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Since Miss Florida in July, I’ve taken a much needed hiatus from exercise. However, my body is reacting like a feisty hormonal teenager– tumescence, acne, and all, so I’m trying to get back on track, especially now that I have 3 5K’s on the calendar over the next few months. I didn’t want to invest in a pedometer… and a heart rate monitor… and whatever fitness program I would’ve needed to download on my phone, so this seemed like a viable solution to my desired level of high efficiency, ie laziness.
I had heard about Fitbits before, but I was never drawn to their look. However, they just came out with the Fitbit Flex, which is a cute little bangle that comes in a variety of fun colors, like hot pink.
This pretty little bangle is a wireless activity and sleep wristband that tracks steps, distance, calories burned and active minutes, showing progress colorfully throughout the day with LED lights. The Fitbit Flex also monitors your sleep and wakes you up with a silent vibrating alarm. You can set goals, view progress, and earn badges as encouragement, which provides a surprisingly motivating incentive to meet your daily goals.
As for its durability, it’s rain-proof, splash-proof, and sweat-proof– if that tells you anything. Its rechargeable battery lasts up to 5 days on a full charge, and the Bluetooth 4.0 automatically syncs your data to your computer or other electronic device. Plus, to reiterate, it’s pretty stinkin’ cute, and my Fitbit Flex is the perfect pink addition to my standard work jewelry.
You can find these at Kohl’s for $100 (in store or online here), and it’s been the best fitness investment I’ve made all year. What programs do you use to track daily activity?
I was between this and the Up24… I do such a better job with the accountability on my wrist!!
I want one so bad!! Love your blog
XO
Salli
stylebysalli.com
OMG! I have never heard of this before! I have the polar f4t and I love it, but definitely love how your band blends so well with your accessories.
XO,
Carmen Renee
http://www.simplycarmenrenee.com
So cool! Never heard of this before!
I'm think I'm going to cash in some survey points to buy one. I want the wrist band because I have had countless of clients and even my husband lose the little clip on gadget. Thanks for the review.
I actually dumped my fitbit for a garmin vivofit.
Right now I use the Argus app on my phone. Seems to work well and integrates with my other apps.
It comes in pink?!? I had no idea! I love it! Thanks for sharing girl! xoxo
It comes in pink?!? I had no idea! I love it! Thanks for sharing girl! xoxo
I want one of these so badly but I think the results would be so depressing. I sit all day. But I pretend that would help encourage me to go walk more.
xoxo
Candace
http://www.FromCtoC.com
I really need to get a FitBit! Looking fab darling!
I had Fitbit and traded it for a Jawbone Up, love it!
I've been wanting a Fitbit and I love the pink!
Nasya
http://www.turquoiseandtortoiseshells.com
I need to get myself one of those!
I have a Ftitbit One (perfect to wear under your clothes, so I wear it literally ALL the time and it's great because I'm always challenging myself to get more steps or flights of stairs done!
Emily
Life of Emily
I have been wanting one of these for a while now but wasn't sure if I was ready to take the plunge yet. I would love to hear more about your experience with it!
I was thinking about getting the small fit bit you clip to your bra, but now I may get this!
I love my Fitbit Flex! I have the pink one as well. It is so surprising how difficult it actually is to do 10,000 steps a day unless you make it to the gym. Even at my 8 hour job at Lilly Pulitzer where I walked around the entire time, I only made it to about 4,000 steps.
http://www.bevelingbrunette.com
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