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I’m A Member Of The Fitbit Challenge Crew!

You may know by now that Dave and I both made a New Year’s resolution to be healthier this year.

Fitbit Tracker Review

This post is sponsored by FitBit and a FitBit One was received.

We both have been working on improving our diets and upping our activity levels. That’s why I’m excited to be asked to be a member of the Fitbit Challenge Crew!

As a member, I will be testing out the Fitbit One over the next couple of weeks and sharing my experiences with it. The Fitbit One is a wireless activity and sleep tracker. It’s small, about the size of a flash drive. You can wear it wherever is most comfortable but typically it’s worn clipped to your jeans pocket, belt, bra, or put in a shirt pocket.

I’ve been using the Fitbit One for a few days and I’m impressed by everything the device tracks including:

  • Steps Taken
  • Stairs Climbed
  • Distance Traveled
  • Calories Burned
  • Hours Slept
  • How Many Times You Woke Up

Since wearing the Fitbit One I’ve found myself much more motivated to get moving. Throughout the day I’m constantly checking it to see how many steps I’ve taken.

I’ve heard that everyone should strive to take 10,000 steps a day to match daily exercise recommendations. I’ve seen this number floating around online and in the news. When I first heard this, I thought that I certainly walk that much if not more. I often walk the kids to and from school and I’m up throughout the day running errands or cleaning house. Needless to say, since using the Fitbit One, I was surprised to see that I only average about 5,000 steps a day.

My competitive spirit kicked in and I made it a point to get to 10,000 steps this week. In fact I was excited when I was able to finally reach my goal on Monday. It took a bit of extra effort but I just kept checking my steps throughout the day and was determined to get there.

Here’s a look at the FitBit One and it’s easy to read display. You can see that the amount of information it provides makes it a great motivator.

Steps Taken

Fitbit One

Stairs Climbed

Fitbit One Review

Distance Traveled

Fitbit One Reviews

Calories Burned

Fitbit Review

Flower

Fitbit ReviewsOne of my favorite display items is the flower. The more steps you take throughout the day the more it grows! It’s a cute and fun motivator that’s even got Kora & Logan interested in where I am stepwise. They are always asking, “Mom, can we see the flower on your Fitbit?” and “How big is the flower now?”

There are many other features of the Fitbit One that I love including:

  • It automatically syncs stats to my online account and iPhone app
  • Being able to connect with friends over the app to monitor their steps in friendly challenge
  • The in-depth individual tracking information, graphs, charts, and tools on the website
  • Earning motivational badges when I hit your goals
  • The ability to track my sleep

Be sure to tune in over the next couple of weeks to see my progress with the Fitbit One. I’ll be sharing details, photos, and videos showing how the features mentioned above work and how I find them motivating. I plan to keep up with my steps between now and the next post. I’m excited to share my progress over that time and let you know how I’ve found time to squeeze in the extra steps and how the increased activity affects my energy level.

What about you? How do you stay motivated to exercise? Have you used the Fitbit One before?

 


Comments

  1. I had never heard of a fit bit before, but I see how motivating it could be to reach that simple analog looking flower. No fancy frills, but i would want to to bloom.

    Wow..I just used your link to check the price! Yikes :) I thought it was like $19.95 tops!

  3. I loved it when I had the fitbit zip (for review) I have been looking into getting either the one of flex. I can’t decide. But I like that each day I tried to beat my steps.

  7. I have a fitbit but have yet to enjoy it bc my hubby took it over! I love the concept and he is really enjoying it!

  10. I don’t have the Fitbit One, but I do have a Fitbit which does the same kind of tracking. They must have renamed it? Anyhow, I love how accountable it makes me. I feel guilty when I don’t keep moving!

  11. This thing looks awesome! I’d love to know how much work I’m actaully putting in! Thanks for the post!

  13. I’m currently really into zumba.. it’s so fun! I have not tried this before and look forward to your updates!

  15. I bought the “One” about 2 weeks ago. I really like it, hit @12,200 steps yesterday, highest day yet. It was an errand/grocery store and exercise kinda day. The sleep part is neat too. I am a light sleeper and can see the times when I moved or woke.

    I would recomment it, only downside I had is it has popped out of the rubber holder once when I was bent over the tub giving my little one a bath. I clip it to the middle of my bra, so if it does fall out, it falls inside.

    We traveled from Wed-Sun last week and went thru the mountains of WV/VA and down to SC. I gained 24 floors just by sitting in the car, kinda odd on that part of it.

  16. I have seen a lot of bloggers using Fitbit and loving it! I have never personally used one, but they look really cool. Anything that turns fitness into a game does wonders for keeping one motivated!

  17. I love the FitBit! It’s been on my Amazon wishlist for a while now and I still don’t seem to have one… What motivates me is keeping the weight off that I’ve lost.

  18. I so want one of these! But $$ are tight and with my race schedule this year, it’s just not in the plan. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for a great sale or giveaway. I’ve read a bunch of reviews and think for the money FitBit is a great device!

  20. I absolutely LOVE my fitbit one! I wear it ALL the time and it really helps motivate me to get OFF the couch and computer and get moving. I like to see that flower grow and see the steps I take each day!

  22. I’ve been so curious about the FitBit and have been considering getting one myself. I’m looking forward to following your experience as I make my decision!

  23. Love the Fitbit – fellow spin instructors use it too – we have contests to see who can get the most steps, stairs etc a day. Plus, the company has great customer service. A friend washed hers by accident and they replaced it! Love Fitbit!

  28. I want one too! I definitely need an incentive to move more during the day. I work from home and am on the computer all day. Maybe that would remind me to take breaks and fit some exercise in throughout the day.

  29. I totally want one now! I love that it tracks your sleep too, and I would totally be obsessed with checking my steps too. The flower growing is good incentive. I really need to get my butt out of my office chair!

  30. My wife and I both have an ultra and She is already very fit. I had some catching up to do. We did both go for a walk together after work (because we are in Florida and can do that now!) My issue was that on the same walk our steps, calories burned and disdtance traveled didn’t line up.

    Please make me your FitBit buddy online so I can compare with you as well.

    Thanks!