Hi! I finished up my work week (at the office, that is — social media never sleeps and so I am never truly off unless I’m away) today, and I’m happy to be headed home to be with my family, and most importantly, to snuggle with my mom.
In my holiday shopping/cleaning the other day, I stumbled upon an extra Fitbit that I must have received at some press event in the past year or so. (Yet another reason to move when my lease is up: for a good excuse to truly purge my apartment the way you really only do when you move.)
I think a Fitbit can be a great tool, and is the perfect motivator for some people, but it’s just not for me — at least not right now. (Here’s why, and here’s my original review.)
But for that comes your chance to win one!
Consider it a late Christmas gift, early New Year’s resolution or…whatever you want.
All you need to do is leave me a comment telling me how you currently track your workouts…or what you’d like to see more of on this blog. I’ll leave this giveaway open until noon EST, December 26.
One of my Christmas break goals (ok, my only goal!) is to sit down with this post from Lee and figure out what I can realistically do as a part-time/hobby blogger. Lee’s done some awesome things with her blog that I just can’t do right now as someone who works full-time at a job she’s in love with, but I definitely want to take some time to sit back and think as strategically about my blog as I do about work.
The only tool I use is run keeper on my phone. Probably not the best because it only works when I run or walk! Ha! Kerry Christmas!!!
I keep track in my daily calendar and on my calorie tracking app! Awesome giveaway! Merry Christmas 🙂
Merry Christmas!! 🙂 I track my workouts using a journal and I count my steps using my phone.
I use a Garmin Forerunner 110, but it is having some problems. Also keep a written log for motivation. Fitbit seems like a good motivational tool to incorporate steps / exercise all day. Have a wonderful Xmas, and best wishes for your mom.
I use a Garmin to track my runs, a Polar HRM to track spin and strength workouts, and an old ghetto clip-on pedometer for tracking general activity. It would be so nice to have a wearable device that would allow me to consolidate!
I use a Fitbit. Yes, I’m greedy and I want this one too.
I track my general activity with my Apple Watch, but I can’t swim with the Apple Watch, so on days I swim, it looks like I’didn’t work out. I also track my workouts at the gym using the gym’s app. And, of course, I track my runs with my Garmin.
I use runkeeper but I hate it since I don’t always want to bring my phone with me. I wish I tracked better on paper but I always forget after a few weeks. Merry Christmas! Enjoy your time with your mom.
I use a garmin when I run but I also just track my workouts on an old fashioned wall calendar – I love seeing the progress I make all in one place!! Merry Christmas!
My Forerunner 220 was a wedding gift this past August ! That’s how I currently track my mileage – but I’d love to see what else I could learn about my daily movement. A FitBit would definitely be a great way to do just that!
I track my workouts in my paper planner and sometimes in myfitnesspal. The Fitbit would be awesome for tracking workouts and sleep (I have sleep issues)!
I use google calendar. I would love a Fitbit! I love the personal post. Merry Christmas!
I use a gps watch but don’t really track my workouts overall. I probably should – but exercise is important to me and is part of my daily routine. And I love your blog – I would love to see more “day in the life” and how to balance going out with working out/ healthy living.
This is so nice of you! I currently use a Crossfit specific app to track those workouts, & occasionally look at the steps on the iPhone Health app, but I know it’s not super accurate. Would love to try a Fitbit!
Happy Holidays!
I weave all the studio classes I take into an excel spreadsheet. My company reimburses me a small amount in my check if I do a minimum of 8 classes or gym visits in a given month, so that’s my incentive.
I’ve been occasionally using one of those mini Fitbits. I think I might actually use something like this versus the clip-on one that always gets lost in my purse!
I use My fitness pal but I love the idea of the Fitbit!
I use to have a heart rate monitor but it’s no longer working. I mainly just track the workouts I do but not distance or calories these days. This might be a nice motivator in 2016!
I usually track my runs on map my run but I’m looking for something that will track more of my activity! For some reason the Health app on my phone hasnt been working since the last update but in the past I used that to track steps. Wish it would work!
Ah! I would love to track my workouts digitally again. I currently have a sheet of paper that I made into tear-offs that I put in a little jar. I give $ amounts to each work out–$1 per dog walk, $10 per bike workout on my spin bike, $15 for the third bike workout of the week, etc. I’ve been using the total dollar amount at the end of the month to be a bonus “savings” for the month. I’m more motivated make sure I’m making healthy financial decisions as well as overall health decisions, in part because I’ve earned that money twice!
