My New Toy

I have been working towards a healthier me the last 2 months! It is not a diet but rather a lifestyle change in my thinking, eating, and daily activities. I have said this before but I LOVE food and I do not plan on eliminating any food from my diet. They key is moderation and though I have been making healthier choices when it comes to eating I seriously slack in the exercise department! Well, as a reward for the changes I've made and in hopes to motivate me to exercise more I decided to invest in a heart rate monitor. I was doing some research online when I stumbled across this fun gadget called the fitbit! No, it is not a heart rate monitor but it definitely fits the bill as far as motivation goes so I ordered it! It arrived today and I can't wait to try it out! What does it do? The Fitbit accurately tracks your calories burned, steps taken, distance traveled and sleep quality. The Fitbit contains a 3D motion sensor like the one found in the Nintendo Wii. The Fitbit tracks your motion in three dimensions and converts this into useful information about your daily activities. The cool thing is that it has a base that plugs into your computer. Whenever you walk past your computer all of your data is automatically synced to a website. You can set goals and track them all online! The clip also has a display that shows your steps as well a flower that you can watch grow or shrink depending upon your activity level. I tend to take the elevator at work so I think this will encourage me to walk more so I can reach my goal daily. I am also fascinated with the prospect of tracking my quality of sleep. You can slide the fitbit on your wrist at night and it measures how many times you wake or move throughout the night. I can't wait to have some data to see online! Be on the lookout for some charts and graphs in upcoming blogs. I'm heading to the mall tomorrow so I better read up on my toy and charge it up!