-03-10T17:31:05.040+08:00That buzz on my wrist that reminds me to get off m...That buzz on my wrist that reminds me to get off my bottom is the biggest selling point for me Leslie - I just have to stay out of the kitchen when I get up out of the chair - or I end up snacking instead of walking!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-33174389388094014202018-03-10T17:30:03.981+08:002018-03-10T17:30:03.981+08:00I'll have to see if I have any tips to add to ...I'll have to see if I have any tips to add to the party Sue. Eat healthy and move more would be my two biggest ones.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-10119809359475450312018-03-10T17:29:20.861+08:002018-03-10T17:29:20.861+08:00The sedentary buzz is a real bonus isn't it Da...The sedentary buzz is a real bonus isn't it Danielle? I ignore it sometimes - or tell it to wait (like it can hear me???) but it has definitely encouraged me to add a few thousand more steps to my day - not the magic 10,000 by any means, but still many more than I was doing previously!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-68114389459544661842018-03-10T17:27:51.205+08:002018-03-10T17:27:51.205+08:00Welcome to my world Kalpanaa! I don't have my ...Welcome to my world Kalpanaa! I don't have my phone in my hand all day - mine sits in my bag most of the time, so I had no idea how many steps I was taking each day. It was a bit of a rude awakening to find out I was doing a lot less than I'd hoped for! Good luck with your new gadget - I hope you enjoy it - I actually like mine.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-71057415305952910402018-03-09T11:48:31.215+08:002018-03-09T11:48:31.215+08:00My Gear Fit tells me to get off my behind, too! L...My Gear Fit tells me to get off my behind, too! Love that. Guilts me right up. I have enjoyed wearing a fitness tracker for several years. I really think I move more because I am aware of how little I move when left to my own devices. Leslie Roberts Clinganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00039535360693452031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-64809664747143755202018-03-08T07:50:59.293+08:002018-03-08T07:50:59.293+08:00Hi Leanne, so glad you linked up at Wellness Wedne...Hi Leanne, so glad you linked up at Wellness Wednesdays. Next month's topic if you are interested is Natural Wellness Tips. xx<br />Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418770845484399102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-37550322701055622682018-03-08T02:29:53.863+08:002018-03-08T02:29:53.863+08:00I love that you didn't succumb to a craze and ...I love that you didn't succumb to a craze and instead wanted to do something that would become more habitual in a healthy way. Healthy habits are how we make the changes we want. I too have a fitbit, and although it automatically sets the 10,000 steps as the goal, I changed mine to accurately reflect my life (I do strength and weight training, which don't reflect in my steps...but I don't beat myself up over not getting it). What I do like about it though, is the gentle reminder when I have been sedentary too long. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17723628822386068792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-91782532582888215642018-03-05T15:36:51.222+08:002018-03-05T15:36:51.222+08:00Like you, Leanne I try to resist the latest fads -...Like you, Leanne I try to resist the latest fads - you listed many of the ones I consider ridiculous - keto diets and (shudder) cold shoulder tops. I considered a fitbit to be amongst those. Why get another gadget when my phone clocks my steps. But, I have to carry my phone everywhere. Even when I'm walking from one end of the house to the other. If i'm not carrying the phone I make concessions to the magic 10,000. Sooo, my friend has convinced me of the usefulness of one and has ordered a fitness tracker for me. Let's see if I need to up my movement. Kalpanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503951641129389045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-88928895928442850722018-03-02T10:44:42.445+08:002018-03-02T10:44:42.445+08:00It was actually surprisingly accurate and not that...It was actually surprisingly accurate and not that different to the Fitbit Janet - I was surprised what you could get for less than $20 and it wouldn't have been a great loss if I'd ended up hating it and tossing it into a drawer somewhere!