So, I have a question for all you active people out there. I am trying to decide if I should get a Fitbit or a HRM….or both? I am thinking I eventually want both, as they seem to have different features that everyone likes.

I have done some research on both products. It seems the general consensus is that the Fitbit is great for all day every day activity. That overall, people that use it become more active because they want to say their steps per day increase and such. It is great for tracking walking/running…but not so much at biking or weight lifting work outs. It is up in the air with the elliptical machine. Some people say that it tracks it perfectly, others say it doesn’t work as well because of the smooth motion of the elliptical and it isn’t tracking the elliptical’s resistance.

The more expensive versions of the Fitbit also track sleeping patterns, which I find interesting. I feel that most nights I get a pretty restful sleep…but I would love to see what kind of tracking I would have. 

Research shows that the HRM is great for cardio activity and other work outs, but you wouldn’t want to wear it 24/7. It seems that the HRM is going to be more accurate for calories burned during a workout. I would definitely want one that shows the calories burned. 

I bought a Fitbit over the weekend for a really good deal, but it doesn’t work. It is not registering as I am trying to set it up. I am going to take it back this week and see if I can exchange it for another. I am nervous that maybe it won’t work either. If I can get it for the great deal that I found, it would be great because then I could justify purchasing a HRM in the future too since I am getting such a great deal on the Fitbit One. However, if they are such a great deal because they are defective…then not so much. I found it at Bargain Hunt. (You gotta check the place out if you haven’t already!) 

I am sure that both of these are great options for fitness, but I am wondering if any of you have an opinion on either and how they work for you. If you have a HRM, which brand and model did you purchase?

I am married, but back in my single days…I could appreciate a good pick up line. The cornier they are, the harder they make me laugh! 

When I was at UWG, one of my friends and I would always go back to Gwinnett County on the weekends to work our jobs and see our families. One of our guy friends always tried to talk us into staying and partying it up one weekend with him. The weekend we decided to stay there, he was away. One night, his roommates let us into their apartment, and we broke into his room and taped pick up lines all over this walls, bed, furniture….anywhere we could! It was pretty awesome. 

Here are some of my favorites! And if you are single, maybe try one of them out? You’re welcome!

In the past few weeks, I am reminded that class and manners are apparently a rare thing these days. I am starting to wonder if everyone has been brought up by a pack of wolves. Do you remember when you were little and you might have been so excited about something that you left the front door open. You parents yell out to you, you weren’t raised in a barn, Nadine…shut the door! We all had our moments. Well I think I know why my parents used that phrase. 

I have a few rules that maybe….just maybe….the general public is not aware of. Now some of these rules may be unspoken, and you didn’t know. Well now you do.

1. If you are in the parking lot and you are dilly dallying around in your car with the doors open and you notice that the person next to you have been patiently waiting to back out…don’t continue farting around. Close the damn door or get out of the way! You are not the only person on this planet and maybe, just maybe other people have places to go and things to do! 
2. You are on a 2 lane mountain road in a small town. The person in front of you is driving around the speed limit the entire time. You notice their county tag is the county you are driving through. They probably live in that area. Maybe they are driving 40 in a 40 mph zone because it is a known fact that there are cops on that road all the time that give tickets for going 42 mph. Riding their ass so bad that you are sitting in their back seat is not OK. Speeding is for the interstate or other roads where cops are not at. You know, not windy, hilly, dangerous roads. If you ride my ass for more than just a minute, I will go slow. I will go so painfully slow that you want to kill small kittens. You know why. Because I got All. Damn. Day. Thank you very much! 
3. Opposite to that rule, if you are on the interstate and the speed limit is 70, and you are going 70 or less….get the hell over and out of my way. I ain’t got time fo dat!
4. You are at a grocery store, standing in the middle of the aisle not only blocking what you are looking at, but your cart is also blocking some items. You are indecisive and not sure what you are looking for. Someone comes up and it is clear they are on a mission. How about you step out of their way? They don’t have time for you to decided which fat free dressing you are buying, even though your entire cart is full of unhealthy shit. Just, no. 
5. You are texting and driving. We have all been there. The light turns green and maybe you missed that fact. Horns start honking. You realize, oh the light is green. Do not continue texting and not going!!!!
6. You are in traffic, and there is a lane merging into yours. Don’t be an ass, let someone over. 
7. You are at an intersection. Traffic is a bit heavy. Do NOT block the intersection. You are inconsiderate! 
8. It’s called the thank you wave, use it. 
9. You get in line at the grocery store. They are pretty busy, and they are about to open a new lane. There have obviously been people standing there way longer than you, do NOT cut them off. Nothing pisses me off more than when I have been standing there for 10 minutes and someone walks up and then a new lane opens and they cut ahead of me as I was asked to come over by the cashier. I will say something to you. Rude!
10. You need to get gas, pull through and don’t block other pumps. 
11. Someone holds a door open for you, the proper acknowledgement is thank you. Or at the very least a smile!