My Fitbit is my life. When it dies, I die a little inside. I'm a little too obsessed with checking my watch every five minutes to see how many steps I have, or how many calories I've burned, or how many flights of stairs I've conquered (even though I know I haven't gone up any). I'm way too invested in asking people to be my friends on there, and I'm even more invested in beating them in challenges.
Living that #healthylife wouldn't be nowhere near as fun if it wasn't for my Fitbit. And because of my handy watch, I have definitely lived a healthier life. But with a Fitbit comes a variety of thoughts that surround that thing that magically knows how many steps you've taken. Here are six thoughts every Fitbit user has:
1. “Maybe if I shake my hand around, I’ll get more steps.”
We’ve all been here. It’s late on a Thursday night, and you swear you’ve never been this tired. But you’re at 9,987 steps and you so badly want that congratulatory “YAY YOU’VE HIT 10,000 STEPS!” However, all you want to do is call it a day and go to bed and do anything but take those 13 steps. You hate to admit it, but sometimes you want to cheat—and it works. By shaking your hand around like the freak you are, you reach your goal, but at what cost? You didn’t get the exercise…but it still feels pretty damn good when your Fitbit cheers for you.
2. “If I chug this bottle of water, I’ll reach my goal for the day.”
72 fluid ounces is a lot of water. Which means if you drink it, you’re bound to spend most of your day feeling like you have to pee and more than half your day actually in the bathroom. But it’s all for the healthy life, right? Sometimes, we Fitbit users find ourselves sick of water. Miserably biting on our Camelbak straws, we think of a tall glass of Coke or coffee or something with flavor. But here we are, drinking water for the logs. (And for the great health benefits.)
3. “Challenge accepted.”
Workweek Hustle? Let’s go. I will destroy anyone who challenges me to the Daily Showdown, or Weekend Warrior. Consider yourself toast. I will walk around my room in hopes of beating all of my Fitbit friends (just some healthy competition). It’s honestly pretty fun to see your friends who are also just as addicted to their Fitbits as much as you are. Everyone should have a Fitbit squad. What’s better than friends motivating friends to live a better lifestyle?
4. “Who the hell named these badges?”
Boat Shoe? Penguin March? Serengeti? Who came up with these? Even though I am proud of myself when I get a new badge, I’m left feeling like how I feel at a Bath and Body Works. Seriously, where do I apply for a job to name soaps and badges? I just want to smell a soap and say “Lilac Sunshine” and it’s named. I just want to see a Fitbit goal and name it ”Jaguar Crawl.” It just seems fun.
5. “Oh no it’s dead, now it’s going to look like I haven’t moved.”
When your Fitbit dies, it looks like you died. No steps, no movement, nothing. Even your friends start to get a little bit concerned. You know when your Fitbit dies, you’re bound to get at least two “Are you alive?” texts. It’s just how it works.
6. “I slept great, thanks for asking.”
If you’re anything like me, you don’t get that “Good Morning” text. And sometimes it’s nice to get that little affirmation of love…even if it’s from an app. When that notification pops up and asks you how you slept, you smile a little. Whether you slept good or bad, it’s nice to be cared about by your loving Fitbit.
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