My Fitbit One met with an unfortunate and seriously ill timed accident early this week. I’d had it come loose from clothing twice during the day, each time I heard it drop and picked it up quickly. However the third time I did not notice it had dropped off into the street until it minutes later when it had been run over at least once. It did not survive.
I spent a few days doing some comparison shopping for a new tracking device, figuring I’d take this opportunity to see if some of the new wearables struck my fancy. My requirements are pretty straightforward; steps, stairs, miles, calories burned and sleep. I have two great heart monitors so that’s not a factor. I also wear watches and bracelets so a device I have to wear on my wrist isn’t ideal unless it’s neutral enough to go with anything. In the end I decided to stick with Fitbit and ordered a new One.
Thoughts on the Week
I love my new regime! I have, for 10 years now, primarily been working out with a trainer. I don’t particularly like large gyms, I prefer to work out one-on-one or in small groups and tackle cardio on my own either dance, running or hiking. If you’d told me before last week that I’d work harder, sweat more and ENJOY every minute of a DVD strength workout, I’d have called you crazy but here I am, more sore than I’ve ever been, totally digging Jillian Michael’s Body Revolution.
However, I completely need the accountability of a tracker. I was completely undisciplined when it came to the stairs and steps this week and I’m sure that’s a big factor in my activity level.
I also realized that I need a no eating after 7pm rule. Three nights this week I had early social commitments where I had access to relatively healthy meals and instead of going that route chose to eat when I got home, wouldn’t have been so bad if I hadn’t eaten poorly and late but recognizing that being tired and very hungry are not a good combination for me when it comes to taking the time to prepare a healthy meal.
Vibrant Thing 