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-37066181571360476172018-03-01T20:06:51.979+08:002018-03-01T20:06:51.979+08:00I'm the same Leanne and resist following the h...I'm the same Leanne and resist following the herd ... at the moment I just rely on the pedometer on my phone but I have actually been thinking about a Fit Bit, but I like the sound of this cheaper version much better!Janet Camillerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14040750107420193756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-86504453880630705772018-02-27T19:50:02.497+08:002018-02-27T19:50:02.497+08:00Kathleen I have several friends that swear by the ...Kathleen I have several friends that swear by the Keto diet too - I'm watching them lose weight and post pictures of their latest meal creations all over FB - so it must have something to recommend it - a bit like FitBits - you don't know what you're missing out on until you try one (and I very rarely hit the magic 10,000 mark)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-64623934500310573092018-02-27T14:41:48.931+08:002018-02-27T14:41:48.931+08:00I am glad that you have found wearing your fitbit ...I am glad that you have found wearing your fitbit positive. I have had a Charge 2 for over a year and I would be lost without it. Like you I was shocked at how few steps I actually took in a day. It felt like a lot but it was not. I am kind to myself and I have it set at 7000 steps, I very rarely make 10,000. I love the encouragement I get and the hourly buzz to move it. By the way :) I don't regard Keto as a fad, it reversed my sons diabetes after 13 years of suffering. I have been at my goal weight for over a year on a keto food plan, my blood checks are great as well. Sorry, I just had to add that little bit of info :) :) <br />Kathleen<br />Blogger's Pit StopKathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16559092855185240910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-47147378692532441902018-02-26T20:18:50.880+08:002018-02-26T20:18:50.880+08:00It's funny what you've written because I w...It's funny what you've written because I would have said exactly the same thing six months ago. I have always wondered why anyone would want another gadget to guilt trip them about their lack of exercising! It's actually proved me wrong - probably because I'm not competing with anyone, it's just a way of encouraging myself to get up and move more - and I REALLY needed some motivation to get off my butt! That being said, I am definitely an Obliger - I learnt that a few weeks ago when I heard about these categories :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-67250641801025894862018-02-26T15:56:39.763+08:002018-02-26T15:56:39.763+08:00I once signed up at work for some sort of corporat...I once signed up at work for some sort of corporate challenge when you had to log your steps every day and wear a pedometer. I thought it was just for a couple of weeks and to my horror found out it was for 3 months! I dislike with a passion someone or something monitoring my movements, being trapped in a challenge, or being committed to doing something like a certain number of steps every day. I will exercise where, when, and for how long I want, or not at all if I don't want to that day. I would never buy one of these gadgets, and if I was forced to wear one I'd still ignore it and do my own thing! I think these things work very well for 'obligers' and 'upholders' (see Gretchen Rubin's site re these tendencies) but not for 'rebels' like me! In the end it's about knowing what works for you as an individual. jowillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617697215827345690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-8382008163262034412018-02-26T07:54:11.667+08:002018-02-26T07:54:11.667+08:00You are such an encouragement to me Sue! You would...You are such an encouragement to me Sue! You would smash the 10,000 steps on your running days - it's the days when we don't go anywhere when it really looks sad. When we went to Perth on Saturday I only did a bit of incidental walking and barely cracked 3,000 steps for the whole day!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-68995204311944969102018-02-26T07:52:40.366+08:002018-02-26T07:52:40.366+08:00You are naturally more active than me Donna - I wa...You are naturally more active than me Donna - I was quite surprised by how sedentary my days had become (at work and at home) so it's good impetus for me to have a little buzzed reminder to get up and have a bit of a walk around - doubling my steps each day must have an ongoing benefit (that's what I tell myself!)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-81537761440406538082018-02-26T07:51:25.805+08:002018-02-26T07:51:25.805+08:00My husband eventually killed his Jo and hasn't...My husband eventually killed his Jo and hasn't replaced it because he was too obsessed with the numbers. I will confess to be being a bit more into it than I expected - especially if I'm close to my goal for the day - when I start high fiving myself I'll know it's time to give it away :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-10844803017790271352018-02-26T07:49:57.132+08:002018-02-26T07:49:57.132+08:00I definitely think we may be kindred spirits Chris...I definitely think we may be kindred spirits Christie :) I'm not sure about joining you in a kale smoothie just yet, but it's good to know that they're not as revolting to drink as they look!