I always said I would never get an activity tracker. Many years ago, I had a pedometer and I didn’t feel the need to get a high-tech version. So when the makers of the Striiv Fusion contacted me, I was hesitant. But then I got real with myself, I have been in a serious fitness slump lately, so I thought maybe this was the boost I needed.
My Striiv Fusion came ready to go with the device, 3 wristbands and a charger. All I had to do was plug it for 90 minutes, download the app and I was off and running. (well… off and walking…) Easy as can be.
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| Love it!! |
Now that I have been using it for a few weeks, I really wish I had gotten one sooner. Here are 3 reasons why I think everyone needs and activity tracker.
1. You will walk more. If you would have asked me a few weeks ago how many steps I took each day I would have confidently said easily over 10-thousand. Well… I have YET to hit that amount. I average between 22 and 25-hundred steps each day. The first few days I didn’t even break 2-thousand. I was shocked. I haven’t been working out, so I can kind of understand it… but still! I have made a number of changes in my daily life to make sure I am moving a bit more. I select parking spots that are far away. I get up and walk around a few times a day. I take the “long way” more often. I like how the Fusion makes it so easy for me to see my progress, since I just double tap the screen and swipe left to see my steps.
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| Parked past the gates? Good, extra steps for me! |
2. It’s fun. I am now in with the ‘activity tracker’ crowd. Co-workers have come up asking my about my Striiv Fusion, since it is fancy with a touchscreen. We talk about how many steps we have walked and how to fit more steps into our day. I can also connect with friends who also have a Striiv. I connected with a fellow blogger and friend of mine, Phyllis (who blogs over at A Verified Mom) & we can compare steps. It is fun to see who is ahead of who as the day goes on. There is also a game on the Stiiv app called ‘My Land’ and it is so much fun to play! You collect money, build houses, and plant things… and more steps mean more perks!
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| I obviously selected a screen shot that showed me with more steps, however Phyllis kicks my butt most days. But this is my blog so I get to be the hero here. 😉 |
3. You pay more attention to what you eat. Now that I am seeing how LITTLE I walk, I have been a little more careful about what I eat. I have been snacking less and trying to drink more water.
I am so glad I finally jumped on the activity tracker bandwagon! I am obsessed. In addition to tracking my steps, the Striiv Fusion does so much more. I love all the features! It shows me the time & date, my steps, the distance traveled and how many calories I have burned. It also tracks your sleep, but I am already a light enough sleeper so I didn’t want to wear something on my wrist.
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| How my progress looks on the app.
My very favorite feature is that I can get texts right on my device! It is the coolest thing ever! It is connected through my phone’s bluetooth, so when someone texts me my wrist vibrates and I can scroll through and read the text right there! It is really awesome when I am driving since it is much easier to see who is texting me by just glancing down at my wrist. I don’t have to reach for my phone or push any buttons.
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| SO cool! I love getting my texts on my wrist! |
So if you have been thinking about getting an activity tracker, go for it! And just in time for Mother’s Day Striiv is offering an awesome deal… 20% off a Striiv Fusion with the code: MOM2015. It is only good through May 11th, so if you want one, you need to jump on this deal. I really regret waiting for so long.
Disclosure: I was given a Striiv Fusion for free to facilitate my review, however all opinions are entirely my own.
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This one look so stylish! Love the eating part of it 🙂
Yes it is very fancy looking… a few people even asked me if it was an apple watch! haha!
This one look so stylish! Love the eating part of it 🙂
This looks like an awesome activity tracker and I completely agree that you move more with them! My parents did a walking challenge at work and because my dad was trying to win he ended walking around 100,000 steps a week…and he only ended up getting like 3rd place in their whole company!
That is crazy! Yeah.. my walking totals are pretty lame… the one day I thought I may have been able to come close, I forgot the band on the charger at home! lol
This is awesome! I get a lot of activity during the day, but it would be neat to keep track of it all!
