Rocking The Band
So I broke down. My boys have been rocking their Nike Fuel bands since the holidays. Well my husband prior to the holiday and my son compliments of Santa. Me I got one this weekend. Picked it up Friday. But I didn’t fire it up until Saturday. My hope is that it will help me understand at the end of the day “Did I MOVE enough?”
How do you know if you’ve moved enough in the day? I think walking is the corner stone to health. My mother was a walker and to this day at eight years old she still walks outside daily when she can.
I have a current workout routine but above and beyond that I don’t really know how much I am moving during the day. I have a desk job. I hammer the keyboard for a living. That sets me up for a lot of sitting. So I really want to know how to maximize my steps each day especially the days I am working. How can I keep the steps up?
The first way is to be AWARE of how many steps I actually have taken in the day. Hence the Nike Fuel Band. Even though I’ve only had for fours days it has been eye opening. There has been a wide discrepancy across the four days.
The one thing I like about walking is that anyone can do it. You don’t need special equipment and you don’t need a gym membership. You can walk in your neighborhood or at the Mall. You can walk alone with your iPod or with a friend and talk.
I’m going to study my walking pattern. (I’m such a geek!) I’ll be able to see the volume of steps each day of the week. And then I’m going to find ways to increase my steps on those low days.
I even found myself walking around the house today. Why sit and talk on the phone? When I can walk! Ha!
I’m on a mission.
Maybe this new awareness will encourage me to get up from my desk and take a few laps around the house or office.
They say that you should get at least 10, 000 steps in a day. hmmmmm
I”ll let you know how I measure up next week.
Do you know how much you move?
Have you used a pedometer before?
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Dixie L
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I have used a pedometer since 2-months post-op. I record my steps daily in my food journal! I like to be able to see my “lazy” days….then celebrate my other days, but continue to find ways to add steps! Like taking stairs instead of elevator between floors at work, walking to a further bus stop, walking the “long” way round from the boss’ office, etc…. You can do it!
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my tiny tank
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Hi Dixie. Day 5 with my Fuel Band and it is very helpful knowing how many steps I have taken. Today was an office day for me. But I did get almost 7,000 steps. This week has been discovery for me. I realize I’ll have high days and low days but I’ve like to try and increase to I always have between 8,000 and 10,000 steps. 10,000 being my goal. I have some adjusting to make. I agree I need to find ways to move more. I can do this!!
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Laurie
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I got a fit bit for Christmas and have really found it encourages me to get those steps in every day. If I haven’t got my 10,000 steps in at the end of my day, I walk on my treadmill. It has been very encouraging for me.
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my tiny tank
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Hi Laurie, I’m shooting for 10,000 steps too. I’m not there yet but I am thinking up creative ways to get myself to that GOAL!! thanks for your comment!
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Marlene
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I was looking at the Nike fuel when it first came out but was pricey . Has the price cane down and how do u like? Review .o sweat alot and liked that it was in your wrist and waterproof.
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my tiny tank
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Hi Marlene. I got mine at the Apple store and used my corporate discount. Apples good they have discounts if you are a student or a teacher. etc. It’s worth asking. My company has a discount with them. So far I can tell you it is very comfortable. It doesn’t move on my wrist. I never even notice I have it on. I am amazed by that. I do take it off for the shower and at bed time. It is waterproof so I dont worry about it when I sweat or wash my hands. I’ll post more info on it after a while maybe an updated post.
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julia
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I have a regular pedometer but want to get a fit bit this spring. I saw on their website that hey’re releasing a band one in spring so I’m holding out for one of those (looks like it’ll be slightly cheaper than the Nike one, and is going to come in a really pretty teal/aqua color…). Now that I’m in my goal range, I definitely want to stay here and want to be able to keep on top of how much I’m moving as well as my food (yes, a bit OCD, but if it works….).
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my tiny tank
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Hey Julia! You and I are geeks I just know it! Maybe we can share graphs of our steps over time. Ok now I am getting silly. But you know we will do that LOL!
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julia
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hahaha…us geeks have to stick together, Tracy! Trust me….I DO Have an Excel spreadsheet documenting my weight loss/measurements….obsessive compulive much???? (Actually it’s not THAT OCDish…mainly just wanted to have a record of when I hit certain milestones!)
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my tiny tank
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Julia some day we will meet and we will connect with “wonder twin powers” somehow I know you know what that means. Of course you have an excel spreadsheet because I do too and we are geek twins. Julia I truly appreciate your comments and that you read my blog.
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Audra
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I have had a fitbit for 10 months. I really like that it makes me aware of how much I am moving or NOT moving! I tend to take the stairs and park further away because I want those steps to count! I have been interested in the Nike Fuel but won’t replace my fitbit unless it breaks! Any little tools to help us move is worth it!!
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my tiny tank
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Hi Audra. AWARENESS is key. It’s why I am wearing it!! that is my objective. Get to know my pattern of movement. MOVE MORE!! thanks for your comment!
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darlene
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I need to get something to get my rear in gear! I do walk but not nearly enough and sounds like a tool such as one of these will challenge me. Looking forward to another review Tracy as you use it more……it’s on my wish list for the future….thanks for sharing!
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my tiny tank
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Hi Darlene. More to come. I will give an update next week. I am learning a lot!! Good stuff. Will definitely help me.
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Julie
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I purchased a FitBit One on eBay and got it super cheap! I love having additional tools (besides the scale) to track my progress!!
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my tiny tank
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Hi Julie. It does help to see the numbers related to movement. After wearing mine for a week I can see a pattern. I seriously need to move more the days I am home.
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Michelle R
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Well, that looks like a cool gadget….will have to click on the link to see how it works!
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my tiny tank
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HI Michelle. Yes I am loving my Fuel Band. It has really taught me about my movement patterns throughout the week. I have peek days. I need to learn how to “up” my non run days. I’m going to work on that. Both of my boys have the fuel band too. We are all learning that movement is key to being healthy!
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