I would like to see more workouts (what you are doing at the moment). I enjoyed following you when you train, even when I’m not. It gives me ideas for when I’m ready and can think back to what I’ve learned from you as you go along. Also, as a thirty-something single wine lover, I would love to know how you are making healthy food choices while having so much fun!
I have a pedometer.
I also have had a blood clot in my leg so I do get my exercise done in many different ways but I do walk a lot as I tend to older parents and their needs.
I use My WOD and my fitness pal. I wear a Garmin.
I currently use my fitness pal to track my workouts.
I currently use a Garmin, but I would love to have something that encourages me to move more throughout the day.
I just write them down in my planner but I really want a fitbit!
I use my Garmin when I run! Would love a Fitbit to motivate me to walk instead of taking public transportation. Have a great holiday with the fam!
I track my runs with a Garmin, and sync it with MapMyRun.
I use my Garmin watch now, but would love a fitbit in addition!
I use my misfit shine to track fitness now, but I’m interested in potentially switching to a Fitbit!
I don’t track my workouts. I try to get to the gym 4-5 times per week and try to make each session different than the last, but don’t do anything beyond that. I would love to win this so I could start! I think it would be super helpful to see how much of my day is sedentary. I think of myself as active, but I also know I can get stuck behind my computer for large chunks of the day, and wonder if I am hitting the 10,000 daily steps recommendation.
I use mapmy run. I love this blog as is!
I use TrainingPeaks and Strava to track everything.
I just track my workouts in MyFitnessPal but I would love a more concrete way to track steps and general everyday movement just to know where I’m at.
I usually track my runs on Runkeeper, but since I haven’t been able to run for 2 months (sad I know) due to an injury, I haven’t been officially tracking any workouts but going to the gym everyday and varying what I do. Typically it’s Spinning 2-3x/wk, elliptical 2x/week, Stairmill and/or rowing machine + stretching and weights. Some weeks I also mix in some Crossfit Inspired workouts 🙂
What I’d like to see more of:
– A Typical day post once in a while (during the week) – of work life, workouts & meals
– Fashion/ Accessory recommendations for work/events/a night out
– Workout clothing reviews & suggestions
Thanks! And have a lovely Christmas with your family – hugs and best wishes to your mom!
hi! I track on the WW app or I don’t track 🙂
I don’t currently track workouts. I work at a desk all day, so I think a fitbit could be a good reminder to get up and take walking breaks during the day.
ALL I want for Christmas is a FitBit! I have been eyeing these for SO long and hopping Santa puts one in my stocking this year. I have currently been logging my workouts on an iphone app but it doesn’t tell me my heart rate or track calories burned. I would love to be able to track my stats as I workout as well as track how many steps I take walking around NYC on a daily! Have a good holiday with your momma!
Right now I don’t use anything to track my workouts which is unfortunate. I try and write them down but find myself just winging things.. A Fitbit would really help!
I use the iPhone tracker that comes installed. kinda inaccurate but no other option right now!
Thanks for offering this giveaway! I currently don’t do anything to track my activity… Would love to try the Fitbit to help me stay motivated in the new year 🙂
I track my runs with a garmin 405 and daily steps with a viviosmart. I would gift this fitbit to my mom. Merry Christmas!
1st Merry Christmas!! Hope you have a wonderful holiday spend lots of quality time with mom and dad! And Bailey!!
I currently use RunKeeper and an old Garmin. I would love to use a fitbit! That teal color looks amazeballs.
Finally wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year!!
Mostly just runkeeper!
I love to put my now deceased Fitbit in my cycling shoe during FlyWheel classes…. A great way to sweat and count steps!
Currently I track workouts online. If I won this, I would give it to my 12 year old step daughter as she’s gotten more into exercise lately, which we obviously encourage. She loves tracking her steps!
I don’t currently track my workouts. I used to have a fitbit and LOVED it, but sadly a certain puppy chewed it to death… Would love to get a new one for 2016!
I would like to see more “day in the life posts”.
