You know you're a Fitbit addict when...

[V1CK1]

• You pace the house to get to a particular figure before going to bed
• You sit down when recharging as you don't want to 'waste' any steps
• You park further away from the shops to gain extra steps

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[Healthy_Haley]

I know I'm a Fitbit addict when I just spent an hour running around my boyfriends apartment because his treadmill broke and it's too cold outside (I'm a wimp). 

[nkotblove]

Hello my friends I am feeling better now!! AND I been restting a lot and now I got a new fitbit Charge its Plum color.

I like it I just like to post this out here I am better thanks for your nice commets have a great new year

[Stephen1227]

....when it's New Year's eve, and you're checking board updates on Fitbit for about the 75th time for the day!  Then you think, ....my New Year's resolution is to check at least 100 times per day.

[SunsetRunner]

When on new year the first website opening is Fitbit.

[M148P]

...Instead of playing Euro Jackpot online, you decide to walk to the kiosk and buy a ticket 

[DavideFitbit]

Lol, I can relate to that @Stephen1227, @SunsetRunner. That's also a very good one @M148P, I've also started to do by my self things that I used to do online and it feels great. 

[netaz-gurl]

• When you carry your groceries to the house from car one by one to make sure you get the most steps possible
• Putting the washing away one item at a time and walking while folding the washing
• Mowing the lawns on a higher level than usual to require a cut sooner, overlapping each line, and empting the catcher more often than needed

I laughed and cried when I found this topic I do this too. Glad others are enjoying FitBit too.

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@V1CK1 wrote:

• You pace the house to get to a particular figure before going to bed
• You sit down when recharging as you don't want to 'waste' any steps
  
• You park further away from the shops to gain extra steps
  

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[Maura-CA]

Ha ha!

[StepQuizKathy]

NYD, we went hiking. Get 23.3K steps, bf did 23.8K. Got home late, he steps when I showering, I dint kno. He got 25K badge, but he wait n told me after MN. He must be additted to play dirty steppin -- by cheated. I coulda got 25K badge too...arrrggghhh but I know now.

[THEREALMCCOY17]

When you start walk routes to maximize your steps per day. Especially if your in a Work Week Hustle Challenge.

[DJC_63]

Ha! I do all of these things from the first post. I also keep wearing mine even though I seem to be allergic to something in it.

[Rich_Laue]

@DJC_63 im sorry to hear about your rash, if this has just recently started then i would think it is from contaminants getting cought under the skin. Please read this article and try cleaning with one of the proven to be mild cleansers for sensitive skin, like Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser or Aquanil, then rinse thoroughly, and dry well.

Ask the pharmacist about the rash, they'll be able to tell uou if an OTC will work , or if you should get a perscription

Also i would suggest that after cleaning the Fitbit then switch arms while the contact dermatitis clears up.

Disclaimer, im not in the medical field,  but have been dealing with contact dermititus for the last 60 years. While they say it is not curable i have found it is controllable with only having one short period of breakouts every 5 - 10 years. The key is to identify and avoid the irritant.   For the 'fitbit rash' it most likely is dirt, sweat, pollen, mosture, etc, and with mosture comes bacteria. Now add that we want to track everything so the Fitbit stays on the arm 24/7,  preventing the location from drying out.

[StepQuizKathy]

Bf on phone with sis,

I took out the trash, got 3500 steps n beat him 2day! Sneaky me. rofl

[Debbiedo46]

Ha ha get in there girl. Beat your BF bet he's jealous he's gonna catch up now. I'm on 15000 just over tod as y, doing daily show down challenge. I went on my bike to gym then went long way around to get more steps so much of a fitbit addict 😁

[VeusMc]

Yep, I'm addicted alright.......:)

[M148P]

...You use Google Maps to check the longest route from A to B...And you take that longer route and walk those extra steps...Silently screaming 'cos it's -20C / -4F outside 

[wannabelf]

YKYAFAW---You get up in the morning in winter,bundle up, and walk around the house before even having your coffee or tea(and hardly remember doing it)........  (disclaimer:I am in my 60s ROLF)

                      After one week the track around the house is Quite clear.  

                      Your dog gets tired before you do on the new longer brisker walks!

You mark your wine glass the first week so you know exactly how many oz you pour....and how many calories to burn off.   . 

PS-wow I've gotten some Great ideas off this thread! Thanks forum folks!

[Incognito]

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@Odyssey13 wrote:

Vicki, you are so right.

If there is a 12 step program for addicts, I don't want to even know about it. This is one addiction that I pray will stay in my life forever.

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When you do 13+ steps in a 12 step program, because who the heck wants to stop at 12 steps?