Yes, it may be a wake up call.. I thought I walked around SO much, but I really don't walk at all!! 😉
This looks great! I am really on the fence about activity trackers, but you may have convinced me!
They are so much fun!!! I really never wanted one, and now I wish I hadn't been so stubborn about the whole thing!
Wow, that is very cool! Right now, I just use the Map my Run type apps but it would be cool to see how much I walk in one day.
Yes and the other features are so fun! I was really impressed. I hope you are having a great week!
hmmm. maybe i'll consider…. i guess i would mostly get the "fun" out of it.
It is neat to see all the stats! Have a great week!
I've never heard of this tracker before! But it looks awesome! I have a Garmin watch that I use when running and I have a Fitbit. My Fitbit turned me into a crazy lady when I first got it haha, I was lapping my house trying to make sure I got at least 10k step per day! Trackers definitely help keep you accountable!
That is how I was with my first pedometer, and part of the reason I said I would never get another one! I was def less obsessed this go round, but it was a wake up call!!
Ok. I am in a slump. You may have sold me. It's what I'm asking for on Mother's Day.
You will LOVE it and its a really good deal. Find me on the app! 😉
What a neat little gadget! I have tried a few tracking apps on my phone, but it's always so much of a hassle that I give up after a few days. This is definitely something worth checking into!
Thank you for sharing with us at #MommyMeetupMondays!
Yes I like all the features, it def helps keep me accountable! 😉 Have a wonderful week!
This looks really great! I love the social feature. I definitely think it would get me walking more!
It will! The first few days I was like.. "this can't be right… I HAVE to be walking more than this!" haha wake up call!!
I totally agree with you about finding myself eating/sleeping/moving better when I wore my activity tracker. Like everyone above, I love the social media feature. That's super cool.
Its crazy how by just seeing the numbers it motivates you! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
That looks and sounds so awesome! I've always wondered about those. I'm sure it would get me moving a whole lot more!
I helped get me moving, thats for sure! 😉 I hope you are having a great week so far!
I've been hearing so much about these, maybe it's time for me to try and see if I get the "results!"
I totally didnt think I needed one… I thought.. "I'm sure I walk at LEAST 10k steps a day!" hahahaha YEAH right! 😉
I love this idea! I've got a pedometer that adds up my steps over the day and I've found it really helpful before. I haven't used it for a while, but you've just reminded me what a great idea this sort of activity tracking is – thanks!
Its good to get your back on track every now and again. thanks for stopping by! 🙂
That's really cool! I've thought about getting a tracker but I just don't have the money right now.
Yes they can be pricey… there are some activity tracking apps that do the job too. 🙂 thanks for stopping by and have a great week!
I love activity trackers because they "tell you how it really is". I have walked so much more now that I have my Fitbit and love that I can sync with my friends and family and "cheer each other on".
Yes I love the friends part of it too.. its motivating!
I used to wear one way back when and I have to say it actually made me a little NUTS – so no, I will do without one 😉
It made me psycho the first time I had one, which is why I said I would never get one again. hahaha. I was way more chill this go round! 😉
Love that it has a touch screen and the pink is perfect!
I'm really glad that this is working out for you! I actually am in the middle of writing a post about how I had a Jawbone Upband for a few weeks and returned it because it wasn't working for me, so it is interesting to see the other side!
I want one!!! I will probably be shocked at how much I walk all day! Thanks for the coupon code!
Ooo! Now I think I want to get one of these. It's so cute and it does so much. I would love to know how much I walk all day. Especially running after the tiny tornado that is my toddler. Thank you for sharing this at #mommymeetupmondays.
How cool is that?! I would love something like this. It's good to push ourselves to walk more and move more.
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
Wishing you a lovely day.
xoxo
I’m really glad that this is working out for you! I actually am in the middle of writing a post about how I had a Jawbone Upband for a few weeks and returned it because it wasn’t working for me, so it is interesting to see the other side!