Living The Lifestyle - Monday “March Forth!”

crewahl

This is a thread for everyone. If you're new to GoaD, or to weight loss, your questions and comments are always welcome. If you're maintaining, or a long-term loser, your thoughts on the topic may be just what someone else needs to hear. If you're reading this, join in the discussion!

Each weekday, a new topic is offered up for discussion.

Monday - crewahl (Charlie)
Tuesday – Wildcard
Wednesday-misterhub (Greg)
Thursday -imastar2 (Derrick)
Friday - Wildcard

Today's Topic: It’s about time . . .

Wrist watches were going out of style with “the new generation”, but maybe smart watches are bringing them back - I dunno. But it got me thinking - how do YOU tell time? Do you pull out your phone to check? Do you wear a wristwatch? Is the display on your watch digital or analog? Is your timepiece of choice connected to anything else electronic?

Bonus question - What do you think your answers say about you?

crewahl

I’ve always worn a wristwatch - a nice Movado to the office (when I worked) and a Mickey Mouse from Disney for off-work hours.

My Mickey died, and in 2020 I went to an Apple Watch. Why? Because I could get a Mickey displayed on the watch as well as the fall detection of a Life Alert device.

Although I started with the Mickey display, I ultimately moved to a digital display. It just some seems easier to read and understand.

What does this say about me? Maybe the fact I wear a wristwatch makes me a Boomer, but using the digital display means I’m on the cusp of a younger generation?

Al_Howard

My Fitbit Versa 3.

cakeman21k

Fitbit charge, digital display. I was an early adopter of digital watches back in the days of the red led watches with batteries that had to be replaced every 6 weeks or so (no rechargeable) Now I don't think I want to got back although I stilll have a couple of analog warches in my jewlery box that I might take out for special occasions.

steve0mania

I always wear a wristwatch, and I prefer an analog watch. Unfortunately, mine is in the shop right now, so I am wearing a $20 cheapo digital watch in the meantime.

What does this say about me? I think that it demonstrates my avoidance of having my whole life electronically monitored, and that I really believe there are certain tools that are best for certain jobs. Nothing against folks with smart-watches, etc., but I personally find it very annoying when you're having a conversation with someone and their watch buzzes and they immediately look at it to check a message or something.

misterhub

I have a less expensive smart watch that functions just fine and counts my steps and syncs with my mobile phone. I look at my watch for the time, usually. However, I am not averse to picking up my mobile phone and looking at the time. I am a very pragmatic person. I also haven't justified to myself the cost of a more expensive smart watch. Maybe someday.

88olds

Rarely worn a watch. My wrists are so skinny it makes me self conscious. I carried a pocket watch for awhile in my 20s, mostly for the cool factor.

Very rarely late. Even as a lawyer. There are clocks all over the place if you bother to look.

I resisted carrying my phone around. Didn’t really start until our kids were away at college. So now, like nearly everyone, I’ve got a clock in my pocket along with a camera, flashlight, game console, TV, phone and super computer.

imastar2

Love my Swiss analog wrist watch. Worn it for years and I occasionally look at my phone but 95% look at my watch.

I guess it says that old habits are hard to break or hard to die. I have refused to give in to having a digital smart watch. I guess I just don't want to surrender my whole being to being totally electonic.