I track my workouts (and my diet) in a Google spreadsheet, haha. It works for me because I can access it anywhere. I really like the tone your blog has taken recently- so I guess all I’d request is more posts!
I used the Jawbone Up for awhile untIl it broke…so I’ve actually resorted to pen and paper to track workouts! Also want to add how much I enjoy your blog because you are real-your posts aren’t daily, perfect images of how we all wish our lives to be! I enjoy when you speak honestly about what you’re dealing with, how you’re coping and how you’re making strides to take care of yourself.
I use a garmin when I run and my fitness pal the rest of the time!
I currently track my workouts on a paper calendar.
I don’t currently track my workouts (it’s mostly yoga) but living in NYC I’d love to see how many steps I take each day!
I don’t really track my workouts. I just follow my gym’s schedule and make sure to get there 5-6 days a week, or supplement with one at-home full-body workout with calisthenics. I’d love to have a fit bit to know how much I’m actually moving each day!
I track my runs with my Garmin, but otherwise I’m clueless.
I currently track my workouts on mapmyfitness!
I tracked my workouts with my Fitbit but it fell off while shopping so I would love to have a new one.
I don’t have a tracker. Looking to make 2016 the year of ME!!!! Would love to try the Fit Bit!!! Keep on keeping on! Your blog is awesome. Don’t change anything! Merry Christmas!!!!
It would be great to see more day in the life posts.
Swear by my garmin but would love to try
I track workouts on google calendar!
I don’t track my workouts!
I track my workouts in my Passion Planner along with every other aspect of my life. 🙂 Merry Christmas!
I would love one for my walking around Chicago specially my neighborhood. I tend not to bring my phone that has my steps and information because it’s the most stolen item in the neighborhood. A Fitbit would measure all the stops that I’m taking
I’ve been using Map My Fitness but I would LOVE a fit bit!!!!!
I log my running miles and times but I dont actually track my workouts. Hope you have a very merry christmas!
Just use the old school paper note pad. Or weight watchers app. But nothing fancy that really tracks activity expenditures.
I have the ‘health tracker’ on my iphone but other than that, I track how many days I’ve worked out from my gym sign up history so it would be great to have something with more data to keep me motivated.
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
I record all my workouts in a basic Word document. It now contains every workout I’ve done for the last 8 years! It’s fun to go back and see what I did to workout at various points in my life.
I track well with a spreadsheet and via GarminConnect. I’m signed up with Strava, but haven’t done anything more than link Garmib to it.
Thinking about using old-fashioned pen & paper next year though (in addition to GarminConnect).
I write all my workouts in a notebook and occasionally run with a garmin
I normally use runkeeper but would love to try the fitbit!
Oh man, such a great giveaway! I’ve been wanting a fitbit to better track my steps. I usually track my workouts via a note in my phone and the Nike+ app for my runs…but recently I started a new office job and to be expected, I spend my days sitting at a desk. Since I don’t carry my phone all around with me at work, I know I’m not accurately tracking my steps via the app on my phone and I’d like to make sure I’m getting up and moving more throughout the day!
Merry Christmas, TB!! This is awesome, I currently track by writing notes down in my phone but let’s be real, I forget half the time!! 🙂
Oh my gosh, this would be amazing!! I’ve really been wanting one of these, but it’s not been in the budget. I’ve been using Nike Run to track my walks (not up to running yet) but I would LOVE a fitness tracker. I’m on a journey to lose 100lbs and get back to myself!
I use a polar M400 to track my workouts. I love that I can use it for running, weight lifting or spinning.
I use my calendar, very technical 😉
I’ve always wanted to try the Fitbit
I track with a GPS watch and a planner. I would love to use a Fitbit to keep track of activities that aren’t designated workouts!
I track with pen and paper … the old fashioned way 🙂
I have set workouts every tues/thursday, but would love to track my everyday fitness
I actually track with a Fitbit… But I have been dying to get my teen daughter one so she can do it with me!
I’m very fancy with my tracking… use a random excel sheet in google docs 🙂
I keep track of my workouts/schedule my workouts in my planner
offf. I don’t track my workouts and I should. I usually use a garmin to check my pace on long runs but don’t save stats or anything.