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-54201353794117311602018-02-26T07:48:53.231+08:002018-02-26T07:48:53.231+08:00My husband drowned his too Whitney - it's a sh...My husband drowned his too Whitney - it's a shame they aren't waterproof. They are a bit of an obsession - I look at mine several times a day at least :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-38610431564211034942018-02-25T18:21:31.696+08:002018-02-25T18:21:31.696+08:00Good for you Leanne and I don't actually have ...Good for you Leanne and I don't actually have a fitbit so might check out the one you bought. I remember when I tried the Steptember and had to get my 10,000 steps. Some nights I was walking around the lounge room to get my steps. Great to see how motivated you are and maybe you should enter a 5km walk (not run) to have something to work towards. xSue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418770845484399102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-45414897363094680512018-02-25T02:01:03.556+08:002018-02-25T02:01:03.556+08:00OK, getting a FitBit is back on my to do list. I ...OK, getting a FitBit is back on my to do list. I do have a Map-My-Walk app that I've used to see how long my Walk & Talks are.... and it tells you calories so I can splurge on a glass of wine with dinner that night without guilt. I just recently asked the question "how many steps in a mile" to see if I was anywhere near the 10,000 they recommend. (It depends on your pace/gait but 2000 is a good estimate.) I'm not moving enough, even on my big Walk & Talks. So it would be interesting to see what a regular day is... up and down the stairs, shopping. My guess, dismal. <br /><br />As far as trends, I have taken up yoga (my goal is once a week right now, it's helped me with balance and flexibility and core strength - things like sitting on the floor and getting back up easily!), and I do like quinoa (hubby doesn't but I make him eat it once in a while). Maybe it's time to succumb to the FitBit craze!Pat WDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01058910207832261196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-50614776990959971472018-02-24T23:24:24.018+08:002018-02-24T23:24:24.018+08:00Hi, Leanne - I am glad that you decided to try a f...Hi, Leanne - I am glad that you decided to try a fitness tracker and found that it works well for you. I am usually all about new gadgets but I found that using a fitness tracker just wasn't my thing. I do walk for most of my daily transportation, and regularly go to the gym/yoga so I figured while I was doing this, I would put my fitness tracker away. My husband on the other hand would be lost without his! I'd love to read more about the difference that your fitness tracker makes for you.retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-6529874172808250702018-02-24T14:40:17.881+08:002018-02-24T14:40:17.881+08:00After years of wearing one, I've taken mine of...After years of wearing one, I've taken mine off - I was obsessing about the numbers...as I do. I've found though that I'm no longer as aware of what I'm doing, so maybe I'm just going to do the obsess, take off, obsess, retreat thing...Jo Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096756433952821037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-49083816210731689672018-02-24T09:38:52.093+08:002018-02-24T09:38:52.093+08:00I also have a Fitbit Alta, Leanne, and I too was s...I also have a Fitbit Alta, Leanne, and I too was shocked at how few steps I get on a typical day, if I don't purposefully go for more steps. On a side note, I tried my first kale smoothie this week, and it was actually very good. A little too much work for me on a workday morning, but a nice weekend treat. Happy stepping!Christie Hawkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897036282962474586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-28085652114006093932018-02-24T05:46:59.372+08:002018-02-24T05:46:59.372+08:00I am a fitbit user and I think I am obsessed. I kn...I am a fitbit user and I think I am obsessed. I know this because I swam with it accidentally and broke it. I felt a bit lost without it. It didn't take me long to replace it. (Cheaply) I'm trying to decide if I need a waterproof one. I really enjoyed reading your article. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08346041486341946075noreply@blogger.com