I have a confession to make: I am a Fitbit fanatic. I have the tan line, the app, and almost all of the badges. Without my Fitbit I am literally naked. My ChargeHR is literally my BFF, so I decided I wanted to write about why I love it so much:
I'm an athlete so I workout, like a lot. In the dark ages of pre-Fitbit, I had a really hard time tracking the intensity and length of my workout. But now, I am able to see my heart rate which makes it easier to track my workouts. If I'm feeling motivated, I try a mostly cardio workout, but if it's an easy day I try for a fat burning workout. I also love how it gives me a workout goal (number of times in a week), because it gives me something to strive toward.
My next point kind of goes back to the goal thing. Constantly trying to obtain the step goal gives me something to strive for so I am more likely to workout. Also, the app lets you challenge your friends to step challenges, too, which absolutely fires up my competitive side. Once I got so involved in a challenge that after my other friends swore they would never get a Fitbit they eventually did and challenged me, too. I honestly feel so triumphant when I beat someone in a challenge or even meet my step goal for the day (see picture above for accurate representation of me post goal achievement).
I can count my calories and see the offset with my calories burned. I know they say that counting your calories is a horrible way to diet, but it's actually caused me to pick healthier foods versus just causing me to restrict my diet. Also, I know if I want to go out and eat bad at night that I need to workout extra hard during the day. When I am dedicated to it, I feel the difference.
Lastly, I love my Fitbit because it's so cute and versatile! The first one I got was black and literally went with everything. After a year I wore that one out, so I had to get a new one. My new baby is super cute and super pink. So basically it's cute and athletic (aka me). But, besides the aesthetic beauty, it's super versatile. It's a step counter, heart rate monitor, sleep monitor, and watch. Oh, and it alerts me if I have a call! It's basically the OG Apple Watch, but less expensive.
I only have a few words left, but basically Fitbits rule. It's been a great tool during my fitness journey. It's helped me realize that as long as I'm trying, I am accomplishing small goals. I honestly wouldn't trade my Fitbit for anything like it. Everyone should get one!