I have a pretty sedentary job too 🙁
Right now I only track my runs using a basic Garmin watch. I have been looking at getting a fitness tracker for the past year to help me get up and move during the day. I am starting a new job in January and will be at a desk more often. I want to make sure I take some walking/standing breaks and try to get in enough steps each day. Hopefully a fitness tracker would help! Merry Christmas!
I use wodify for my crossfit workouts but nothing to track calories. would be awesome to combine the two.
oh, and id love to see your review / thoughts on Barrys Bootcamp if you haven’t tried it already!!
Well…the short is I am kind of meh on Barry’s. You can definitely burn a lot of calories, but I feel like sometimes they push you beyond what’s safe. https://preppyrunner.com/2013/04/i-went-to-barrys-bootcamp-but-i-didnt-see-kim-kardashian/ I currently really like OrangeTheory because it’s a similar workout in a more encouraging atmosphere: https://preppyrunner.com/2015/03/orangetheory-fitness-chelsea-hiit/
i love it when you post about new classes or specialty workshops. It motivates me to try new workouts or to go try those classes myself. Most of all, I love your blogs regarding your ups & downs. Your honesty and openness with your mom’s health, work, and life in general is beautiful!
i have an old jawbone up but would love to upgrade!
Merry Christmas! I simply use a calendar to track my workouts.
I track my workouts along with my food on Lose It. I like it for calorie counting but it’s not super accurate for tracking exercise. I know I’m not burning as many calories as they account for. So I have been thinking that I need another way of keeping BETTER track.
Merry Christmas and I hope your mother is able to fight this cancer with tons of strength.
Merry Christmas! Right now I use the nike + run app and good ol’ excel when I am marathon training. A fit bit would be great for accurately tracking steps!
I use my smart phone, but it’s not always in my hand to give me credit for.
My workout tracking is currently a hot mess! I track it on about five different locations (iphone apps, myfitness pal, google spreadsheets…) and I am constantly underwhelming myself.
I don’t currently have any type of fitness tracker to easily help me track my workouts. If I am walking in a park, then I can keep track of how much I ran/walked since I know how far the path is in miles and how many times I went around the park. If I exercise somewhere else then I am out of luck unless it is on a treadmill which keeps track for me.
I currently use Map My Run and my Garmin, but I would love to try a Fitbit – I am particularly interested in tracking sleep cycles, too!
Hi! I currently track my runs with a Garmin, but it would be fun to track my everyday movement with a Fitbit. Thanks for doing the giveaway!
I used to use a Fitbit but it broke so now I track everything in my head. Not so reliable. 🙂
Merry Christmas to you and your family. I hope your mom feels well enough to celebrate. xo
I have not been keeping track too well.
I write my workouts in my planner
I was going to buy myself a Fitbit, thought it would benefit my younger brother more for Christmas so I’ve brought it for him. . I draw a table and log my workouts I do at home. I drift in and out of using MyFitnessPal. I’m past 40 so really would like to track my heart rate regularly whilst doing workouts so I’m in the fat burning zone. Standing and teaching all day doesn’t give me a very good workout!
On this blog I would love to see something on how teachers can manage or deal with perfectionism…this sometimes gets in my way of working out, hence a tracker can alert me to doing workouts. One day rolls into the next when you want to be an excellent teacher and maintain high standards…before you know it the week has gone and no workout!! A really great idea. Have a good Christmas 🙂
To track my workouts I use the Nike+ Running app on my phone! Merry Christmas 🙂
Merry Christmas! I currently track the time I spend working out with a timetracking app (Atracker) but would love a fitbit to get a better sense of how active I really am around the clock!
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I would love to upgrade from my Nike fuel band to a Fitbit!
I need a new workout tracking system — just putting it all in my Google Calendar isn’t quite cutting it. That FitBit would come in handy… 🙂
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Right now I do weight watchers so I should track my workouts on the app, but I’m terrible at doing it! Winning a Fitbit would make that a lot easier!
My company gave us fit its for holiday gifts last year. I used to track my steps until my pup decided to wear the Fitbit in her stomach. I loved it when I had – I moved less than I thought!
I am old school and I write everything down in a journal…this would come in sooo handy <3 <3 <3 <3!!!!!!! Thank you so much for this incredibly kind and generous giveaway <3!!!! thank you so much you really know the spirit of giving :)! Thank you so so sooooo very much and have the very best holiday season :)!!!!
