Fitbit Fever

June 24, 2017

The package arrived on Friday, June 15th… and I’ve been wearing it ever since…

It’s my FitBit Flex 2!

The Flex 2 is a fully waterproof fitness tracker. This smart little device tracks activities like swimming, biking, running, and walking.

Fitness trackers can help with improved habits and overall health. It also helps with motivation to move, which is why I have been wanting to get one. My job involves a LOT of sitting which apparently can have long-term effects on your health and body. As I stare at my computer for 8 or more hours a day, I don’t think about the fact that I’ve been sitting for too long. My little FitBit is programmed to alert me to get up and walk away from my PC. When I feel it vibrate and see the purple light flash, I know that it is time to move.

Instead of a display, it has a row of colorful lights that blink to indicate your progress and provide alerts.Because I am not permitted to have any personal devices (such as smart phone, tablet, etc) at my desk, the tracker with this display is the best option for me.

There’s no built-in GPS or heart rate monitoring, but given the price point, that is understandable.

The Flex 2 is slim and can be placed in a variety of different bands and bangles. This bangle is on my wish list for styling my FitBit in the near future

Now for the part that is perplexing.

At least four days a week I log 3 to 5 miles on my treadmill.

The FitBit Flex 2 is NOT accurate in mileage tracking.

Case in point: This first screenshot shows that I have walked .44 miles before getting on the treadmill

After logging 5 miles on my treadmill, I captured this second screenshot. As you can see it indicates that I added much less than 5 miles.

LB did some research and found that it may be helpful to put my FitBit in my pocket, instead of wearing it on my wrist, to get an accurate mileage reading. We both agreed that this suggestion didn’t make much sense. And I don’t have a pocket in my running shorts.

So I decided to put it in my shoeAnd here are my results:

This first screenshot shows that I have walked 2.13 miles before getting on the treadmill

This second screenshot was taken after I completed 5 miles on the treadmill.

It shows that I have added 4.17 miles to my day. I feel a little less cheated.

So it isn’t perfect, but I’ve learned a lot about my habits and I’ve had a pretty good time playing with my new toy this week.

I’m thinking I’ll keep it!

Brighton Collectibles

June 7, 2017

I love Brighton’s jewelry and other accessories. But I also love a good deal!

A recent mailing from Brighton included a delightful little handbag that caused me to fall in love immediately. Maybe it was the puppy dog. Maybe it was the “K”. Maybe because the blue and yellow work so nicely together and are both prevalent in the 2017 spring/summer color trends. I’m not sure what drove the yearning, but I wanted this little handbag as soon as I laid eyes on it.

Since I always appreciate direction when looking to purchase gifts for others, right away I called it to LB’s attention. I knew he would be looking for something to give me for my birthday and since he loves to go to Brighton, I thought this would help.

After receiving this cute Minibag for my birthday, I couldn’t help but do some research.

Brighton’s website states “this ready-to-wear Ginger Snappy Minibag adds a dash of glamour to her look, with a metallic leather insert under its flap. Bonus points for versatility: she can personalize it as many times as she likes, adding new straps and leather inserts. She can also add different flaps. Wow!”

Wow indeed! I would have thought it through had I known this item is À la carte.

This is the actual Ginger Snappy Minibag

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If you’d like to have the snappy flap, there will be an additional cost.

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The birthday gift included the insert and a tassel. The “K” is on backorder and should be arriving soon. I still love this Brighton Minibag, I just can’t get past the idea of selling the top of it separately. The mistake I made was not doing my research before proclaiming my love for this little bag. Although it is a wonderful accessory, it comes with a wonderfully incomparable price tag.

But it is totally cute!

I’m sorry for loving expensive things LB!

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