A few weeks ago, I didn't wear a watch every day. I was blissfully unaware of how much I actually sat still at work, and I had no idea that on average, 11 minutes of my sleep every night is spent tossing and turning. I didn't realize that walking 10,000 steps in a day actually takes some effort, and I wasn't filling my water bottle up enough. Then, I decided to get a Fitbit. Now, I know all of these things and am even motivated to change my habits for the better. I feel weird when I don't have that teal band on my wrist waiting to tell me how much I have moved. I even get annoyed when I have to take it off to charge it. Every time I talk to my friends about how much I love my Fitbit and how I think they could benefit from one, they call me "one of those people." Here are 6 reasons why you should buy a Fitbit and be one of those people, too.
1. All of the motivation.
Nothing motivates you to move more like realizing you only take 2,000 steps in a day. Seriously, facing health stats head on will make you want to finally reach your fitness goals. Plus, when you do hit 10,000 steps, your Fitbit gives you medals and lights up with fireworks.
2. Tracking your sleep is easy.
Sleep is way more important to your health than most people realize. When you don't get enough sleep, your body can't fully restore itself. If you're going to bed tired and waking up tired, knowing how many times you wake up every night and how long you're actually asleep can help you make adjustments to better your health.
3. The app lets you track food and water intake.
One of my favorite things about the Fitbit app is that I can log the food I eat and the water I drink everyday. Everything I've tried to log on the app has had precise nutrition facts, making my calorie counts for the day more accurate than ever. The water icon "fills" as you log glasses or bottles of water, making it easy to see how close you are to your goals.
4. You can set realistic goals.
Because a Fitbit is more than a simple pedometer, it is easy to set realistic goals. It's easy to look at a number on a scale and get caught up in losing 50 pounds, but that can be hard to do, especially when you're only gauging your success on weight loss. When you look at all of your Fitbit stats, you can make more realistic health goals, like drinking more water, keeping your heart rate at its peak while you exercise, or getting more restful sleep. All of these things will contribute to your health goals, and are more realistic goals to meet. When you accomplish these goals, you'll feel like this guy for sure.
5. There are multiple Fitbit options for every activity level.
I have the Fitbit Charge HR in my favorite color, teal, and I love it because it does way more than track my steps. If you want a small band, Fitbit makes a simple, sleek Fitbit Alta. If you're a runner, the Fitbit Blaze is for you. If you want a big screen on your wrist, check out the Fitbit Surge. Seriously, there are a ton of options. Anyone can find one that fits your life, but it will probably be hard to choose!
6. You're not wasting your money.
I tried using the pedometer on my phone for a while, and absolutely hated it, because I would never remember to pick up my phone when I was walking from room to room. I wanted a Fitbit to fix that problem, and what I got was so much more. Your Fitbit isn't an overpriced pedometer. It will tell you all about your health, will motivate you to meet goals, and will always be convenient.
Reaching a goal always starts with small steps, and nothing will motivate you like a Fitbit!