I use a garmin
Right now I use a Garmin vivofit but am always looking for something new!
I currently use a Garmin.
I use a Garmin 610. I’m dying for a Fitbit!
I use the runkeeper app!
I only use run keeper on my phone.
I love posts about your training including nutrition as I gear up to run my up third marathon this spring, although my first in 5 years!
wooo! Which marathon?
@Theodora Blanchfield: Cincinnati – the flying pig marathon on May 1!
I use my phone to track runs
I don’t currently track workouts – but I’m trying to get to the gym 3/4 times per week for the endorphins. If I won the Fitbit I’d give it to a good friend that’s trying to lose 100 pounds – she’s using weight watchers, training for a 5K (Map my run) with a group of other plus sized women and she’d love to track her steps to get her moving more at her office job.
I use DailyMile to track at the moment 🙂 but it does mean remembering to everything! xxx
I currently use Strava to track all of my runs. I’m not nearly as good at tracking the rest of my types of workouts.
old fashioned planner… 😉
I use runtastic for runs, but I’ve been doing a lot more strength/yoga workouts through ClassPass lately, and I haven’t found a way to successfully track those yet….
As a fellow NYC exercise enthusiast, I’d love to see workout reviews and recommendations!
I used to track them with the notes on my phone, but haven’t been doing that lately. This would be a great tool to track my progress as I recover from a recent surgery!
hope your recovery is going well! <3
I don’t really track my workouts, except my walking to/from work because my phone/Google fit app tracks it.
I keep track of my runs and workouts on paper in a notebook! I’d love to have a fitbit.
Crossing my fingers!
I keep track of my workouts in a journal and on myfitnesspal. I wish it was more accurate though. This would be a great present, especially since we had none under the tree this year. Fingers crossed!
I have a really old Fitbit that can use upgrade.
I only have a polar watch, just tracking heart rate. In need of a fit bit.
I currently track my workouts on map my run on my phone but usually only track my runs. The FitBit seems like a great tool.
Have a great holiday with your family!
I just use Myfitnesspal to track my workouts, but a Fitbit would be great to get me to be more active!
Sadly I have no means of keeping track of my workouts, which is why I would love a Fitbit!
I am a busy working mom of three and use RunKeeper but not enough. Would love to try a Fitbit for the new year. Merry Christmas!
I really don’t track my workouts because it’s too much trouble. So that’s why I could use the Fitbit! Much easier to do.
Ooo! I spot check my running workouts using the Nike app and have been thinking a about getting a Fitbit to be more consistent.
As for what I’d like to see more of on the blog–more race reviews and class reviews.
Merry Christmas!
brb looking for more races to run 🙂 But the more class reviews I can def do!
Old school Casio watch
I use the Runkeeper app on my phone whic is great for running but I’d like to be able to better track my overall steps.
I don’t keep track. That’s why I’m at my highest weight yet-284lbs. I’ve got to change and this will keep me motivated by trying to meet a step goal daily.
Thanks for the blog & GOOD LUCK everyone!
I used to use a farm in, but now that running is out due to injury, I’d love a Fitbit!!
I start the year pretty good on daily mile, but always eventually stop doing it. I use the couch to 10k app right now, so it tells me the last time I did one of the workouts. I would LOVE fitbit. I’ve been debating one for a couple years, but haven’t bit the bullet. I got a huge best buy gift card from my dad, so I could get a fitbit, or an apple watch, but can’t decide which I’d use more.
I track my workouts during a planner. I check off workouts that I plan beforehand
I use mapmyrun for now!
A lot of great ideas in this post and nice to see that everyone has their own way of tracking what they do. Fitbit is a great tool for many levels of fitness. Sorry to have missed this giveaway but the post and comments are great. Keep up the great work.
I use my Polar GPS watch, but it’s too bulky for everyday wear, especially to the office.
I track my runs on my Garmin and everything else is on paper.
I use my phone – have never used anything else to track and would LOVE a fitbit!!! I’ve been dealing with pretty severe medical issues that have caused weight gain and I’m finally starting to get the weight off – yay! A fitbit would be a great tool to help me out! Thanks!
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Great blog! Fitbit can be a great tool or motivator for me in completing my New Year resolution. By using it I can easily achieve my fitness goal.
I use the app called my fitness pal