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Somebody had a little too much fun drinking wine and crafting (who knew boxwood is so hard to find?!) yesterday, so instead of boring you with the details of laying on the couch watching all 1,000 episodes of No Reservations cached on my DVR today, I thought I’d bring you the next item in the Month of Holiday Giveaways!
The Fitbit Ultra!
I first learned about the Fitbit Ultra when some bloggers and I were talking about healthy weight loss tools at the Dole Healthy Bloggers Summit last month.
The Fitbit is a tiny device, about the height of a matchbook, that you clip onto your pants or bra which tracks steps taken, floors climbed, distance traveled and calories burned all day.
Not only does it track all these stats for you, but it also wirelessly syncs to your computer and uploads the data to an account at Fitbit.com, where you can visually track your progress.
As someone who works in an office in front of a computer all day, I can’t tell you how amazing it is to see how active, or not active, you are. It provides some serious motivation to get on your feet when you see how long you’ve been sitting on your butt!
Fitbit is giving away one Fitbit Ultra. Enter to win by Tuesday, December 13th at 5pm, by telling me how you stay active during the day.
Good luck everyone! 
I walk for about two hours I don’t know how much that is. I also do strength workouts modified push ups, planks, jumping Jacks, crunches etc. About once a week I take a different class ex: zumba,kickboxing etc.
I do try to get up every hour or so, and at least walk around the office. Sitting on your bum everyday for work sucks!
I am a runner so therefore, I try to get in a run five days a week and also do some strength training twice a week! I need to incorporate some yoga in there! Yoga is rewarding for your mind, body, and soul!
I have currently been on a weight loss plan where I have lost 16 lbs thus far. I have been looking for a good pedometer to get so that I can track my steps per day since I too work at a desk in front of a computer all day. Since starting my new life style I have vowed not to take elevators and to only use stairs and I really think that it is helping!
Some days I run and some days I feel like I’m being chased (by work, kids & everyday life.) So I do what I can with the time I have.
I drink a lot of water at work so I’m forced to get up and go to the restroom a lot. I kill 2 birds with one stone this way. I also use the restroom on another floor so I get some additional steps in!
I do the same thing! Then I drive straight to the gym after work, since the route I take to the gym lets me miss all the rush hour traffic, whereas going straight home means I get to sit in traffic for 45 minutes. Nothing like traffic to work as an exercise incentive!
walking is a big part of my daily commute – from home to the train, from the train to the office, and vise versa on the way home!
I also work in an office where a lot of sitting is involved! There are only two floors in our building, but I take the stairs up to the 2nd floor for washrooms breaks. Hey, it’s something!
I finally got my butt back in the gym! I’ve been doing a routine of 40 minute cardio circuits, arm weight training and abs. Phew!
I am an educational assistant, so I have to chase around our students sometimes if they walk out of class. I also walk from our part of the campus to the main campus, which is 1/4 mile each way. I walk that at least 4 times a day. When I get home, I chase after my 2 year old, when she goes to bed I do Zumba and or play Kinect Adventures.
I don’t call people around my office – I get up and talk to them!
I try to get up every hour from my desk and walk around my office, then I drink an 10oz cup of water. So by the end of the day Ive drank tons of water and I’ve been keeping my legs fresh – it’s SUCH a challenge when you work at a desk all day!
I try to get out of my chair every 30 minutes to take a short walk, even if it’s just to get tea. It lets me eyes rest and makes me more productive during the day.
I stay active by taking the stairs at work, running around for my boss, and walking my dog at night. Need to get one of those desk treadmills, though!
Keeping up with my very active 17 month old!
OMG – I have wanted one of these FOREVER! And yet again it’s something that is on the wishlist. Hmmm, how I stay active during the day…well I have an early morning date with Farrell’s and throughout the day I make sure I walk everywhere instead of just calling or emailing people, and after work I chase a four year old and eighteen month old. UGH…just saying all that makes me tired.
Oh man, I could definitely use this to motivate me to be more active! I’m a college kid, so right now most of my activity comes from walking to class. I squeeze in a trip to the gym whenever I can, but lately not so much. :[
I always choose basic alternatives such as taking the stairs, walking everywhere downtown at school, biking to school (when it’s warm), and doing things around the house. I try to go to the gym when I can!
I’m a runner… Usually 4-5 days a week and I lift heavy at least 2 days a week. Highly recommend The New Rules of Lifting for Women!
