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January Fitbit Wrap Up

So here’s the deal:  January’s challenge was pretty easy. I don’t mean to gloat, but come on…I just tracked my walking.  The challenge this month did open my eyes to certain things: In order to get “fit,” you need to

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Fitbit: They’re Helping the Hungry

So, I received a little email from the good people at Fitbit today. I don’t want to brag, but they send me emails every so often.  Among a few other announcements they had…one of which was their proud advertisement for

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Fitbit: The Weekly Stats

Ok. This challenge is too easy. I admit it. Next challenge will be a bit tougher for me.  Something a little tougher than wearing a bracelet. I think the greatest appeal of this device is its ability to motivate, accumulate,

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Fitbit Told Me I Only Have Three Friends

The competitive aspect of Fitbit is a pretty good motivator. As it says on the friend’s screen, “A little healthy competition is a great thing.” Competition should get you working harder. Competition should keep you going. Competition should make you better.

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Fitbit and IFTTT

Day 16 – More than halfway there.  I must admit…this is NOT a “challenge” at all.  I wear something on my wrist and walk. I’m not special. What this challenge has made me do is take notice of my overall

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Fitbit and MyFitnessPal

I’m not a scientist. And I’m not exactly sure how calories “work.” I do know what a calorie is, but how do a few mini computers calculate the amount of calories you eat and subtract the amount of calories you’ve

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Cold Weekends Make Me Fat

What is it with the cold that makes you want to eat and drink your face off? I’ve been pretty healthy and active all week. Eating right. “Working out.” (more than I have in quite a few years) And then

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Fitbit: The Motivator

This is going to sound obvious, but this little device makes me want to be a little bit more active. The thing has only been on my wrist for just over a week, but I feel if I don’t use

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Fitbit Charge: The Silent Alarm

I noticed something today.  People want to talk to me about my Fitbit.  They say something like, “Hey, is that a Fitbit?” My response:  “It sure is! I’ve walked XXXX steps today!” (I’m sure they don’t really care about the

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Fitbit and Synchronization

Let me tell you a little something.  I love it when things are synced up.  Whether it is a bunch of swimmers or my techie gadgets…I love me a good synchronization. This little gadget of mine plays nice with most

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The Next ChallengeMarch 1, 2015
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