Weigh in 02/01/15

cherylmellan

Sarah, I am going to join the chorus and wail "GET A FITBIT!" You won't be sorry. I did start with the Body Bugg and am on my second Fitbit and I LOVE it. There is no comparison. Most importantly - think about this. You continue to pay a monthly fee. Buy a Fitbit and you are done. NO fees at all. The money you save will pay for the Fitbit over time.

When I was "shopping" there were two things I remember being of most importance. That fee was one of them. The second is that Fitbit does not have a replaceable battery. When it dies, she's dead and needs to be replaced. My first Fitbit was more than 2 years old when I unfortunately washed and dried it on my pants. I killed her. My first Fitbit was the "ONE" and I loved it. I think it was $100. If she'd have lived a normal lifespan it was worth more than $33 a year (and I would have spent more than that just maintaining Body Bugg.) My second Fitbit is the "FLEX." This one is worn on the wrist. It's a very small writstband. What I do like about it is the fact that it measures ALL activity. The "One" did not accurately capture my dragon boat paddling. It's VERY strenuous and I wanted credit for it! What I do no like about it is that you do not see "numbers." There are 5 little lights and when you check your progress it is broken down in quarters. My daily goal is 10,000 steps so each quarter for me is 2500. When I reach the first 2500 the first of the 5 lights comes on. When I reach 5000 the second light comes on and so forth. Dale has the "FORCE" (which has been replaced by Sheesh's "CHARGE." His is also a wrist band, but he does have the numbers for everything. I think if I was going to replace I would spend the extra money and get his.

If you'd like to send your cell phone number or email, I'd be happy to show you what the reports look like. Also - you would LOVE the ability to chat back and forth continually and ADORE the challenges. I did not properly register myself for Kelly's challenge this weekend and almost cried yesterday when I realized it. Just trying to beat those fools, I walked 16,000+ steps yesterday. My Fitbit kept sending me the messages saying how good Cheryl was doing in the challenge!! Last time we did a challenge I was laughing out loud!! At one point in time I was out in front and came in. I had one shoe off when I got a message that Lois had passed me. I put that dang shoe right back on and went out again telling Dale "She passed me! She can't pass me without a fight!!!"

I also like how Fitbit sinc's with MyFitnessPal. I get to interact with Lois and Kelly there as well. Their support really helps me so much. It does make a difference to have that constant reinforcement.

I hope it works out for you!!

wiredkell

Holy cow.. we're on page 2. I think that's the first time this has happened! Cheryl, you crack me up. Great post!

Lastchancelj

Cheryl - you are a riot!!! Scout didn't win yesterday, but her grandma did (Sheesh)...and the mom (Me) beat her too.. Can't walk today, but as of yesterday WE were ahead of the little one! Doesn't matter that she worked two 12 hour shifts and was in -40 temps. Heck my feet hurt so bad at 20k steps, I put them in my pool (great ice bath). Sheesh and I both EARNED our 25k per day step badge!!!

Sarah - see the fun you are missing!! And we're being active!! Get a Fitbit and join in! And Sarah - to get those darn steps in - I had to get on my dreadmill....watched - not one, not two, but THREE episodes of Grey's Anatomy!!!

Weigh in is tomorrow....still dreading it.

GaGasheesh

Ha ha ha ha!!! I, too was laughing out loud over the weekend You guys are the best! I don't know if I'm going to do very well this week because I'm so sore today, LOL! But, GRANDMA won!! I was determined to not lose this time. I got invited to TWO workweek challenges this week. (you guys and local friends) Dang. Better get going . . . Congratulations to us on our new badge, Lois

SarahMaxx

You ladies are amazing! On a day when I work 10-12 hours at the old desk (which is pretty much typical for me), it's hard to even reach my 8000 step goal. I do find that on weekends, I can break 10,000 steps because I'm walking around doing chores and running errands, but on those days when I don't get out of here until 7:30.... Tonight, I'm attending a county parks and planning meeting for my community that starts at 7 and probably won't end until 9 or later, so getting steps in will be a challenge. Thanks for all the fitbit info, though. I'm still trying to decide which way to turn and putting packing tape on my armband!! I should try duct tape. Isn't that the item with a million uses?