I haaaave hypothyroidism and pcos, which means it’s reaaallly important for me to stay really active to even slightly stay on top of a healthy weight. I try to wake up every morning and get on the treadmill for 25minutes, then I go through my shower and getting ready routine. Sometimes I like going to the gym in the early morning to swim for an hour before work, sometimes I like going after work and sometimes I do both, though I’m more of a morning person. It’s a lot of work for very little results. I take the stairs whenever I can, I park further away from wherever I need to go (when I’m by myself, that is), even if it’s at the end of the parking lot. Those little things add up!
I walk everywhere as my car is parked for the winter. If anything the cold is motivation to walk faster, and I get tons of exercise throughout the day.
I take a zumba class with my mom twice a week and try to make it to the gym the rest of the week…
I stay active during the day by walking the long way to the restroom instead of the closest!
I workout 4 or 5 times a week and try to make it as fun as possible. AKA- anything but the treadmill! I’m sticking to my story of how high school track ruined running for me forever :p But in all seriousness, I like to take classes, lift weights and zumba it up!
Hi Kristin,
I stay active by trying new workouts at home. My two faves are Physique 57 & P90X. I’ve signed up for the January session of Kosama and I’m excited to try that out.
Your blog is a huge motivation for working out. If I see something yummy I want to make (like the no-bake cookie dough), I must workout first.
Thanks for sharing the info about FitBit!
Melissa
I work on the third floor of my building! I always try to walk back to the first floor if not the second for a bathroom break. I also stand up every hour and walk down the hall…,plus stretch and touch my toes …desk jobs take their toll!
I go to the gym in the mornings! I’ve found that getting it over with before the day gets busy works best for me! I would love to have this!
I walk back and forth to the fax machine all day. When I worked on the 4th floor of our building, I used to walk down to the 2nd floor every time I needed to go to the bathroom. It was a nice break throughout the day!
I stay active at home unpacking and arranging our new home here in the Des Moines area. Also, once the kids get home the real running begins. So glad I found your site. Its like have a girlfriend in my new town to share recipes with!
I run or do bodyrock!
I hit the gym every morning! It’s surprisingly easy to get up and do it when I do it every day. My body wakes me up on time usually before the alarm goes off!
I attend a workout class every morning at 5am. However, once I get to work I have a hard time because I’m on my computer all day. I take breaks to take a walk around our floor in the office – or I just go up and down the stairs a time or two. I also have been incorporating a lot more water intake into my daily diet – which requires me to walk to the restroom quite often.
being pregnant, my bladder makes sure i get up each hour
i also bounce my legs at my desk, kind of a nervous habit, but hey, movement is movement!!
I go to the far away bathroom at work!
I love to be active – whether running, doing other cardio or getting up and moving around the office during the day. I try to keep moving to keep my energy up – especially when I hit my mid-day slump!
Ugh, I TRY to stay active by taking little walks throughout the day. When the cold weather hits, though, those walks are usually just to the bathroom, drinking fountain or coffee pot!
I always take the stairs at school and work. Also, I tend to park further out.. It’s pretty hard to be active but I try!
I dear Lawd I’ve had one of these on my wishlist forever! I”m right there with you on the whole sit in front of a computer all day thing. My office really isn’t all that huge, so I like to make it a point to get up and walk to someone to ask them a question instead of just calling them on the phone. it may be something little, but it sure helps!
Other than my workouts, I stay active during the day by playing with my nephew. I am his nanny and playing airplane with a 7 month old is better than any hand weights!
I walk around the office as much as possible!
I either workout in the morning or at night. During work I try to get up from my desk every hour or so and walk around the building or do the stairs. Every little bit helps.
What a cool workout tool to use! I make sure I always use the stairs, and being a nurse am usually on my feet a lot! Throw in the occassional squat, and I stay awake and moving during the day!
I go to the gym to do either spin class or strength training. We run outside because it’s not so boring!
I hope I’m getting in under the wire! I run about 20 miles per week and do weight reps every other day!
I try to work out about 5 mornings a week. And then, when I’m stuck at my desk all day at work, I try to get up every hour or so and move around a bit…. just to keep the blood flowing. It’d be great to know how much I’m walking / burning every day
I always choose to walk to my classes and back home each and every day–2.6 miles a day! 12 hour days, 4 story building… stairs–challenge accepted! Nightly workouts with my inspiration coming from BodyRockers!
I try to workout and walk my dog a few times a week. And always take the stairs at work!
At work, we have a few treadmill desks, so I take an hour or more each day to check email and do other easy tasks while walking.
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Play with/chase my 4 year old around our house and up and down our stairs.