I really like my Fitbit. I’ve not quite spent a week with it so really still trying to analyze some of the data it shows for me.
I like the fact that it records my sleep pattern. It really confirms that I do have a 3-4 hour period where I am out completely. That it takes quite a bit to wake me up and that is the time that Mr. Sandra must come to bed. If he comes to bed after that window, then I have a hard time staying asleep because of his snoring, coughing etc. Now I have proof to show him – come to bed during this time :) !!!
I like the fact that it records my sleep pattern. It really confirms that I do have a 3-4 hour period where I am out completely. That it takes quite a bit to wake me up and that is the time that Mr. Sandra must come to bed. If he comes to bed after that window, then I have a hard time staying asleep because of his snoring, coughing etc. Now I have proof to show him – come to bed during this time :) !!!
But it isn’t 100% accurate in the actual sleep hours itself. Last night as an example, I didn’t sleep much. I laid in bed but didn’t move and so it thinks I am sound asleep. The device is movement based so if you lie there on your back trying to get back to sleep for hours, well it thinks you are asleep (that would be between 1:30 and 3:30 seen on that graph). But that’s OK, I can deal with that… or start waving my arm when I am awake so it knows I am awake.
Here is an example of last Friday which is a day off from exercising.
Not a whole lot of movement during the day.
And this other one is yesterday.
I didn’t end up exercising per-se but vacummed and shampooed my rug. It was a lot of one step forward, two steps back and I did it for 3 hours between 9 and noon. It did not recognize those steps very well but you can tell I was up and about almost all day. That is how I have to see if I can get the weekday to look like.
When I get up to go for my 100/perday trips to the bathroom, I’ve got to take the long way around the floor to get there, and the long way back. Go out at lunch for a walk, that sort of thing. I won’t be wearing it during Yoga because you don’t move much in a vertical direction and I get soaking wet so don’t want to risk the electronics in it. I will just be logging it as an activity.
When I get up to go for my 100/perday trips to the bathroom, I’ve got to take the long way around the floor to get there, and the long way back. Go out at lunch for a walk, that sort of thing. I won’t be wearing it during Yoga because you don’t move much in a vertical direction and I get soaking wet so don’t want to risk the electronics in it. I will just be logging it as an activity.
Based on the reports (of course I had to sign up for the premium access), I’m about average right now. Considering it is not a full week, I didn't do too bad. But I do know I need to increase my activity level during the day and will work on it from now on…
I hope you all have a fantastic week!
Ttyl
Sandra
(194.0 -6 from last Sunday )
That's a really neat gadget. I love love my bodybugg too. I've worn it for all kinds of activities to monitor calorie burn both in bed and out. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on an awesome weight loss. 6 pounds? Holy guacamole!
Very, very cool. I swear I need it just for the sleeping thing. I, too, keep telling Mr. Helen that if I can just get to that good sleep before he starts his snorting and guffawing then I'm good to go :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like your FitBit. It sounds like it is a very useful little gadget! Now you have me wondering about how I sleep...
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