New week! A dreary start to the week, too. I decided to hit up the gym this morning. I might ride on my birthday tomorrow if the weather is good, so I needed to lift today if that is going to happen.
I did the leg matrix for the finisher today. I think that is what I will be calling a thigh-fecta now!
I was the only woman in the free weight area (the Iron Den as it is called at my gym). I really want to just grab some ladies and get them in there!
I came home and since it was a cold morning, I made up pumpkin oats! I had a pumpkin protein shake before my workout, so I really packed in the pumpkin today.
Good, too.
I have pulled my good buddy GoWear Fit out of the closet and started wearing it again. This is the same type of device as a BodyBugg or FitBit thing. This is the arm band:
You wear it all the time and take it off to upload data or to recharge it. You can sleep with it on as well (which I do). It basically records movement and gives you a calorie burn and METS activity throughout the day. It also records steps. I don’t have the fancy other things where I can connect with a Garmin or whatever (I’m cheap and don’t have those toys). I have the basic. I got this in 2009 and the battery is still good! I charged it up and started wearing it. I really want to get a better handle of calories burned while biking and lifting to make sure I am getting in enough or not too much food.
Here is an example of Friday for me.
I know it may seem like I am very active, but note how when I work it looks like sleep! That is the sedentary nature of my job and I can’t change that. Until I get a foot pedal that I can work with my mouth (invention anyone???), this is how it goes. I’ll periodically post some data from my gizmo for fun.
I do not think it is accurate for biking as the calorie burn is too low, so I am going to actually wear it on my leg for the next cycling ride and see what happens.
I love gadgets and numbers!
I also love lunch (or any meal time, really).
Nomf, nomf!
I did the latte honors this afternoon as work slowed down.
You are getting very sleepy….
I took a walk around the block in the afternoon as well. Looking at the GoWear fit really makes me want to make sure I move more. Guess it works!
Dinner time:
Pork chop. Branching out from the poultry 
I have a bit more work to do tonight and another walk around the block, plus my Larabar snack.
Yep, it’s been a typical Monday! Tomorrow I am taking the day off for my birthday because I can – I love being an independent contractor! 
Question: What is your favorite gadget? Or are you gadget free?
Birthday squee! Have an amazing day tomorrow!
Andra´s last [type] ..Prove Me Wrong
I’m buying a fitbit for my daughters birthday next month and if she’s loves it I’ll probably buy one for me too!
Right now I’m still getting a kick out of my garmin with a shoe pod. I love getting info into speed distance and calories
suzanne´s last [type] ..Tracking every bite, lick and taste!
Lovin’ the latte…I am ready for bed after staring at that for a few minutes.
I am so gadget free that I am the last person in the world without a cell phone.
Have an absolutely fabulous birthday Lori!!!
Kimberley´s last [type] ..Atkins Days 184 & 185
Hands down, my Garmin. Even when I don’t look at it while I’m running, it’s fun to look at all the stats once I’m home.
Happy Birthday – enjoy your day off!!!
Helen´s last [type] ..Until We Meet Again
I’m pretty much gadget free. Even my pedometer which I wear every waking moment is an old digital that only tells me steps walked. My cell phone is still just that – a cell phone and nothing more.
Sharon´s last [type] ..35 Years – That’s A Long Time!
Happy birthday eve!!! I love my Garmin 305 and my Fitbit. Funny thing is that with all my techie devices, I usually just go with the ballpark 35 calories burned for each mile biked. Here’s hoping for blue skies and tailwinds on your birthday.
I recently bought my second fitbit after getting in the hot tub with the first one after almost two years of daily use. I think it helps keep me motivated and encourages me to move more so I was able to justify the cost to replace it.
Glad you are making the executive decision to take your birthday off and celebrate. I never work on my birthday
Hope the weather clears for a birthday ride.
MB´s last [type] ..Rage Against Regain!
I love my Garmin – you can use it as much or as little as you want…sometimes all I care about is distance, but other times it’s fun to see elevation, or pace, or more.
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LOL my favorite gadget would be one of my sewing /knitting /rug hooking tools. I can’t choose just one.
Have a great birthday Lori!!!
debby´s last [type] ..New Old Thoughts
What a cool thing. My favorite gadget is my Garmin. Like you I love numbers and I love to see the stats after a run. For my other workouts I use a Polar watch. My other, cannot miss, gadget is my Ipod. If the Garmin or Ipod dies these are things I replace immediately with a new one.
By the time you read this, it’s your birthday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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Happy Birthday Lori! Hooray for taking the day off!
Biz´s last [type] ..Time to Say Goodbye
I’m feeling very sleepy, but before my eyes close, I have time to comment!
I love gadgets and my all time favorite is my Omron pedometer I always wear around my neck.
GoWear looks good too, I think I’d like it too, but I’m cheap at the moment. Oh, I just remembered I own a Suunto heart rate monitor and a Gymboss interval timer.
It doesn’t surprise me at all that sedentary work looks like sleeping. :_)
Satu´s last [type] ..Using Willpower for Evil
I’m sorry, I fell asleep before I could reply.
My only gadget these days is my iphone, but I wouldn’t mind trying one of the armbands some day. It would be interesting to see where the big calorie expenditures in my day occur. While I do a lot of desk work at home, I’m able to get up and move around quite a bit. I probably burn more calories than I realize.
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Writing about gadgets today Lori & how they help motivate!
Yahoo for thigh fecta day before TODAY – bday day! HAPPY TO YOU & ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jody – Fit at 54´s last [type] ..Gadgets to Help You Be Fit; Healthy Foods You May Not eat.. AND MORE!
I have so many gadgets but am really bad at using all the features. My favorite is my Garmin.
All the food looks so good but …where’s the BIRTHDAY CAKE?!
Have a happy one
I have a Polar Heart rate monitor and I love it! Knowing my heart rate helps me work out better and I love knowing the calorie burn.
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Happy birthday! I hope you have a great day!!
Jane´s last [type] ..Cauliflower and Edamame Salad
i keep trying to get into gadgets (my latest being a pedometer) but Im gadgetfree.
42 years and counting
hope it was a fantastic birthday.
Miz´s last [type] ..Parting is such sweet, 100% egg white, sorrow.
I love looking at data like that! I find it so interesting. I don’t have a Body Bugg or anything, but that is definitely a gadget I could see myself getting addicted to. For now, I think it’s obvious that my favorite gadget is my Garmin Forerunner!
SlimKatie @ Runs for Cookies´s last [type] ..Homemade foam roller
You are one creative barrista!!!! Love the pattern in the latte, and laughed out loud at the “you’re getting sleepy”. I don’t have any workout gadgets, but I have lots of kitchen gadgets!
Have a great day Lori.
Roz@weightingfor50´s last [type] ..OMG!!!!!!!