To get in shape, it may be useful to be able to keep track of how many calories you burn, your heart rate, and your steps. Your next step is to pick out which Fitbit is right for you. Do you want GPS? Or water resistance? How about texts and calls coming to your Fitbit? Once you've found the right one, you take it out of the box. What do you do next?
I recently got a Fitbit Alta HR and here are my first thoughts.
1. I burn calories while I sleep?!
Molly Roloff
Fitbits restart every day at 12 A.M. I went to sleep around 11 P.M. and when I woke up, I noticed that I had already burned around 800 calories. This is literally answering my prayers–sleeping and burning calories?? Sign me up!
2. How can I accessorize the watch?
Molly Roloff
When I bought my Fitbit at Target, I let out a sigh of relief as I realized that my wrist was a small size. This is because the small came in pink with rose gold! Naturally, I had to accessorize to see what bracelets and rings would make my calorie counter a little more trendy. From cute athleisure to rose gold rings, there is a way to make the watch look good with any outfit!
3. I can add friends?
Once I found out that I could challenge friends to competitions based on our steps, I linked my Facebook contacts and friended everyone! Oops.
4. Should I really run around my house to reach my step count?
Is it necessary to reach your step count? Yes. Will I take extreme measures to reach it? Absolutely.
5. How does it know how I'm asleep?
This little watch is literally smarter than I am.
6. People can cheer you on?
Molly Roloff
I added a photo from a recent beach yoga session to the "yoga" page to see if anyone would "cheer" me on. I got over fifty people cheering me on in less than an hour! Thank you, supportive Fitbit community!
7. Reminders to move
Buzz! There is your Fitbit again, telling you to turn off Netflix, get off your couch, and start moving.
8. When I log my food, should I add in that extra side of ranch?
Molly Roloff
At the end of the day, we are all human. Is that extra sauce really going to make that much of a difference? Probably not, so do not beat your self up for it and continue on with your day!
