Recommit To Fitbit

January 6, 2017 — data, fitbit, slacking, steps per hour, tracker

waterproof fitbit

I have used a Fitbit for tracking my movement and sleep for years. Recently the battery has started to lose the charge very quickly, indicating end of life issues for my tracker.  I thought about just going without it, but decided to re-enlist by purchasing a Fitbit 2, which is waterproof. I have slacked on recording much of the data on the app since my life is going well.  To get the most out of my new device I will put it to full use b giving it data.  It is easy to record water and foods consumed in the log.  By being lazy at the data recording I fail to notice how I can improve on my dietary habits.  This is the simplest step to better health and yet I am not doing it.  There are logs for resting heart rate and hours of sleep which I have ignored for over a year.  When I needed help with my sleep the knowledge gained from my monitor was of supreme help.  I found ways to sleep longer and more deeply by watching my statistics carefully. Once I conquered my sleep issues I stopped recording the data.

I did get a good deal on my new fitness tracker, but it will only be a good deal if I use it to the fullest benefit.  I do not accept friends or do challenges with the app, but think I will be healthier if I pay attention to the diet/sleep/water/calorie intake/weight data.  When the new apparatus arrives my plan is to give it all the information it can process.  If we are fitness partners there is no point in trying to hide from my own truth.  Fitness and health are complex issues. They are influenced by habits and social norms.  We know what is healthy and good for our bodies, but must practice awareness to stay in a healthy groove.  Fitbit 2 will be on my team, but I am still the leader of my own wellness program.  Do you use a fitness tracker, gentle reader? Have you been faithful to logging all the data, or have you been a slacker like me?