With summer approaching so many people are eager to slim down in order to look good on the beach or at the pool. The warm weather in general have people wanting to be more active and spend time outdoors. Losing weight is not always an easy progress so most people find themselves using different ways to track their progress.
“Having a Fitbit helps motivate me throughout the day to reach my step goal, but it also helps motivate me to get my heart rate up so I can burn more calories during a workout,” senior Caitlyn Poole said. “It helps show me how hard I am working and it really helps keep me going.”
When people track their progress they can see changes in their body and compare it to how much exercise they did and the certain foods they consumed. When these facts are acquired it is then easier to continue to lose weight and head in the direction of your body goals.
“I like being able to see how many steps I’ve taken in a day,” junior Shannon Fichter said. “I always tried to stay active but now it is nice to see my progress which helps me stay motivated.”
This has many people looking for new and easy ways to track their diet and exercise in the least time consuming manner. There have been many apps created that can be used on smartphones and tablets or even online tracking used on computers. The old fashioned way of writing everything in a journal is always useful but now with technology advancing beyond apps and computer programs, Fitbits have become all the rage.
“I love my Fitbit! It is totally not a waste of money,” senior Emily Janis said. “I have the fit zip it’s small and hooks on to your pants. It’s a little motivator and I become a little competitive when it comes down to challenges. You can do a lot more with other fit bits and it’s a huge benefit in others lives.”
There are eight different styles of Fitbits with all of them ranging between different prices and purposes. Two styles of the Fitbits clip on to your clothes and six styles of the Fitbit are worn around your wrist. The Fitbit also comes in many different colors allowing buys to pick ones that match their personality or favorite color.
Fitbits have become increasingly popular throughout a wide range of age groups between both genders. The amount of money people pay for their Fitbits can sometimes seem too expensive.
“I think fitbits are worth the money because they give you so much for your money and the app is free to stay up to date throughout the day with your progress. They really help you stay focus on your health goals which I really love about the Fitbit,” Poole said. “I have definitely seen myself become more aware of my activity and I have become more activity since I started using my Fitbit. I have be more motivated to workout and it has made me become more aware of my lifestyle.”